3rd Birthday, The

Developer: Square Enix

3rd Birthday is a bleak, action-oriented spin-off of the Parasite Eve series for PSP. You play as Aya Brea in a third-person, cover-style shooter that blends RPG progression with tense, cinematic boss encounters. Its signature Overdive system lets you leap into allied bodies to rewind injuries and reposition for fast-paced tactical bursts. Levels mix urban dread and giant enemy set pieces, rewarding quick reflexes, ammo management, and strategic positioning. Fans remember its challenging boss fights, dark atmosphere, and ambitious mechanics—an unusual, nostalgic handheld experiment that delivers intense single-player thrills.