Dino Crisis PS1
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £52.94 | £26.70 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £60.70 | £26.70 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £52.69 | £25.00 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £54.48 | £19.50 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £45.96 | £19.32 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £45.92 | £19.32 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £47.19 | £22.50 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £33.02 | £22.50 | £44.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £50.14 | £22.50 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £50.31 | £22.50 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £49.81 | £29.89 | £189.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £49.96 | £29.89 | £189.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Dino Crisis was developed by Capcom and released for the PlayStation in July 1999 in Japan, followed by releases in North America and Europe in 2000. The game was directed by Shinji Mikami, who had previously helmed Resident Evil, and was created as a spiritual successor to that franchise, applying the survival horror formula to a dinosaur-themed setting rather than zombies.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics upon launch, who praised its gameplay mechanics, atmosphere, and technical presentation for the PlayStation. It sold respectably but did not achieve the commercial dominance of the Resident Evil series, though it developed a dedicated fanbase. Publications recognized it as a solid survival horror experience with clever puzzle design and memorable encounters with dinosaur enemies.
Dino Crisis became historically significant to collectors for several reasons. The original PS1 release has become increasingly valuable due to its limited production runs compared to other major PlayStation titles. Complete copies with original cases and manuals command premium prices in the secondhand market. The game's cult status has grown over the years, partly due to the long absence of sequels and the franchise's discontinuation after poor reception to later entries.
An interesting aspect of the game's development was Capcom's decision to create a fully independent survival horror property rather than simply reskinning Resident Evil. The team invested in unique dinosaur AI and behavior systems that differentiated it from typical zombie survival horror. The game also featured multiple playable characters and branching scenarios, providing replay value that was notable for the genre at the time.
Today, Dino Crisis holds nostalgic value as a representation of late-1990s PlayStation gaming and is recognized as one of the better survival horror games of its era. Its absence from modern platforms and the lack of new entries in the franchise have made the original increasingly sought after by collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, cementing its place in PlayStation history alongside its more famous peer, Resident Evil.