Arcade Archives: Darius (2016)

Developer: Taito
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A classic arcade shooter that drops you into a relentless alien assault, demanding quick reflexes and pattern memorization as you pilot a fighter through explosive, screen-filling chaos.

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About

Arcade Archives: Darius is a port of the action shooting game Darius. The goal for the player is to ride in the Silver Hawk fighter and escape from the Darius planet which is facing destruction from the alien attack. This title has received multiple prizes with its overwhelming gaming features including music, high quality animations and great arcade machine features using 3 screens! Besides the initial version, this title also includes the Extra Version with various feature adjustments.

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