Parasite Eve II Critic Reviews

If you enjoyed "Parasite Eve," be prepared for something different -- better in gameplay, but maybe not as classy in story.

A cracking title, that's so finely tuned and crafted as well as addictive and compelling.

Leave it to Square to find a way to combine survival-horror and RPG elements into a gripping adventure.

Fans of the original game who lamented its poor battle system may now drop their pants and do the hootchie-koo in celebration.

The combat aspect could stand another tweak or two, but the intriguing story -- a blend of creepiness and conspiracy--keeps these discs in the console until the final credits run.

A weird combination of action, puzzle solving, and strategy that is freakishly fun.

A challenging game that tells a good story (if you get the best ending that is). Lots of replay value and let's not forget huge full screen bosses.

If you've gotten tired of the same old formula, or you're a big fan of the more RPG-like combat system of the original game, you may want to pass on PE II.

A good sequel that would have been great if the story had more substance.

With an engaging story to complement the gameplay, it is only the game's problematic control and disjointed pace that keep it from scoring higher.

It's a close contender with all the latest horror-themed action-adventure games for the PlayStation, even though it isn't as engaging or intense as it might have been.

While Parasite Eve II meets most of the criteria for a fairly good horror shoot-em-up, the biggest problem with it is that it doesnt really add anything that hasnt been done before several times. The underlying, flawed control framework of the game has already been revised and improved upon by other games.

Your average person can only take so much -- and getting killed by a group of bats while trying to get to a save point after killing a very strong and challenging boss is enough to drive most rational individuals insane.

More work should have been put into the plot and storytelling of the game.