Publisher Taito announced G-Darius HD launches for Steam in March 2022.

While G-Darius HD launches for Steam on March 31st, the remastered classic shoot ’em up has been available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

Here’s a new trailer:

Here’s a rundown on the game:

Taito’s Darius series began with the titular arcade game, Darius, in 1986 and comprises numerous side-scrolling shooting games released in arcades, many of which were later ported to game consoles.

G-Darius was the 4th arcade game in the series, released in 1997. G-Darius HD is an updated, full HD home port of the arcade original.

Features

• Use the Capture Ball! – Capture most enemies and turn them against their allies.
• Fire the α Beam! – Release captured enemies in an all-powerful burst of destructive energy.
• Boss Beam Battles! – Counter a boss’s β Beam with your own α Beam to unleash an even more deadly Counter Beam.
• Branching paths! – Choose your route as Zones branch midway and after each boss.
• Capture Gallery! – Check which enemies you still need to capture.
• Sub woofer compatible! – Re-create the legendary in-seat speaker of the arcade cabinet.
• Gadgets galore! – Dive deeper into the game with extra info to aid you in your battle.