The Confusing History of Dariusburst - All Versions Explained!

[@thirteenthirtyseven4730]

Dariusburst: When buying a video game is more complicated than buying a car.

[@GojiGuy]

Hahaha absolutely! It's harder than playing the game...

[@Shmupaholic]

I usually just buy one and live with it.

[@boscorafelio]

Glad I came across this video. I can only play on a PC so my only option is getting CS but I'm glad to know I'm not missing out much from new rereleases.

[@zeroXshinobi]

While I enjoy DariusBurst I really didn’t expect to be hearing about it for over 12 years. The PS4 version was pretty cool but damn that savior mode is hard as fuck!

[@GojiGuy]

Yeah, they really keep milking this game instead of making a new one... But as long as it plays well, I'm happy!

[@jaxxh6529]

there is even a nintendo switch version of ac ex plus, and cs plus all sorts of packs sega and taito for the switch version.

[@jaxxh6529]

aaaaaa yes, i know super alest for the super nintendo and its great cs stants for cronicle saviors. soon i get g-darius hd on nintendo switch. and this one. then came for the psp darius burst and that where it is all started.

[@kaiwenli8075]

It's great to see a video like this talking about dariusburst, very well done!

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! It's a series near and dear to me so I hope to make more!

[@gaminggoof1542]

@@GojiGuy quite informative. I hope they make a true sequel some day. Burst is really high for me getting to play all ships. I’d love a sequel with all the originals, new bosses and new ships again. I’ve always loved the laser battle beams with bosses in here and G. So that would be great to see again too.

[@JG-rv2xi]

Just a pair of weeks ago I found a Dariusburst EX arcade while traveling to another city and I loved every second of it, and now this video appeared to me, shoot em ups or bullet hell games aren't my strong but honestly, this single video could change it, so thanks!

[@GojiGuy]

Glad to hear it! It's an incredible arcade experience. :)

[@JasonBaker1978]

I've got EX+ on Switch and CS on PC/Steam. Its a great combo, and worth having both releases IMO (and I'm not even a Darius hardcore, I just like the game). Fun fact the CS arcade machine uses many parts from the Taito Vewlix family of arcade machines. I got a chance to play the real machine when I visited Japan/Shinjuku - Taito Game Station in 2017. I've never really been interested in owning the arcade version (its on the Taito X2 System) because of its use of PC parts/hardware (not to mention Fast-IO interface that would require me replacing the JVS-IO currently installed inside my Vewlix cab).

[@PandaMoniumReviews]

Great summary of the complex line of DB games. It’s weird, I consider myself a big Darius fan, yet this is how I’m just now finding about Dariusburst CS Core. I mainly play the Steam CS port. Got it and all the DLC on a seriously good sale bundle a while back. AC mode on Switch is fun, but man, playing 32:9 in 720p handheld mode is tough. Great vid. Keep going after that thing called tuna sashimi, down with the Belsar army.

[@gamfreakboy1122]

I just got ACEX+ for my birthday after trying the cabinet with friends a while back. I didn’t do any research beyond a random review video so I came running to the internet when I started seeing cabinet select and high percentage completions in chronicle mode. I’m lucky you put this out so recently but man do wish I saw it before tearing off the shrinkwrap😂

[@GojiGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Fwiw it's my favourite version of the game, so you got a good one! I've also got a guide on the game on my channel. :)

[@Lock2002ful]

Damn, this is confusing.

[@DharmaPunkGames]

This is awesome, came just in time for the last day of the stream sale. Good stuff!

[@gunma747j]

If they continue to bring more DLC ships to DB,especially Konami and Irem ships,that's a instant buy for me

[@headman82]

This is the kind of video that needed to come with all versions of the game. I probably need to watch it a few times to learn all the differences.

[@sprigganxiii9339]

Darius R on Gameboy Advance was released in 2002 Great video! Love this series - been playing since 1990 when I discovered a whole new library of games from Japan on PC Engine and got Darius Plus for christmas

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! Yeah it's my absolute favourite shmup series. I haven't played Darius R myself but it looks like an odd port of Darius I!

[@ironfossil9963]

Fair warning to all: If you were looking to liberate planets with a community, PS4 and PC are pretty much done now. I have no idea about Switch versions.

