Darius Cozmic Collection

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Darius Cozmic Collection
Darius Cozmic Collection - Regular Switch Edition Cover.jpg
Developer(s) M2
Publisher(s)
Series Darius
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows
ReleaseNintendo Switch
  • JP: February 28, 2019
  • WW: June 16, 2020
PlayStation 4
  • JP: March 5, 2020
  • WW: June 16, 2020
Windows
  • WW: November 17, 2021 (Arcade)
Genre(s) Scrolling shooter
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Darius Cozmic Collection [a] is a compilation of Darius scrolling shooter titles. It was released in Japan for the Nintendo Switch on February 28, 2019, and on PlayStation 4 on March 5, 2020. A worldwide release on both platforms followed on June 16, 2020. [1] The Arcade arc of the collection was released in 2021 on Steam. [2]

Contents

Editions

There are six editions of Darius Cozmic Collection:

Japanese releases
International releases

Sequel

A sequel, Darius Cozmic Revelation, was released physically for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on February 25, 2021, in Japan, containing the games G-Darius HD (also including the standard resolution version) and Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+. [7] [8] These games were also released separately on their respective digital storefronts worldwide and separate physical editions were released internationally. A 2022 update added G-Darius Ver. 2, G-Darius Ver. 2 HD and G-Darius for Consumer (the Japanese PlayStation port) to the compilation. This update was also added to the separate editions of G-Darius HD. [9] A standalone port of G-Darius HD was released to Steam in the same year. [2]

Editions

Japanese releases
International releases

Overview

Almost all of the editions feature different games.

JapanInternational
TitleOriginal platformStandard EditionConsumer EditionSpecial EditionDarius Cozmic RevelationArcade EditionConsole EditionInternational EditionDarius Cozmic Revelation
Darius -Old Version- Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius -New Version- Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius -Extra Version- Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius II -Dual Screen Version- Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sagaia -Version 1- Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sagaia -Version 2- Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius Gaiden Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius II Sega Mega Drive (JPN)Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Sagaia Sega Genesis (US)Yes check.svg via patch on Switch [11] Yes check.svg via patch on Switch [11] Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Sagaia Master System (EU)Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius Twin Super Famicom (JPN)Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius Twin Super NES (US)Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius Force Super Famicom (JPN)Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Super Nova Super NES (US)Yes check.svg via patch on Switch [11] Yes check.svg via patch on Switch [11] Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius Alpha PC Engine (JPN)Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius Plus PC Engine (JPN)Yes check.svg via patch on Switch [11] Yes check.svg via patch on Switch [11] Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Sagaia Game Boy Yes check.svgAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)Yes check.svgAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)Yes check.svg (Switch physical only)
G-Darius Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svg
G-Darius HD Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svg
G-Darius ver. 2 Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svg
G-Darius ver. 2 HD Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svg
G-Darius PlayStation (JPN)Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ Arcade Yes check.svgYes check.svg
Darius -Extra Version- Sega Mega Drive (Japan)Yes check.svgAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC

Notes

  1. Japanese: ダライアス コズミックコレクション, Hepburn: Daraiasu Kozumikku Korekushon

References

  1. "Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west". Gematsu. 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page". Steam . Archived from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  3. "Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera". Archived from the original on 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  4. "Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito". Archived from the original on 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  5. "Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games". Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  6. "Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu". Archived from the original on 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  7. "Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website". Archived from the original on 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  8. "Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan". Gematsu. October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  9. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Darius Cozmic Revelation | G-Darius HD Update Reveal. YouTube .
  10. @RealStrictlyLTD (25 February 2021). "Now included in every Strictly Limited Switch copy of the Darius Cozmic Revelation – for the first time in the west…" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22.