Darius Plus
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(PC Engine - JP, Shoot'em Up)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Set against a backdrop of galactic conquest, *Darius Plus* is a sci-fi action game where the player pilots the "Silver Hawk" combat fighter. The premise follows the survivors of the Pelster invasion, Darius and his allies, as they attempt to escape a dead star from the invading force. Players must navigate through expanding enemy territories to secure their escape.
Story
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the NEC Avenue PC/SG exclusive software "Darius Plus." Read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct usage and long-term enjoyment of the game.
Care and Handling
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Avoid use or storage under extreme temperature and humidity conditions, direct sunlight, or strong shocks.
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Do not bend the card.
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Do not touch the metal terminals, or let the card get wet or dirty.
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Do not wipe with volatile oils such as xylene or benzine.
Health and Comfort
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Play at a distance of about 2 meters from the TV screen for your health.
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Take a break of 5-10 minutes every hour when playing for long periods.
Production and Warranty
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Illustrations by Studio Nue.
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We ensure the quality of the product and will exchange it with a new product in the unlikely event of inconvenience due to our responsibility.
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Reproducing this software without permission or using it commercially is prohibited.
Story of Darius
Due to the Pelster invasion, Darius became a dead star. The surviving Proto and Tyart decide to escape with the combat fighter "Silver Hawk." However, on the path ahead, the Pelster's power is spreading.
Controls
Directional Keys
The Silver Hawk moves in 8 directions
Button I
Fires a shot for attacking air targets
Button II
Fires a bomb for attacking ground targets
Run Button
Used for game start and pause
Select Button
Pressing simultaneously with the Run button resets the game
Select + Button I
Changes the screen to the difficulty setting screen on the title screen
Tips & Maps
Power-Up System
Power capsules increase the level of anti-air weapons, ground weapons, and shields by one for each capsule taken. Reaching levels 8 and 16 causes equipment to evolve and undergo a major power-up, while missing a life reverts equipment to level 0 of its current evolved state.
Power-up Gauge
Equipment starts at level 0 and can be leveled up to a maximum of 7 using power capsules. When the level reaches 8, the equipment evolves to the next stage.
Bomb
A ground weapon that falls forward and down, with its hit area widening as the level increases.
Twin Bomb
When taken individually, this ground weapon allows attacks in two directions: forward-up and forward-down.
Multi Bomb
At 16 capsules, this ground weapon evolves to fire bombs in four directions: forward, back, up, and down.
Missile
Standard anti-air equipment that enhances to 2-3 shot continuous fire when upgraded.
Laser
Becomes a laser with increased piercing power upon taking one Red Capsule.
Wave
Evolves into a wave with piercing power at 16 capsules.
Arm
The first blue capsule provides 3 durability for the shield.
Super Arm
Evolves at 8 capsules, increasing durability by 1 for each additional capsule taken.
Hyper Arm
Evolves at 16 capsules to protect against both enemy bullets and obstacles.
Zone Map
The game consists of 26 zones in one round of battle, starting with Zone A and requiring the player to choose routes to reach the final Zone F, with three different endings depending on the route cleared.
Route Selection
After clearing a zone, branching points appear where the player must decide the next zone to enter from the listed options.
Enemies & Characters
Kikuwarsil
A boss battleship in Zone A that fires 4-directional bullets in a radial pattern. Its weak point is the mouth.
Jissaniya
A boss battleship in Zones B and C that fires lasers and homing missiles. Its weak point is the mouth.
Norstwap
A boss battleship in Zone D equipped with homing missiles that split in three directions and body slams.
Deralshydias
A boss battleship in Zone F that fires lasers directly and shoots 2-directional bullets from its claws.
Redcrow
A boss battleship in Zones H and J that fires huge 8-directional radial bullets and high-speed lasers.
Gard Sars
A boss battleship in Zones G and I that fires energy cannons and homing missiles, with fast upward movement and body slams.
Hard Mercks
A boss battleship in Zones K and N that spits flames and has numerous laser cannons on its fins.
Key Bayo-set
A boss battleship in Zone M that utilizes 2-directional and splitting bullets as well as a wide beam.
Tasurabrig
A boss battleship in Zones L and O.
My Home Tachi
A boss battleship in Zones P and T that attacks with rotating lasers and cannonballs from the skylight.
Milanitz Puffie
A boss battleship in Zones Q and S equipped with 3-directional bullets, homing missiles, and boomerang lasers.
Fia Star
A boss battleship in Zones R and U equipped with small Hide-te that transform into guided lasers.
Quin Kolotas
A boss battleship in Zones V and W that has numerous weapons, with an armored head serving as a weak point.
Odopus
A boss battleship in Zone X that is defeated by destroying all the feet of Amo to sink it.
Kakarawajji
A boss battleship in Zones Y and Z where all the feet are weak points, and it has powerful equipment like giant shots.
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