The "proper story" behind the release is one of survival against an overwhelming alien invasion, set against a backdrop of revolutionary 1980s arcade engineering. The Plot: The Fall of Planet Darius
: Unlike most shooters of the era, the story is non-linear. You choose your path through various "zones," leading to multiple different endings, ranging from successful colonization to tragic last stands. The Arcade Legend Arcade Archives DARIUS [01002AA019284800][v6553...
The narrative centers on the peaceful planet , which has fallen under a sudden, devastating assault by the Belser Army —a mysterious race of biomechanical space-dwellers. The "proper story" behind the release is one