Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade
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Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
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Darius is one of the pioneers of arcade side-scrolling shoot 'em up games, first released in 1986 in a custom, 3 screen cabinet featuring in-seat bass speakers to deliver the impact of the game direct to the player! The aquatically themed, giant robotic fish bosses and Zuntata-composed soundscapes captured the hearts and minds of arcade goes everywhere, and now Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade brings 4 of those titles (total 7 versions) from the Darius arcade series, each with added features, some exclusive to Steam!Features:Multi-monitor support (Steam only!)Use 2 or 3 monitors for that authentic arcade experience!Simulated in-seat speaker(Steam only!)Replicate the arcade's seat speaker output using a sub-woofer!Quick Save & LoadSave at any point during the game, then come back later to practice! Display features, Options & Gadgets galoreScale, smooth and add scanlines, adjust difficulty, number of lives and add information-displaying gadgets to customise your view!Training ModeSet your powerup levels and choose which zone to practice!DARIUSDarius (Arcade, old version, 1986)Announced in 1986 and released to arcades in 1987. The revolutionary 3-screen cabinet, in-seat bass speakers and iconic cast of colourful, aquatic-lifeform-themed boss characters, together with the now legendary soundtrack established its place in game fan's hearts. Other features carried over included the branching stage maps and power up system.Darius (Arcade, new version, 1987)A difficulty-balanced version of the previous release making boss battle easier the more powerups you have.Darius (Arcade, extra version, 1987)Further difficulty balances along with all new enemy placement makes for an easier game which gets much more difficult at the end.DARIUS IIDarius II (Arcade, Dual Screen version, 1989)A dual screen sequel to 1987's original game, with new bosses, new weaponry, the ability to switch directions during boss battles and... TUNA SASIMI!SAGAIASAGAIA (Arcade, ver.1, 1989)Darius II was redesigned for the international market with shorter stages and less bosses with less health, but higher overall difficulty to balance the changes out. As a result, some routes and bosses were removed completely.SAGAIA (Arcade, ver.2, 1989)Conceptually the same as version 1, but with various changes, this second version is shrouded in mystery and it's unknown whether it was ever available to play at the time.Darius GaidenDarius Gaiden (Arcade, 1994)The first Darius game available on a single screen, this allowed it to be installed in more arcades than its predecessors. Spectacular visuals with semi-transparent effects, parallax scrolling and breath-taking boss entrance scenes, the visuals are only surpassed by the difficulty! New to the series is the ability to capture and use mid-bosses, as well as the black hole bomb!
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MINORWinter Sale Time!
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MINORAutumn Sale Starts! Check Out the New Value Edition!
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MINORCelebrate Darius Reveal Day!
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MINOROperation: Night Strikers Day, Aug 15th in Akihabara!
All units: converge on Akihabara! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/41309941/af01ee55df0eb91e34050fde7363d4add814e8a4.png On August 15, we’re holding a special Night Striker-focused event abo
MINORThorough explanation of Gadget functions in “M2STG LiveBroadcast 3 #1”!
Time to scramble—M2 Shot Triggers Live! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/41309941/af01ee55df0eb91e34050fde7363d4add814e8a4.png M2, the developer of “Operation Night Strikers” and “Night Stri
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MINORShooters Fes 2025: See Operation Night Strikers live!
A hail of lead is heading to Tokyo!Taito will be showing Operation Night Strikers and Night Strikers Gear during a live stream at Shooter Fes 2025, an online event focused on shooting games and organi
MINOROperation Nightstrikers Wishlist now!
Operation Nightstrikers is a celebration of two Taito smash-hit arcade games from the 1980s; Operation Wolf and Nightstriker, coming to Steam in 2025! https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/41
MINORDarius Debut Day: October 7th!
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MINORSteam Deck update now live!
Happy New Year and a huge thanks to everyone who tested the beta branch release (see here), the updates are now live in the main branch. If you've ever wanted to try tuna sashimi on the go, now's your
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