The first Darius is perhaps most noteworthy for its massive aspect ratio; using three monitors, it creates an extremely-panoramic gameplay experience. (latter picture credit @/DominicTarason from bird site)

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Darius is the first title in the long-running Taito STG series of the same name. The series is iconic for featuring lots of aquatic/marine life as the basis of its enemies and bosss (see the giant robotic octopus in the second gif).

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