The iconic survival horror games, *Dino Crisis* and *Dino Crisis 2*, have made a thrilling comeback to the world of PC gaming through GOG. These cult classics, originally launched on PlayStation, are now available DRM-free on the CD Projekt-owned platform, thanks to GOG's Preservation Program. This ensures that the original content remains intact, allowing fans and new players alike to experience these timeless thrillers on modern systems.
Capcom first introduced *Dino Crisis* to the gaming world in 1999, followed by *Dino Crisis 2* in 2000. The series continued with *Dino Crisis 3* on the original Xbox in 2003, but since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting a new installment or a high-definition remake. However, Capcom's focus seems to have shifted elsewhere, particularly with the 2022 release of *Exoprimal*, a multiplayer action game featuring dinosaurs, which many saw as the final nail in the coffin for the *Dino Crisis* series. Additionally, the creator of *Dino Crisis*, Shinji Mikami, mentioned last year 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 challenging to find and run on modern systems. GOG's efforts to bring these games back are highly appreciated by the gaming community. As GOG 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 tool where users can vote for games they wish to see revived or added to the platform. This initiative helps GOG demonstrate community interest to IP owners, potentially bringing more beloved games back to life on their platform.
