The classic survival horror game Dino Crisis is finally stomping onto PlayStation Plus Premium on October 15th, giving subscribers a chance to relive (or experience for the first time) this 1999 Capcom gem. Developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, this action-packed adventure plunges players into a prehistoric nightmare filled with, you guessed it, dinosaurs.
A Blast from the Past, Remastered for Today
Dino Crisis blends familiar survival horror elements with intense dinosaur encounters and challenging puzzles. Retro Resident Evil fans will feel right at home with the gameplay. This isn’t just a straight port, though. The PlayStation Plus Premium release features enhancements like up-rendering, custom video filters, rewind functionality, and quick saves, modernizing the experience for a new generation.
Dino Crisis captured the zeitgeist of the late 90s, riding the wave of Jurassic Park’s popularity and building on the success of the Resident Evil franchise. While the series has been dormant since 2003, its unique blend of horror and action has garnered a dedicated fanbase.
Capcom’s Dinosaur Legacy
The resurgence of Dino Crisis comes at an interesting time for Capcom. The success of the Resident Evil remakes demonstrates a renewed appetite for classic survival horror, and the recent release of Exoprimal, a spiritual successor to Dino Crisis, suggests Capcom is revisiting its dinosaur-themed legacy.
This exciting news was revealed during Sony’s September State of Play, which also announced the upcoming addition of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain to the PlayStation Plus service. While a specific release date for Legacy of Kain remains elusive, Sony promises its arrival “soon.”
A Spooktacular October Lineup
October 15th is shaping up to be a horror fan’s dream on PlayStation. The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me joins the Supermassive Games lineup, offering another terrifying narrative experience. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed from IllFonic adds a paranormal twist to the mix, while the highly anticipated Dead Island 2 brings zombie mayhem to Los Angeles.
For classic survival horror enthusiasts, PlayStation Plus Premium also welcomes Siren, a PlayStation 2 title from the director of the original Silent Hill. Like Dino Crisis, Siren receives the up-rendering, custom video filters, rewind, and quick save treatment.
What’s Coming to PlayStation Plus
Here’s the complete list of games hitting PlayStation Plus on October 15th:
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
- Dead Island 2 (PS4, PS5)
- Two Point Campus (PS4, PS5)
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me (PS4, PS5)
- Gris (PS4, PS5)
- Return to Monkey Island (PS5)
- Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed (PS4, PS5)
- Firefighting Simulator The Squad (PS4, PS5)
- Overpass 2 (PS5)
- Tour de France 2023 (PS4, PS5)
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (PS4)
PlayStation Premium (PS VR2 and Classics)
- The Last Clockwinder (PS VR2)
- Dino Crisis (PS4, PS5)
- Siren (PS4, PS5)
- R-Type Dimensions EX (PS4)
October promises a thrilling month for PlayStation Plus subscribers, especially those craving classic survival horror action. With Dino Crisis leading the charge, there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into.
