Whether or not you contemplate 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 beloved it, however opinions fluctuate wildly.)
We expect it’s most likely secure to conclude at this level that Sq. Enix doesn’t actually intend to do something with the franchise for the foreseeable future, however you possibly can all the time depend on a Chinese language developer to select up the slack.
Chongqing-based crew IceSitruuna has introduced Parasite Mutant for PS5, which – let’s be sincere – is principally 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 crammed with horrifying creatures, not figuring out that what occurred on the island will fully change her destiny.”
Amusingly, the press launch goes on to introduce the Lively Time Chains battle system, which is principally the dev’s twist on the unique Parasite Eve’s Lively Time Bar. As within the unique sport, you possibly can transfer the protagonist round and dodge always, however want to attend for the gauge to fill earlier than you possibly can truly assault.
Different key options of the sport embrace its “semi-realistic” anime artwork type, 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 help for New Recreation +.
Promising stuff, then? We truly assume this appears to be like nice, and whereas we’d desire to see Aya Brea return for actual, this could scratch the identical itch for now.
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