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Darius Cozmic Collection is a compilation of the Darius series released for the Nintendo Switch. The basic retail compilation includes the 4 Arcade entries while the Special Edition adds 5 of the console entries. In 2020, the game received an update that added several new versions and had special split release on digital storefronts with arcade games on the Standard Edition (Arcade edition internationally) and console games on the Consumer Edition (Console Edition internationally) with the Special Edition (International Edition internationally) combining them. The Western physical edition is being handled by Strictly Limited Games. A follow-up called Darius Cozmic Revelation in 2021 featured two newer titles plus Sagaia for Game Boy.

Gameplay[]

Included games[]

All the following are the arcade versions.

  • Darius (includes Old, New and Extra Versions)
  • Darius II (Dual Screen Version)
  • Sagaia (both Version 1 and Version 2)
  • Darius Gaiden

Special Edition[]

The special edition includes these home console iterations.

  • Darius Twin (SNES and Super Famicom versions)
  • Darius Force (Super Famicom)
  • Sagaia (SEGA Master System)
  • Darius II (Mega Drive)
  • Darius Alpha (PC Engine)

Additionally, preordering on Amazon unlocked Sagaia on Game Boy.

Update[]

In 2020, the game was updated with 3 additional versions exclusive to the Console Edition or Special Editions.

  • Sagaia (Sega Genesis)
  • Super Nova (SNES)
  • Darius Plus (PC Engine)