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Dino Crisis

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 18
Date: December 04, 1999
Author: Amazon User

You and your team are dropped on an island in the ocean searching for a renegade scientist,but something is wrong, there is a large hole in the security fence, the guards have gone walkies and just when things looked like the could'nt get any wierder you are attacked by a very large, very hungry dinosaur, what is going on here? Welcome to the world of Dino Crisis. Dino Crisis is the latest offering from Capcom, the makers of the Resident evil series and although this is evident from the games look at style of play, it is not a bad thing.Resident Evil was the best of its type and Dino crisis is better, the dinosaurs scare the life out of you and are difficult to kill and look frightningly realistic, the puzzles are tough, but not so tough as you're tearing your hair out and flinging your joypad around and for any body who has played any of the resident evil games easy to pick up. This is a game with style, imagination, wit and class, in short it is the game Jurasic park and lost world should have been, another excellent offering from capcom.

Not just another resident rip-off

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: August 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

it would be unfair to pass this game by as another resident evil rip off because, although the basic premise is the same it is actually a very different game in every respect. And with the exception of 2, dino crisis easily excels any of the resident back catalogue.

The graphics are very good and use a different technique than RE allowing for much more user interaction. In RE the graphics are made up of pre-rendered backgrounds but DC uses polygonal characters and backgrounds to better effect and look very much like the areas they are trying to convey. This style of graphics works better than in RE and heightens the tension very well.

The gameplay is more innovative than in the RE games with more puzzles and less emphasis placed on action. DC's weapons are reasonably feeble compared to those in RE but this works for the better. Instead of just splattering every enemy you come across you need to think of alternatives as shooting everything will soon either get you killed or make you run out of ammo fast. Throughout the game you have to use security fences to your advantage, running past a raptor when its back is turned, past a sensor and then turn on the fence, much better than just killing the raptor and more satisfying to boot.

Enemies are also more intelligent than in RE games, as they would need to be, and will chase you through doors and follow your trail of blood. They are all also more agile than those in RE and so those encounters you cannot avoid are made even more visceral.

The use of puzzles through the game is also well done and some are real brainteasers, they are also more inventive than in RE, such as finding the right combination of gases for a poisoned room to gain entry or searching corpses for fingerprints to make a keycard. Much better than RE's simple need key, find key approach.

The enemies in the game is where it starts to slip a bit with not too many variations in there but this isnt much of a problem as dino encounters are not all that frequent anyway. The way the dinos are presented to you is good and the ways you are encouraged to beat them is refreshing. such as guiding a pterodactyl into a fan or electrocuting a raptor.

The main boss, although it hd to be a T-Rex, is better a good alternative to the tyrants in the RE series and provides a constant menace much like in RE3 and always seems to be breathing down your neck. Even when you think youre safe he bursts through a window or finds some way of spoiling your day.

The longevity of the game is pretty much what you expect of a game of this type, a fast play through can take approximately 3 hours but the first time took me about 5 1/2.The game length did surprise me though as at one point i was sure that i had finished the game but i was only half way through.

There is significant replay value in the game with three endings and many different costumes to be unlocked and with the game made in such a way you can play through and experience it differently each time.

Overall there is not much to gripe about with this game and i really cannot find much fault with it at all. Although the game length is expected with this sort of game it can seem annoying to others for it to be over so fast but with MGS the game is so enjoyable that this isnt a problem. Also hardcore blasters may complain about the puzzle orientated gameplay but if you ask me its far better this way.

i'd give it a 95%

DIno CRisis!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

i have always loved dinosaurs and i have always been a fan of resident evil. and when the two come together. your game system will explode, nah just playin. but when i first found this game i was so excited. its a pretty confusing game i think but if you like a challenge and you like some blood and gore then check this out. great story also. scared me when the t rex first attacked me lol. i screamed.

