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Review of Darius Cozmic Revelation on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2021
Cover image of Darius Cozmic Revelation on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 25 Feb 2021
Genre: Scrolling Shooter
Developer: M2
Publisher: Taito, ININ Games

Introduction

If you're tired of playing video games that require actual brain power or socialization with real people (because who needs that, right?), then grab your cosmic goggles because 'Darius Cozmic Revelation' is here! This energetic shooter combines lively visuals, challenging gameplay, and more fish than you can shake a joystick at. It's effectively like if an aquarium and an arcade machine had a baby, and boy, did they get creative with the names!

Gameplay

The game serves up not just one, but two classics in the form of 'G-Darius HD' and 'Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+'. That's right! It's like choosing between pizza or burgers—you're getting both, and your taste buds (i.e., your thumbs) will rejoice. Each of these titles offers a distinctly different challenge. Expect flashy projectiles, enemies with more patterns than your grandma's quilts, and so many bosses that you'd think you were in an unconventional saints' competition. It’s all about dodging and shooting—all while maintaining enough cool to look like you know what you're doing. Buckle up and get ready to point, shoot, and shout random expletives as you navigate the space chaos!

Graphics

Visually, 'Darius Cozmic Revelation' puts the 'galactic' in 'Galactic Shark', with crisp pixel art, vibrant colors, and enemy designs that look like they snuck out from an underwater rave. You’ll see backgrounds shift as if they’re on a treadmill, and don't blink while encountering the bosses, unless you want to become fish food. The graphics are a beautiful homage to retro design, proving that just because a game has been around for 30 years doesn't mean it can't look as fresh as the day it was born... plus a little pixelation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Darius Cozmic Revelation' is a quirky, retro-flavored blast through the stars where you can reminisce about the good old days while fighting a surreal assortment of aquatic foes. It’s much more than just a shooter—it’s a ‘fishy’ escapade filled with explosions, vibrant colors, and frustrating yet satisfying boss fights that have you wondering why you didn’t just choose a farming sim instead. If you’ve ever dreamed of battling fish in space, then it’s time to make those dreams a reality. Grab your Switch, throw on your fave snack in the microwave, and jump into the space pool party where the only rule is: don’t run out of quarters!

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