Deathsmiles I & II

About

Deathsmiles I and II bring the classic arcade shooter experience from developer City Connection to modern consoles and PC. You play as one of four angels, each piloting a distinct demonic familiar while battling endless hordes in the kingdom of Gilverado. The gameplay flips the script by letting you shoot left and right simultaneously, forcing you to manage threats coming from both sides of the screen. This dual-direction mechanic creates frantic survival scenarios where dodging requires constant movement and precise timing. The collection includes the original title and the holiday-themed sequel, Deathsmiles II X, which swaps the summer setting for a snowy battle. The tight controls and dense bullet patterns define these titles, maintaining the high difficulty CAVE is known for. Community feedback highlights the cooperative mode as a strong point for tackling the tougher stages with a friend. Ratings on PlayPile show players enjoy the visual style and the challenge of managing bullets from multiple angles without getting overwhelmed. The game runs smoothly across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Windows platforms. Many users praise the dual-shooting system as the main reason to pick this up over other shooters in the genre. It remains a solid choice for anyone who wants a pure arcade test of skill.