Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Darius Force
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Darius |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Darius Force is a shoot 'em up released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Taito. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Super Nova. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Darius series. Taito also made Space Invaders, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom and Arkanoid for the SNES.
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)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
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 Force 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 Force cheats & codes
17 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | A268-4716 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility Vs. Enemies | DD8C-1467 |
| Infinite Invincibility Time | DD80-3407 |
| Total Invincibility (Works For Walls And Enemies) | 0A84-C4A7
7984-C7D7
8384-C707 |
Darius Force walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Darius Force FAQ
When did Darius Force come out on the SNES?
Darius Force was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Darius Force?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Darius Force multiplayer?
No. Darius Force is a single-player game.
How long does Darius Force take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Darius Force 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.
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