Super Darius

Relive the high-score glory days of competitive 8-bit arcade mastery with a legendary compilation built explicitly for hardcore shoot-'em-up enthusiasts. 

Released in Japan on March 16, 1990, for the PC Engine CD-ROM² system, this targeted retro package brings together three monumental tournament pillars from the golden age of gaming. Players can test their reflex speed and structural routing strategies across direct, uncompromised ports of arcade levels as they blast through relentless waves of mechanical armadas and massive screen-filling boss fights. 

Gamer Fact: This specialized historical collection was published by NEC Avenue to bring the massive triple-screen arcade experience of Taito's landmark franchise into the home. Rather than altering the code for newer hardware, the development team meticulously utilized the CD-ROM format to retain original arcade audio straight from the PCB, while expanding the game to include a staggering total of 26 unique aquatic robotic bosses, making it an essential true-to-form training tool for retro high-score chasers.

What's Included:

Compatibility Note: This is an authentic Japanese NTSC-J region software release. It will not physically fit or boot inside a standard, unmodified Western TurboGrafx-16 or TurboGrafx-CD system due to regional hardware restrictions and unique card slot form factors on the core console. Running this game on standard Western hardware requires a specialized system converter card, a region-free modified console, or an authentic Japanese PC Engine console equipped with a CD-ROM² or Super CD-ROM² attachment.