Summary
- A Capcom social media post featuring a dinosaur foot has sparked hope for a Dino Crisis return.
- Dino Crisis is a dormant survival horror series with a dedicated fan base eager to see it revived.
- Fans are calling for a reboot or new installment, citing the potential for enhanced graphics and gameplay.
Capcom has shared a post featuring a clawed foot, sparking hope among players for news about the long-awaited return of the Dino Crisis franchise. Many fans eagerly responded to Capcom's post, expressing their excitement about a potential comeback for the Dino Crisis series.
Dino Crisis is a PS1 survival horror video game series developed by Capcom, first released in 1999. Directed and produced by Shinji Mikami, who is also known for the Resident Evil series, the game blends survival horror with action-adventure elements and features real-time 3D environments. The story revolves around Regina, a special agent sent to a secret research facility overrun by dinosaurs due to a time-distortion experiment gone wrong. The gameplay involves navigating through the facility, solving puzzles, and surviving attacks from various dinosaur species. The series has garnered a dedicated fan base, leading to ongoing calls for a reboot or new installment.
Capcom's recent social media activity has ignited excitement and speculation among the Dino Crisis fans. On its official Twitter account, Capcom shared a post featuring a clawed foot, reminiscent of the style and tone of the survival horror series. The image was accompanied by a message noting the original release date of Capcom's long-forgotten franchise, which was July 1, 1999. Fans eagerly took to social media to express their hopes and excitement for a potential Dino Crisis comeback.
Capcom's Potential Dino Crisis Tease
Players’ comments ranged from nostalgic reflections on the series' past to enthusiastic pleas for its revival. Many noted the significance of the 25th anniversary of the original Dino Crisis and urged Capcom to bring back the franchise. Some fans highlighted the potential for modern technology to significantly enhance the game's graphics and gameplay, offering improved visuals and updated mechanics, drawing comparisons to the successful Resident Evil remakes.
Further fueling the speculation, Capcom's recent Capcom Super Election survey included a question asking fans which dormant franchise they would like to see revived. Dino Crisis emerged as a popular choice in the Capcom Super Election, highlighting the strong demand for its return. This has led to increased optimism among fans that the studio might finally be listening to their calls for a new installment or remake of the series.
While there has been no official announcement yet, the combination of Capcom's teaser image and the results of its recent survey suggest that a Dino Crisis revival could be on the horizon. Whether this will actually lead to a new Dino Crisis game or a full-fledged remake remains to be seen.
Dino Crisis
- Released
- August 31, 1999
WHERE TO PLAY
A covert mission to investigate an isolated research facility goes awry when a world-renowned scientist is found alive three years after his reported death. Shockingly, he's not the only thing back from the grave. Experience the thrill of survival against prehistoric threats in this horror classic!
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Publisher(s)
- Capcom
- Platform(s)
- Sega Dreamcast, PC, PlayStation (Original), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PS Vita
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
