Product Overview
- Product Name: Darius Twin
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Overall in very good condition with light cosmetic wear, no tears or writing on label, manual in good condition for a loose copy - Clean contacts, tested and runs flawlessly.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Enter a dazzling realm of side-scrolling space combat with Darius Twin, a high-intensity Super Nintendo shoot-em-up crafted by Taito Corporation. As a brave pilot in the Silver Hawk starfighter, your mission is to defend humanity from the evil Belsar Empire—an armada of biomechanical sea-creature bosses that dominate the galaxy. With fast-paced shooting, branching stage paths, and mesmerizing visuals, Darius Twin delivers one of the most iconic 16-bit shmup experiences ever released on a home console.
Designed specifically for the SNES, Darius Twin introduced smoother scrolling, vibrant color palettes, and tighter gameplay than its arcade predecessors. The game features unique upgrade mechanics that allow players to maintain weapon strength after death—a rare and player-friendly feature for the era. Combined with responsive controls and hypnotic enemy patterns, it captures the thrill of the arcade while perfectly adapting to console play.
Released in 1991, Darius Twin remains a beloved early title in the Super Nintendo library and a prime example of Taito’s mastery of the shoot-em-up genre. Its massive aquatic-inspired bosses, multi-layered sound design, and branching level routes make it a must-own for collectors who appreciate high-skill, high-style SNES action games.
Gameplay Features
- Classic side-scrolling shooter gameplay optimized for Super Nintendo hardware
- Pilot the legendary Silver Hawk starfighter against waves of alien foes
- Branching stage paths create multiple playthrough routes and endings
- Weapon upgrades persist after defeat, encouraging long-term progression
- Two-player simultaneous co-op mode doubles the action and replayability
- Epic boss battles inspired by marine life designs unique to the Darius universe
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Darius Twin was one of the first console-exclusive entries in the Darius series, developed directly for the SNES rather than adapted from the arcade originals. This allowed Taito to fully optimize the graphics, sound, and pacing for home players—resulting in a smoother and more cinematic experience.
The game’s distinctive theme of aquatic-inspired enemies and mechanical bosses became a lasting signature of the franchise. Its excellent soundtrack and dual-player support have made it a cult favorite among collectors and fans of 16-bit shoot-em-ups, often praised as one of the best early SNES space shooters ever produced.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 1991
- Publisher: Taito Corporation
- Developer: Taito Corporation
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 020588010413
- SKU: 13020
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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