This game is a dream come true, whether you liked RE or not!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game is a few steps ahead of Resident Evil! The camera angles are improved, and perfected. Some will hopefully be used in future RE games! The FMVs are absolutely amazing. They run perfectly, making the game as realistic as humanly possible. The graphics, sound and music are all great! The graphics really push the Playstation to its limit, but keep it to where it still plays without a problem! The storyline branches at points, making it all that much more enjoyable. The story itslef is absolutely great. The way the saving works could have been made better, but it sure beats the heck out of finding ribbons and typewriters. This game is almost flawless, and I reccomend it to anyone who enjoys RE, or just likes being scared. If you hated RE because of the zombies' slowness, then this is the game for you. The dinosaurs are FAST! You'll like RE more after you've beat this game. Contains life-like graphics, very light language, and extensive gore. Rated mauture; 17+

Resident Evil anyone?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Let me give it to you really short and sweet! Did you like Resident Evil? Then you will like Dino Crisis; it's Resident Evil with dinosaurs. All Capcom did was change the characters and instead of shooting zombies you get to shoot and kill raptors and other dinosaurs that are trying to eat you.
I myself am a fan of Resident Evil so for the price this is a cool game. The same problems from RE come with Dino Crisis however.... lack of ammo!! Besides this it's a fun game, lots of puzzles to figure out and lots of shoot first ask questions later type of fun.

Please use DDK T disks to unlock title of review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

As my first forray into the world of survival horror, I was very curious to see how this game would hold up in this age of Playstation 2s and Halo. I am pleased to say that this is a pretty fun game that has its strenghts and weaknesses.

You play as a secret agent named Regina. Your mission is to infiltrate Ibis island to find a mysterious scientest named Dr. Kirk. Upon landing on the island, it quickly becomes obvious that there is something very wrong with the island. Then it becomes a quest to survive the evil reptillian menace.

Many, many people have complained about how dino crisis should be called puzzle crisis. It is true that there is an unusual amount of puzzles in the game that you must solve to advance. They range from simple (switch the batteries) to the moderatly difficult (move the crates with a crane) to the quite difficult (Rotate electronic chips to divert power). There are also a mamoth amount of keys that you must get (Around 50). There are also DDK locks that you have to dechiper to unlock doors (Hence the title of this review). Most of these puzzles can be solved moderatly easily, if you really think about it. Overall, I'd say that the game is a 50/50 mix of puzzles and dinosaur action.

As for the fighting part of the game, you get a total of three weapons, (Shotgun, handgun, and grenade gun) to exterminate raptors, pteradons, etc. Some people might be turned off at the idea of only 3 weapons, but I dont find it a problem. Combat is handled in the RE control scheme, which works pretty well. As with a lot of survival horror games, you have to be carefull as to how you make your way through with ammo, which is not unlimited (Except in 1 case). Fighting the dinosaurs can be difficult, but mastered. Overall, I'd give the combat a B

There are some things to really like about Dino Crisis. At certian points during the game, you have to make decisions aka "Choose your own adventure" style (Do you investigate the underground area, or go save a comrade?). This adds a nice touch of replay value. The graphics are pretty good (By PS1 standards). The best part of the game however, is the T-rex. The T-rex provides the most exciting elements in the game, and each encounter is a adrenaline charged rush. Likewise, the 4 possible different endings are all very exciting and cool to play through, although there are a few things I am curious about. For example, (Spoiler!!!) how can a T-rex swim 30 miles an hour in water? That dosent make much sense. (End Spoiler)

The weak points of the game are mostly the puzzles. There are a bit too many of them, and not enough dino battles. Also, the devlopers throw puzzles at you when you least suspect it, and when you dont want them. While racing to a heliport for example, a big race against time with tense dramatic music, the game tosses a box pushing puzzle that you have to solve to advance. Another time, you have to solve 2 big puzzles in the span of 10 minnutes, where you have to power an elevator, then move cranes when they are only 3 minnutes apart. Also, the unlockable mini-game you earn if you beat the game in under 5 hours, is dissapointing (At least to me). The element of strategy is unwelcome, I just want to blast dinosaurs, and not worry about ammo, and Why isint the T-rex included?

overall, I think that Dino Crisis is a fun game, and a good start to the world of Survival horror. I recomend picking it up if you find it for uner $$$ .

