Capcom Revives Jurassic Terror: Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 Roam Steam Once Again

In a nostalgic blast from the late 1990s, Capcom has unleashed the prehistoric survival horror classics Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 onto Steam, bringing back the terrifying fusion of Resident Evil meets Jurassic Park that once dominated PlayStation 1-era gaming. For those who remember when CD-ROMs were cutting-edge and “tank controls” were just part of the experience, this rerelease is a time capsule wrapped in pixelated terror.

Originally developed by Shinji Mikami—the mastermind behind Resident Evil—Dino Crisis dropped players onto a mysterious island overrun by genetically resurrected dinosaurs. Think Jurassic Park with less John Hammond charm and more Regina, a special forces operative armed with a stungun and a dwindling supply of tranquilizer darts. The sequel, Dino Crisis 2, doubled down on action, swapping slow-burn tension for fast-paced dinosaur-slaying mayhem, complete with combo systems and a weapon upgrade shop that felt revolutionary at the time.

These Steam ports are near-identical to the versions GOG.com released in January 2023, with one glaring exception: DRM. Both games now employ Enigma Protector, a controversial anti-tampering solution that has sparked immediate backlash from PC gamers. Upon launching Dino Crisis, players are greeted with a charmingly typo-ridden prompt: “Chack Registry.” Yes, really. This isn’t Capcom’s first dance with Enigma—the DRM was previously used in Resident Evil Revelations, where it caused crashes and performance issues so severe that Capcom had to roll back an update after fan outcry. History, it seems, is repeating itself.

The Steam forums are already buzzing with complaints, with users reporting stuttering, crashes, and concerns about the DRM’s impact on modding. Capcom’s recent hardline stance against mods—triggered by a Street Fighter 6 tournament incident involving a nude Chun-Li mod—has only fueled suspicion. While Dino Crisis has never had a robust modding community, the Classic REbirth mod does support these games, allowing for modern resolutions and quality-of-life tweaks. Enigma’s inclusion may kneecap such efforts, much to the frustration of preservation-minded players.

Despite the DRM drama, there’s no denying the cultural significance of these titles. Dino Crisis was a bold experiment in blending survival horror with prehistoric predators, while Dino Crisis 2 refined the formula into a cult classic. Both games are currently on sale for $5 each on Steam, making this an affordable way to revisit (or discover) two underappreciated gems from gaming’s past.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan eager to hear the Dino Crisis theme in 320kbps or a curious newcomer wondering what the fuss is about, these rereleases offer a raw, unfiltered slice of 90s gaming. Just brace yourself for the registry checks—and maybe keep a spare tranquilizer dart handy.

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