G Darius (1998)
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
G Darius chronicles the story of the Darius star, and the heroes who protect it from evil.
While most of the series staple mechanics are present here, such as the RGB powerup system and branching stage structure, G Darius introduces several mechanics that made it the most unique Darius in the series.
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The first is an expanded capture mechanic.
Continuing the capture mechanic from Darius Gaiden which was then limited to mid-bosses, the Silver Hawk model in G Darius can now capture even small enemies, and now consumes "capture balls" in place of bombs, replenishable via purple pickups.
Captured enemies turn into drones that follow and fight for the Silver Hawk in patterns unique to each enemy type.
The captured drones can block enemy projectiles and take damage for doing so.
Mid-bosses are still vulnerable to being captured, provided you destroy their gold-plated shields first.
In order to capture a new enemy, you must sacrifice the existing captured drones, and you can do so in 2 ways: detonate them for a big explosion, or consume them to charge up a (blue) alpha beam.
The second mechanic is beam dueling.
Borrowing the mechanic from Taito's very own Metal Black , while your alpha beam is clashing with a boss' (red) beta beam, you can absorb the beta beam and make your alpha beam more powerful by repeatedly pressing the fire button fast enough.
Conversely, you lose the duel if you don't press fire fast enough and make the boss' beta beam bigger.
The third mechanic is in-stage branching.
In the middle of every stage is a branching choice, which you make by moving the Silver Hawk to the top or bottom half of the screen.
Each path leads to a different background scroll, enemy pattern and a different variant of the stage boss.
Stage boss variants have different color palettes, sometimes different 3D models and mostly different attack patterns.
Like its peers in the same era such as Einhander / Thunder Force V / R-Type Delta , G Darius has made a leap into fully 3D backgrou
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks G Darius (1998) for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €117.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €27.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €45.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €117.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €27.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €45.07 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €30.35 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €44.90 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €30.35 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for G Darius (1998), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is G Darius (1998) worth?
G Darius (1998) for PlayStation is currently worth €27.18 loose, €45.09 complete in box, and €117.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is G Darius (1998) rare?
G Darius (1998) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for G Darius (1998)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For G Darius (1998), loose is €27.18 and CIB is €45.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is G Darius (1998) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of G Darius (1998) is currently worth €27.18 loose, versus €30.35 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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