Dino Crisis launches on PC as GOG adds new tool to bring back more classics

A survival horror classic is getting a new life on PC — and it might be the first of many. PC games shop GOG announced the release of Dino Crisis and its sequel, which are both available starting today. Alongside the launch, the service also announced a new tool called “dreamlist,” with the goal of letting players vote on which old games that want to see hit the service next.

For the uninitiated, Dino Crisis is essentially Resident Evil with dinosaurs. That’s not an insult: the first game was directed by original Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami, so the two series have a lot in common. Dino Crisis features the same methodical, survival horror gameplay but with faster (and occasionally much bigger) enemies to contend with. GOG says the new port supports Windows 10 / 11 and includes updates like support for “~4K resolution” and modern gamepads. The two games can be purchased individually on GOG or as a bundle.

As for the dreamlist, GOG describes it as an enhanced version of its existing wishlist feature:

It’s a place where your memories meet action. You tell us what matters, and we work to make it happen. Each vote is a spark that inspires publishers to act. With the brand new design, it’s easier than ever to champion your favorites and make sure your voice is heard — because we believe that together we can keep the classics alive.

It’s a notable development given how inaccessible most classic games are; a 2023 report from the Video Game History Foundation claimed that 87 percent of games released before 2010 are “critically endangered.” Today’s news follows the launch of GOG’s preservation program last year, which aims to keep classic games playable and accessible, even if they’re no longer maintained by their original developer or publisher.