Battle of the Ports - Darius Gaiden (ダライアス外伝) Show
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We seem to be covering an awful lot of Taito games recently on Battle Of The Ports and here we go again with Darius Gaiden.
Please note that the PlaySation 2 and Xbox Toato Memories / Legends version is not featured because it's nothing more than an emulation of the arcade rom and in the case of the PS2 release, not a very good emulation.
Time Code
00:28 - Arcade
03:54 - PlayStation
05:52 - Saturn
08:01 - Windows '95
10:12 - All versions side by side
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I'd never played Darius Gaiden before, neither at the time of his release, nor on emulator. A couple of days I took the compilation for the Switch and WOW, it's one of the most amazing shoot'em ups I've ever played. It's definitely in a top ten all time. Incredible graphics, crazy sound (it's like listening to an opera), immediate but deep gameplay... a masterpiece.
Of all the Darius games, this was the one I remember the most. I'm glad to have the Saturn version of Darius Gaiden as a kid, and it's one hell of a 2D shooter from Taito. Also pretending to forget Acclaim published it in the US, like various other Taito games for that system.
Taito really got shafted with that Acclaim deal. Acclaim got to release many Taito games in the West making it seem as if they produced products of quality while Taito in Japan released crap by Acclaim such as that awful Spirit of Speed on the Dreamcast.
I absolutely LOVED the Saturn port. It was one of my most played games.
The Windows 95 version expected the user to raise the volume of the CD music through the hardware volume control on the CD drive (back when computer CD drive weren't just a CD drive but had an independent built-in audio CD player with playback control buttons, volume wheel and a headphone jack) or through Windows volume mixer for the CD audio drive. Your machine must have the volume on the CD audio player set too low.
Well that's a bummer for modern PCs. Yeah, I remember when drives had headphone jacks and volume wheels on them :)
So the music on all ports including Legends is supposed to be low? That blows; at least in CS mostly with headphones you can hear it fairly well
The Saturn really was a 2D power-house, I think this is why it did so much better in Japan because they still loved their 2D fighters, shoot em ups and top down rpgs (and still do) when the rest of the world was getting wrapped up in 3D polygon gaming.
I always remember Capcom games Xmen, SF Alpha etc running better on the Saturn as it had more ram for animation and even had ram expansion cartridges for Capcom and Neo Geo fighting games.
Yep i think also, the Saturn was a killer in 3D .
It was just harder to program for than the PS1, developers who could get the the twin Sega Hitachi cpu's working together and talking to each other could do amazing things.
VF2 was very high Rez and the developer behind Exhumed, Duke Nukem 3D and Quake really pushed the Saturn too.
@7MGTESupraTurboA Excellent post, could not have said it better myself.
It's always good to see another lovely Taito game getting some love. Darius Gaiden is a lovely game. It's really hard and unforgiving at times but, boy, does the game compel you to have just 'one more try'.
The presentation's as nice as one would expect from a Darius game and the ethereal electronica is just so good.
Thanks for making and sharing this. :)
And the winner is... Sega Saturn, once again the king of 2D arcade ports is on top! You mentioned how the PS2 version of Darius Gaiden is emulated from the arcade with slowdown and horrendous 480i video resolution, but how about the original Xbox emulated version that is also included in Taito Legends 2? Is it any better than the PS2 one?
I beleive the Xbox version doesn't run in 480i or suffer from the slowdown issues however I've not personally seen that version.
Of course you can. Xbox is the 480P power house, Taito legends is one of them. Here is a list with displays resolutions of xbox games.
ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco/wiki/List_of_Xbox_games_with_alternate_display_modes.html
He hardly spoke of the PS version. As for slowdown it works to my benefit like with G darius as these games are notoriously bullet hellish. The port works fine for me and owning a PS my Legends copy is the only way I can play it, but it is still Gaiden and I love this game. The game still looks beautiful to me even though it's hand art, especially the space levels. My only complaints are (let me know if it's true for all of them) the fact I keep my bomb upgrades no matter what but if I die there goes my shield and weapons, unlike my G where no matter what I keep my ranks throughout the game. Secondly he was right about the controls though as while I'd love to use my d pad it's TOO stiff so I use my joystick. Lastly it seems like the music is too low, mainly self, EEG and axon, is that the port? But as the game it is I love it
The Xbox version is perfect
Darius Gaiden is my favorite game in the series and honestly one of my favorite games of all time. I just love the beautiful graphics, uniquely otherworldly soundtrack, tons of action and well designed stages and some of the coolest Boss designs ever. I actually had the Saturn version and mostly play it on the Switch Collection.
Too bad the PS1 version fumbled.
Darius Gaiden is a masterpiece and of course the Saturn version wins hands down. The Saturn is such a powerful machine (my favorite console of all times by the way) and it shows. This title is one of the most precious items in my personal collection.
I remember buying Darius Gaiden for 60 pounds back when I lived in the UK and felt ripped off. I don't know why but I thought the game looked cheap. It wasn't until I played it more did I become to love the game and it's awesome soundtrack.
Yep Sega Saturn is the best console ever made imo.
I just got a copy of Windows 95 version, it is amazing that it can directly run on Windows 10 without any issues.
The one thing darius teaches you is that mechanical fish make an awesome shmup!
They sure do :)
This game believe it or not got me interested in the ocean and more so marine life, I love learning about all these types of sea creatures, especially deep sea ones with all their beautiful but freakish looks and abilities. G and CS showed me sea slugs and wow they're gorgeous
Nice as always. Absolutely love Darius Gaiden and its OST. Absolutely stunning soundtrack. I used to listen to it on my tape player
I remember back in the 90's when I first got this game on Import. I really did think it looked cheap and to be honest never liked it. Back then though I had next to no games for my Saturn so I played darius gaiden more and more only to find out it's actually an excelent game with a killer soundtrack.
The first game I bought for the Saturn along with Guardian Heroes.
Two solid buys. 👍
AMAZING. Game.
Why is sony ALWAYS the odd duckling. Has a different CGI opening for literally no reason. PC version's sound effects are ear rape.
Saturn is supreme as always.
I mean Layer section 2 (Rayforce) on Saturn had cg cutscenes while sony didn't.
WORST: PlayStation
BEST: Sega Saturn
There's really no contest, I think many people agree with me. If you're gonna play Gaiden at home, the Sega Saturn is where you need to be.
Interbec! INTERBEC!!! (shakes his fist angrily at the heavens)
Lol, everying by Interbec or Bec as they became is awful.
@@RetroCore I've been trying to install the PSOne version of Darius Gaiden on my PSP, because realistically, it's the only version of the game that has any chance of running smoothly on it. Unfortunately, the freaky music won't play no matter what I do, and that's a big part of the game's draw. I could forgive the PSOne port's other failings, like the lower number of onscreen enemies, but losing the soundtrack is a bridge too far.
Regrettably, I may have to buy Cozmic Collection for the Switch to get Darius Gaiden on the go. Having already dropped a big chunk of cash on G-Darius a few weeks ago, I'm not eager to spend another twenty bucks on another fishy shooter. (Oh well, at least it's not Deep Blue.)
When I played this game in my Taito compilation of PS2, I thought that there is something wrong...previously I enjoyed it in my Saturn a few years ago. I thought that it was just my imagination, but I didn´t have the Saturn to confirm it. Now, thanks to your vid I see it clearly. Fortunatelly, all the ports of this game are enjoyable enough.
Thanks for this comparision!
Thanks for your comment. Whenever I point something out that isn't good about a PlayStation product or Amiga the fanboys come out in force :) it's good to see there are players that understand. Like yourself I noticed the PS2 port not being right but luckily I have the Saturn port to fall back on. Still, I do love the Taito Memories collections.
Glad I went for the Saturn version, man. It should arrive soon, and I'm REALLY looking forward to try it out!
You'll love it but be warned, Darius Gaiden can be quite tough.
Darius Gaiden is easily in my Top 10 shooters list. My good friend that passed away back in 2008 I remember when we were younger him and I would go back and forth...even skipping school just to hang out and try to beat this game with the different paths. Nostalgia for sure! I had the Windows version back in the day that I got from Electronics Boutique.
