About
Dino Crisis came out on July 1, 1999 for PlayStation, then for PC on August 18, 2000 and for Dreamcast on September 6, 2000. The main story takes about 7 hours, doing everything about 10 hours.
Dino Crisis is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom in 1999. Set in a remote research facility, it follows special agent Regina as she investigates a scientific experiment gone wrong. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against hostile dinosaurs. It uses a real-time 3D environment rather than pre-rendered backgrounds, distinguishing it from earlier Capcom horror titles. Dino Crisis is often noted for its emphasis on tension, limited resources, and fast, unpredictable enemies.
Story
A special commando unit is sent to a remote island, where a mad scientist, Doctor Kirk, has been researching a way to harvest energy directly from the air, causing an unimaginable disaster. Their goal is to locate a missing government agent sent to infiltrate the facility and spy on Kirk and his secretive dealings with the military. The team is led by Gail, a tough military type, but the player takes the role of his second in command, a capable redhead female commando named Regina. The team must find a way to survive in a secret government facility that is being infested by time-displaced dinosaurs, and return Doctor Kirk to custody.
What is happening now
Dino Crisis is Capcom's action-adventure shooter-puzzle hybrid that launched in 1999, blending survival horror gameplay with dinosaur encounters across multiple platforms. The franchise has remained dormant for years, but recent developments suggest renewed interest from its publisher. Capcom has signaled a strategic shift toward reviving dormant properties, citing the success of its Onimusha revival as validation for the approach. While no new Dino Crisis project has been formally announced, the company's stated focus on reactivating legacy franchises has sparked speculation among fans about the series' potential return.
How long to beat Dino Crisis
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.