[@GojiGuy]

Every arcade cabinet?

[@ironfossil9963]

@@GojiGuy perhaps not EVERY arcade cabinet, but the community has gone far less active. It has been 9 years after all. But I just ordered the Switch version to see if I can relive that "we're all actively liberating" feeling again. It's a cool memory.

[@PersonaSama]

I'm a casual Dariusburst fan that got hooked on the series from the iOS game from all places, and this was the exact video I needed because I was getting confused, thank you lol Like my path was playing the iOS version ages ago > a little of the PSP > lots on the Vita > a long gap then the Switch so I was confused by the recent releases. This video really helps clear up the confusion!

[@kamadoma715]

The amount of versions can get so confusing that I had to rewatch some sections of your video. I most likely will go for CS since I mostly play on Steam. Although I am not keen on learning Dariusburst any soon, as I'm still enjoying Gaiden and looking forward to playing G-Darius HD as well. But nonetheless this is a great video and is a huge service to the community!

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! Yeah the steam version is great and the base game and DLC goes on sale pretty often so keep an eye out for that!

[@holy3051]

Now I'm even more confused than before. I have many things to think about.

[@AzrielArcade]

So, I really do like Darius Burst CS, it’s a fun game that has TONS of content. Although my only problem with the Burst series is the lack of stages. I mean they do exist, but they’re more like shooting galleries than actual levels. But I suppose Darius 1 had the same problem. It’s not a bad choice per say, just different. Not to mention while if not on sale, it could be pricey. But, those DLC guest stars are awesome. Absolutely love them and was glad to see Miyamoto again. I played CS and DLC Mode more so than AC mode to be honest. While I’m glad Switch owners can get AC and CS, I can’t say that either of these new releases are the ideal re-release that they could be. Sure we got the Murakumo in AC along with the Events, and there are new areas in CS, those are pretty cool. However, that to me isn’t exactly price worthy to me as someone who has CS on PC, unless it’s on sale or used. Can you imagine if we could play AC mode with 4 players, and ALL of the DLC are playable? Or even have the DLC Ships unlockable in CS Mode by fighting a new boss or variant. Personally, that to me would have been ideal. If you have a Switch and want to complete your Darius collection, more power to you. I wouldn’t mind owning them either, it’s just that this is a constant problem with Darius as a series. Not realizing how we could have better versions of these games. In any case, I still love this series, and if you got the time I’d highly recommend Darius Burst, just be sure to know which version has what.

[@gaminggoof1542]

I love Darius so much I have Gaiden via Taito Legends PS2, my original G Darius for PS1. Vita, PS; and now Switch CS Core. Yes I technically bought it three times.

[@GojiGuy]

Nice! Yeah, I'm also guilty of buying Darius games multiple times! Lol

[@greyler]

Great video. I own most the games and I still was confused :) Kinda sucks that we can't get all the DLC packs in the CS Core version

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! Yeah, it's weird that it's split across so many releases. We were so close to having it all on one platform!

[@metalwolfzx]

RIP the Thunder Force series, games like Devil Engine and the upcoming Varyznex are probably the closest things we'll ever get to a Thunder Force 7...

[@TheJnmiah]

Great and helpful video! I decided to buy the both switch versions on the eshop. It's a blast playing on my switch oled :O They're all fun games!

[@GojiGuy]

Glad you're enjoying them! They're absolutely loaded with content

[@davidhazuki]

Genuinely useful video. Thanks for making this!

[@GojiGuy]

Thank you! Glad it helped :)

[@joltzyclayton8674]

Started watching this at work. Looks really good man. Can't wait to get home and watch the rest.

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

[@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433]

The only Darius i've played was Darius Gaiden in Sega Saturn. And i'm fine with it 😂 still play it to this day, game is just so much fun.

[@GojiGuy]

Great game and pretty good port! I definitely recommend checking out the other Darius games if you get a chance

[@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433]

@@GojiGuy What do you recommend to someone who comes from 1994 Darius Gaiden? i mean the kind that doesn't deviate too far from Gaiden in terms of gameplay.

