Nostalgic fans flock to Dino Crisis 2’s return of classic survival‑horror mechanics. Since launch, it has earned 88 % glowing reviews, cementing its status as a faithful revival.
In-game
« S'il vous plait Capcom rajoutez les save cloud et une compatibilité Steam deck »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Un classique indémodable, très bon jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« It's a good classic game, and really fun to play. If you love the first Dino Crisis, you'll gonna like Dino Crisis 2. PS: Just remake the game CAPCOM. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« 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 played« Run and gun game with dinosaurs. What's not to like. Would recommend. P.S. Capcom please make a true Dino Crisis 3 to address the cliff hanger of this game I BEG »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played« Please, now release the original Resident evil 1, 2, 3 and Code: Veronica on steam. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« does not run on steamdeck , mainly because of the drm..... fix this capcom, will wait a few days , if not fixed . i will ask for a refund »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Je ne comprends pas la hype, c'est vraiment bof ... »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Il a vieilli et c'est un portage de bourrin ou les sprites hd ne se marient pas avec les décors en 2D flou. Par contre si vous trouvez un patch hd peut être que… »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« jeu cool mais portage un peu feignant le son qui sature à chaque fois que je lance le jeu pas nécessaire le jeu est sur gog aussi si jamais »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« What a dumb waste of money. I bought this expecting at least some steam achievements, but there's no steam integration at all. Just go buy the DRM-free version on GoG. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Every time the No Damage Bonus appears on the screen, a dopamine wave hits my brain. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
In players' words
« S'il vous plait Capcom rajoutez les save cloud et une compatibilité Steam deck »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« does not run on steamdeck , mainly because of the drm..... fix this capcom, will wait a few days , if not fixed . i will ask for a refund »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Un classique indémodable, très bon jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Je ne comprends pas la hype, c'est vraiment bof ... »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« It's a good classic game, and really fun to play. If you love the first Dino Crisis, you'll gonna like Dino Crisis 2. PS: Just remake the game CAPCOM. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« Il a vieilli et c'est un portage de bourrin ou les sprites hd ne se marient pas avec les décors en 2D flou. Par contre si vous trouvez un patch hd peut être que… »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« 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 played« jeu cool mais portage un peu feignant le son qui sature à chaque fois que je lance le jeu pas nécessaire le jeu est sur gog aussi si jamais »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Run and gun game with dinosaurs. What's not to like. Would recommend. P.S. Capcom please make a true Dino Crisis 3 to address the cliff hanger of this game I BEG »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played« What a dumb waste of money. I bought this expecting at least some steam achievements, but there's no steam integration at all. Just go buy the DRM-free version on GoG. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Please, now release the original Resident evil 1, 2, 3 and Code: Veronica on steam. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Every time the No Damage Bonus appears on the screen, a dopamine wave hits my brain. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=66
Story / writing
48 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
43 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
36 % pos · n=11
Performance
0 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
11 % pos · n=9
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=8
Value for money
17 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
66
49
4
13
Story / writing
21
10
0
11
Graphics / art
14
6
0
8
Audio / music
11
4
0
7
Performance
10
0
0
10
Interface / UX
9
1
0
8
Content / longevity
8
7
0
1
Value for money
6
1
0
5
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.
🪤 62 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
66 % (n=90)
2-10h
94 % (n=255)
10-25h
94 % (n=51)
>25h
100 % (n=9)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
% 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)
Tight, responsive gameplay drives praise: 49 positive mentions out of 66 tenham
Near‑perfect reviews for lengthy play sessions: 94% positive in the 2–10h and 10–25h buckets
Bite‑sized content proves irresistible: 7 positive mentions out of 8 for the game’s structure
Action‑heavy pacing earns a cult following: ‘action’ is the top keyword with 28 mentions
Weaknesses
Performance stumbles under the load: every single performance mention is negative (10/Inet)
UI frustrates just as many as it helps: 8 negative mentions out of 9
Story divides the faithful: 11 negative mentions versus 10 positive in 21 total reviews
Price triggers backlash: 5 out of 6 price‑related reviews call it steep
Who is it for?
Fans of the original who crave classic survival horror withregado, relentless action sequences and nostalgic thrills – those willing to overlook modern performance quirks will find a polished, adrenaline‑packed throwback.
Is Dino Crisis 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 87% of 693 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Tight, responsive gameplay drives praise. Current price: 4,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Dino Crisis 2 isn’t just a remake—it’s a revitalization of a beloved formula, riding wave upon wave of nostalgic praise. Yet its rough edges in stability and pricing keep it from outright perfection. A must‑play for genre enthusiasts, provided your rig can weather the storm.
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