GOG Resurrects Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 on PC

GOG resurrects the cult classic survival horror games, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, bringing them to PC as DRM-free releases. Both titles, originally released on PlayStation in 1999 and 2000 respectively, are now available via GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring their original content remains intact. While Dino Crisis 3 (an Xbox exclusive) and any new entries remain elusive despite fan demand, Capcom's focus on titles like Exoprimal seemingly closed the door on a Dino Crisis reboot or remake. Even creator Shinji Mikami voiced doubt about a revival in 2022.

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 preservation effort, stating that Regina's famous line, "You're extinct!", no longer applies to the games themselves. The releases boast numerous enhancements.

GOG's Dino Crisis Enhancements:

• Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
• All six original language 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, etc.).
• Up to 4K (1920p) resolution and 32-bit color depth.
• Improved geometry, transformations, and texturing.
• Enhanced alpha transparency.
• Improved game registry settings.
• Bug fixes for animation, video, music, and save file corruption.
• Full modern controller support (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, Logitech F-series, and more).

GOG's Dino Crisis 2 Enhancements:

• Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
• English and Japanese localizations.
• Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel modes.
• Improved DirectX renderer.
• Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, VSync, gamma correction, integer scaling, anti-aliasing, etc.).
• 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, Switch, Logitech F-series, and more).

Furthermore, GOG launched its Dreamlist, a community voting tool allowing users to suggest games for potential revival or addition to the platform. This initiative aims to gauge community interest and facilitate the release of more classic titles.