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A good game although a little to long and hard. Anonamous 22

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 54
Date: July 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is very good and the monsters and weapons are cooler than the first one. The first one is slightly better though. Although this game is worth buying, I would insist on getting either Threads of Fate or Legend of Dragoon first. It might even be worth waiting for Chrono Cross.

Involving and Gripping

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: April 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I played this before Parasite Eve 1, and was a little lost as regards the background story, but its one of my favourite games. Firstly the story is absorbing and exciting (always important). I liked all the characters, especially Aya, and followed the plot with without getting lost nearly all the time! Secondly, the graphics are superb. Pre-rendered backgrounds ( yes, they are in the style of Resident Evil) look incredible, and the monsters are among the creepiest since Silent Hill. The characters all look and move realistically, even the pet dog Flint! Plus of course, the battle system, which in my opinion is outstanding. In this game, you face the enemy in real time, and you have to run around avoiding attacks, whilst trying to attack and heal yourself at the same time, or try and stay safe for the few vital seconds it takes to cast a powerful magic spell. In my opinion, this form of combat is far preferable to the static, turn-based encounters of traditional RPGs, and much more exciting. These battles are not random, in fact you can choose whether or not to fight on a lot of occasions with the use of a handy scanner that warns of enemy infestated areas. Of course, you can't avoid the bosses, and these battles are suitably long and tough. I still remember the huge fat thing with a flame thrower in its mouth... Still, you might not want to avoid battles, as more fighting means more experience, and more power, which you will definitely need as things get incredibly tough in the final stages, leading up to a prolonged and a spectaular showdown.... it's true I may be biased, being more of a survival horror fan than RPG player, but this game really works. It beats so many other games out there easily, and in my mind is more satisfying than the first game, which had some serious control issues-at least Aya can actually run in this game! I have no complaints whatsoever...Oh all right, just one - How about some dialogue! I would love to have heard Aya speak, but not once, even in cut scenes! No matter, definitely worth buying

Parasite Eve 2 ROCKS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: September 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have just finished playing this game and I loved it. The story was good, it kept me guessing as to what would happen next. The graphics were real good as was the sound. As far as the weapons, nice assortment with plenty of ammo for the cool guns like the M4A1.Even the monsters were really cool, and some I really hated fighting because they are tough(those damn chasers are the worst to fight).

I have heard a lot of talk about how "bad" the control is. Let me tell you I had no problems with the control or the camera angles. Basic movement is the same as Resident Evil, if you have played those games. Camera angles werent bad either, only a couple times did I have a problem with the camera, and they were minor problems. The realtime fighting is a lot better than the first game, and the targeting feature was nice also. Maybe some people had trouble with control, but I had none.

If you played the first Parasite Eve, I highly recommend PE2. I hope squaresoft makes a PE3 for the PS2, they have a good series going here.

Are we playing a different game?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: April 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I read all of the reviews for Parasite Eve II and found a huge conflict in opinion. My question is, are we playing a differnt game or something? Personally, I found PE II to be a great game. I do see one problem with the marketing of the game, which puts it into the RPG class when I think it is more like a Horror Survival game (Resident Evil series, Dino Crisis, etc.)so maybe that is where the conflict lies. Otherwise, I just don't see what all the fuss is about.

PE II is an improvement over the orginal in that the controls are much easier and the real battle system is more engaging (literally) and and makes the game more interesting overall. There is the occasional problem with the camera angle getting in the way, but name one game of this type that doesn't have this issue. I also read a good number of complaints regarding the storyline of the game. Face it folks, few games even have a storyline, let alone one as extensive as the PE series. Yes, PE II's storyline is different from the original which is why it is a sequel...what did you expect the exact same storyline? The exact same characters...the exact same GAME?

PE II stands alone, yet it is closely associated to the original at least as far as the basics go. The movie sequences are outstanding and the overall movement is more fluid as well. My advice for those having problems controlling the character movement...stop using the stick...go back to the directional pad, its much easier. Character movement is VERY similar to the Resident Evil games and after just a few minutes, you'll get the hang of it. For RPG fans, the character control is probably much easier than some of the other games your used to...half the buttons are not even used. As for the story line, Parasite Eve may have been more interesting and unique but Squaresoft did a good job of expanding on the basics and improving the game battle sequences and control issues that were glaringly evident in the original game.

