Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+

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Top Critic Average

27%

Critics Recommend

ZTGD
5.5 / 10
Pure Nintendo
7.5 / 10
Digital Chumps
6 / 10
KeenGamer
7.2 / 10
VGChartz
6.5 / 10
GameSpew
5 / 10
SECTOR.sk
6.5 / 10
GameGrin
7 / 10
Creators: Taito, ININ Games
Release Date: Jul 27, 2021 - Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
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Critic Reviews for Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+

Unfortunately, the best way to describe Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+ is as follows: a console port that feels like it isn’t supposed to be played on console. As a result, it feels like a cheap experience – a rehash of highlights without any thought as to how the package fits together as a whole. Perhaps most egregiously, the medium through which this console version is played appears to be an afterthought at best.

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Pure Nintendo

D. Crowley
7.5 / 10.0
Pure Nintendo

While there are many questionable choices present, DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ remains an enjoyable shmup.

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DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ is as thin as $40 can stretch the fifth iteration of its namesake. Its cumulative and sweeping arrangement of DariusBurst's horizontal shooting excellence is, objectively speaking, worth an investment of time. Its position against Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours in the same marketplace, along with its own slapdash assembly, weakens its necessity in any enthusiast's collection.

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DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ is your basic arcade space game, but with some really cool boss designs. Whilst the difficulty feels exclusionary to more casual gamers, fans of the genre are likely to really enjoy this game, although it may not be worth the hefty price tag.

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Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ is the most complete version of the arcade game, but it's not yet optimized for home consumption.

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So, Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ is a bit of a disappointment, then. The core gameplay still shines, the visuals hold up despite their age, and the soundtrack kicks ass, as ever. Event mode pales in comparison to Chronicle Saviours mode though, and the whole affair being presented in the original arcade format does it no favours whatsoever. Throw in a steep asking price, and you have a game that you should think long and hard about before splashing your cash.

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Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ isn't very suited for handheld gaming on Switch and the game lacks Chronicle Saviours content.

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A great port of a great title that's well worth the investment on Switch, on PS4 however unless you are a Darius superfan you'd be better served with a copy of Chronicle Saviours.

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