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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up
Darius II
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Taito, Darius II arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as a shoot 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Sagaia.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Taito also made The Flintstones, Growl and Rastan Saga II for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Darius II is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Darius II cheats & codes
30 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Ships P1 | FF0872:09 |
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Darius II walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Darius II.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Darius II FAQ
When did Darius II come out on the Genesis?
Darius II was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Darius II?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Darius II multiplayer?
No. Darius II is a single-player game.
How long does Darius II take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Darius II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Darius II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.