
Dino Crisis
Windows
Release Date: Jul 1, 1999
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Rating: (163 ratings)
3.5
Developer: Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Capcom Planning Room 2, Acer TWP, Akella, Nextech
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About
Dino Crisis is a 1999 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. Set in a remote research facility, it follows special agent Regina as she investigates a scientific experiment gone wrong. The experience blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against hostile dinosaurs.
Unlike earlier Capcom horror titles, Dino Crisis uses real-time 3D environments instead of pre-rendered backgrounds. It’s widely recognized for its tense atmosphere, limited resources, and fast, unpredictable enemies.
Storyline
A special commando unit is dispatched to a remote island after Doctor Kirk, a mad scientist, attempts to harvest energy directly from the air—triggering an unimaginable disaster. The squad must locate a missing government agent who infiltrated the facility to spy on Kirk and his secret military ties. Led by the hardened commander Gail, you play as his second-in-command: Regina, a skilled redheaded female commando. To survive, the team must navigate a secret government complex overrun by time-displaced dinosaurs and bring Doctor Kirk back into custody.
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Shooter, Adventure
Themes
Action, Science fiction, Horror, Survival
Game Modes
Single player
Player Perspectives
Bird view / Isometric
Companies
Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Capcom Planning Room 2, Acer TWP, Akella, Nextech
Release Dates
DreamcastSep 06, 2000
DreamcastNov 14, 2000
DreamcastDec 22, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)Aug 18, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)Dec 04, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)Jan 29, 2024
PC (Microsoft Windows)Jun 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)Oct 13, 2000
PlayStationOct 29, 1999
PlayStationSep 23, 1999
PlayStationJul 01, 1999
PlayStationOct 29, 1999
PlayStation 3Nov 24, 2009
PlayStation 3Dec 21, 2006
PlayStation PortableNov 24, 2009
PlayStation PortableDec 21, 2006