This Bullet Hell Shoot'em Up For The Nintendo Switch Is INSANE! Deathsmiles I & II Physical Review!

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[@janineharris3601]

You are the best truthful honest opinion. I want this game

[@craiganderson7986]

When Deathsmiles at you, do you smile back?

[@PEHfinale]

Strictly Limited has started including manuals with all their releases which, as silly as it sounds, is enough to make me always choose their version 😅

[@reagandow850]

Indeed. They make a SOLID product however it usually takes about a year to get their version which is very frustrating. I order every one of their Shmups but I typically order the Japanese version as well.

[@LolaliciousSmiley]

I loved game manuals because I could be a master of the options and controls by the time I got home from the store. I missed out on the generation of necessary manuals though. Looking back, those typically have the coolest illustrations and story details.

[@PEHfinale]

@@reagandow850 yeah I don't mind the wait if it gets me a manual. My backlog is ridiculous so I have plenty to play while I wait ^_^

[@chrisj2991]

Why not a fan of limited companies? Sometimes that is the only way to get a physical version. Does the Japanese version of Desth Smiles contain all the DLC in the cartridge? The strictly limited release supposedly does.

[@pizzamike4420]

I finally purchased this game today physical version for switch. I was hesitant on buying these because I have a raspberry, also I really strive for physical copy don't like digital. Great video sir!

[@streetmagik3105]

The Japanese physical is $55, but comes with the DLC (the maidens pack) that's $25 on the eShop, so you actually save $10.

[@functionatthejunction]

Now 100 bucks plus and available on e bay only, meanwhile PS4 gets a normal release and is like 40 bucks. F limited releases and forced collectibility.

[@Ercdouken]

I bought my copy back in November when PlayAsia was doing the free shipping thing. Currently waiting for my copy to arrive. I have played the first one on Steam and it's a fun bullet hell game. I look forward to playing I & II on my switch.

[@Sashique86]

I don't normally play this kind of game but the character/monster design looks cool and alternate endings are my kryptonite. I'm considering getting this.

[@scottwalsh6999]

This game is the reason I got into arcade emulation! Awesome games.

[@gustavobarandas2012]

It looks like a more mature Cotton...

[@aaryscare214]

I love old Cave shooters. I really wish I could get Guwange on my Switch. Spider Cats and Baby Monsters make me happy.

[@shiningwizard327]

Deathsmiles is the best shmup period. bought the Love MAX edition from Amiami, too. Now get out.

[@ajtstvandmusicarchivechann1585]

Got the Love Max edition. Also for those interested. Cotton got a new game called Cotton Rock and Roll recently. Same deal as this. English in Japan Region.

[@dougkaplan1449]

Waiting for my SLG copy, looking forward to trying these!!

[@dougkaplan1449]

@Keith Courage RX-78-2 that’s the worst part about these. I don’t even like to open them so I’ll probably just buy it digitally on Xbox 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Juerkahn]

This game is gold. It was about time but it's finally for Nintendo Switch. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DadDude]

Loved the first Deathsmiles but never got to play the sequel. I'm glad to see it's getting a modern physical release.

[@DieselJT]

I picked up the collectors edition from Playasia and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. This collection is great on the Switch.

[@jasonaragon2766]

Yeah I got it. It's on Nintendo's eShop plus DLC. Its cheaper digitally. Can't wait for all the CAVE games to come out.

[@gregdunlap7538]

Just grabbed it from PlayAsia - ordered from them several times before. Looks like a great, fun game; I definitely appreciate a bullet hell game that's a little more forgiving!

[@andyauthor2007]

The Strictly Limited Games version includes the DLC which is 5 extra characters and 2 soundtracks if I'm not mistaken.

[@josecruz-dk3mk]

I remember when I went to my first anime expo some guy had both copies on Xbox and showed me how to play it and tips how to play it I loved it I remember level 999 levels you will die a lot but it feels good when you pass one level without getting hit feels good man

[@realmchat6665]

It's a great game, Cave shmups are excellent.

[@retroman--]

Cave makes my favorite bullet hell games. I'm not good at them, but have been getting better

[@scalliano]

Grabbed mine from PlayAsia, still waiting for it to arrive. Played the hell out of the 360 version but in Europe we never got the second game at all until now.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

I wasn't aware of this game. It looks pretty cool.

[@gregoryballestero4369]

Grrr Digital games..... I guess my circa 1985 self just don't get it if I'm paying money I want something physical

[@armdrk3233]

The problem with import version is that you can’t get updates and DLCs won’t work, since Switch online region locking.(that’s what I’ve heard) and that’s a HUGE problem.

