Darius Cozmic Collection: Arcade

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Gaming Age
    Jun 24, 2020
    100
    The only small issue is that small screen size can be a factor in handheld mode when playing on the triple and dual-screen arcade releases in pixel-perfect mode. Outside of that, this is an absolutely amazing collection of classic shoot ‘em ups that I feel is ultimately worth the higher price tag. I think you’ll agree that the overall quality of this collection is worth it.
  2. GameGrin
    Jun 22, 2020
    90
    An extremely well put together love letter to a classic series of shoot ‘em ups. Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade reminds us how brutal games used to be whilst allowing newcomers in gently. A tad expensive but polished to a sheen.
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 6, 2020
    80
    Other than the original Darius and Sagaia, these games are a great way to play a series of seriously challenging arcade shmups from the past where arcades ruled.
  5. 4P.de
    Jun 29, 2020
    80
    A playworthy history lesson about an undervalued shoot-em-up franchise. The collection is technically excellent, while the retro games keep up their fascination til today, mainly because of their imaginative bosses.
  6. Switch Player
    Jun 23, 2020
    80
    Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade gathers some very important side-scrolling shoot-em-up classics into one very attractive package. It’s not a definitive edition by any means, but it’s a fantastic release for fans of the franchise.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 22, 2020
    80
    I remember reading about Darius first in early 90s game magazines, and thought I’d have to make do with the console versions. Playing the arcade versions actually made me even more excited to try the console games in the other collection that came out. There’s some frustration to be found in this collection, but overall it’s another quality batch of shooters for Switch owners.
  8. Starbit
    Jun 22, 2020
    80
    With a near-perfect emulation of the original classics and the possibility to change nearly every parameter possible, this is just what the 2D shoot'em-up enthusiast needs. It's true that adding collectible extras would be welcome and the compilation would be even better if it included G-Darius, but being focused on the 2D legacy of the series, Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade is more than worthy of featuring on every shoot'em-up fan with a Nintendo Switch.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Jun 19, 2020
    A couple of omissions grate and it's hardly cheap, but this is a sumptuous collection for the grandest of shmups. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Polygon
    Jul 20, 2020
    The only issue with Darius Cozmic Collection is the price and its unusual means of delivery. Everything I’ve spoken about so far pertains to Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade, which costs $44.99. If you want the full Darius experience, you will also want to grab Darius Cozmic Collection Console, which includes a bundle of rare Darius console games. It costs $59.99. That’s a combined price tag over a hundred bucks. [Polygon Recommends]