The good:
good graphics

good dino action
good story
Choose your own adventure style branches
The T-rex
4 cool endings

The not so good:
a bit too many puzzles
some really difficult puzzles
not enough dino action
mediocre mini game (See above)

Not as good as I'd hoped

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 8 / 15
Date: November 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

When I first saw it advertised on TV I thought WOW! Syphon Filter with Dinosaurs! So I bought it along with FF8 (Which I really liked). After playing FF8 for days I popped in Dino Crisis. In the beginning, I was pleased with my purchase after seeing the beautifully rendered cut scenes. Then something awful happened...The game started. I can't imagine why capcom would decide not to use analog on a game made in 1999. After being mad about no analog, my Syphon Filter + Dino = Cool formula was falling apart. Then I tried to move and found out that the whoever came up with the character movement was either drunk or stoned because to move you have to press left or right on the D-Pad to rotate then up or down to move forwards or backwards. Whatever happened to right means move right, left means left, etc. Another thing that isn't too bad but is un necessary is the holstered and drawn positions of the gun (this feature is also in the Tomb Raider series). Its easier to just have the gun out at all times. Something that I found annoying was when you go through a door, gate, anything, it changes to a scene with a black background showing the girl going through a door telling you where you are going at the top of the screen. The menu interface during the game is a little confusing. However, as I said earlier, the graphics are very nice. The backgrounds are in pretty good detail outside of cutscenes, as are the characters. The cut scenes speak for themselves. This game has better grpahics than Syphon Filter, but Syphon Filter has better gameplay and character control. Overall I think that capcom could have turned out a much better game.

Dino CrisisýWhat is it and how is it?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 04, 1999
Author: Amazon User

When I first heard of Dino Crisis, I though it was going to be a Resident Evil but only with dinosaurs. I was partly wrong. The system for the game is rather similar to the Resident Evil series but it is more than just a Resident Evil with dinosaurs. The gameplay system may be a bit annoying at first since you can only carry 10 items around at a time, but after a while you get used to it. My favorite idea in the game is mixing items together to create newer and more powerful items. The CG in the game is beautifully done, with more realistic figures and those dinosaurs look REAL! The story in the game is rather interesting. At first I thought it was going to be a Jurassic Park lookalike but no, it was a whole new idea. You can pick your routes in this game and there are three different endings that make the game much more durable than others. However, each game much also have both sides of the coin. What I found annoying in the game was that I kept running out of ammunition for my weapons. Ammunition is scarce in the game as well as some areas without that many save points. What is annoying (and challenging) were the puzzles. Many times the puzzles are very interesting as compared to some other games I've played. These puzzles in the game put your mental capability to the test! At the same time, when your stuck in a area and desperate for a save, the puzzles are annoying. So in conclusion: Dino Crisis is a great game, but they could've done a better job if they spent more time on it. Get it! I'm all for it!

A great game - with little annoyances

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 21, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Although dinosaurs may not be as scary as zombies, they are a hell of a lot smarter and faster. This game captures the essence of being inside Jurassic Park. And the grandfather of all dinosaurs - T-Rex - makes several grand entrances throughout the game. Sweet. This game really takes the Resident Evil paradigm and molds into a different animal (pardon the pun). My biggest grouse is the fact that you have to run from one end of the level to the other far too often. More localised puzzles would have been better, I think. This doesn't detract from the fun factor of this game. If you like Resident Evil, but a litle tired of slow moving, mindless zombies, take Dino Crisis for a spin. Your innards may depend on it.

Like any other horror/survival game, but still good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 22, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Dino Crisis is Capcoms latest Survival/horror game, which puts you in control of Regina, who has been sent to an island to capture a scientist who was supposed to be dead. But just one small problem; there are dinosaurs all over the island. Just like RE2, you run around solving puzzles and finding keys, while blowing open a few raptors here and there. Camera angles have became better since Resident Evil, but there is still that problem where you can hear your enemy, but you can't see them. The graphics are nice and clear, with nice detail. At times, even, you could leave a trail of blood behind you, in which the dinos might follow to catch you. Dino Crisis is an over all good game, but its like all the other horror/survival games. If you can't wait for Nemesis, wrap your claws around a copy.

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