Underplayed Gems

Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade (2021)

Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade cover
Developer
TAITO CORP., M2 Co.,LTD
Publisher
TAITO CORP.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.7 of 5, 153 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A high-energy arcade shoot 'em up with screen-filling chaos, giant robotic fish bosses, and pounding synth soundtracks that demand precise reflexes.

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What players say

Players call this the definitive arcade release of Darius Gaiden specifically, with flawless performance on Deck and no noticeable input lag. The collection includes multiple revisions of the first two games but omits console ports, and several reviewers note a steep price for what is offered.

Screenshots

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