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The lack of new Breath of Fire games is downright criminal. Worse, it’s also not really easy to find entries on more modern platforms. Sure, the first two games are in the Nintendo Switch Online SNES library, but that also means dealing with the Breath of Fire II localization. I always felt like Breath of Fire IV is one of the more memorable entries, and the GOG release proves the PC version still holds up well.

With Breath of Fire IV, Capcom created a story filled with political intrigue, legendary dragons, and the kind of unstoppable villain that seems difficult to properly defeat. Kingdoms are on edge, due a shaky peace with the Fou Empire and tentative alliances between everyone opposed to them. The problem is, Princess Nina of Wyndia can’t afford to sit back and wait for situations to grow more stable. Her elder sister Elina vanished while on a peacekeeping and morale-boosting journey. To avoid inciting any ill will, Nina heads out alone with the Woren leader Cray in search of answers, finding an amnesiac young man with a tie to dragons in the process. However, even with her efforts, current happenings in the Fou Empire will make conflicts unavoidable.

The Breath of Fire series has always been interesting in how it will always involve protagonists named Ryu and Nina, often with similar sorts of circumstances, who are unique individuals going through unrelated situations each time. (Think of it like Final Fantasy, in a way.) I always loved what Breath of Fire IV did with its story, and the GOG release proves it holds up. By offering these differing viewpoints showing Nina, Ryu, and Fou-Lu’s perspectives at points, we’re offered a well-rounded take on events and get a better grasp of what’s going on in the world. Not to mention, in general, Breath of Fire IV doesn’t shy away from dark scenarios. The stark contrasts between it and other JRPGs of the period and, in some ways, entries in the series helps it stand out.

As for gameplay, Capcom tried some things to set Breath of Fire IV apart from other turn-based JRPGs, and I feel like the combat system still holds up as a result. Our characters can end up feeling very unique, even from ones others might build up when playing the game, because of the Masters system that returned from Breath of Fire III. This allows our units to apprentice under designated Master NPCs to gain abilities and increase stats. So if you want Scias to learn how to Steal, you need Stoll to be his Master. Doing so would also provide an Agility boost in stat growth. While it will be in certain allies’ natures to naturally be associated with certain stats, such as Ershin getting high defense, it allows a sense of freedom I really appreciate about the entry. Especially with Ryu, since you really need to rely on the Master system to build him up into the protagonist you need, due to his other abilities being tied to dragons.

The actual turn-based combat offers some appreciated strategic elements as well. Yes, it does entail selecting actions, then watching as folks take their turns when going up against enemies. However there are some elements that make things a bit more involved. One is that you can execute combos. These can be tied to magic attacks and skills, which can be used by all allies who learn them if you have enough people participate by using qualifying attacks during a single turn, and can be character specific. So Scias could use Ice Sword if you have say Nina use one of her wind spells and Ershin use Blizzard by using a melee skill after that. So there can be a bit of planning to make use of good ally combinations to ensure the three people in-battle work together while the ones not present rest and defend in the back. I really feel like it holds up well because of the combination of the customization and plotting who will be around and active.

When you’re not training and fighting, Breath of Fire IV features a bit of a different progression system for exploration than you might expect. For example, you’ll move along dotted lines on a map and find places you can enter with “?” marks or that are designated spots. There are quite a few puzzles, some of them actually challenging and with mechanics that can involve swapping between characters. 

The important thing to note about the GOG release of Breath of Fire IV is that the Capcom game not only runs, it runs incredibly well. I played it on both a Windows laptop and the Lenovo Legion Go, and in each case it worked flawlessly. The presentation is great. The audio sounded good. The rendering options are fantastic. It works incredibly well, so there’s no need for any concern about if it holds up. I also do see what GOG meant when it said the Marlok crane minigame is improved, as it seemed like the shadows were a bit clearer and my accuracy ended up being a bit better when loading crates onto the ship. In of execution, Capcom and GOG start us off in a good place.

