Darius Cozmic Collection
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| Developer(s) | M2 |
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| Series | Darius |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows |
| Release | Nintendo Switch
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| 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]
Editions
[edit]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 physically for Switch, combining both of the above on one cartridge)
- International releases
- Arcade Edition (released physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch, 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)
Sequel
[edit]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
[edit]- Japanese releases
- Both games are available separately in digital form.
- Regular Edition contains both games on one disc/cartridge.
- Limited Edition contains the Regular Edition and further goodies.
- International releases
- Both games are available separately in digital form.
- Both games are available separately as physical game releases.
- Another Limited Edition was released by Strictly Limited Games with both games in one box on one disc/cartridge and further goodies.
- The Switch release of this contains the Game Boy version of Sagaia as a bonus on the cartridge.[10]
Overview
[edit]Almost all of the editions feature different games.
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| Title | Original platform | Standard Edition | Consumer Edition | Special Edition | Darius Cozmic Revelation | Arcade Edition | Console Edition | International Edition | Darius Cozmic Revelation |
| Darius -Old Version- | Arcade | 
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| Darius -New Version- | Arcade |
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| Darius -Extra Version- | Arcade |
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| Darius II -Dual Screen Version- | Arcade |
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| Sagaia -Version 1- | Arcade |
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| Sagaia -Version 2- | Arcade |
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| Darius Gaiden | Arcade |
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| Darius II | Sega Mega Drive (JPN) |
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| Sagaia | Sega Genesis (US) | via patch on Switch[11]
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| Sagaia | Master System (EU) |
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| Darius Twin | Super Famicom (JPN) |
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| Darius Twin | Super NES (US) |
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| Darius Force | Super Famicom (JPN) |
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| Super Nova | Super NES (US) | via patch on Switch[11]
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| Darius Alpha | PC Engine (JPN) |
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| Darius Plus | PC Engine (JPN) | via patch on Switch[11]
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via patch on Switch[11]
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| Sagaia | Game Boy | Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)
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Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)
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| G-Darius | Arcade |
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| G-Darius HD | Arcade |
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| G-Darius ver. 2 | Arcade |
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| G-Darius ver. 2 HD | Arcade |
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| G-Darius | PlayStation (JPN) |
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| Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ | Arcade |
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| Darius -Extra Version- | Sega Mega Drive (Japan) | Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC
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Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west". Gematsu. 10 June 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page". Steam. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera
- ^ Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito
- ^ Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games
- ^ Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu
- ^ Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website
- ^ "Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan". Gematsu. October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Darius Cozmic Revelation | G-Darius HD Update Reveal. YouTube.
- ^ @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.
- ^ a b c d e f Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes