Dino Crisis On PS5 Is A Small Step In The Right Direction, But Far From Enough

will finally be available on the current generation thanks to a new PlayStation 5 release, but as nice as the boost in availability is, it's still not what the game or franchise deserves. Released on the original PlayStation in 1999, is a survival horror experience set on an island facility that's crawling with deadly dinosaurs. With director Shinji Mikami behind the wheel, is a peak example of developer Capcom's capacity for intense action experiences where enemies should never be taken lightly and every bullet counts.

While other Capcom classics like have received plenty of attention in recent years, the same can't be said for The last new game in the series was, which released in 2003 to mixed reviews. Although the core elements of the series are certainly strong enough for a revival to get things back on track, nothing's ever happened in that regard, and Capcom's more recent dinosaur shooter fills a radically different niche.

The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October 2024 includes for Premium subscribers, an exciting update announced in an official post. It's part of the Classics lineup that makes plenty of old-school titles available on PS4 and PS5, which is certainly better than keeping them locked to past consoles. PS Plus Premium costs $18 a month, however, so it's unfortunate that games like aren't made available as individual purchases on the PS Store.

It's nice to see some activity on Capcom's front, and it could be a good way for some new players to experience the game for the first time. Even so, it feels like a minor step for a series that deserves a major one. has a full-fledged remake and a VR version on top of ports to almost every console imaginable, and it would be nice to see just a fraction of that attention bestowed upon the series.

Resident Evil 4 is a good remake of an exceptional game, and brings RE4 in line with Capcom's recent entries without retaining what made it unique.

The consistent quality of remakes has given Capcom a much