Product Description
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Aya Brea is back to defend the world from the mitochondrial
menace in Parasite Eve II. This story takes place three years
after the New York incident of the first game, when the horrible
mutations are supposedly a thing of the past. Now working for the
FBI in Los Angeles, Aya is called on to join the Mitochondrian
Investigation and Suppression Team (MIST) to hunt down dangerous
monsters and keep the disease from spreading. To do that, she
must unravel the conspiracy that seeks the destruction of all
mankind.
Parasite Eve II features an enhanced, real-time battle system
that will allow players to use a large array of modern weaponry.
These s, built into the game with realistic fire rates, can
even be upgraded with parts that you buy or find. Also on your
side is Aya's Parasite Energy, which enables her to harness
elemental power, such as a searing column of fire, to fight the
monsters.
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Three years ago, gamers were introduced to Aya as she resigned
from the New York Department and enlisted as a NMC
(neo-mitochondrion creature) hunter for the shadowy government
organization M.I.S.T., a secret agency of monster slayers
somewhere between Ghostbusters and Men in Black. Wherever there
was a neo-mitochondrion outbreak, Aya and her team were on the
scene to put the boots to the mutants. From the outset, it's
evident that SquareSoft revamped the entire game to give gamers a
better looking, sounding, and (most importantly) playing
experience.
The game starts with Aya training in the agency's shooting
gallery in Los Angeles. Just as she begins to get in a groove,
she is asked to look into some strange happenings at the
Akropolis Tower. When she arrives on the scene, an explosive,
full-motion video flashes across the screen and showcases the
death and carnage as Aya surveys the scene. Her entry into the
Tower is where this RPG begins.
SquareSoft has kept some of the excellent elements of the
weapons systems from the first Parasite Eve title, but went for
an entirely new battle system. Combat is delivered in real time
and allows players to run, hide, and open fire. Aya can tap into
her parasitic powers and can unleash elemental, magic-based
attacks on the many foes she encounters. Ammunition is plentiful
in the game and there are plenty of entertaining weapons to
choose from. Auto targeting and involving puzzles are back,
though the arrow-pointing interface for solving these puzzles is
really hard to operate.
The cinematic mix of story and action is very well done, and the
numerous cutscenes do an excellent job of moving the pace along
in a believable way.
Even though the original Parasite Eve had its problems,
SquareSoft has pieced together an excellent sequel that will
satisfy fans of the first game and help create many new ones.
--Todd Mowatt
Pros:
* New, real-time battle system is an improvement over first
Parasite Eve
* Great weapons and plentiful ammunition
* Great mix of story and action Cons:* Clunky interface for
solving puzzles
- The Threat Returns: Aya Brea is back. The Neo Mitochondrion has resurfaced and taken on a sinister twist. The outcome of this battle will determine Earth's dominant species!.
- Horrifying CG cinemas and Sharper graphics.Fully upgradable weapons.Customizable armor.Real-time battle system..
- Watch out for the powerful new parasite energy abilities..