Sega Genesis

Darius II

Login to use cloud saves Login
PC Keyboard
Game Button
UP
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
Z
A
X
B
A
Y
S
X
Q
L
W
R
Enter
START
Shift
SELECT

Players pilot the Silver Hawk through horizontally scrolling stages, firing the main shot, bombs, and missiles at waves of enemies. Power-up icons improve shot strength, missiles, bombs, and shields. Progress follows a branching route structure: after clearing a zone, you choose the left or right path, leading to different enemy sets and difficulty curves. Success depends on learning spawn points, preserving shields, and targeting boss weak points efficiently.

Silver Hawk

The player's spacecraft, sent across multiple zones to fight through the Belsar forces.

Belsar Forces

The main enemy army, deploying fleets and giant aquatic-themed mechanical bosses.

Prioritize weapon upgrades early so you can clear enemy waves before they crowd the screen, and try to keep your shield active whenever possible. Beginners should favor routes with more open space and lighter bullet pressure. During boss fights, avoid overcommitting at close range; first identify safe lanes and vulnerable parts, then deal steady damage. If you die and lose power, focus on survival until your firepower recovers.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips and tricks

Missiles are especially useful against low-positioned or ground-based targets.

Tips and tricks

Branch choices matter, so learn which routes suit your skill level before going for full clears.

Tips and tricks

Leave yourself room near the lower-middle part of the screen to react to boss attacks.

User Reviews

The aquatic mechanical boss designs give the game a striking identity.

User Reviews

Even without the arcade's triple-screen spectacle, the home version still feels tense and rewarding.

Comments

5/5
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

About Darius II

Darius II is a 1990 Sega Genesis action, shooter, run and gun game, developed by Taito and published by Taito. Darius II is Taito's 1990 side-scrolling shooter, with the Genesis/Mega Drive version adapting the arcade classic for home play while retaining its Silver Hawk fighter, branching stages, and memorable biomechanical sea-creature bosses. Set amid a futuristic space war, it focuses on route memorization, weapon upgrades, and boss patterns, and remains well… You can play Darius II instantly in your browser at https://www.classicemu.com — no downloads or installation required, with cloud save support and mobile touch controls.

Related Games

More games from nearby platforms and categories.