Dino Crisis has captivated players with its intense action and nostalgic value, as evident from the 29 mentions of 'classique' and 19 mentions of 'nostalgie' in the reviews. With 80% of players giving positive reviews, the game's engaging gameplay and story have been particularly well-received. The post-release reception has been even more positive, with 82% of players giving positive reviews out of 414 sampled reviews.
What it's about: Raw Instinct takes over in this new, adrenaline-pumping journey into Survival Horror. Something is terribly wrong. Your covert mission has gone haywire… now you find yourself pursued by a relentless, prehistoric terror. Suddenly, your mission becomes a desperate fight for survival.
In-game
« Capcom casually shadow dropping one of their most beloved series on Steam after all this time..okay i'll take it. Now do it again for RE 1-3 »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played671174« Capcom and GOG please give us now classic Resident Evil trilogy. We buy it! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played8662« F to those who didn't make it to see the release of Dino Crisis on Steam after 27 years. I'm surprised that Capcom hasn't forgotten about this series. This game deserves a remake. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played25311« Bring Classic Resident Evil 1, 2, 3, Code Veronica, Outbreak 1,2 and Dead Aim to Steam as well Capcom. Just Do It. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11111« one of my favorite games ever, an absolute steal for $5 and I'm hoping there comes to be mods for this PC port. thank you capcom! »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played8522« Now, Please release the original Resident evil 1, 2, 3 and Code: Veronica on steam. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played7
« DRM wont let me even start the game. Getting a refund and buying the DRM free version on GOG. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played691186« Pointless DRM, doesn't run on the Steam Deck without tweaking. Just get it on GOG, it's cheaper and actually works. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played14311« Adding drm to such an old game should be a crime. Can't even play it on my steamdeck, yeah I know there's a work around but I didn't buy a game just to troubleshoot for the next 12 hr. Avoid! »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played7322« Just buy on GOG. game freezes when alt-tabbing and will not resume when game is brought back to focus, GOG version works just fine. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played811« I Refunded both Dino Crisis 1 & 2, until Capcom removes the DRM, and fixs the other issues. If they do fix these 2 Amazing Classis games I will Purchase them again. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played7211« Nice, Capcom. Very nice. Now bring the original RE games to Steam. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
In players' words
« Capcom casually shadow dropping one of their most beloved series on Steam after all this time..okay i'll take it. Now do it again for RE 1-3 »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played671174« DRM wont let me even start the game. Getting a refund and buying the DRM free version on GOG. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played691186« Capcom and GOG please give us now classic Resident Evil trilogy. We buy it! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played8662« Pointless DRM, doesn't run on the Steam Deck without tweaking. Just get it on GOG, it's cheaper and actually works. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played14311« F to those who didn't make it to see the release of Dino Crisis on Steam after 27 years. I'm surprised that Capcom hasn't forgotten about this series. This game deserves a remake. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played25311« Adding drm to such an old game should be a crime. Can't even play it on my steamdeck, yeah I know there's a work around but I didn't buy a game just to troubleshoot for the next 12 hr. Avoid! »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played7322« Bring Classic Resident Evil 1, 2, 3, Code Veronica, Outbreak 1,2 and Dead Aim to Steam as well Capcom. Just Do It. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11111« Just buy on GOG. game freezes when alt-tabbing and will not resume when game is brought back to focus, GOG version works just fine. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played811« one of my favorite games ever, an absolute steal for $5 and I'm hoping there comes to be mods for this PC port. thank you capcom! »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played8522« I Refunded both Dino Crisis 1 & 2, until Capcom removes the DRM, and fixs the other issues. If they do fix these 2 Amazing Classis games I will Purchase them again. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played7211« Now, Please release the original Resident evil 1, 2, 3 and Code: Veronica on steam. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played7« Nice, Capcom. Very nice. Now bring the original RE games to Steam. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=122
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=29
Performance
15 % pos · n=26
Graphics / art
29 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
56 % pos · n=9
Value for money
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
122
98
13
11
Story / writing
29
25
0
4
Performance
26
4
0
22
Graphics / art
17
5
2
10
Stability / bugs
15
0
0
15
Interface / UX
12
2
0
10
Content / longevity
11
7
2
2
Audio / music
9
5
0
4
Value for money
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 min.
🪤 73 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
51 % (n=101)
2-10h
89 % (n=169)
10-25h
96 % (n=134)
>25h
90 % (n=10)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 13, 2026 · All-time low: €4.99 (Feb 13, 2026)
Gameplay is a major strength, with 98 positive mentions out of 122
The story has been well-received, with 25 positive mentions out of 29
Players have enjoyed the game's nostalgic value, with 19 mentions of 'nostalgie'
Weaknesses
Performance issues have been a significant problem, with 22 negative mentions out of 26
Graphics have been a letdown for some players, with 10 negative mentions out of 17
Bugs have been a major issue, with 15 negative mentions out of 15
Who is it for?
Fans of action-adventure games and those who enjoy nostalgic experiences will likely enjoy Dino Crisis, as will players who appreciate a good story and engaging gameplay. The game's survival horror elements will also appeal to fans of the genre.
Is Dino Crisis worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 80% of 954 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is a major strength. Current price: 4,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Overall, Dino Crisis has been well-received by players, with its engaging gameplay, nostalgic value, and well-received story being major strengths. While performance issues and graphics have been a letdown for some players, the game's post-release reception has been overwhelmingly positive, suggesting that the developers have made significant improvements. With 80% of players giving positive reviews, Dino Crisis is a must-play for fans of action-adventure games and survival horror.
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