Are you looking for a very different take on the traditional side-scrolling shooter? If you are a fan of Japanese gothic-lolita fashion and want some of that in your shoot ‘em up, look no further than Deathsmiles. Deathsmiles is a shooter from developer Cave. Although Deathsmiles has been out in Japan since 2007, it is making its way to North America with the help of game publisher Aksys Games.
See a gameplay preview from the Japanese release and screenshots below.
About Deathsmiles:
"Enter the world of Gilverado, a kingdom plagued by hideous monsters and tortured souls. Choose from four angels with unique demonic familiars and battle against a storm of enemies pouring out of Hell’s gates! Fight your way out of tight spots as you are surrounded by enemy units and bullets from both sides of the screen."
Deathsmiles definitely isn’t a game for everyone, but fans of Japanese anime, gothic-lolitas, cosplay and shooters will have something very niche to look forward to. Watch for Deathsmiles to be released exclusively on the Xbox 360 sometime this year in North America.
