The beloved cult classics, *Dino Crisis* and *Dino Crisis 2*, have been resurrected and are now available on PC through GOG. These iconic PlayStation survival horror games are part of GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring they are DRM-free and retain their original content. Capcom originally launched *Dino Crisis* on the PlayStation in 1999, followed by *Dino Crisis 2* in 2000. Although *Dino Crisis 3* was released as an Xbox exclusive in 2003, fans have been left waiting for a new installment ever since.
Despite 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 blow to hopes for a *Dino Crisis* revival. Furthermore, in August of the previous year, *Dino Crisis* creator Shinji Mikami noted that the success of Capcom's *Monster Hunter* series leaves little room for a *Dino Crisis* reboot or remake.
Previously, the PC ports of the first two *Dino Crisis* games were hard to find and challenging to run on modern systems. GOG's efforts to bring these games back are highly appreciated by the gaming community.
"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 about *Dino Crisis*. "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, GOG has introduced 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, increasing the chances of bringing these games to life on the platform.
