The cult classics *Dino Crisis* and *Dino Crisis 2* have risen from the ashes with their re-releases on PC through GOG. Available DRM-free on the CD Projekt-owned platform, these survival horror gems from the PlayStation era are now part of GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring their original content remains intact for fans and new players alike.
Originally launched on the PlayStation in 1999, *Dino Crisis* quickly followed by *Dino Crisis 2* in 2000, these games have been cherished by fans. While *Dino Crisis 3* made its way to the original Xbox in 2003, the series has seen no new entries since. Despite fan demand for a new installment 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 blow to hopes for a *Dino Crisis* revival. Furthermore, in August of last year, the series' creator Shinji Mikami expressed that the success of Capcom's *Monster Hunter* series left little room for a *Dino Crisis* reboot or remake.
Previously, obtaining and running the PC ports of the first two *Dino Crisis* games on modern systems was a challenge. GOG's effort to make these games accessible again is highly appreciated. "Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Capcom and GOG, Regina’s iconic line, 'You’re extinct!' no longer applies to the game itself," GOG stated. "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 launched its Dreamlist, a community-driven tool 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, potentially bringing more beloved classics back to life.
