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Deathsmiles I and II coming to additional platforms

City Connection at the helm.

Shoot ’em up games Deathsmiles and Deathsmiles II are coming to multiple platforms via City Connection, original developer Cave and City Connection announced during the “Cave Festival: Tokyo Game Show 2019 Mini Edition” segment of the Famitsu x Dengeki live stream at Tokyo Game Show 2019.

The original Deathsmiles first launched for arcades in October 2007, followed by Xbox 360 in April 2009, iOS in July 2011, Android in July 2013, and PC in March 2016. Deathsmiles II launched for arcades in May 2009 and Xbox 360 in May 2011.

While further details were not announced, the Deathsmiles ports are listed as “Multiplatform Expansion No. 1” for Cave, suggesting that other Cave titles may be coming to additional platforms in the future.

Source: Gematsu

 

[Soltype]

Death smiles at everyone, lolis smile back..., Never played 2, hope it hits pc

 

[Tarin02543]

Love my PC copy, will support Cave by buying II.

 

[petran79]

I played ds2 on PC via the arcade rip but gfx emulation had issues, plus dialogues were Japanese. Tried also the Xbox360 emulator but it playes at black screen (sound and controls work fine)

I was waiting for an official version. While a shorter game than ds1, I liked it as much.

 

[ULTROS!]

Hope it comes to PS4, will definitely get it there.

 

[psygn0sis]

Finally, this is good news! Deathsmiles 2 also never released outside of Japan on X360 and it was region locked...
PS: Not Cave-related but I'm still hoping for Raiden Fighters Aces porting, it's really pricey nowadays.

 

[Starlight Lotice]

Sounds awful to say but was hoping M2 were doing this over City Connection since it means another LRG release physically . :/ (although I guess Battle Garegga was an LRG release too but it did get a standard edition release)

 

[Knightime_X]

Definitely rebuying these 2 for PC.
Death Smiles 2's boss theme reminds me a marriage.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I don't like either of these games, but the "Multiplatform Expansion No.1" is encouraging. They've hinted at this within the last week.

CAVE revival? I won't complain as long as the ports are competent.

 

[Mr Nash]

Still waiting for II on PC. Would also really like Mushihimesama Futari and DoDonPachi Saidaioujou on PC.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Finally, this is good news! Deathsmiles 2 also never released outside of Japan on X360 and it was region locked...
PS: Not Cave-related but I'm still hoping for Raiden Fighters Aces porting, it's really pricey nowadays.

I thought it did? Didn't Deathsmiles 2 get a US 360 release that was digital-only?

Either way, I haven't played it, despite having owned the Shooting Collection with all their 360 shit since... what, 2013? Shame on me.


But I love Deathsmiles 1. Wish they'd tell us what they're actually planning to do. I'm a bit biased, but I'd like to see some sort of Black Label-style revision on the Exa Arcadia.

 

[infinitys_7th]

I'm surprised they are not going to Switch. It is overloaded with shmups right now.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I'm surprised they are not going to Switch. It is overloaded with shmups right now.

The number of PS4 shmups still outnumbers the Switch by a wide margin, believe it or not.

 

[Gargus]

Hope it comes to PS4, will definitely get it there.

This might be something I'm hoping if it doesn't get a physical release at retail I'm hoping it does through limited run games.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Super excited about this, and especially for II.
I was super sad when Lite was no longer supported on iOS, but I just searched and the normal version is available so I bought it again. I love Deathsmiles.

 

[Dazrael]

Does this mean that M2 are going to be left out in the cold with their Shot Triggers brand? City Connection now have the Cave release rights it seems.

Make the most of ESPRade when it arrives.

 

[Space Runaway]

Nice. I generally don't like horizontal shmups but I enjoy all the ones CAVE have made, which includes these.

I didn't put as much time into 2 as with 1, though I preferred the first, even if only for visual preference. =P

 

[DESTROYA]

Hope we see it available on the switch.

 

[SIlent Snake]

Never played the 2nd one even though it was available for XBOX 360. I'll definitely give it a try.

 

[Ibara]

Never played the 2nd one even though it was available for XBOX 360. I'll definitely give it a try.

Same. I heard mixed things but if it comes to the PS4 I'll definitely give it an fair shake.