ActionFit check
Is Deathsmiles worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Bullet-hell fans who want horizontally scrolling shooting with dense enemy fire
- Players seeking local cooperative action for two participants
- Shoot-'em-up fans who want multiple modes and selectable stage routes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking relaxed action may hit a wall when the bullet-hell combat demands constant projectile avoidance.
- Those who prefer a fixed, linear campaign may bounce off the nonlinear route and difficulty choices.
- Players looking for exploration-focused adventure may find the stage-based shooting structure too narrow.
Our take on Deathsmiles
Players may bounce off when the bullet-hell patterns require constant projectile avoidance and the Counter system adds another combat demand. Those seeking a fixed campaign can hit a second wall at the route and difficulty selections between stages.
What is Deathsmiles?
Deathsmiles is a horizontally scrolling bullet-hell shooter set in Gilverado, a magical land facing an invasion from Hell.
Players take the role of one of five angels, each with a faithful familiar, and battle ghosts, demons, man-eating plants, and giant cattle across gothic horror-themed stages. The game includes six modes, including Mega Black Label mode. Players can select their route through a variety of stages and choose the difficulty through nonlinear progression. Combat features a Counter system alongside the bullet-hell shooting. Local cooperative play supports two players, allowing a friend to join the fight against the invading forces. The game’s structure combines selectable paths, multiple modes, character choice, and demanding projectile-based action.
How Deathsmiles plays
- 01Five playable angels
- Each angel has a faithful familiar accompanying her in combat.
- 02Six game modes
- The available modes include Mega Black Label mode.
- 03Two-player local co-op
- A second player can join the fight through local cooperative play.
- 04Nonlinear progression
- Players can select routes through different stages and choose the difficulty.
- 05Counter system
- Combat includes a Counter mechanic within the bullet-hell shooting.
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Last Boss 88For:Bullet-hell fans who want dense projectile patterns and strict movement challengesSkip if:Players who want a forgiving campaign may hit a wall when enemy fire fills the screen and only the ship's center can be damaged.Picked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.
Deathsmiles: platforms & release
Is Deathsmiles worth it?
It is worth it if: bullet-hell fans who want horizontally scrolling shooting with dense enemy fire. Skip it if: players seeking relaxed action may hit a wall when the bullet-hell combat demands constant projectile avoidance.
Where can I download Deathsmiles?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Deathsmiles's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Deathsmiles on?
Windows only.
