Sony has responded to fan demand by releasing two classic PlayStation 1 (PS1) titles, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil: Director’s Cut, as standalone purchases on the PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation 5 (PS5). Previously only accessible through the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service, these beloved Capcom games are now available individually on the PlayStation Store. This move rectifies a previous point of contention for fans who were frustrated by the limited availability of these PS1 classics compared to other re-released titles.
Standalone Releases Address Fan Concerns
Over recent years, Sony has been steadily reintroducing classic PS1 games to modern PlayStation consoles. Many of these titles have been offered both individually on the PlayStation Store and as part of the PlayStation Plus Premium “Classics” catalog. However, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil: Director’s Cut remained exclusively tied to the Premium subscription, a decision that perplexed many fans. Now, both games can be purchased separately, satisfying the requests of numerous players.
Modernized Features for Classic Gameplay
These re-releases of Dino Crisis and Resident Evil: Director’s Cut retain the core gameplay of their PS1 originals while incorporating some modern enhancements. Both titles feature updated visuals, quick save functionality, and a rewind feature, offering players more convenient and flexible gameplay options. Despite these additions, the games largely preserve the experience of playing them on the original PlayStation console in the late 1990s.
Pricing and Availability
Both Dino Crisis and Resident Evil: Director’s Cut are available for purchase on the PlayStation Store for $9.99 each. Below are their official descriptions and links to their respective trailers.
Dino Crisis – A Prehistoric Survival Horror Experience
Dino Crisis, originally released on PlayStation, is now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. A covert mission to investigate an isolated research facility goes wrong when a world-renowned scientist, presumed dead for three years, is found alive. However, he’s not the only thing back from extinction. Experience the thrill of survival against prehistoric threats in this horror classic!
Resident Evil: Director’s Cut – Survival Horror in the Arklay Mountains
Resident Evil Director’s Cut, originally released on PlayStation, now includes up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. The Raccoon City Police Department’s investigation into a series of bizarre murders takes a terrifying turn when the elite S.T.A.R.S. team becomes trapped in a mansion of horrors deep within the Arklay Mountains. Explore the derelict mansion, filled with vicious creatures, deadly traps, and countless mysteries. Can you survive the night?
Resident Evil Director’s Cut Trailer
The release of these classic Capcom titles as standalone purchases demonstrates Sony’s responsiveness to player feedback and its ongoing commitment to bringing beloved PS1 games to a new generation of gamers.
