Despite the fact that it was announced over two years ago, we haven’t really seen much when it comes to Square Enix’s The 3rd Birthday, the next iteration of the Parasite Eve series. There have been a few teaser trailers, but most have just been CG movie clips to promote the game. All that’s shown about the game are the new enemies, known as the Twisted, and the fact that the game will be an over-the-shoulder third-person shooter. However, it seems that despite what little showings of the game Square Enix has offered, they’ve been hard at work, especially after the unveiling of a gameplay trailer for The 3rd Birthday.

More on the game after the break.



The trailer released showcases the game’s third person action gameplay as well as the new Overdrive system, which allows series protagonist Aya Brea to transfer her consciousness to other people during combat. It seems like an interesting system, allowing the player to essentially teleport to a different location to get the drop on an enemy. Story-wise, the game takes place in Manhattan. After mysterious creatures known as the Twisted appear, a new investigatory task force known as CTI is formed and the Overdrive system is developed. Given her past and her unique abilities, Aya is the only viable candidate for the project.

The game is slated for release on the Sony PSP. However, no set date has been given.