The Darius games goes west and physical on Switch and PS4

Strictly Limited Games is celebrating their second anniversary with a very special release.

The games will release in 3 different editions for both PlayStation 4 and Switch.

As SLG puts it:
To start our celebrations, we are proud to announce the English localization of one of the highest revered game series in the history of video gaming. We are thrilled to inform you that the Darius Cozmic Collection will FINALLY get a proper localization for the west - for both the Nintendo Switch, and as a worldwide first release - the PlayStation 4!

The Darius series pioneered horizontal Shoot 'Em Up games and was developed by the legendary TAITO Corporation in Japan. The first Darius game was released for arcade machines back in 1986. In Darius, the player slips into the role of a spaceship pilot, either alone or in two-player mode. The objective is to save the Darius civilization by shooting and fighting through enemy hordes, using the famous space ship the Silver Hawk.

Numerous sequels and ports followed over the years, setting new standards for Shoot 'Em Up excellence each time, from the outstanding soundtracks to the unforgettable opponent design and the innovative branching paths at the end of each section. The Darius Cozmic Collection represents the classic 2D history of the iconic Shoot 'Em Up series.

The different editions:

Darius Cozmic Collection: Arcade

The Arcade Collection contains 4 different arcade titles in 7 versions, as well as an exclusive DARIUS enamel pin badge for 39.99 EUR.

It will be limited to only 1900 Playstation 4 copies and 2500 units for the Nintendo Switch! As mentioned previously, there will be no western physical retail release of this collection.
 

Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade includes 4 different arcade titles in 7 versions:

• DARIUS (old version)
• DARIUS (new version)
• DARIUS (extra version)
• DARIUS II (dual screen version)
• SAGAIA (Ver. 1)
• SAGAIA (Ver. 2)
• DARIUS GAIDEN

The Arcade Edition will come with a unique DARIUS enamel pin badge.

Darius Cozmic Collection: Console

The Console Collection will feature 6 legendary console titles in a total of 9 versions, as well as an exclusive SAGAIA enamel pin badge for the price of 54.99 EUR.

It will be limited to 1900 Playstation 4 copies and 2500 Nintendo Switch copies respectively. As mentioned previously, there will be no physical retail release of this collection.
 

Darius Cozmic Collection Console includes 6 different console titles in 9 versions:

• DARIUS II (Mega Drive JP version)
• SAGAIA (Genesis version)
• SAGAIA (Master System EU version)
• DARIUS TWIN (Super Famicom JP version)
• DARIUS TWIN (Super NES US version)
• DARIUS FORCE (Super Famicom JP version)
• SUPER NOVA (Super NES US version)
• DARIUS ALPHA (PC Engine JP version)
• DARIUS PLUS (PC Engine JP version)

The Console Edition will come with a unique SAGAIA enamel pin badge.

And the piéce du resistánce:

Darius Cozmic Collection: International Collector's Edition

The Collector's Edition is limited worldwide to only 900 copies for the Playstation 4 and 1500 copies for the Nintendo Switch, and contains exclusive fan items from the Darius universe:

• Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade & Console game cartridges/discs for the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4 respectively
• Omnibus I CD (1997) by Zuntata
• Omnibus II CD (2009) by Zuntata
• Hardcover Arcade Book
• SLG-Exclusive Acrylic Art Cards x6
• Stylish Marquee Stickers x4
• Darius Gaiden Instruction Card
• Instruction Stickers x2
• SLG-Exclusive Enamel Pin Badges x3
• SLG Collector's Box /w Magnetic Closure
• SLG-Exclusive Retro Arcade PCB Cardboard Box

The Darius Collections will be available in two batches:
Round 1: Sunday, 24. November 2019 at 12 AM (midnight) CET.
Round 2: Sunday, 27. November 2019 at 6 PM CET.