I will say that as much as I enjoyed Breath of Fire IV and getting to play it on PC again thanks to the GOG Dreamlist initiative, actually getting it to run right is finicky on a Steam Deck or handheld gaming PC like a Lenovo Legion Go! The page notes there is controller . However, there are these minor issues in getting it running right. For example, to actually “start,” the start button on a controller probably won’t work. I had to press the left analog stick for the “confirm” action. There is key rebinding in the options, but I couldn’t get it to work right. Prior to the latest hotfix, I experienced an issue where I couldn’t get Nina to leave the North Desert Crash site, as she’d keep re-entering it even after I exited it via the world map. So while the game did work flawlessly on my Legion Go, issues like that mean it might be best to play it on a laptop so you do get access to keyboard inputs if controller is leaving you a little flummoxed as to why it isn’t working right.

However, this is something that could be a moot point by the time people read this review. It seems GOG gets quite responsive about these things. Case in point is a rendering patch. Days after Breath of Fire IV launched on GOG Dreamlist on April 25, 2025, the company shared a hotfix that allowed people to choose between bilinear and point sampled options, so you could determine if you wanted to smoothed effect or clearer spritework. So the is absolutely there, and since two hotfixes already launched, it is possible that we’ll see other controller issues adjusted. 

While I feel like there’s something lovable about most Breath of Fire games, Breath of Fire IV can feel like one of the most memorable ones due to its story and Capcom’s gameplay decisions. So much so that I feel like even without some light enhancements, it holds up well for its age. The extra work GOG put on on compatibility and features helps Breath of Fire IV feel even more worthwhile, even though using a controller with it can feel a bit frustrating as you first find your footing.

Breath of Fire IV is available for PC via GOG, and it is also available on the original PlayStation.

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Back when GOG announced the Dreamlist initiative to grant access to older PC versions of games, it made a point of mentioning Breath of Fire IV. Then, on April 24, 2025, it teased the title on social media. Now, the game is back as part of the GOG Preservation Program initiative. It costs $9.99. 

As part of the announcement, GOG confirmed about 22,000 voted for the Breath of Fire game on the Dreamlist site. It also went over the additional features implemented to help ensure compatibility and make sure it runs as well as possible on modern systems. Part of that means it works with Windows 10 or 11, both in full-screen or windoed mode. Anti-aliasing, V-sync, and gamma correction are also available. Of course there’s still controller , with newer ones like the DualSense, Xbox Series X, Joy-Cons, and NVIDIA Shield ones working. It does cloud saves. The only audio option is Japanese, but you can switch between the English and Japanese subtitles.

As with other GOG releases, this version of Breath of Fire IV also includes some adjusted and restored content. Specifically, the crane and warehouse minigames are apparently “improved” on some way. The company also worked with Capcom to restore missing environmental sounds.

Here’s the trailer for the release:

Breath of Fire IV debuted on the PlayStation worldwide, it appeared on the PC in both Japan and Europe, and now it is widely available via GOG.

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Silent Hill 4: The Room is available to play on a PC again, and now it is available in an ultimate form via the GOG Preservation Program. The game first appeared in 2004, and when it launched it showed up on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. The GOG v1 version debuted in October 2020.

In Silent Hill 4: The Room, we follow a man named Henry Townshend who wakes up to find he’s trapped in his apartment and unable to leave it in the way you might expect. Instead, otherworldly exits to other locations and gradual item reveals that get into the lore of the place and ties to the Silent Hill we from past games. 

This version is notable in that a number of quality of life adjustments and fixes are present. Most notable is that all of the missing hauntings that would show up in the latter half of the game are back. It also s modern controllers. It is designed to greater resemble brightness and gamma from the PS2 release too. Past additions included cloud saves and 30fps cutscenes. 

Here is the reveal trailer for the return of Silent Hill 4: The Room via GOG Preservation Program.

