GOG resurrects the cult classic survival horror games, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, bringing them to PC in DRM-free re-releases. Both titles, originally released on PlayStation, are now available via GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring their original content remains untouched.
Capcom's Dino Crisis 3, an Xbox exclusive, remains the last entry in the series, despite fan calls for a new installment or HD remake. The release of Exoprimal, a dinosaur-themed multiplayer action game, and comments from creator Shinji Mikami seemingly sealed the fate of a Dino Crisis revival.
These PC ports, previously difficult to run on modern systems, are now readily accessible thanks to GOG's efforts. GOG highlights the improved compatibility and enhanced features:
Dino Crisis (GOG Version):
- Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
- Six localized versions (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese).
- Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes.
- Upgraded DirectX renderer.
- Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, VSync, gamma correction, integer scaling, anti-aliasing, etc.).
- Resolution boosted to ~4K (1920p) and 32-bit color depth.
- Improved geometry, transformations, texturing, and alpha transparency.
- Enhanced 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, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and more).
Dino Crisis 2 (GOG Version):
- Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
- Two localized versions (English and Japanese).
- Includes Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel.
- Upgraded DirectX renderer.
- Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, VSync, gamma correction, integer scaling, anti-aliasing, etc.).
- Improved music playback, volume scaling, 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).
Furthermore, GOG introduced its Dreamlist, a community voting system allowing users to suggest games for future releases. This initiative aims to gauge community interest and potentially bring more classic titles to the platform.
