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Darius II
Deep cut
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Darius II is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Saturn, developed by Taito. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
Taito also made Bubble Bobble, Elevator Action Returns and RayForce for the Saturn.
Darius II supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
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 walkthroughs & guides
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Darius II FAQ
Who made Darius II?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Darius II multiplayer?
Yes. Darius II supports up to 2 players.
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.