GOG and Konami also shared an intro trailer to set the stage for the adventure.

GOG Preservation Program is a new initiative for the company. It kicked off with games like Dino Crisis 1 and 2. There is also a Dreamlist we can participate in to suggest future games, and Breath of Fire IV is one of the in-demand titles there. More titles will gradually the collection over time.

Silent Hill 4: The Room originally appeared on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows PC, and it is now a part of the GOG Preservation Program.

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GOG specifically cited the JRPG Breath of Fire IV as a game that people voted for when heading to the GOG Dreamlist official site to request PC games that should be brought back, restored, and sold on the storefront. If you visit the page, it currently has over 11,110 votes as of 11am ET on February 13, 2025.

How this process works is GOG asks people to vote on the Dreamlist for PC games they want to see return, and then the company will work with the developers and publishers to see if games could be brought back. In so doing, any compatibility issues would be addressed. They’d then be sold for people to play again.

As of February 13, 2025, here are some of the more popular games highlighted on the GOG Dreamlist main page:

1. Black and White - over 80,280 votes
2. Command and Conquer: The Ultimate Collection - over 69,310 votes
3. Black and White 2 - over 66,890 votes
4. Freelancer - over 63,980 votes
5. The Operative: No One Lives Forever - over 63,350 votes

As usual for a game in the series, Breath of Fire IV stars a young man who can turn into a dragon named Ryu and a young princess with wings named Nina. He’s suffering from amnesia, and she’s searching for her missing sister. The two end up traveling together to search for her sibling and discover who Ryu really is in a war-torn land, which is even more destabilized than usual due to the reawakening of a god named Fou-Lu.

It's been quite a while since we've seen a game in the series or reference to the Capcom JRPG. One of its last appearances was in Teppen. The last entry was Breath of Fire 6, which only appeared on PCs and mobile devices in Japan in 2016.

Breath of Fire IV is available on the PlayStation worldwide, and it appeared on the PC in both Japan and Europe. 

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Capcom and GOG started selling Dino Crisis 1 and 2 PC versions not only alone, but in a bundle with the two sold together. Individually, they are $9.99 each for the first and second games. However, it is cheaper to get them in the bundle, which costs $16.99. This comes after PS4 and PS5 owners were able to purchase them in November 2024.

The announcement noted these are part of the GOG Preservation Program. This is an endeavor to make older PC games compatible with more modern operating systems and devices. The product pages also confirmed both games now offer cloud save , improved controller , more rendering options, and other updates. It also features all past modes, such as Original Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out for the original game, and feature six localizations including English and Japanese. 

GOG and Capcom also released trailers highlighting the PC versions of Dino Crisis 1 and 2. Rather than establishing added features for the latest releases, they focus on sharing what we can expect from them. 

First, here’s the trailer for the original game.

And here’s the refresher showing us what to expect from the sequel.

Back when Capcom released Exoprimal, we saw an increased surge of interest and response from people who ed and wanted more from the Dino Crisis series.

Dino Crisis 1 and 2 are available for the PC via GOG alone or in a bundle. The original game first appeared on the Dreamcast, PlayStation, and PC, while the sequel only appeared on the PlayStation and PC.

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CD Projekt Red, GOG, and Capcom announced that the original Resident Evil 2 will the GOG library on August 27, 2024, ahead of a release of the third game later this year. There will also be a bundle that packs it up with the first and third game that will be available ahead of the Resident Evil 3 launch.

The product page is already live on GOG, noting what people can expect from its version of the original Resident Evil 2. As expected, it will be playable on Windows 10 and 11, even though it wasn’t before, and there will be no DRM or always online requirement. This version will have new rendering options like Windowed Mode, adjusted cutscenes and subtitles, improved Direct X, a save game manager, and controller . There will also be bug fixes from the original release, with problems in Rooms 114, 115, 210, and 409 noted to be fixed. You also don’t need to unlock 4th Survivor or Tofu modes for this version. Controller is present, including for modern options, and the subtitle language options are English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.