[@GojiGuy]

@@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433 I'd definitely recommend G-Darius. It's the direct sequel. 3D graphics but 2D gameplay. And if you havent played it I also recommend Metal Black.

[@l3rvn0]

I recomend Layer Section also from Taito and also on Saturn. But talking about Darius, I recomend G-Darius and CS, older games may feel...well...old since Gaiden add so much over the older games

[@jan-niklashoffmann4683]

Chronicle Saviours is my favourite, but I have all of them on multiple systems.

[@JGrove303]

PSN has pretty deep discount sales on Darius CS Burst and the DLC often. I think I got the whole set for under $50. It also doesn’t get kneecapped in performance and visuals like it will on Switch

[@GojiGuy]

I have a full comparison on this channel. Switch performance is identical to other versions, and even on PS4 ACEX+ is superior IMO. ACEX+ and CS Core both regularly go on sale now too. CS is really only needed if you don't have a switch, and even then I'd say go for EX+ and skip chronicle saviours mode. Event mode is superior IMO. But hey, at the end of the day CS still has far more content than you can ever reasonably finish anyways!

[@dr_ubo]

Before this video blows up tomorrow on Junkie's I just wanted to add that the names of these games are references to the overall version. Another Chronicle - "AC" - Arcade Chronicle Saviours - "CS" - Consumer Second Prologue - "SP" - (don't have a good one for this, some people see it as the GBA SP, others see it as "Second Portable", others see it as "SPecial") Everythign else is just icing on the cake. AC EX+ (Arcade Extra Plus) which only contains Arcade Stuff, CS Core (Consumer Version Core/Consoles) which contains everything meant for the console/PC releases.

[@GojiGuy]

Yup. They are cheeky nods to commonly used Japanese abbreviations (SP is for "special") Generally speaking, DB (+SP), AC (+ Ex, Ex+) and CS (+Core) are actually unique games, not revisions of one another.

[@CB-L]

SP was actually Smart Phone.

[@SaturmornCarvilli]

I stick with what's on Steam. So, I picked up DariusBurst CS and some DLC of the shooters I like (such as DoDanPachi). I've played the DLC a little bit. I do find it neat to play some of DariusBurst with mechanics found it other shmups. However, it feels just tacked on. Like its own like sub-game not interacting with anything. Which is disappointing given how much time I spend playing CS mode. When the DLC is cheap, I suppose it isn't too bad. But not much of a draw for me. CS mode was what interested me the most. The story, branching paths and much of it feel bare bones, but I'm a sucker for playing a few missions to earn credits toward unlocking all the available ships. Or really buffing up one of those ships to give me a better chance to clear an area I'm stuck on. Because of that, increasing my high-score is something I work on in this game. Since it determines how many credits earned. And unlocking even the cheap ships takes a lot of credits. Not mention all the credits to fully buff a ship for a single mission. And that's before getting into all the missions making up CS mode. Sure, many of the missions are a patchwork of various level elements and/or bosses. But it's nice to either practice or revel in your expertise of these parts. And each mission adds just of enough to keep it interesting. About the only nitpick I have is that some missions are just too long with tons of parts making them longer than other shooter games entirely. Fortunately, these are skippable (at least as far as I have progressed). Because of that, DariusBursth Chronicle Saviors is one of my most played shmups.

[@fitzgeralddoubet2348]

Good info. From one who mispronounced the name forever to another, it's meant to be Dahr-AI-us, rather than sounding like the name of the singer from Hootie and the Blowfish.

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! Yeah I'm aware of proper pronunciation. I actually choose to mispronounce it when speaking English (for a host of reasons). It's probably worth a whole video or disclaimer about the mispronunciation of that name lol.

[@GameBoyGuru]

Excellent video! When it comes time to cover DariusBurst on my podcast, I might have to talk you into coming on as a guest, to help elucidate this for listeners, so we don't end up confusing everyone :D

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! I'm happy to chat about any and everything Darius related! ;)

[@VincentSteinerYuh]

Wow Never knew there was a community around this game. I have a pspgo which I jailbroke and got that game 14 years ago. So I can proudly say that I have it on a psp here in Germany 🥳🥳

[@GojiGuy]

Awesome! Yeah, we've got a shmup discord (STG REV 2020) and lots of Darius fans in there

[@SergeEXE2]

Oh, YOU made that chart!

