Dino Crisis Returns to PC

Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, the cult classic PlayStation survival horror games, are back! GOG, the DRM-free digital distribution platform, has released both titles for PC as part of its Preservation Program, ensuring the original content remains intact.

Originally released in 1999 and 2000 respectively, these Capcom titles have achieved legendary status among gamers. While Dino Crisis 3 followed as an Xbox exclusive in 2003, a new entry in the series has remained elusive, despite fan demand for a remake or sequel. Capcom's 2022 release of Exoprimal, a dinosaur-themed multiplayer game, and creator Shinji Mikami's comments further fueled speculation that a Dino Crisis revival was unlikely.

However, GOG's PC ports offer a much-needed solution for fans. Previously difficult to run on modern systems, these versions provide a smooth and enhanced experience. GOG highlights the preservation of the original content and the addition of several improvements.

Dino Crisis PC (GOG Version): Key Features

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
• All six original localizations: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese.
• Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes included.
• Improved DirectX game renderer.
• Enhanced rendering options: Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more.
• Increased rendering resolution up to ~4K (1920p) and 32-bit color depth.
• Improved geometry calculation, transformation, and texturing.
• Enhanced alpha transparency.
• Improved game registry settings.
• Issue-free animation, video, and music playback.
• Reliable saving functionality (no more corrupted save files).
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and many more), with optimized button mapping, hotplugging, and wireless support.

Dino Crisis 2 PC (GOG Version): Key Features

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
• Two original localizations: English and Japanese.
• Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel modes included.
• Improved DirectX game renderer.
• Enhanced rendering options: Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, and Anti-Aliasing, and more.
• Improved music playback and volume scaling.
• Improved item rendering and fogging.
• Improved cartridge box alignment.
• Issue-free video playback, task switching, and game exit.
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and many more), with optimized button mapping and wireless support.

GOG also announced its Dreamlist, a community voting tool allowing players to suggest games they'd like to see on the platform. This initiative aims to gauge community interest and potentially influence future releases.