Deathsmiles

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 5 out of 50
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  1. limelight
    Dec 30, 2010
    9
    If youre a fan of shoot-em-ups (or shmups)-hardcore or casual- you should definitely consider giving DeathSmiles a try. Multiple difficulties and variations of the core game, score multipliers, online play, gorgeous graphics, a great soundtrack, and different characters to choose from make this game a solid purchase. While I miss the "space shooters" of yesteryear like R-Type, U.N.If youre a fan of shoot-em-ups (or shmups)-hardcore or casual- you should definitely consider giving DeathSmiles a try. Multiple difficulties and variations of the core game, score multipliers, online play, gorgeous graphics, a great soundtrack, and different characters to choose from make this game a solid purchase. While I miss the "space shooters" of yesteryear like R-Type, U.N. Squadron, and Gradius, DeathSmiles proves that even with a strange storyline with young girls shooting stuff that the genre is still alive and kicking-still with fresh ideas to boot.… Expand
  2. Hamilton
    Apr 12, 2011
    9
    Cave's the best shmup developer ever, period. Their Death Smiles is another great bullet hell shooter with horizontal scrolling a la Progear, a gothic theme and some funny bosses to entertain you while you avoid thousands of bullets. The fact that this game managed to be published in the west is really wonderful, and I hope more great shooting games can be released in this market.
  3. prestonchris016
    Apr 17, 2015
    7
    The game is a story is a bit short but this game is meant to be played multiple times to get the highest score you can. if your new to bullet hell games death-smiles will be a challenge at first.

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84
#84 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 13, 2011
    80
    A classical game ported with love and a lot of good ideas. Heartily recommended to shoot'em up fans.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 31, 2011
    80
    Accessible arcade fun with oodles of depth.
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  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Mar 29, 2011
    70
    It's all too rare that bullethell shooters see a release 'round these parts, and that's a shame. Luckily, Deathsmiles is a strong offering with unique visuals that is sure to please fans of the genre. Decent price, too.
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