Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 1638330 |
| Live current players | 1 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 47 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 1 |
| Price | $17.99 (60% off from $44.99) |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 60% |
| Original price USD | $44.99 |
| Current price USD | $17.99 |
| Release date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Developer | TAITO CORP., M2 Co.,LTD |
| Publisher | TAITO CORP. |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Very Positive |
| Positive review percent | 95% |
| Positive reviews | 143 |
| Negative reviews | 8 |
| Total reviews | 151 |
| Steam recommendations | 153 |
| Achievements | 59 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638330/ |
Short description
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!
About this game
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 & Load Save at any point during the game, then come back later to practice! Display features, Options & Gadgets galore Scale, smooth and add scanlines, adjust difficulty, number of lives and add information-displaying gadgets to customise your view! Training Mode Set your powerup levels and choose which zone to practice! DARIUS Darius (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 II Darius 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! SAGAIA SAGAIA (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 r…
Supported languages
English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese