GOG Revives Dino Crisis 1 and 2 for PC Gamers

The beloved survival horror classics, *Dino Crisis* and *Dino Crisis 2*, have been resurrected on PC through GOG, bringing a wave of nostalgia to fans of the original PlayStation titles. These re-releases are part of GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring the games are available DRM-free and with all their original content intact.

Originally launched by Capcom in 1999, *Dino Crisis* quickly gained a cult following, followed by *Dino Crisis 2* in 2000. The series took a different turn with *Dino Crisis 3* on the original Xbox in 2003, but fans have been left wanting more ever since. Despite calls for a new entry or an HD remake, Capcom seems to have other plans. The 2022 announcement of *Exoprimal*, a multiplayer action game featuring dinosaurs, has been perceived as the final nail in the coffin for the *Dino Crisis* series. Furthermore, in August of last year, series creator Shinji Mikami mentioned that the success of Capcom's *Monster Hunter* franchise leaves little room for a *Dino Crisis* reboot or remake.

The PC ports of the first two *Dino Crisis* games have historically been challenging to find and run on modern systems, making GOG's efforts a welcome relief for enthusiasts. GOG celebrated the re-release by stating, "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 launched 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 more classic titles back to life.