Dino Crisis Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Horror

Dino Crisis

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreHorror
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDino Crisis
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Dino Crisis is a horror game developed by Capcom.

Among the 13 Dreamcast horror games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dino Crisis series. The series also appears on other systems with Dino Crisis 2 (PS1). Capcom also made Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Street Fighter III for the Dreamcast.

Dino Crisis is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dino Crisis is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Dino Crisis gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Dino Crisis walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Dino Crisis FAQ

Who made Dino Crisis?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Dino Crisis multiplayer?

No. Dino Crisis is a single-player game.

How long does Dino Crisis take to play?

As a horror game, Dino Crisis typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dino Crisis on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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