G-Darius HD

G-Darius HD is a horizontally scrolling shooting game in which the Silver Hawks battle huge space-faring warships modeled on aquatic life-forms. It includes five versions of G-Darius: arcade-perfect ports of G-Darius and G-Darius Ver.2, HD versions of both, and the console port of G-Darius, plus a PC-exclusive widescreen bonus mode.

G-Darius and G-Darius HD

Capture most enemies with the Capture Ball and turn them against their allies. You can release captured enemies in a powerful burst of energy with the α Beam. In boss fights, counter a boss's β Beam with your α Beam to unleash a more powerful Counter Beam.

Zones branch midway and after each boss, letting you choose your route. A Capture Gallery tracks which enemies you still need to capture, while in-game gadgets provide extra information. The Steam version also supports subwoofers to recreate the arcade cabinet's in-seat speaker.

G-Darius Ver.2

G-Darius Ver.2 and G-Darius Ver.2 HD include the features of the original, along with these additions and adjustments:

• Beginner mode
• Rapid-fire button
• Game speed adjustments
• Enemy endurance adjustments
• Player shield capacity adjustments
• Mid-bosses in some zones
• Boss timer and timer bonus system
• New and adjusted boss attack patterns

G-Darius CS

G-Darius CS is an emulated version of the console port, with its additional features. VS BOSS mode lets you fight any or all of the 30 bosses. You can also practice in beginner mode and view the opening and endings from the options menu. This is the Japanese version and does not include the gadgets or enhancements found in the other versions.

Exhibition

In Exhibition, you battle a selection of bosses in a widescreen mode imagining G-Darius as a dual-screen arcade cabinet. This bonus mode is exclusive to PC.