The 3rd Birthday

1. CLEARNET

   
   25 March 2011

   Closing Comments The 3rd Birthday is great game, no question. It has depth, great production values throughout (despite the disappointing script) and the raw mechanics give PSP gamers a mostly satisfying RPG-shooter despite the system's inherent flaws. As gamers prepare for the NGP and North Americans get a refresher course on Parasite Eve via PlayStation Network, we're hoping The 3rd Birthday is a sign that bigger things are planned for Aya Brea. Read more

2. clearnet.co.nz

   
   25 March 2011

   The long-awaited return of Parasite Eve, ambiguously titled 'The 3rd Birthday', is a welcome one. The third title in the series, fans will get the most out of the smaller character cameos and setting details. New players shouldn't fret too much if you haven't played the previous games though; Square Enix provides a lot of optional background to pour over that plug the gaps. Read more

3. GameSpot

   6.0/10
   25 March 2011

   All of the combat in The 3rd Birthday involves guns, but this isn't a shooter. With most weapons, you can lock on to targets automatically, so defeating enemies is often a matter of holding down the lock-on button and then pressing or tapping the fire button. The trick isn't hitting them so much as it is staying alive long enough to do enough damage to kill them. Read more

   • Impressive visuals, particularly in cutscenes, The overdive ability is fun to use, Creates some tense moments.
   • Stiff controls, Some frustrating battles, Weak protagonist.

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