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Deathsmiles

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Deathsmiles is a horizontally scrolling bullet hell shooter developed by Cave and released in arcades in 2007. The game is set in a Gothic fantasy world and features a dedicated cast of characters with unique magical abilities. Unlike traditional vertical shooters in the genre, its side-scrolling perspective and dual-direction shooting system make the mechanics accessible to new players. It was later ported to several home consoles, expanding its audience.

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Where does Deathsmiles take place?

Deathsmiles is set in the Gothic fantasy world of Gilverado, which is invaded by monsters from Hell. Cave released the horizontal shooter in arcades in 2007. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314180/Deathsmiles/)

How is Deathsmiles different from a traditional vertical bullet hell shooter?

The screen scrolls horizontally, and the player can attack both left and right while controlling a familiar and a lock-on attack. That two-direction system changes how players position themselves compared with a standard vertical shooter. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314180/Deathsmiles/)

Which named characters can you play in Deathsmiles?

The core angels include Windia with wind magic, Follett with fire magic, Casper with death magic, and Rosa with spirit magic. Some versions and modes add Sakura as an extra magician character. [Deathsmiles overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathsmiles)

How do the stages and difficulty choices work in Deathsmiles?

The first six stages are selected from two groups of three, followed by Hades Castle, with the optional Gorge stage adding another challenge. Players choose a rank from 1 to 3 for many stages, and the highest rank can introduce suicide bullets and tougher patterns. [Deathsmiles overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathsmiles)

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