GOG also shared a trailer for Claire’s introductory segment online.

As for the bundle, people can already buy it for $24.99. It includes all three original Resident Evil games with some optimization adjustments. People get Resident Evil and its sequel right away. The page noted the third entry will also appear in 2024. 

The original Resident Evil 2 will GOG on August 27, 2024. It originally appeared on the Dreamcast, GameCube, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and PC worldwide. The remake of it can be found on the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch (via a Cloud version).

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A Resident Evil bundle is now available on GOG. It contains the first three games, though the second and third will come out later.

All three games are compatible on Windows 10 and 11. You’ll be able to use a controller to play, and there will be in six different language. While the bundle makes you pay for all three games, Resident Evil 2 and 3 won’t come out until later in 2024. But if you purchased the bundle, you’ll automatically see them in your library after they come out. If you don’t know if you want to buy them, you can also purchase the first game on its own.

Resident Evil to Resident Evil 3: Nemesis were on the original PlayStation console before Resident Evil 4 (the next mainline title, but not the next title in the series) appeared on the GameCube. Not only was 4 on a different console, but it was also drastically different when it came to the gameplay. Instead of a fixed camera, there was a dynamic over-the-shoulder one. It also emphasized action more, such as in the usage of quick-time events. While 2 and 3 have more modern remakes that make use of polished graphics and controls, some people may want to experience the original game and GOG has made it easier to do so.

The Resident Evil bundle is available on GOG for Windows PC. Resident Evil 2 and 3 will appear later in 2024.

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GOG teased that more of the Sony PlayStation games will be coming to the PC storefront in future. While the company initially announced this through a cryptic social media post, it also added store pages for God of War and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

The initial announcement from GOG featured a blurred image overlaid with requests to bring more PlayStation games to the service. This was accompanied by blocked out text that hinted at the games that were coming. However, some commenters noted that the blurred image looked like the cover art for the 2018 God of War reboot, and that the title fit perfectly into part of the blocked-out text.

Since then, store pages on GOG have been added for both God of War and the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Both games are currently listed as coming soon. The selection of Sony PlayStation games on GOG is currently much smaller than other PC storefronts, with only Days Gone and Horizon Zero Dawn available. However, with these two new releases, this is set to change.

This marks the latest in Sony’s push towards releasing the company's games on PCs. Multiple first-party PlayStation games have released via Steam and Epic, with the most recent being Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Horizon Forbidden West has been confirmed to be the next PC release, coming in 2024 to Steam and Epic.

God of War and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection are coming soon to GOG.

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As a result of Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and Belarus’ contributions to that effort, CD Projekt Red announced it will no longer sell its own games or any games via its GOG platform in both countries. Its statement noted that it began efforts to halt sales. It also noted its for Ukraine and its people. As a reminder, CD Projekt Red is a Polish company from Warsaw.

Here is CD Projekt Red’s full statement regarding its game sales for its own and GOG titles in Russia and Belarus.

In light of the Russian military invasion in our neighboring country of Ukraine, until further notice the CD Projekt Group has made the decision to halt all sales of our games to Russia and Belarus. Today, we begin working with our partners to suspend digital sales and cease physical stock deliveries of CD Projekt Group products, as well as all games distributed on the GOG platform, to the territories of Russia and Belarus.

The entire CD Projekt Group stands firm with the people of Ukraine. While we are not a political entity capable of directly influencing state matters, and don’t aspire to be one, we do believe that commercial entities, when united, have the power to inspire global change in the hearts and minds of ordinary people. We know that players in Russia and Belarus, individuals who have nothing to do with the invasion of Ukraine, will be impacted by this decision, but with this action we wish to further galvanize the global community to speak about what is going on in the heart of Europe.

To our brothers and sisters fighting for their home country — stay strong!

