Dino Crisis 2 - Silent Evil 4 - A Survival Horror Podcast

Welcome back to the Silent Evil Podcast, where we dissect the classics (and sometimes the most forgotten) games in survival horror! In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into Dino Crisis 2, Capcom’s high-octane sequel that traded the slow, tension-filled horror of the original for explosive, arcade-style action. This has been one of Spencer's all time favorite games that he returns to over and over throughout the years, while it's a first time play for Cameron.

Released in 2000 for the PlayStation, Dino Crisis 2 took a bold risk by shifting gears from survival horror to full-on dinosaur warfare. Giving a Lost World Jurassic Park Site B Vibe to the whole island. But over 20 years later, does this departure from its predecessor still hold up? Did Capcom make the right call by leaning into the action? Is DC2 a testing ground for Resident Evil 4 and 5? And more importantly—could we ever see a Dino Crisis revival using modern technology, such as the RE Engine?

In this episode, we discuss:
🦖 How Dino Crisis 2 compares to its survival horror roots
🔫 The shift from horror to fast-paced combat – was it for the better?
📜 The time-traveling, sci-fi-heavy plot and how it shaped the franchise’s fate
🎮 The game’s mechanics, controls, and overall feel in 2025
🔥 Could Capcom remake or reboot Dino Crisis? How would it work in today's gaming landscape?
🚀 What about that cliffhanger ending and then Dino Crisis 3 in space???

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering this cult classic for the first time, we’re diving into everything that makes Dino Crisis 2 a unique (and underappreciated) gem in Capcom’s history.

So grab your hemostats, reload your SMGs, and prepare to fight off hordes of bloodthirsty raptors—this is Dino Crisis 2, a modern review with the newly released GOG PC Version!

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📢 Join the discussion: Should Capcom bring Dino Crisis back? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

So, come join us for the run through and let us know your thoughts on the game, survival horror titles, and what we should play next.

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Dino Crisis 2 – Overview

Dino Crisis 2 is the 2000 sequel to Capcom’s original Dino Crisis, shifting away from its survival horror roots and embracing fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay. Unlike its predecessor, which leaned heavily on Resident Evil-style tension and resource management, Dino Crisis 2 turns the intensity up with faster combat, more enemies, and an emphasis on high scores and combo kills.

Story Summary
Set a year after the events of Dino Crisis, the game follows special agents Regina (returning from the first game) and newcomer Dylan Morton as they are sent on a mission to a research facility that mysteriously vanished—along with an entire town—due to a catastrophic time-traveling experiment. The facility is now overrun with dinosaurs, and the team must uncover what happened, rescue any survivors, and find a way back home. However, the deeper they investigate, the more they unravel the shocking truth about the experiment and its consequences.

Gameplay & Features
🔫 Arcade-Style Combat – Unlike the slower, survival-focused gameplay of the original, Dino Crisis 2 features fluid, fast-paced gunplay with an automatic aiming system. Players rack up points by killing dinosaurs in quick succession, which can be used to purchase better weapons and upgrades.

🦖 More Dinosaur Variety – The game introduces a larger roster of dinosaurs, including velociraptors, pteranodons, the aggressive therizinosaurus, and the ever-iconic T-Rex. Each enemy type has different behaviors and attack patterns.

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