Darius Cozmic Collection
Darius Cozmic Collection[lower-alpha 1] 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]
Darius Cozmic Collection | |
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Developer(s) | M2 |
Publisher(s) | |
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 |
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 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
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
- 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 separate discs/cartridges and further goodies.
- The Switch release of this contains the Game Boy version of Sagaia as a bonus on the cartridge.[10]
Overview
Almost all of the editions feature different games.
Japan | International | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
Darius -New Version- | Arcade | ||||||||
Darius -Extra Version- | Arcade | ||||||||
Darius II -Dual Screen Version- | Arcade | ||||||||
Sagaia -Version 1- | Arcade | ||||||||
Sagaia -Version 2- | Arcade | ||||||||
Darius Gaiden | Arcade | ||||||||
Darius II | Sega Mega Drive (JPN) | ||||||||
Sagaia | Sega Genesis (US) | via patch on Switch[11] | via patch on Switch[11] | ||||||
Sagaia | Master System (EU) | ||||||||
Darius Twin | Super Famicom (JPN) | ||||||||
Darius Twin | Super NES (US) | ||||||||
Darius Force | Super Famicom (JPN) | ||||||||
Super Nova | Super NES (US) | via patch on Switch[11] | via patch on Switch[11] | ||||||
Darius Alpha | PC Engine (JPN) | ||||||||
Darius Plus | PC Engine (JPN) | via patch on Switch[11] | via patch on Switch[11] | ||||||
Sagaia | Game Boy | Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only) | Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only) | (Switch physical only) | |||||
G-Darius | Arcade | ||||||||
G-Darius HD | Arcade | ||||||||
G-Darius ver. 2 | Arcade | ||||||||
G-Darius ver. 2 HD | Arcade | ||||||||
G-Darius | PlayStation (JPN) | ||||||||
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ | Arcade | ||||||||
Darius -Extra Version- | Sega Mega Drive (Japan) | Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC |
References
- "Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west". Gematsu. 10 June 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- "「ダライアス」シリーズ2作品がSteamで登場!!|タイトーのゲーム情報".
- 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.
- Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes