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Darius Twin
Darius Twin is a horizontal scrolling shoot-em-up released by Taito in 1991 for the Super Famicom. Players control a spaceship armed with various weapons as they navigate through five stages, each culminating in a battle against a giant mechanical boss. The game supports two players in cooperative or alternating play. Controls are straightforward—directional movement and firing mechanics enable fast-paced action. Between stages, players select different branching paths that affect level progression. Power-ups scattered throughout levels enhance firepower and provide temporary shields. The bosses are distinctive mechanical creatures inspired by sea life, each featuring multiple health bars requiring sustained attacks to defeat. The combination of branching stage selection and varied boss designs creates challenge and replayability across sessions.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Darius Twin Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Darius Twin on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Darius Twin Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Darius Twin on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Darius Twin" SNES longplay 1991
Darius Twin Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Darius Twin. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Player 1 99 Lives
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Player 2 99 Lives
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Both players start with 10 lives
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Both players start with 15 lives
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Both players start with 20 lives
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Both players start with 25 lives
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Player 1 starts with 1 life, player 2 with 5 lives
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Player 1 starts with 1 life, player 2 with 10 lives
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Player 1 starts with 2 lives, player 2 with 5 lives
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Player 1 starts with 2 lives, player 2 with 10 lives
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Player 1 starts with 5 lives, player 2 with 1 life
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Player 1 starts with 10 lives, player 2 with 1 life
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Player 1 starts with 5 lives, player 2 with 2 lives
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Player 1 starts with 10 lives, player 2 with 2 lives
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Player 1 has infinite lives
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Player 2 has infinite lives
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Player 1 starts with 1 green power cube instead of none
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Player 2 starts with 1 green power cube instead of none
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Invincibility (player 1)
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Invincibility (player 2)
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Start on planet B
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Start on planet C
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Start on planet E
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Start on planet F
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Start on planet G
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Start on planet H
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Start on planet I
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Start on planet J
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Start on planet K
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External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darius Twin released?
Darius Twin was released in 1991 for the SNES.
Who developed Darius Twin?
Darius Twin was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Darius Twin support?
Darius Twin supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Darius Twin?
Darius Twin is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Darius Twin for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Darius Twin runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Darius Twin in the browser?
No. Darius Twin streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Darius Twin?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Darius Twin work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Darius Twin this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Darius Twin. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
