20 Upcoming Video Games That Could Be Surprise Hits
15. Parasite Mutant
Long-starved fans of the cult RPG franchise Parasite Eve likely won't get an official new entry anytime soon if ever, but this new game heavily inspired by its style and tone just might be the next best thing.
Developer IceSitruuna's Parasite Mutant is a survival horror RPG in which Psionic Agent Nova is sent to an abandoned island city, where she does battle with the horrifying creatures lurking within.
The game will feature an Active Time Chain battle system not unlike Parasite Eve's famed Active Time Bar system, while the vibrant anime-spiced visuals will come with retro and CRT filters to further enhance the throwback feel.
While Parasite Mutant has one hell of a legacy to live up to, if it's anywhere near as good as it looks it could very well cause a resurgence in popularity of the original franchise.
That is to say, if Parasite Mutant is a hit, maybe Square Enix might finally revive Parasite Eve for real.
Parasite Mutant releases TBA 2026.