RGT Nostalgia Society #1 - Parasite Eve

[dem6n dem6n]

OK first question that comes to mind... During the rat scene why are the tiny mitochondrias screaming like tiny pixies?

I'm not sure, but I must say that scene was brutal. If I'd seen that back in the day I'd have been floored. Poor rats.

 

[χKai]

So far the script sounds like it was written by an edgelord with a horny hentai dream. And Daniel is straight outta Lethal Weapon.

Like someone took a High School science class and wanted to come up with a Sci-Fi story that ended up being more about straight-up magic than science.

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

I'm not sure, but I must say that scene was brutal. If I'd seen that back in the day I'd have been floored. Poor rats. I'm going to give my initial thoughts on the plot below.

Yup awesome body horror. But the microscope shot cell, they laugh like tiny Ashes in the Evil Dead 3. I find it profoundly disturbing.

So far the script sounds like it was written by an edgelord with a horny hentai dream.

I can relate. Also, bonus points for black slit side dress with easy access.

To the handgun. Access to the handgun.

 

[Antilocal123]

When does Solid Snake appear

 

[Theriise]

Awesome! Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell the video game. I love it when people create franchises but they've clearly missed taking science lessons.

 

[dem6n dem6n]

Awesome! Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell the video game. I love it when people create franchises but they've clearly missed taking science lessons.

Apparently, the book that Parasite Eve is a sequel to, was actually written by someone who was a really knowledgeable and well regarded member of their field of microbiology. I'm not sure if they were there to assist with the writing for Parasite Eve or consult on story building.

I've come to the conclusion in my head that the dialogue was just poorly translated and that's the reason why it comes across the way it does. Whether or not I'm correct is something for another day! But I do know one thing. The gameplay and art direction of this game are stellar.

 

[χKai]

I've come to the conclusion in my head that the dialogue was just poorly translated and that's the reason why it comes across the way it does.

I'm sticking to this as my headcanon to get through the game.

 

[ATenderLad]

Apparently, the book that Parasite Eve is a sequel to, was actually written by someone who was a really knowledgeable and well regarded member of their field of microbiology. I'm not sure if they were there to assist with the writing for Parasite Eve or consult on story building.

I've come to the conclusion in my head that the dialogue was just poorly translated and that's the reason why it comes across the way it does. Whether or not I'm correct is something for another day! But I do know one thing. The gameplay and art direction of this game are stellar.

It's also - *I think* - sort of a sequel to the movie based on that book, for added "telephone game" disconnect.

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

Well ackshually the game is not hard science but mitochondrias really are the powerhouse of the cell. They generate ATP from ADP phosphorylation which is the main source of chemical energy that most enzymes would use in all the other reactions.

It's a cell within the cell, with it's own piece of DNA that is only inherited from the mother. The theory behind it is that sometime during evolution in the monocellular age, symbiosis existed between cells without mitochondrias and bacterial precursors. At some point the precursors installed themselves within the other cells. That would explain why today there are still two cellular membranes for the mitochondrias within the one big cell. See endosymbiont theory.

 

[dem6n dem6n]

Well ackshually the game is not hard science but mitochondrias really are the powerhouse of the cell. They generate ATP from ADP phosphorylation which is the main source of chemical energy that most enzymes would use in all the other reactions.

It's a cell within the cell, with it's own piece of DNA that is only inherited from the mother. The theory behind it is that sometime during evolution in the monocellular age, symbiosis existed between cells without mitochondrias and bacterial precursors. At some point the precursors installed themselves within the other cells. That would ecplain why today there are still two cellular membranes for the mitochondrias within the one big cell. See endosymbiont theory.

Imma keep it real with you chief. None of that makes any damn sense to me.

What I do know that the source material that inspired the game has roots in actual scientific study which is why it's kinda cool!

It's also - *I think* - sort of a sequel to the movie based on that book, for added "telephone game" disconnect.

Yeah, I remember that is true as well!

I've not seen it in years, but one of my favorite YouTubers has a video on Parasite Eve. Would highly recommend it for anyone interested who doesn't feel like playing the game. He goes over all of the history surrounding the game's creation and deep dives into the story.

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

The concept is cool, because it's like The Thing, where an alien cell or virus (from out of space) get inside ours and corrupt them, but this time it's our own ancient dormant threat which is a part of ourselves. The biological evil within.

 

[dem6n dem6n]

The concept is cool, because it's like The Thing, where an alien cell or virus (from out of space) get inside ours and corrupt them, but this time it's our own ancient dormant threat which is a part of ourselves. The biological evil within.

I'm gonna have to get way further in the story before I really understand what exactly the threat is and what exactly you're on about, but yeah, I do love a good doomsday story. Even moreso if it's anything that's rooted in actual scientific hypothesis (similar to the fungus in The Last of US, even though I've never played it) whether it's truly feasible or not.

