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Darius Cozmic Collection
2019 video game

Darius Cozmic Collection 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. The Arcade arc of the collection was released in 2021 on Steam.

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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)4
  • Consumer Edition (released digitally for Switch and PlayStation 4)5
  • 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)67
  • 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+.89 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.10 A standalone port of G-Darius HD was released to Steam in the same year.11

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.12

Overview

Almost all of the editions feature different games.

JapanInternational
TitleOriginal platformStandard EditionConsumer EditionSpecial EditionDarius Cozmic RevelationArcade EditionConsole EditionInternational EditionDarius Cozmic Revelation
Darius -Old Version-ArcadeYYYY
Darius -New Version-ArcadeYYYY
Darius -Extra Version-ArcadeYYYY
Darius II -Dual Screen Version-ArcadeYYYY
Sagaia -Version 1-ArcadeYYYY
Sagaia -Version 2-ArcadeYYYY
Darius GaidenArcadeYYYY
Darius IISega Mega Drive (JPN)YYYY
SagaiaSega Genesis (US)Y via patch on Switch13Y via patch on Switch14YY
SagaiaMaster System (EU)YYYY
Darius TwinSuper Famicom (JPN)YYYY
Darius TwinSuper NES (US)YYYY
Darius ForceSuper Famicom (JPN)YYYY
Super NovaSuper NES (US)Y via patch on Switch15Y via patch on Switch16YY
Darius AlphaPC Engine (JPN)YYYY
Darius PlusPC Engine (JPN)Y via patch on Switch17Y via patch on Switch18YY
SagaiaGame BoyYAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)YAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)Y (Switch physical only)
G-DariusArcadeYY
G-Darius HDArcadeYY
G-Darius ver. 2ArcadeYY
G-Darius ver. 2 HDArcadeYY
G-DariusPlayStation (JPN)YY
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ArcadeYY
Darius -Extra Version-Sega Mega Drive (Japan)YAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC

Notes

References

  1. Japanese: ダライアス コズミックコレクション, Hepburn: Daraiasu Kozumikku Korekushon /wiki/Japanese_language ↩

  2. "Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west". Gematsu. 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020. https://www.gematsu.com/2020/06/darius-cozmic-collection-arcade-and-console-launch-june-16-in-the-west ↩

  3. "Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page". Steam. Archived from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-07. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638330/Darius_Cozmic_Collection_Arcade/ ↩

  4. "Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera". 2 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2019-11-22. https://www.siliconera.com/darius-series-headed-to-nintendo-switch-as-darius-cozmic-collection ↩

  5. "Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito". Archived from the original on 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2019-11-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/3987 ↩

  6. "Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games". Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2019-11-22. https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/releases-2/darius-cozmic-collection/ ↩

  7. "Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu". 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-03-19. https://www.gematsu.com/2019/11/darius-cozmic-collection-ps4-and-switch-limited-print-physical-editions-announced-for-the-west ↩

  8. "Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website". Archived from the original on 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-06-28. https://darius.jp/revelation/ ↩

  9. "Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan". Gematsu. October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2020. https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/darius-cozmic-revelation-launches-february-25-2021-in-japan ↩

  10. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Darius Cozmic Revelation | G-Darius HD Update Reveal. YouTube. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211210/QL04gwIlCq4 ↩

  11. "Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page". Steam. Archived from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-07. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638330/Darius_Cozmic_Collection_Arcade/ ↩

  12. @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. https://x.com/RealStrictlyLTD/status/1364923006909362179 ↩

  13. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 ↩

  14. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 ↩

  15. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 ↩

  16. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 ↩

  17. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 ↩

  18. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 ↩