Capcom’s Survival Horror Series Other Than Resident Evil Has Been Missing Since 2003

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Despite all the excitement surrounding the release of “Resident Evil Requiem” and the spotlight on the Resident Evil series, some Capcom enthusiasts might have overlooked a chilling horror series that’s been in slumber for quite a while now. It isn’t Dead Rising, which received a “Deluxe Remaster” last year, or Devil May Cry, which is scheduled for a 2024 release under the title “Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat” and is also being adapted into a Netflix series. Instead, this game, which could potentially resurface, is quite ancient by comparison.

The Dino Crisis series, offering an exhilarating dinosaur-themed survival horror experience complete with intense T-Rex encounters, global conspiracies, and even trips through time, spanned across five games until 2003 when the last installment, Dino Crisis 3 and Dino Crisis Dungeon in Chaos, were released. Despite a long hiatus and hints of future sequels or remasters, fans have been eagerly waiting for Capcom to fulfill their anticipation by launching a proper revival of the Dino Crisis franchise.

The Potential For a New Game In the Series

Back in the start of this year, speculations arose among Dino Crisis enthusiasts regarding the potential comeback of the dinosaur-themed survival series following some alleged leaks from Capcom. On March 11th, it was found that Capcom had registered the name “Dino Crisis” under the category of “education and entertainment” in Japan’s trademark class number 41.

In simpler terms, just because a Japanese trademark exists, it doesn’t automatically mean a game is imminent or even in production. Japan has strong copyright laws, and companies must renew their trademarks every ten years to prevent others from using the intellectual property if they let their trademark rights expire. Recently, another Dino Crisis trademark was noticed in Brazil by a Portuguese-language publication called REVIL. Interestingly, Capcom filed for a Dino Crisis registration under the same category as its Resident Evil Requiem trademark, which suggests that Capcom may be contemplating a new game in the series.

As a dedicated fan, it’s clear to me that recent Capcom registrations seem reminiscent of past patterns. Just as the registration hinted at a new Onimusha game, titled “Onimusha: Way of the Sword,” which is scheduled for release in 2026, prices for related Onimusha games have started to soar following the exciting announcement.

Why Dino Crisis Deserves a Revival

In more casual terms, has there ever been a standout and widely appreciated dinosaur shooting game in recent times? While Ark: Survival Evolved might be suggested, it’s important to note that the game features various creatures, with dinosaurs and gunplay taking a backseat to a broader gaming experience. Additionally, Ark has faced some criticism due to AI issues and problematic updates, leading to apologies from the developers. With the recent remaster of Turok and the success of Dinosaur-themed media in the past, it seems like the perfect opportunity for Capcom to reintroduce Dino Crisis and spark a new wave of Dinosaur nostalgia. Given the enormous popularity of dinosaurs during the 90s and early 2000s, it’s fascinating that there hasn’t been a similar resurgence like the ones observed in 80s aesthetics or zombie-themed productions.

The original Dino Crisis games, although they might seem quaint today, were genuinely terrifying compared to other horror titles such as zombie-centric Resident Evil, Silent Hill with its eerie atmosphere, or even Dead Space which transported players into the horrors of space. These games had a palpable sense of danger and enemies that seemed relentless in their pursuit, no matter what strategies you employed.

Similar feelings were echoed in Dead Space, where players battled grotesque creatures from the depths of outer space. However, the future of this series was put into doubt when its fourth installment was rejected by the publisher. Furthermore, as developers started incorporating elements from high-tech science fiction or fantasy realms into horror games, a certain authenticity was lost.

Dino Crisis managed to maintain an earned and realistic sense of fear by pitting players against monstrous creatures native to Earth, creatures whose motivations were simple – survival and hunger, rather than complex plots for world domination or conquest of the universe.

A strong argument for bringing back Dino Crisis could be based on its high demand among fans. Last year, a global survey by Capcom revealed that out of more than 250,000 participants, Dino Crisis ranked as the second most favored game, receiving over 10,900 votes. This is remarkable given that the series hasn’t seen a new release in over two decades, and it even surpassed popular titles like Resident Evil 4, Okami, and Monster Hunter: World among Capcom fan favorites.

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2025-09-05 06:11