Gabs from GamersFTW writes: Deathsmiles manages to hit the perfect difficulty level so that both newcomers and old hats at the genre will find the challenge level they desire. The bullet patterns, crazy bosses, and badass protagonists all combine to create a fun experience, even if a run of the campaign can be completed in half an hour.
"The Germany-based video game publisher Strictly Limited Games and the Japan-based game developer/publisher City Connection, are today very happy and excited to announce that Cave's classic arcade shmup "Deathsmiles I- II" is getting a Limited and Collector’s Edition to the PS4 and Nintendo Switch via the Strictly Limited Games Shop." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
I don't care for the series but as a collector of Limited Edition sets, I love that arrangement.
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COG writes - A few may be turned off by its art style but Deathsmiles is every bullet hell fan's dream of a game.
Certainly a niche genre, but these games are normally really fun. Faced paced arcade combat is always a good time. Sounds super short though! Good to see an alternate genre still appreciated.