Sad to hear that your friend passed away but at least you still have your memories.
The Windows port is really good but man, did I have a hard time getting it to run well and capture the footage under Windows 10.
great video i agree the Saturn conversion is the best, love that on the Saturn played the hell out of it back in the day and i am a big fan of the Darius games.
Hehe, I'd say your a fan. Darius Gaiden had prominent place on you youtube show's old intro.
it was darius 2 lol
Retro Tuna oh, I should have mentioned I might and the Sushi looking first boss from Darius Gaiden :)
Yeah I was reading that the saturn version was the best way to play it and now I see why. Hope retroarch can pull it off.
I was playing this thru Retroarch literally last night. Full Speed. Perfect. I want it handheld tho.
@@Everythingsagopodcast For handheld your best bet I think would be darius cozmic collection arcade on the switch. www.nintendo.com/games/detail/darius-cozmic-collection-arcade-switch/
unrelated slightly but man M2 knocked it out of the park with the arcade collection port
M2 often do a great job with their collections.
Love this game so much. I had it for my Saturn back in the day and loved it then too. It's easily in my top 3 shooters of all time and very possible it is #1. The difficulty level is just right, the soundtrack is amazing and the Graphics still look phenomenal. Nowadays I play this through Mame but damn that Saturn port is so good it's easily the next best way to play it if for some odd reason someone has something against playing through Mame. The Windows version just butchered the sound and the Playstation just feels off.
The Saturn version is pretty much arcade perfect and I feel that the Windows port is just as good besides the messed up sound effects. The PlayStation port is just crap. Many of the background effects are missing. Check out the underwater sections. The arcade, Saturn and Windows ports all have a wavy background while the playstation is perfectly still.
Retro Core just use the cheat codes ;)
Had this on the Saturn, its a fucking beast when running the game, far superior than PS and PC
I love watching these videos with Saturn games included because it just makes me so happy to own one :')
And in many cases the Saturn port is best.
Which makes me even more happy ^^
One of the greatest games of all time with great ports as well.
One of the best OST of all time if you ask me :) But as for most of 2D games of this era, Saturn port is the way to go.
Woo, I had my fingers crossed this would be next :D
There was also a special edition, where the stage order has been mangled a bit, but you now have insanely good autofire.
Maybe that was a hacked version?
OFFICIAL hacked version.
Extra Version
I really enjoyed this one, as always!
Interbec. Basically another LJN. Everyone should avoid them, Tiertex, Jaleco, and Tengen US.
Interbec are one ofa few really crappy Japanese developers. They also changed their name to Bec. Another crappy Japanese developer is Jordan. They also released an arcade shooter which is also awful.
What's it called?
Oh, right. That thing.
Probably the best part about this game are the final bosses.
They do look different, that's for sure.
Saturn dominates the Ps1 yet again! 👍
I'm not sure if it's the capture but the win95 version seems to be running at a lower framerate to the others ..
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes my favorite darius
Awesome game. I ran it on MAME along time ago, after awhile I just settled playing on the PS2 thinking it was perfect arcade emulation. But you mentioned it is flawed? The funny thing is I bought the Xbox version of Taito Legends 2 due to a close out sale at KMart because I was hoping for the Xbox 360 to be backwards compatible. Turns out, it wasn't when MS stopped expanding the Xbox bc patches. Still sealed.
Yeah, the PS2 had issues with trying to emulate any of the Taito F3 titles.
I had a lot of problems trying to get the PC port working on Windows 10, at least it's not bad but I prefer emulating the game with a proper MAME emulation wich is more easier to configure
BotP for G-Darius? since Taito announced a HD version, it would be nice to see that awesome game on this channel too!
The problem is if the HD version is only on switch then I can't cover it since my son has now sold his switch.
Such a beautiful game Darius Gaiden is Mark,
I use to be dazzled by the arcade version and thought that the game was one of the best shooter on the market during this time period. Everything was perfect from A to Z. Excellent choice as always Mark. You certainly know how to outdo yourself.
