Dino Crisis Remake Wiki: Puzzles, Upgrades & Endings Guide

Puzzle Solutions: Remake-Specific Changes The remake doesn't just port puzzles—it reimagines them. The most notorious is the **Chemical Storage Puzzle** in Sector 3. In the original, you had to mix three chemicals by trial and error. Now, you need to read a log on a nearby terminal (located in the break room, not the lab) that gives the correct order: **Ammonia, then Sulfur, then Acetone**. Wrong order triggers a gas leak that drains your health by 15 per second—so save before trying. Another example: the **Security Key Puzzle** in the Medical Wing. You must collect three keycards (Blue, Red, Green) from different rooms. But the remake adds a timer: each keycard despawns after 3 minutes. I've seen players waste time backtracking only to find the Blue card vanished. Grab them in order: Blue from Dr. Kirk's office (northwest corner), Red from the morgue (requires solving a simple tile-matching minigame), Green from the director's safe (code: 2319, found on a sticky note under the desk).

Weapon Upgrades and Dino Weaknesses Weapon upgrades aren't just about damage numbers—they change how you fight. The **Handgun** can be upgraded with a laser sight (reduces spread by 40%) and a high-capacity magazine (holds 18 rounds instead of 10). But the real monsters need specialized tools. | Dinosaur | Weakness | Recommended Weapon | Notes | |----------|----------|--------------------|-------| | Raptor | Headshots from shotgun | Shotgun (upgraded with tighter choke) | One headshot kills; body shots take 3-4. | | T-Rex | Eyes and mouth | Grenade Launcher (incendiary rounds) | Aim for the mouth when it roars—prompts a 2-second stun. | | Triceratops | Armor gaps under neck | Grenade Launcher (frag rounds) | Frag rounds deal 120 damage per hit; armor blocks 50% of other ammo. | | Pterodactyl | Legs (while grounded) | Rifle (scope upgrade) | They swoop; wait for them to land on ledges, then shoot legs—two hits kill. | Pro tip: The **Pulse Rifle** (hidden in the underground vault, requires 2 keycards from separate boss fights) is overpowered against all dinos but has limited ammo—only 40 shots. Save it for the final boss gauntlet.

Endings: How to Get Each Endings are tied to a single variable: the antidote retrieval time in the **Final Lab Sequence**. After you defeat the T-Rex in the main hangar, you have to synthesize the antidote from a sample. The clock starts when you enter the lab.

**Ending A (True Ending)**: Retrieve the antidote in under 90 seconds. This requires knowing the lab layout: the synthesizer is in Room 4-B, the sample is in Room 2-A (fridge), and the catalyst is in Room 3-C (cabinet). If you've explored earlier, you'll have the map memorized; otherwise, grab the sample first, then catalyst, then synthesize. You get a cutscene where Dr. Kirk survives and reveals the conspiracy.

**Ending B (Good Ending)**: 90 to 120 seconds. Dr. Kirk is infected but cured—he lives, but the facility explodes. You escape via helicopter.

**Ending C (Bad Ending)**: Over 120 seconds. The antidote fails. Dr. Kirk dies, and you're trapped as dinos overrun the base. Credits roll with a static screen. I've found that using the shortcut (open the door between Rooms 2-A and 4-B with the keycard you get from the security guard) shaves off about 15 seconds. Also, don't bother fighting the Raptor in the corridor—just crouch and move past it.

FAQ **Q: Are there new dinosaurs in the remake?** A: Yes—the **Pterodactyl** is new to the remake, appearing in the ventilation shafts and outdoor areas. It's fast but fragile. Also, the **Triceratops** is reworked with armor plates that require explosive weapons. **Q: How do I unlock the infinite ammo cheat?** A: Complete the game on any difficulty, then start a New Game+ file. The infinite ammo option appears in the extra menu after you beat the final boss again. It applies to all weapons except the Pulse Rifle. **Q: What's the best order to explore for puzzle efficiency?** A: Start in Sector 1 (Medical Wing) for keycards, then Sector 3 (Chemical Storage) for the antidote components, then Sector 2 (Hangar) for weapon upgrades. This minimizes backtracking and keeps the timer low for the final sequence.