[@GojiGuy]

Haha yup!

[@Ishmokin]

Great video!

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! Hopefully more people understand the series a bit better now

[@unknownsource5618]

To be honest. G-Darius is the best that was considered from overall in-game elements. The first problem is "beam" element. In the G-Darius it feels strong, hard weight and powerful. But a newer version beyond G-Darius is just a flashlight or just a light that feels weak, light weight and powerless. Also, the interaction between "beam" and objects. G-Darius made it great. But newer version beyond G-Darius was not.

[@Astrotech1054]

Interesting video. Nice work.

[@maverickmbw9413]

Great job, congratulations! I have both versions on Switch, I would add that ACEX+ is unplayable in portable mode, due to the small size of the game screen. Instead CS Core works well in both modes on Switch, in my opinion it is the ideal choice as a first purchase.

[@GojiGuy]

Yeah, I mean I've played Darius I and burst okay on portable but it's faaar from ideal. CS Core is much better for portable play for sure. Have you played any of the new missions in CS Core?

[@maverickmbw9413]

Yes, I've played some new missions. The most interesting is a tutorial level that explains how to use the Burst, available however only after completing the first mission. It's useful but it's incomplete, it only explains how to to perform a Burst Counter, but it doesn't explain the other mechanics related to Detached Burst. Also I think it is optimized for the Japanese language only, by selecting a different language some texts come out of the screen and are cut off. In short, a nice idea but that had to be polished by the developers. I've tried a few more new missions, but they don't add much to the game in my opinion, I think they're based on old levels that already exist.

[@GojiGuy]

@@maverickmbw9413 huh that's really interesting. Yeah I heard the other new missions are based on the PSP game and ACEX+ events. I could really use a counter burst practise mode so I'm looking forward to that lol. Thanks for the info!

[@viewtifulcereza]

I want to add that DBCS is currently on sale on PC and not 60 dollars. 15 euros for base game and 4 euros for the cave pack.

[@GojiGuy]

That's a great deal! Actually as of recording every Darius game is on sale on steam, PS4 and eShop. Even CS Core!

[@RuV9999]

Alright. i've decide!. im picking Dariusburst CS core since i have Dariusburst CS on steam and i need Dariusburst content on my switch

[@GojiGuy]

Enjoy!

[@DJDTHTRP]

I do not understand WHY they can't get the latter versions' content put into the Steam DBCS version. Having it all in one place would make me very happy. Also, what's the song ID on that Visionnerz trance remix at the video's start, and is it on a particular album?

[@GojiGuy]

Well if they did that they couldn't charge another $40, right? ;) The song is a remix of Visionnerz from the dvd accompanying the Darius Premium box. If you search for Visionnerz on KZbin it should show up!

[@crimcrusader8459]

It's a shame that we would not even be able to pay an upgrade fee for content exclusive to CS Core and AC EX+ for Steam or PS4.

[@haaxxx9]

What is that BGM in the video at 14:25? I looked for hours trying to find that certain banger but I looked though every Dariusburst OST available on KZbin and so far, nothing... Hell I hardly even seen the EX+ tracks on youtube on here! If anyone can give me a hand to this that would be amazing to me, shit like this without any source drive me insane.

[@belmontzar]

So to sum up, aside from the dlc ships the two Switch games give you all the content from the vita/Pc game plus extras and translated. I love Cs on my Vita... but my system is showing its age.. so ill probably try to track down the switch games. Aside from the alt ships and their specific Dlc are all the dlc stages on the switch game? If I remember correctly the vita and PC dlc gave you ships, ship specific stages, and then a bundle ofother missions themed after past Darius games.

[@GojiGuy]

That is correct! The ONLY missing content is the Raizing and Cave DLC. The Sega and Taito DLC is all intact, including all extra stages (RayForce, Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone, etc)

[@belmontzar]

@@GojiGuy so the only things missing are dlc ships and their specific stages? All the Darius past missions are in?

[@bmflinux]

Thanks for this video. On switch both versions are on sale and I kind of dont know which one to get. I love the PSP version and I guess I already own CS on steam lol so I dunno I guess I'll pass for now and get the G Darius HD version on switch instead? So freaking confusing, thanks for the video clarification it was very helpful.