This is the second motion of from CD Projekt Red in regards to the war. On February 25, 2022, the company pledged to donate a million złoty to Polska Akcja Humanitarna to people in Ukraine.

CD Projekt Red's most recent game is Cyberpunk 2077, which is available for the PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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On December 16, 2020, Red Candle Games said Devotion, a PC horror game removed from Steam during a QA check after backlash about its content, would finally appear on CD Projekt’s digital storefront GOG. However, about five hours after the announcement appeared, the company’s Twitter announced it had canceled the release.

Here is GOG’s statement. It claimed it received “many messages from gamers.” Prior to CD Projekt’s statement, there actually was a Devotion GOG listing. Red Candle Games shared it in its announcement, confirmed it would cost $16.99/€13.99, and said it would be identical to the original game.

Earlier today, it was announced that the game Devotion is coming to GOG. After receiving many messages from gamers, we have decided not to list the game in our store.

— GOG.COM (@GOGcom) December 16, 2020

All Devotion PC copies were initially available via Steam, before it was delisted the same month it was released. It did eventually get a physical rerelease in Taiwan in June 2020.

As a reminder, GOG is owned by CD Projekt. (CD Projekt Red is the company’s developer.) The company experienced quite a few issues lately. For example, it held a December 14, 2020 Management Board conference call following the negative reception to Cyberpunk 2077 console versions, which released with many bugs and issues. As GameIndustry.biz reported, the company’s stock also dropped 29% on December 11, 2020.

During the conference call, t-CEO Adam Kicinski made the following statement:

After three delays, we as the Management Board were too focused on releasing the game. We underestimated the scale and complexity of the issues, we ignored the signals about the need for additional time to refine the game on the base last-gen consoles. It was the wrong approach and against our business philosophy. On top of that, during the campaign, we showed the game mostly on PCs.

Devotion originally appeared on PCs in February 2019.

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An entry in another Konami staple series is more accessible again. It’s time for the Silent Hill 4 PC GOG debut. The storefront is selling the horror game DRM-free for $9.99.

Silent Hill 4 is one of the more nontraditional entries in the series, both in of its story and gameplay. It begins with our lead character, Henry, essentially trapped in his apartment. However, even though he is, he’s also going through a hole that lets him travel to different areas that are, spoiler alert, not quite right. As far as mechanics go, it is a more active installment focused on fighting, has a first-person perspective when you’re in the apartment, and has ghosts that aren’t handled like normal enemies.

The Silent Hill 4 PC GOG release s cloud saves. It also has English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish subtitle options.

Here are a few screenshots showing how it looks:

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Quite a few Konami games launched on GOG recently. At the end of September 2020, Konami Collector’s Series: Castlevania & Contra, Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance all showed up on the service. The price for those ranged from $5.99 to %9.99.

The Silent Hill 4 PC version is now available on GOG. It originally appeared on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

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Something seems to be coming. Except, well, it’s only being teased for now and hinted at by ratings. It looks like we could see Metal Gear Solid GOG listings soon, if the cryptic Twitter exchanges between the Konami and GOG s are any indication.

First Konami tweeted at GOG, a site known for selling classic PC games that have the sorts of updates necessary to ensure they can run on modern PCs. It sent over a box emoji, much like the ones Snake hides in to avoid suspicion.

📦 @GOGcom

— Konami (@Konami) September 25, 2020

This did not go unnoticed! GOG’s social media responded in kind, making use of emojis to pull up the classic exclamation alert and eyes directed toward it. (You can practically hear the alert chime.)

❗👀 @Konami https://t.co/8Tg2pfj7gC

— GOG.COM (@GOGcom) September 25, 2020

All this comes after a sudden rating of PC versions of three games in the series. Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance were all rated in Taiwan.

Given that we are in the midst of the 2020 Tokyo Game Show and some ratings did already appear, there could be a chance of these games being announced or appearing during the event. But it seems like the teasing is suggesting something could show up soon.

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