GOG resurrects the cult classic survival horror titles, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, bringing them to PC gamers. Both PlayStation originals are now available DRM-free on GOG's platform, preserving their original content as part of the GOG Preservation Program.
Released in 1999 and 2000 respectively, these Capcom titles haven't seen a new entry since Dino Crisis 3 in 2003. Despite fan clamor for a remake or sequel, and despite the release of Capcom's dinosaur-themed Exoprimal, a new Dino Crisis game remains elusive, with creator Shinji Mikami citing Monster Hunter's popularity as a contributing factor.
GOG's release is a boon for fans, as these PC ports were previously difficult to acquire and run on modern systems. GOG highlights the enhanced experience, stating that Regina's famous line, "You're extinct!", no longer applies to the games themselves.
GOG's Dino Crisis Enhancements:
- Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
- All six original localizations (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese).
- Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes.
- Improved DirectX renderer.
- Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, VSync, gamma correction, integer scaling, anti-aliasing, and more).
- Increased resolution up to ~4K (1920p) and 32-bit color depth.
- Improved geometry, transformation, and texturing.
- Enhanced alpha transparency.
- Improved game registry settings.
- Bug fixes for animation, video, music, and saving (no more save file corruption).
- Full modern controller support (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and more) with optimized button mapping.
GOG's Dino Crisis 2 Enhancements:
- Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
- English and Japanese localizations.
- Inclusion of Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel.
- Improved DirectX renderer.
- Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, VSync, gamma correction, integer scaling, anti-aliasing, and more).
- Improved music playback and volume scaling.
- Improved item rendering and fog.
- Corrected cartridge box alignment.
- Bug fixes for video playback, task switching, and game exit.
- Full modern controller support (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and more) with optimized button mapping and wireless mode support.
Furthermore, GOG announced its Dreamlist, a community voting system to influence future game releases on the platform. This allows players to directly impact which titles GOG pursues.
