BothResident Evil: Director’s CutandDino Crisisare seminal entries and foundational titles in the survival horror genre, but they’re also just a small fraction of the Capcom games that should follow their lead in escapingPS Plus Premiumexclusivity to become widely available on PSN.Resident Evil: Director’s Cutpaves the way for bothResident Evil 2andResident Evil 3: Nemesisto become available to all PS4 and PS5 owners, whileDino Crisisopens the floodgates for the criminally overlookedDino Crisis 2to make its way to modern platforms.
Resident Evil and Dino Crisis' PS4/PS5 Versions Are More Than Simple Ports
Having bothResident Evil: Director’s CutandDino Crisisavailable as a standalone purchase is a win for fans of both games, with each title’s ports going above and beyond just simple emulation. The most obvious difference between the PS1 versions (and even the PSOne Classics versions of each title originally available on PS3) is the visual uplift. The PS4/PS5 versions of both games now feature upscaled textures to give them a bit of modern polish. The more significant addition, though, is the ability to create and load save states, as well as the ability to pause gameplay and rewind without needing to reload.
While it’s great to haveDino Crisisfinally available as a standalone title following fan backlash against Capcom for its previous exclusivity, the real win here is for fans of the originalResident Evil. The version ofResident Evil: Director’s Cutavailable for PS4 and PS5 is a unique amalgamation of several different releases of the title. It features the classicResident Evilsoundtrack that was part of the initial release of theDirector’s Cutwhile still retaining the analog stick controls of the laterDual Shock Ver. Between the new PSN versions and the PC remasters available as part ofGOG’s Preservation Program, the newest iterations ofResident Evilare arguably the definitive way to experience the classic title.
Dino Crisis 2’s Arrival on PSN Could Gauge Interest for a Remake or Sequel
Initial reactions to Capcom makingResident Evil: Director’s Cutavailable as a standalone release on PSN are largely positive, with many fans expressing interest in readily grabbingResident Evil 2and3if Capcom follows through with bringing the whole trilogy to PSN. Equally exciting, though, is the possibility thatDino Crisis' release alongsideResident Evilcould encourage Capcom to bringDino Crisis 2to modern platforms. Better yet,downloads ofDino CrisisandDino Crisis 2could help make a strong case for Capcom to look into either remakes or sequels in the franchise.
Dino Crisis 2is an arguably underappreciated title that, despite its commercial success, remains a bit of an obscure gem inCapcom’s PS1 library. The most recent release of the title was back in 2011 as part of the PlayStation 3’s PSOne Classics catalog, and it has since remained unavailable on modern platforms. But with the release of bothResident Evil: Director’s CutandDino Crisisas a standalone product on PSN,Dino Crisis 2could very well make its way onto players' screens once again.