[@GojiGuy]

Happy to help! If you don't have G-Darius HD and already have CS on steam I'd definitely recommend G-Darius instead. It's fantastic and I've got a couple guides for it on my channel

[@Prickly_Angler]

Great video, very helpfull ! I would have loved to see it back when I was lost trying to make sense for all the different releases haha. I very much agree that ACEX+'s additions are really cool although not fundamental if you've purchased Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours already. Are you thinking about doing one as well for the other Darius games eventually ? It'd be awesome to see :) As a fellow Darius nerd I'll have to throw my two cents on a few things you've mentionned : - First Darius game was actually released in the beginning 198, but finished in 1986 (this is why you see this date in the title menu, but it's not the release date per se). - The first Darius game with different ships was actually the controversial Darius Force on Super Famicom. - ACEX+'s arcade mode adds an extra life by by default without being able to change it to default. Overall I think this is a good thing for beginners, or if you want more room for mistakes in co-op. Though that extra life doesn't change anything for top scores it forces more "casual" survival rankings (such as on forums, etc.) to distinguish both versions, which is a bit of a shame. It would have been so easy to just allow the live settings to be changed, definetely a weird move from Taito - As a final note I'll add that we probably aren't done with the Dariusburst releases, as Taito's imagination for squeezing the money out of our wallets with that game goes beyond limits :))

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks Prickly! I'm hoping to do more videos like this, so a complete Darius series history isn't out of the question. Yeah it's weird some sites list it as 1986 JP release and others say 1987 ww. And true, I always forget about the two SNES Darius games!

[@gaminggoof1542]

@@GojiGuy Wow you’ve been on here for 12 YEARS?! God, where did time go? Also that’s impressive. What made you take such big gaps in uploads and what made you want to keep coming back to the channel?

[@GojiGuy]

@@gaminggoof1542 yup! Well, I joined KZbin ages ago to upload random things like Godzilla music videos and stop motion shorts. Recently I started using it to upload panel talks from G-Fest and those got enough interest (along with my blog) that i decided to reboot the channel and start uploading again. I'm only a few videos deep but plan on keep going for it and hope to reach monetization this year!

[@gaminggoof1542]

@@GojiGuy good for you man. Good luck. Also Bofner is a good KZbinr to shout out to.

[@riellerielle6067]

Love it

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks!

[@moonlitkaiser]

Does anyone know where I can find the selection sound effect that was used in the video around the 16:16 timestamp I've always wanted to make that a message tone for my phone 🎉

[@robloxian2882]

I only played the one at 4:30 On my psp

[@bobsnob9246]

The best version is the one without freedom in the ost 😂

[@agreedboarart3188]

I just wanted to play Dariusburst, but now I'm not sure I know what playing Dariusburst even means. *Goes back to G-Darius and Force*

[@bdre5555]

I'm a proud owner of dariusburst Chronicle saviours on PS5, I've owned it for several years. It's one of my favorite shmups of the last decade. The only thing that might keep me interested in getting the new version, is I keep hearing that the graphical Fidelity is improved? How much better is it versus Chronicle saviours?

[@GojiGuy]

I haven't done an in-depth comparison, but the most noticeable thing out the gate is higher resolution. It's noticeable if you played it a lot, but not a HUGE difference. The addition of Event mode and murakumo is more noticeable!

[@bdre5555]

@Control All Monsters bottom line for me, Chronicle saviours is the definitive edition on PlayStation. Since it has CS and AC mode. Plus I got it for 30% off, which is a Dandy of a price.

[@SILKYSMOOTHSHAVES]

Very nice content I just Subscribed I play on Nintendo Switch and I am new to Shmups what controller do you use ?

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! I use an arcade stick. I actually just use an old madcatz Wii TE stick with Gbros Adapter.

[@MiMi-Elona]

G darius still best because of the capture ball and Laser charge clash i feel like im watching gohan and cell kamehame ha clash.... every stage.... (MEDITATION)

[@theceoofbasedandlitswagger2456]

Hey, Mr. C.A.M., what's the song at 6:20? I've been trying to find it for a while now.