Keep up the great work bro.
Anthony...
I'll do G-Darius in the future but not next week :p I think we've had a bit too much from taito recently.
Retro Core
Not a problem Mark. Its always fun to see what you offer. How about doing a Battle of the Ports video on a game that nobody would expect you doing. Perfect for us followers of your channel to guess what it is! 8^).
Anthony...
Charlie Cat
Hmm, maybe some obscure Japanese title?
Retro Core
That sounds fine Mark. Something truly out of the ordinary that catches people off guard that they never expected instead of usual popular titles that gamers have played!
Anthony...
Battle of the Ports - Pong
Amazing comparison, thanks😀
No problem.
Even though the PlayStation port was crap, I can say that it has really good cover art.
+namcokid47 can't argue there.
There's no excuse for the psx version to be as sloppy as it is when a shmup like gradius gaiden plays beautifully on it.
That's the power of Interbec or just bec as they became known. They were an awful developer.
Nice video as always, was the windows version launched in Japan only?
Nope, it got a US release by Interplay I beleive and also a European release but I'm not sure who distributed it in Europe.
As always the Saturn kicks ass when it comes to 2d games.
That it does.
Just don't play Darius games if you have an allergy to seafood!
I also noticed slowdown on the Saturn port....... quite a lot... during Boss fights. Is this normal on the Saturn version or is it my console..?
Hmm, it's the same as the Arcade so it's meant to be that way.
I have always LOVED Sega Saturn Darius Gaiden! Wow, the PSX version looks much worse.
It sure does. Check out the PlayStation version of Galaxy Fight in the latest Battle of the Ports.
How do you get the music working for the PC port?
It just worked. I was running it on a Japanese Windows 7. I don't think the language of the OS has anything to do with it.
Maybe you have a rip with the CD audio missing?
@@RetroCore I did rip the music to Windows Media Player and can listen to the music in the background there, but that doesn't loop the music in game for oblivious reasons. Also, the last 5 or 6 tracks on the Cd music that I ripped does not have sound. It plays and shows the length of songs, but no sound. But for the first 10 or so songs I can listen to them through WMP but WMP only and sadly not through the game. I tried for a couple hours yesterday.
Saturn wins
Yep, it sure does!
So is this the best Darius game!!?...or in the top 3?
Hmm, Darius Gaiden and G Darius are both great so it's a tough call. Some say this is the ultimate Darius and I'd tend to agree but it's a close call.
Retro Core What about Dariusburst CS?
doctorx0079 can't say I've played that one. Isn't that on phones?
Retro Core It's on Steam! Also PS 4 and Vita. Just came out this year. There is another Dariusburst game on Android and iOS which is also pretty good.
Ah, Steam ill never use because I like physical media and kind of blame steam for the rise in digital media :p
Don't own a PS4 or Vita either which doesn't help. I do own an Android phone though :) I was taking a look at it yesterday but at 1800 yen for a download I think I'll pass. It does look nice from the screen shots though.
the is arcade hack i play in xbox original in mame x
You should be more specific about whether the edges of the screen image are chopped-off in the PC version of the game, or just in this video of it.
I did, I mentioned I had trouble running it at the correct resolution and that it should be 4:3 resolution.
Retro Core, resolution and aspect ratio are not the same thing as cropping.
SEGA Saturn wins again baby! Never cared for the Darius series personally, though I have to say that I really like Gaiden on Saturn.
I am a shoot'em up fan, but I really couldn't get into Darius series. I think the culprit may be anti-climatic music. Now, when I'm listening to it, it sounds great, but it doesn't really fit the game for me. Additionaly, it takes too many power ups to have a fully powered up weapon. That wouldn't be a problem, if you didn't lose everything upon death, making already hard game almost impossible to come back after death, but that's just a minor complaint.
Maybe I should give it a second... a third chance?
Darius is a series that can take some time to get in to. I was never really a big fan myself. In fact I though Darius gaiden was total crap when I bought it back in 1996. however the series does grow on you. Now I'm a big fan of this Darius and G-Darius.
Thanks for answer! Maybe I'll give it another try one day!