GOG resurrects the cult classic survival horror games, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, with DRM-free PC re-releases. Both titles, originally released on PlayStation, are now available via GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring the original content remains intact.
Capcom's 1999 release of Dino Crisis, followed by its sequel in 2000, sparked a dedicated fanbase. Despite calls for a new entry or HD remake, Capcom's focus on titles like Exoprimal seemingly ended hopes for a Dino Crisis revival. Further diminishing these hopes, creator Shinji Mikami cited Monster Hunter's popularity as a factor in the lack of a reboot or remake.
GOG's release is a significant boon for fans, as these PC ports were previously difficult to acquire and run on modern systems. GOG highlights the enhanced experience:
Dino Crisis (GOG Version):
- Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
- Six language localizations (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese).
- Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes.
- Improved DirectX renderer.
- Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, V-Sync, gamma correction, integer scaling, anti-aliasing, etc.).
- Up to ~4K (1920p) resolution and 32-bit color depth.
- Improved geometry, transformations, texturing, and alpha transparency.
- Enhanced game registry settings.
- Bug fixes for animation, video, music, and saving (eliminating save file corruption).
- Full modern controller support (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, Logitech F series, and more) with optimized button mapping.
Dino Crisis 2 (GOG Version):
- Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
- Two language localizations (English and Japanese).
- Includes Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel.
- Improved DirectX renderer.
- Enhanced rendering options (windowed mode, V-Sync, 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) with optimized button mapping and wireless mode support.
GOG also announced its Dreamlist, a community voting tool to influence future game releases on the platform. This allows players to directly impact which titles GOG pursues.