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

So one of the most terrifying thing in the Thing is

Spoiler: that thing.

when the cute Husky dog's head split and peel, like a flower...

I think it's one of the most effective horror scenes in like, ever. Not only because of the amazingly gruesome practical effects. But for one small detail that really give me the chills every fucking time I see it.

And I think the rat scene in Parasite Eve is an homage to that. BUT... they also added a microscope zoom in on what they represent as pink and purple mitochondrias. And they are agitating themselves and laughing with high pitched voices like mini-Ashes from the Army of Darkness.

This is most disturbing to me.

 

[ATenderLad]

So one of the most terrifying thing in the Thing is

Spoiler: that thing.

when the cute Husky dog's head split and peel, like a flower...

I think it's one of the most effective horror scenes in like, ever. Not only because of the amazingly gruesome practical effects. But for one small detail that really give me the chills every fucking time I see it.

And I think the rat scene in Parasite Eve is an homage to that. BUT... they also added a microscope zoom in on what they represent as pink and purple mitochondrias. And they are agitating themselves and laughing with high pitched voices like mini-Ashes from the Army of Darkness.

This is most disturbing to me.

Well I love all of this as inspirations/homages, also thanks for the spoiler tag. (It's not quite as bad as the defibrillator scene, but what is?)

 

[Dyne]

I absolutely love Duckstation. I think it makes this game look so good!
I'm not sure I'm going to have time to play through this whole game this month but I'm definitely enjoying it so far (I havent played PE since 1999!)

Love the game of the month idea btw

 

[χKai]

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I absolutely love Duckstation. I think it makes this game look so good!
I'm not sure I'm going to have time to play through this whole game this month but I'm definitely enjoying it so far (I havent played PE since 1999!)

Love the game of the month idea btw

Nice brightness level, you can actually see stuff!
I considered playing it on Duckstation too, but ended up going with the same emulator I use for most of my ROMs; the Matsu Multi-Player v4.13.

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

Well I love all of this as inspirations/homages, also thanks for the spoiler tag. (It's not quite as bad as the defibrillator scene, but what is?)

I think it's the most terrifying scene because the dogs look genuinely scared. I would have given them all the Oscars.

 

[moonbits]

I have a 4 hour flight this Saturday I'll play it and log my experience here. Never got to far when I first played it (Probably like 15 years ago)

 

[Yuki Senoue]

For those who are interested in the book, I've got the english version, can I upload it here?

 

[dem6n dem6n]

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I absolutely love Duckstation. I think it makes this game look so good!
I'm not sure I'm going to have time to play through this whole game this month but I'm definitely enjoying it so far (I havent played PE since 1999!)

Love the game of the month idea btw

Same! It actually looks phenomenal on DuckStation. It's unfortunate how much of it the background is pre-rendered because the models all look incredible at 3x on my Steam Deck.

So one of the most terrifying thing in the Thing is

Spoiler: that thing.

when the cute Husky dog's head split and peel, like a flower...

I think it's one of the most effective horror scenes in like, ever. Not only because of the amazingly gruesome practical effects. But for one small detail that really give me the chills every fucking time I see it.

And I think the rat scene in Parasite Eve is an homage to that. BUT... they also added a microscope zoom in on what they represent as pink and purple mitochondrias. And they are agitating themselves and laughing with high pitched voices like mini-Ashes from the Army of Darkness.

This is most disturbing to me.

The Thing is my favorite mystery film, I love it. I didn't connect the two at all until you mentioned it, but you're 100% right. That's definitely an homage or they were at least heavily influenced.

I loved the first Evil Dead but Evil Dead 2 is just way too wacky for me to really enjoy. I turned it off like halfway through. Mini Ash was kinda funny but I didn't like it. But the idea of the mitochondria becoming sentient and also nefariously enjoying the harm that they're inflicting is pretty crazy.

 

[Yousef Yousef]

Nostalgia society, sick name!

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

Was pleased with Duckstation having more options to postprocess. It's still not to the level of Retroarch, but they've improved. I like to blend things up with NTSC-adaptative and CRT-Hyllian in that order. Always loved Hyllian's work. Keeping the dithering effect and smearing it a bit while also trying to keep those sharp 4X upscaled models details, tweaking "NTSC resolution scaling" and the "Sharpness Hack" parameters.

Also tried with CRT-Newpixie and simple gamma tweaks. Working very well with those retro horror games.

 

[diapered]

Well, here goes nothing. Never played this one, I played about half of PE2 because everyone said that is better? Anyway...

 

[TruxtonTatsujin]

Alright ready to start this thing!
Decided to switch to the analog controller since the game uses true analog movement.

(S-video capture, couldn't be bothered to plug in the RGB cables)

 

[_oBSOLEte_]

Not playing right now. Half a bottle of rum, some peanuts with wazabi crust, tonight I morph into a human cushion for a snoring cat.

While watching this :