Play G-Darius Ver.2 (Ver 2.03J) Online

Dodge neon bullets, hijack enemy ships, and trade laser blasts with screen-filling bosses—this arcade shooter still feels sharp decades later. That moment when you counter a boss’s beam attack just right? Pure rush.

Developer: Taito Corporation

Genre: Arcade Shooter

Released: 1997

File size: 17.29 MB

Game Overview

G-Darius Ver.2 is one of those classic arcade shooters that just feels right—you’re piloting this sleek, angular ship through waves of alien enemies, dodging neon bullets while trying to capture their own fighters and turn them against each other. The whole "beam duel" mechanic where you lock onto bosses and trade laser blasts never gets old.

This version (2.03J) sharpens up the original with smoother visuals and tweaked difficulty, though it still kicks your butt if you’re not careful. First time I played, I got wrecked by the second stage’s screen-filling boss, but after a few tries, pulling off a perfect counter-beam felt incredible. The emulation here is solid—no weird slowdown or glitches, just pure, frantic shooting.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience one of the best-looking arcade shooters from the late ‘90s, this is the way to do it.