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Revision as of 17:38, 1 October 2021

Darius Cozmic Collection
Darius Cozmic Collection Cover Image
Darius Cozmic Collection Cover Art
Developer(s)M2
Publisher(s)
SeriesDarius
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseNintendo Switch
  • JP: February 28, 2019
  • WW: June 16, 2020
PlayStation 4
  • JP: March 5, 2020
  • WW: June 16, 2020
Microsoft Windows
  • WW: TBA
Genre(s)Horizontal-scrolling shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Darius Cozmic Collection[a] is a compilation of various Darius 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 is about to be released in Steam at unknown date.[2]

Editions

There are six editions of Darius Cozmic Collection:

Japanese releases
  • Standard Edition (released physically and digitally for Switch, and digitally on PlayStation 4 under the title Arcade Edition)[3]
  • Consumer Edition (released digitally for Switch and PlayStation 4)[4]
  • Special Edition (released digitally and physically for Switch on one cartridge)
International releases
  • Arcade Edition (released physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch, about to be released digitally for PC through Steam)[5][6]
  • Console Edition (released physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch)
  • International Edition (released physically for PlayStation 4 and Switch as a combination of the Arcade and Console Editions (separate CDs/ cartridges) with additional goodies)

Almost all of the editions feature different games.

Title Original Platform Standard Edition Consumer Edition Special Edition Arcade Edition Console Edition International Edition
Darius -Old Version- Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius -New Version- Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius -Extra Version- Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius II -Dual Screen Version- Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Sagaia -Version 1- Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Sagaia -Version 2- Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius Gaiden Arcade checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius II Sega Mega Drive (JPN) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Sagaia Sega Genesis (US) checkY via patch on Switch[7] checkY via patch on Switch[7] checkY checkY
Sagaia Sega Master System (EU) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius Twin Super Famicom (JPN) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius Twin Super NES (US) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius Force Super Famicom (JPN) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Super Nova Super NES (US) checkY via patch on Switch[7] checkY via patch on Switch[7] checkY checkY
Darius Alpha PC Engine (JPN) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius Plus PC Engine (JPN) checkY via patch on Switch[7] checkY via patch on Switch[7] checkY checkY
Sagaia Game Boy Switch Amazon Preorder Bonus DLC (Switch only) Switch Amazon Preorder Bonus DLC (Switch only) (Included on the sequel compilation, Darius Cozmic Revelation for Switch)

Sequel

A sequel, Darius Cozmic Revelation was released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on February 25, 2021 in Japan, containing the games G-Darius HD and Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+.[8][9] The western Switch release will contain the Game Boy version of Sagaia as a bonus on the cartridge.[10] A future update also adds G-Darius Ver. 2 to the compilation.[11] An standalone port of G-Darius HD is about to be released in Steam in an unknown date.[12]

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. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ https://taito.co.jp/mob/topics/14973
  3. ^ Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera
  4. ^ Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito
  5. ^ Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games
  6. ^ Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu
  7. ^ a b c d e f Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes
  8. ^ Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website
  9. ^ "Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan". Gematsu. October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  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. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL04gwIlCq4
  12. ^ https://taito.co.jp/mob/topics/14973