GOG resurrects cult classic survival horror games, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, for PC.
Both PlayStation titles are now available DRM-free on GOG's platform as part of their Preservation Program, retaining their original content. Originally released by Capcom in 1999 and 2000 respectively, these titles represent a nostalgic return for fans. While Dino Crisis 3 (an original Xbox exclusive) and any new entries remain elusive despite fan demand, Capcom's 2022 release of Exoprimal and comments from creator Shinji Mikami seem to indicate a lack of immediate plans for a Dino Crisis reboot or remake.
GOG's release is particularly welcome given the previous difficulties in running these games 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, etc.).
- Up to ~4K (1920p) resolution 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 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 effects.
- 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 tool to suggest games for potential revival or addition to the platform. This initiative allows players to directly influence GOG's future game offerings.