[@thewonkwonk]

Just need to open a jap eshop profile No issues there

[@madcat4563]

I'm in a weird spot with Shmups. Still dipping my toes, but know a bit so not a total pleb. I think I like them because they are similar to the first games I ever played, which was basically those 100 in 1 NES cartridges. Didn't know this was a bullet hell, but I could keep up. (Only got hectic near the end, thought that was normal, becuase usually I don't make it to the end of these games). After the second stage things started to fall apart though. Started to take hits and died. First two levels I was amazed by myself. I'm a bit bummed this isn't a remaster and just a port....considering the asking price.

[@billymerritt420]

Always here for the shooter content. Thanks MLP! Also here for the thumb-butt.

[@xyanide1986]

Deathsmiles 2?? I'm kinda excited for this one physical or not.

[@jaystohne6441]

Seems like it's the kind of game that will become a collectible

[@jaystohne6441]

@Keith Courage RX-78-2 oddly enough. I don't get enjoyment from gaming anymore but like to keep in the loop. I'm too busy plying the stocks

[@Otaku_Brian]

Great review! Just curious why dont you recommend buying the game from stricly limited run? In their release, they have the dlc on the disc which contains the 2 new characters.

[@Mingodough]

Probably because they take 20 years to ship something. Even compared to something like play Asia economy

[@punkydudester3]

Some of their releases seriously take over a year to get from strictly limited. I'm still waiting on my Turrican collection which is now over 1 year since i ordered. I only do limited run games and no one else now

[@Madlittlepixel]

I didnt say not to, I made sure to make people aware they are selling it. But I have never done business with them and dont like waiting so I go where I can get it now. Ive heard a lot of people say they dont ship ontime and are often very late with their promises... So that puts me off a bit. But everyone can decide for themselves I have no personal experience to make claims about them.

[@Mingodough]

@@punkydudester3 They make good stuff and Turrican is coming in April (apparently) but damn. The wait is real. But apparently with the turrican collection they added a bunch of stuff like alternate soundtracks to play while playing the game, a in game map, zoomed in screen with UI toggable, etc.

[@punkydudester3]

Thanks for this awesome review. I am going to buy this game with your affiliate link.

[@dub2536]

I never heard of this game before, but I like this type of game. I'm searching for it now. Much appreciated MLP! Peace

[@princessmagical]

Just the other day, I was thinking we need more games like Gradius.

[@miguelalvarado1171]

Hey bro can you make death be play full screen in the Nintendo switch? How thanks?

[@janteeter3106]

Always love your reviews and content man! Thank you so much , will definitely be picking this one up!

[@rickywise9614]

Never thought there was deathsmiles 2 cool

[@wojiaobill]

this looks rad, might grab it from playasia

[@justinmohan7103]

They had still had arcades in 2007? Did I hear that right?

[@Madlittlepixel]

Well, yes.. but we mostly talking Japanese Arcades. We still had arcades in the USA during that time as well but not like it was in the 80-90's. New arcade games are still produced to this day its just not the same anymore.

[@syn.n8110]

Ahh yes bought the first one on the 360 back in the day myself. Back when I can just buy it off a normal retail store. Didn't even know they had a physical release for this. I'm in the same boat. I'm tires of buying from store like Limited Run games. I end up paying way more than I should. It like an extra $10-15 bucks. Wish these small company just make a store page on Amazon like Inin. Make buying game so much easier. I remember the Street of Rage debacle as well. Bought it on Limited Run. Than they release it retail. To bad for me. I bundle the game with another game and they held it until the other game release. I didn't get the game for a very long time. I think the Mr. X dlc drop by the time I got my copy because of the other game. Just sat in their warehouse collecting dust for like 6 months after retail maybe longer even.

[@jaxh4x]

Pretty much all the games can be had for way cheaper digitally which is the way the market has been trending for like.... over a decade.

[@syn.n8110]

@@jaxh4x yeah for sure but I wanted a physical copy. Oh I forgot to mention my game got held until the physical copy of Street of Rage 4 Mr. X version aka the complete version drop in retail store. I could of just bought that version had I know my game was going to be held hostage for that long at Limited Run Games. I no longer do business with them btw.

[@morid0]

I just got this one on steam recently, love the heck out of it, I used to play it via emulation but don't regret buying in and supporting the company, didn't know there was a switch version, sadly I already decided I would only buy Nintendo exclusive games, I feel like I have been wasting money double buying stuff on my pc also for my switch.

[@jaxh4x]

Although i have always had to wait a long time for SLG they pretty much always deliver on quality. This release was no different.

[@ekklesiamortis]

I just drew the characters on the game. got the game on the switch too.

[@retroman--]

Deathsmiles is awesome...never played Deathsmiles II

[@retroman--]

@Keith Courage RX-78-2 which is better? I only played the MAME version and never found a working copy of Deathsmiles II. Maybe I can buy it on Steam

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

Deathsmiles 1 is a classic, i have it on xbox360 and pc so I will give this collection a miss. Deathsmiles 2 is mechanically sound but looks awful. I can recommend the new Cotton Rock n Roll game if you are after something kind of similar but a new original release.