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Rumor: Parasite Eve Announcement Could Be Coming Soon

A new leak implies that Square Enix may make an announcement about its beloved PS1 horror RPG Parasite Eve soon, with fans hoping for a remake.

gamerant.com

According to a reliable leaker, Square Enix may be preparing to reveal some Parasite Eve news soon, potentially during the February 12 State of Play presentation. Fans have been eager for a remake or remaster of the classic horror RPG for years, as Parasite Eve has remained a fan-favorite title for nearly three decades.

Released for the PlayStation in 1998 and produced by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Parasite Eve quickly made history by becoming Square's first M-rated title. The game was inspired by the 1995 Japanese sci-fi horror novel of the same name and follows Aya Brea, a New York City police officer, as she attempts to stop Eve, a woman planning to wipe out the entire human race through spontaneous human combustion. With a particularly haunting soundtrack by Kingdom Hearts composer Yoko Shimomura and a cinematic feel, many feel that Parasite Eve is due for a remake, and a recent post implies that this may be imminent.
https://gamerant.com/parasite-eve-resident-evil-remake/

Xun, a prominent and often reliable leaker on the A9VG forums (and appearing often on ResetEra) recently shared an image detailing the State of Play's February 12 air date, though the title of the image gave users pause. Translated, the image's name seems to be "the hypnotic soprano," which seems to be an allusion to Parasite Eve's opera-singing antagonist. The image, which has since been deleted, also featured a square piece of tofu with the letter "e" embedded in it, a clear reference to Square Enix. While a new Parasite Eve title may seem like a lot to hope for at this month's State of Play, rumors about the IP have continued to spread for years, and it may not be beyond the realm of possibility.

 

[nial]

Ahh, Parasite Eve. Square fans' own Bloodborne.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Parasite Eve 2 intro was Squaresoft at its peak. downhill from there. so I hope it is not true.

 

[Beechos]

I wish this is one of those games that will be forever in licensing limbo.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

I mean I'd be okay with dropping the original game on PS Classics but this is good too.

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

The Remake/birth combat systems could actually be adapted pretty well for Parasite Eve

Or even Vagrant Story, dare I dream...

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

A Parasite Eve physical remaster collection with at least the first 2 would be an instant buy for me. Played and sold them a long time ago and actually rebought the first one recently.

 

[Barakov]

Just drop the first two games on PSN and I'm good. The last thing I want to see is PE re-imagined for the Modern Audience™.

 

[mdkirby]

It needs to be an actual remake. None of this HD remaster like souls reaver, it’s just too old.

 

[Sebastian1295]

If they do a remake of parasyte eve i'll scream. Like actually scream fanboy style and go OMFG LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[FoxMcChief]

I’d be fine with just releasing the original PSone game. No need to remake or remaster. They already had it on PS3/Vita. Why not bring it over to the PS5.

 

[SkylineRKR]

It needs to be an actual remake. None of this HD remaster like souls reaver, it’s just too old.

Yes but they will fuck this up 100% this way.

Best is HD-2D. I keep saying it, but it keeps the original spirit in tact and adds so much QoL and good gameplay that you soon forget about the game not having TLOU2 graphics. I didn't notice in Star Ocean 2, I was completely hooked.

 

[NuclearDiarrhea]

Its usually this time of the month where Playstation usually reveals new stuff for PS Plus Premium so its probably just Parasite Eve being added to classics for February.

 

[March Climber]

 

[yogaflame]

Now we are talking. If its true , and its a remake, that's the best news for gaming this ps5 generation. Before Eve of Stellar blade, Aya of PE, is my fantasy crush when I was young during the 90's. She is beautiful and cool. The game has that scary and eerie atmosphere that is why I love it, especially the museum and Chrysler building.

 

[jshackles]

 

[MLSabre]

And even if it is, the last Parasite Eve entry doesn't give me any faith in SE's ability to deliver. I'd honestly would rather Parasite Eve lay dormant if the alternative lead to the... 3rd Birthday. *shudder*

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

Now we are talking. If its true , and its a remake, that's the best news for gaming this ps5 generation. Before Eve of Stellar blade, Aya of PE, is my fantasy crush when I was young during the 90's. She is beautiful and cool. The game has that scary and eerie atmosphere that is why I love it, especially the museum and Chrysler building.

The Christmas in New York vibe was great too

 

[yogaflame]

If that intro music of PE starts to play in SOP, I'm sure allot will cry and scream. Just imagine how great she looks in her dress in the opening scene in modern graphics.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I just finished playing the first game. Had lot of fun with it, if they remaster the game, I hope they fix some stuff. Like Aya Brea running speed is too slow.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I just hope it still takes place in 1998. I don’t want it to take place in a world with smartphones and social media and shit.

 

[yogaflame]

The Christmas in New York vibe was great too

Especially the part Eve sang , that was chilling and eerie.

 

[GrayChild]

I just hope it still takes place in 1998. I don’t want it to take place in a world with smartphones and social media and shit.

I wonder if there's any possibility to get simply Parasite Eve 3 rather than remake of an old game.

 

[Deerock71]

 

[yogaflame]

I wonder if there's any possibility to get simply Parasite Eve 3 rather than remake of an old game.

Remake would be cool especially with the technology this days. I always wonder what if PE1 was done with modern engine like Decima or Ue5 especially those beautiful scene in New York. If its treated like RE and Silent hill 2 remake, then it will be impressive. Then forward to PE2 and PE3 onwards.

 

[Ellery]

I don't believe it but I definitely want it !

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I wonder if there's any possibility to get simply Parasite Eve 3 rather than remake of an old game.

There was a Parasite Eve 3 on PSP and it was supposedly pretty bad

 

[yogaflame]

I will forgive all Sony's blunder in this Ps5 era, if remake is made. But I hope she will still looks beautiful and sexy.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I will forgive all Sony's blunder in this Ps5 era, if remake is made. But I hope she will still looks beautiful and sexy.

She’ll probably look like this:

 

[MagiusNecros]

It needs to be an actual remake. None of this HD remaster like souls reaver, it’s just too old.

No it needs to be a Remaster or just a good port. Remake will just screw it up and players should experience the Chrysler Building and all it's floors as it was meant to be. The PE combat system is why PE is great. Remake would just make it a dudebro TPS. But if that's what you want you can play 3rd Birthday.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[yogaflame]

She’ll probably look like this:

Please Sony California stop being ruining gaming

 

[March Climber]

And even if it is, the last Parasite Eve entry doesn't give me any faith in SE's ability to deliver. I'd honestly would rather Parasite Eve lay dormant if the alternative lead to the... 3rd Birthday. *shudder*

It's not even that, it's the issue with the I.P. that makes this unbelievable. The only slight, slight thing I could believe is the idea that they are porting the PS1 versions to the PS Classics Catalogue, but even then it would require a ton of handshake deals with the combined help of Sony themselves finding a loophole of some kind, maybe even changing the name of the original two games to something else.

 

[yogaflame]

No it needs to be a Remaster or just a good port. Remake will just screw it up and players should experience the Chrysler Building and all it's floors as it was meant to be. The PE combat system is why PE is great. Remake would just make it a dudebro TPS. But if that's what you want you can play 3rd Birthday.

I remember Chrysler building. It was very challenging, but great combat and good weapon collections. But if remake is true will they stay with the same combat combination of real time movement, with an ATB meter to execute actions? The only criticism of the game was the battle sometimes get so crowded and Aya gets trapped with the invisible wall when activated in combat. I hope this time you can run away and move more freely, go anywhere during battles ( except boss fight of course), no more walls.

 

[nial]

I will forgive all Sony's blunder in this Ps5 era, if remake is made. But I hope she will still looks beautiful and sexy.

Please Sony California stop being ruining gaming

what does sony have to do with parasite eve

 

[yogaflame]

what does sony have to do with parasite eve

It is possible collaboration between Square and Sony and maybe console exclusivity or time exclusive deals like SH2.

 

[nial]

It is possible collaboration between Square and Sony and maybe console exclusivity or time exclusive deals just like Silent hill 2 remake.

If it's like SH2, then Sony has nothing to do within the aspect of production.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Just drop the first two games on PSN and I'm good. The last thing I want to see is PE re-imagined for the Modern Audience™.

given the timeline there is a high chance for this to happen.

but this is the thing...If I remember correctly there are a couple of dialogs/situations that can produce controversy.

1. There is a dialog about guns in America
2. something related to Eve´s fertility.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I remember Chrysler building. It was very challenging, but great combat and good weapon collections. But if remake is true will they stay with the same combat combination of real time movement, with an ATB meter to execute actions? The only criticism of the game was the battle sometimes get so crowded and Aya gets trapped with the invisible wall when activated in combat. I hope this time you can run away and move more freely, go anywhere during battles ( except boss fight of course), no more walls.

If they remade it...the combat isn't gonna stay true at all. Probably just try and mimic RE2R/3R/4R. I'd much rather they just put PE1 and 2 on GoG like how Dino Crisis 1 and 2 was recently. And I'm not so sure people should be overeager for remakes from Square. Valkyrie Elysium comes to mind.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Grain of salt. Would be neat, won't believe anything until we get something believable and/or real. Really over the whole "THIS RELIABLE LEAKER SAID THIS" thing, especially with the amount that just didn't happen, lol. ESPECIALLY regarding State of Plays and other directs.

 

[yogaflame]

Grain of salt. Would be neat, won't believe anything until we get something believable and/or real. Really over the whole "THIS RELIABLE LEAKER SAID THIS" thing, especially with the amount that just didn't happen, lol. ESPECIALLY regarding State of Plays and other directs.

First it was Half life 3, then Bloodborne, then Days gone, and now let us add Parasite eve to copium.

 

[fart town usa]

I'm so glad I have PE 1&2 on the PS3, and 3rd Bday on the PSP.

Would love to see these games be made available again.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

All I really need is a remaster of the first two games, make it happen Square, anything more is cool but at least give us that.

 

[yogaflame]

If they remade it...the combat isn't gonna stay true at all. Probably just try and mimic RE2R/3R/4R. I'd much rather they just put PE1 and 2 on GoG like how Dino Crisis 1 and 2 was recently. And I'm not so sure people should be overeager for remakes from Square. Valkyrie Elysium comes to mind.

I know they are from the west but with there good track record in remakes, if Bluepoint or Studio bloober can help, maybe we can get a proper remake. That is why for me, I hope its a Sony collaboration to have a proper funding for remake and development team like Bluepoint.

 

[Northeastmonk]

A fan made a PE concept, but this is perfect if you ask me. Otherwise we always have the PSN versions and our Vita.

 

[yogaflame]

A fan made a PE skin for RE4, but this is perfect if you ask me. Otherwise we always have the PSN versions and our Vita.

Those battle scene in PE, while in her dress is classic. If it will looks this good, then it would be awesome.

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

Not holding my breath, but I would love an actual sequel to Parasite Eve.

 

[Sharius]

so we will get the 4th birthday soon?

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

A fan made a PE concept, but this is perfect if you ask me. Otherwise we always have the PSN versions and our Vita.

This is suddenly a need. Though I'd love to see a polished up original PE also.

 

[bundylove]

Great games but way too short.

Thats its only fault