If you still aren't sure about buying this game now, I would advise that you rent it first. If you liked PE, chances are you'll like PE II. You're likely to appreciate it for its advancements (movie sequences, real time battle, easier control, etc.)and get sucked into this game as well.

A must have for any Squaresoft fan!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

A terrific sequal to the first Parasite Eve. This game has a lot more to discover, and has a lot of plot twists. It's a great buy for anyone who has played the previous game, if not, I'd play te original, then consider this one.

Parasite Eve 2...Overall A Kick Azz Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: October 03, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Ok First Off The Cinema In This Game Is UNREAL it just looks so cool ive never seen cinema in a playstation game that good its just awesome. Then a scare element...kinda skiddish but there is some pretty weird stuff in this game. But anyway the story is also very very very indepth you go from place to place i like that becasue in most games your in one place the whole time and that really sux..you know what i mean so basically i luv the parasite series and cant wait for a new game SQUARE SOFT YOU ROCK!

THE SECOND PICK WAS EVEN BETTER THAN THE FIRST

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: December 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I completed the first game I ever played on my Play Station, I found myself at a loss. Something was missing in my life. Another game to play. I was in a children's store and found myself looking at the games up on the wall that were available. I don't know why but I picked PARASITE EVE 11. I had never heard of it or knew what it was about.
What a wonderful surprise to find that I had chosen a gem (In my oppinion). So far, I'd have to say that PARASITE EVE 11 is by far my favorite of what I have played so far.
I found it to be challenging and exciting to play. This game will remain in my archives for future playing. I really enjoyed it and will not give it up.
As always, when a good game comes to an end there is the need to seek out another. I rented PARASITE EVE. Needless to say, it went back to Blockbusters immediately. It was just awful especially compared to PARASITE EVE 11. How can a company make one game great and the other terrible.
Well, I'm not here to knocked another game but since it is in the same family a comparison was in order.
PARASITE EVE 11 is just wonderful playing.

A very impressive game...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I'm one of those veteran SquareSoft video game players, and I must say that this game was highly impressive. I'm more into RPG-type games, and usually I stay away from games with guns you actually have to shoot the gun yourself.

I rented this game off of an impulse, not because I've played the original Parasite Eve. As I said before, I usually stay away from these types of games altogether.

I found that this game was rather riveting from the start. You actually have to have control and you have to move to dodge enemy attacks. Much unlike the traditional RPG game, where your characters will magically dodge and take hits. I like the fact that it's combined a fighting style with traditional RPG gaming, and that really scored high marks with me.

One thing that had me miffed for a while was the idea of movement. It takes some practice making sure up is move forward, down is move back.. all that hellish stuff you have to learn while playing a new game. After you learn it, though, it becomes second nature, and makes game play easy.

As for the NMC's and ANMC's.. I was completely impressed. Yeah, I mean, some of them are hard [especially those Desert Chasers.. I will kill the person who says they actually enjoy killing those things! Kidding..] but you can't make a game like this easy, right?

The thing that impressed me most was the multiple endings and the other modes of play. Whoa! You can't just play this game once and say you know it all. There's all sorts of things to still get done, more weapons to find. Replay Mode, Bounty Mode, Scavenger Mode, Nightmare Mode.. you can be kept busy for weeks.

Not to mention the advertising that SquareSoft tacks all over the game is extremely cute.

I also enjoyed the gun choices and the customizable features to both guns and armor. Each time you play the game, you can always make it different.. there's so much to explore, even if it's only two discs.

I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys this type of game, and RPGers who, like me, have a phobia to any kind of game like this. I know I enjoyed it, and I know many others will, too.

spooky

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First of all I'd like to start by saying I really enjoyed playing this game. You start the game as Aya a member of M.I.S.T on the trail of some of the most ugliest monsters,I myself have ever seen,in the hope of totaly wiping them of the face off the face of the earth. The graphices are brilliant alround,and weaponry is bought on the b.p system (bounty points). But what game could be complete with out a little magic thrown in. Aya brings with her the ability to use parasite eve magic, which in turn helps with killing the hords of monsters thoughout the game.I my opinion the game is a must have for any true playsation and/or survival horror fan. thumbs-up to SQUARESOFT

Parasite Eve II is way cool....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: October 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Although this time around, PE plays more like Resident Evil than Parasite Eve. That a bad thing you ask? Nope. PEII is stilll as engaging and fun to play than the last.
Do yourself a favor, and get this game.

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