Deathsmiles

Critic reviews

• CCOGconnected

  Nicholas Plouffe · Apr 05, 2016

  7.5

  If you want a classic arcade experience without leaving your house, then pick up Deathsmiles. It’s a bit pricey for what you get, but I think most fans of the genre will enjoy it quite a bit if given the chance. Just remember, for anyone out there who isn’t used to bullet hells and wants to give it a shot, you’re not always trying to kill everything on screen, you’re trying to make damn well sure you don’t ever get hit.

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• DDestructoid

  Chris Carter · Mar 10, 2016

  7.0

  Deathsmiles on PC is an odd port of a classic shooter, and even though it may not measure up to some of its Cave-bred ilk, it's still worth playing if you haven't experienced it yet.

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• CCubed3

  Renan Fontes · May 20, 2016

  5.0

  Deathsmiles isn't bad by any means, but it also isn't good, either. The aesthetic itself has plenty of charm and sets itself up to be a memorable experience, but the core gameplay just isn't complex enough to warrant long play sessions. It's a fun experience in very small bursts and the bosses are certainly engaging, but the bullet-hell doesn't manage to expand or change the genre in a meaningful way. It's a cookie cutter shoot 'em up that leaves a lot to be desired and doesn't offer anything in return.

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• GGGame Grin

  Schuitje82 · Apr 20, 2016

  8.0

  It has some pretty simple play mechanics as you expect from a game like this. What they did in this game is that you are being attacked from the left and right side of the screen so you will need to switch and that makes it a little bit more challenging and chaotic. Overall this game is as suitable for beginners as it is for advanced players.

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• CCGMagazine

  Jed Whitaker · Mar 14, 2016

  8.5

  If you’ve never played a bullet hell shooter, or fear they may be a bit too difficult for you, Deathsmiles is a great place to start. It offers multiple difficulties ranging from really easy to over-the-top difficult and is colourful and fun regardless of your skillset. If you’ve got a thing for gothic lolitas or giant bosses you’ll get your fill here. Deathsmiles is easily one of the best shooters of all time, and recommended for those looking to experience the game on their PC.

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• LULevel Up

  Alonso Zamora · Mar 15, 2016

  9.3

  Francamente recomiendo Deathsmiles a todos: es como un bello tutorial para comenzar a disfrutar a la compañía más hardcore que existe. Nadie se arrepentirá de tenerlo en su librería. Ahora sólo quedamos al pendiente de la siguiente obra maestra que Cave decida llevar a Steam.

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