- DeathSmiles
Infobox VG
title = DeathSmiles
developer = Cave (arcade)
publisher =AMI (arcade)
release =2007-10-19 (arcade)Spring 2009 (Xbox 360)
genre =Manic shooter
modes = Up to 2 players simultaneously
cabinet = Upright
display =
arcade system =
input = 8-wayJoystick , 3 Buttons
platforms = Arcadenihongo|DeathSmiles|デススマイルズ is a horizontal side scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game by Japanese developer Cave, released in late 2007. Its is notable for is aesthetic style, featuring heavy occult and gothic influences. It is only the second Cave shoot 'em up to be played using a horizontally-oriented monitor (the first being
Progear no Arashi ). In the August 25-31 2008 issue of Famitsu Weekly, Cave has announced a Xbox 360 port of "DeathSmiles". The port is currently developed at 60% and is slated for a release in Spring 2009.Marketing
On the back of the arcade game poster, there is a template for a skirt blowing game. In the game, the player attempts to blow the skirt or petticoat of the model up to see her panties. The player scores 30 points for blowing up a skirt and 50 points for blowing up a petticoat. Points are deducted if a pumpkin or tombstone is knocked over. [http://kotaku.com/gaming/afas/arcade-flyer-art-saturday-death-smiles-318582.php]
Fan remake
There is a fan-made game called Mikusmiles, which features a similar theme, available for Game Boy Advance. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slUzTahqVH4] [http://shigatake.web.infoseek.co.jp/]
External links
* [http://www.cave.co.jp/gameonline/deathsmiles/ Deathsmiles Homepage]
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