The beloved cult classics, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, have roared back to life with re-releases on PC through GOG. These survival horror gems, originally launched on the PlayStation, are now accessible on the CD Projekt-owned platform, completely DRM-free and preserving their original content as part of GOG's Preservation Program.
Capcom first introduced Dino Crisis in 1999 on the original PlayStation, followed by Dino Crisis 2 in the subsequent year. The series saw its last installment, Dino Crisis 3, as an Xbox exclusive in 2003. Despite fervent fan demand for a new entry or an HD remake, Capcom has shown little interest. The 2022 announcement of Exoprimal, a multiplayer action game featuring dinosaurs, was perceived by many as the final nail in the coffin for the Dino Crisis franchise. Furthermore, in August of last year, the series' creator, Shinji Mikami, stated that the success of Capcom’s Monster Hunter series leaves little room for a Dino Crisis reboot or remake.
Previously, accessing the PC ports of the first two Dino Crisis games was a challenge, often requiring significant effort to run on modern systems. GOG's efforts to bring these games back are thus highly appreciated.
GOG proudly stated, "Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Capcom and GOG, Regina’s iconic line, 'You’re extinct!' no longer applies to the game itself. The timeless thriller that defined a generation of gamers is made to last forever, enhanced for today’s systems, featuring all the original content you loved with numerous improvements."
Dino Crisis PC: What to Expect with GOG’s Version of the Game
- Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
- All 6 localizations of the game included (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese)
- Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes included
- Improved DirectX game renderer
- New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more)
- Increased rendering resolution to ~4K (1920p) and color depth to 32-bit
- Improved geometry calculation, more stable transformation and texturing
- Improved alpha transparency
- Improved game registry settings
- Issue-free animation, video, and music playback
- Issue-free saving (the game no longer corrupts save files after leaving dropped weapons)
- Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware, hotplugging, and wireless mode
Dino Crisis 2 PC: What to Expect with GOG’s Version of the Game
- Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
- All 2 localizations of the game included (English, Japanese)
- Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel included
- Improved DirectX game renderer
- New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more)
- Improved music playback and volume scaling
- Improved item rendering and fogging
- Improved cartridge boxes alignment
- Issue-free video playback, task switching, and game exit
- Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode
In addition to these exciting re-releases, GOG has introduced its Dreamlist, a community-driven initiative where users can vote for games they wish to see revived or added to the platform. These votes help GOG demonstrate community interest to IP owners and facilitate the revival of these beloved titles on the platform.