[@GojiGuy]

Hi there! It's "05 Suite Photoconductivity _Fifth Tune Tyrant_" from Dariusburst Another Chronicle Original Soundtrack. ;)

[@theceoofbasedandlitswagger2456]

@@GojiGuy Thank you so much! Have a great day!

[@KnakuanaRka]

Why are there so many versions instead of having all this crap on one definitive version? And none of these versions seem to match the 5-stage campaign of the original. And I’m kind of a newbie to shooters (or at least not that skilled), but I think I’ll get both for Switch; I’ve been sorting out what I want to do with a bunch of gift cards for Christmas, and have other games for Steam, but still had some left for Switch. Don’t want to let the discounts pass me by.

[@l3rvn0]

I think that the Ultimate combo is having CSCore on Switch and EX+ on PS4 (for better graphics), this way you have all the content minus Capcom and Cave DLCs. If you also have a PC, you can get the original CS on it to own all the DLCs and play it on 4k Ultrawide screens

[@GojiGuy]

Definitely the most complete option!

[@InterstellarBrad]

Still not sure which version to get. I played a lot of the PSP version, but want to play it on a big ass tv

[@GojiGuy]

What console(s) do you have?

[@celebrategout1008]

god i love creamapi, steam is the way to go lol

[@Woobuggy848]

Does any body think that Dariusburst: ACEX+ screen fits on any flatscreen tv? I just wanna know. Or am I better off getting CS? Do we really need a 65 inch tv for the former? Certain players are (probably) better off sticking with g darius (but that’s just me).

[@GojiGuy]

It fits fine on any TV, it will just have black bars at the top and bottom of the screen is all. Basically just like watching this KZbin video. It's perfectly playable IMO.

[@Woobuggy848]

@@GojiGuy with any decorations on the top and bottom (like g darius had) it feels a little generic. And it feels a little odd playing on widescreen. (Again, that’s just me.) is ACEX+ or CS a better game? If neither, then g darius is the way to go! (Just sayin.)

[@GojiGuy]

@@Woobuggy848 like I lay out in the video, it depends on your preferences. Me, personally I prefer EX+ to CS, but your mileage may vary. I can wholeheartedly recommend G-Darius HD, though. I enjoy that more than any Dariusburst game!

[@SolCresta3405]

I need a video of the CS Core exclusive missions.

[@GojiGuy]

Once my copy arrives I'll definitely make one!

[@SolCresta3405]

@@GojiGuy Good. I can't wait to see.

[@nepgear8294]

Isn't it pronounced da like "dart" and ri like "rising" instead of saying it like Gradius? Since in japanese it's written ダライアス (daraiasu), unlike Gradius which is グラディウス (guradiusu)

[@PandaMoniumReviews]

There’s no standard English pronunciation. If we were to strictly go by the Japanese pronunciation, we would all be saying DAH-RAH-EE-AH-SOO, and that would just be funny.

[@nepgear8294]

@@PandaMoniumReviews idk, this one sounds wack, while the japanese one is funnier but for other reasons, like it sounding like a swear word in portuguese. Also considering if it's referencing Darius as in "King Darius" it'd be closer to dah-RY-uhs than DEH-ryos

[@r1l426]

So basically there's no way to get all the content in one package?

[@GojiGuy]

Unfortunately no. If you want absolutely every last piece of content ever made you would need to buy Dariusburst (PSP), Dariusburst SP (phone), DBCS, DBACEX+, and DBCS Core. They all have exclusive content. But, that's really not necessary lol

[@GundamUnicornYes]

Good video, but your pronunciation is throwing me off. It's "duh-rye-us." Not "dare-ee-us."

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks! I could go on a 30-minute tangent about the pronunciation of Darius. I considered doing the "proper" pronunciation but it gets people even more angry than the "incorrect" English pronunciation. Long story short: if I'm speaking English I call it Dare-ee-us. If I'm speaking Japanese I call it duh-rye-us.

[@TheProgressiveStyle]

The fact that i can hear the noise of your mouth before every sentence is very annoying, but the video content is good tho

[@GojiGuy]

Thanks for the feedback! Maybe I need a better wind shield or something.

[@rinner_senpai]

Great video ❤