Dino Crisis Revival: GOG Brings Back Classics

Relive the thrill of survival horror with the return of Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, now available on GOG for PC! These cult classic PlayStation games, renowned for their terrifying dinosaur encounters, are back and better than ever, thanks to GOG's Preservation Program. Enjoy the original, unadulterated experience, DRM-free and enhanced for modern systems.

Capcom originally unleashed Dino Crisis in 1999, followed by its sequel a year later. While Dino Crisis 3 arrived on the original Xbox in 2003, fans have patiently awaited a new entry in the series ever since. Despite calls for a remake or a new installment, and the release of the dinosaur-filled Exoprimal, Capcom seems to have moved on. Even creator Shinji Mikami acknowledged the challenges in reviving the franchise amidst the success of Monster Hunter.

However, the first two Dino Crisis games are now readily accessible to a new generation of players. GOG's release solves the difficulties of running these titles on modern PCs, making the experience smoother and more enjoyable. As GOG puts it, Regina's iconic line, "You're extinct!" no longer applies to the games themselves.

Dino Crisis on GOG: Enhanced Features

GOG's version of Dino Crisis boasts significant improvements:

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
• All six original language localizations (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese).
• Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes included.
• Enhanced DirectX game renderer.
• Extensive rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more).
• Resolution boosted to near 4K (1920p) with 32-bit color depth.
• Improved geometry, transformation, and texturing.
• Enhanced alpha transparency.
• Optimized game registry settings.
• Smooth animation, video, and music playback.
• Reliable save functionality (no more corrupted save files).
• Full support for modern controllers (including DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and Logitech F series). Optimal button mapping and support for hotplugging and wireless modes.

Dino Crisis 2 on GOG: Enhanced Features

Dino Crisis 2 on GOG also receives a considerable upgrade:

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
• English and Japanese localizations.
• Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel modes included.
• Improved DirectX game renderer.
• New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more).
• Enhanced music playback and volume scaling.
• Improved item rendering and fog effects.
• Corrected cartridge box alignment.
• Smooth video playback, task switching, and game exit.
• Full support for modern controllers (including DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and Logitech F series). Optimal button mapping and wireless mode support.

GOG also introduced its Dreamlist, a community voting system to help determine which games should be revived and added to the platform. This allows players to directly influence the future of gaming on GOG.