Darius Cozmic Collection

Darius Cozmic Collection
Darius Cozmic Collection Cover Image
Developer(s)M2
Publisher(s)
SeriesDarius
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]

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 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

Almost all of the editions feature different games.

Japan International
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 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[11] checkY via patch on Switch[11] checkY checkY
Sagaia 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[11] checkY via patch on Switch[11] checkY checkY
Darius Alpha PC Engine (JPN) checkY checkY checkY checkY
Darius Plus PC Engine (JPN) checkY via patch on Switch[11] checkY via patch on Switch[11] checkY checkY
Sagaia Game Boy checkYAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only) checkYAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only) checkY (Switch physical only)
G-Darius Arcade checkY checkY
G-Darius HD Arcade checkY checkY
G-Darius ver. 2 Arcade checkY checkY
G-Darius ver. 2 HD Arcade checkY checkY
G-Darius PlayStation (JPN) checkY checkY
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ Arcade checkY checkY
Darius -Extra Version- Sega Mega Drive (Japan) checkYAmazon 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. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page". Steam. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  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. ^ Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website
  8. ^ "Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan". Gematsu. October 9, 2020. 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. ^ a b c d e f Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes