Whether or not you take into account it a true Parasite Eve sequel or not, it’s been about 15 years since The third Birthday launched on the PSP to a blended reception. (We cherished it, however opinions differ wildly.)
We predict it’s in all probability protected to conclude at this level that Sq. Enix doesn’t actually intend to do something with the franchise for the foreseeable future, however you may all the time depend on a Chinese language developer to choose up the slack.
Chongqing-based workforce IceSitruuna has introduced Parasite Mutant for PS5, which – let’s be trustworthy – is mainly a successor to Sq. Enix’s well-liked PS1 property. It’s due out in 2026 on Sony’s system.
Right here’s how the blurb describes it:
“Parasite Mutant is a science-fiction horror RPG set within the distant future. Psionic agent Nova was despatched on a mission to an deserted and secluded island metropolis stuffed with horrifying creatures, not figuring out that what occurred on the island will utterly change her destiny.”
Amusingly, the press launch goes on to introduce the Lively Time Chains battle system, which is mainly the dev’s twist on the unique Parasite Eve’s Lively Time Bar. As within the authentic sport, you may transfer the protagonist round and dodge always, however want to attend for the gauge to fill earlier than you may really assault.
Different key options of the sport embody its “semi-realistic” anime artwork model, however the dev says it’s together with a CRT filter to retain that late 90s really feel. There’ll even be outfits to unlock and assist for New Sport +.
Promising stuff, then? We really suppose this appears to be like nice, and whereas we’d choose to see Aya Brea return for actual, this could scratch the identical itch for now.
