Deathsmiles IIX (Xbox 360) - GoD US/Can/Mex, Platinum JP

[EPS21]

I thought we all decided to boycott the game so Cave never makes a 3D game again....

We're not very significant compared to their target market in Japan anyways.

And I have a feeling their original, worldwide game for the 360 will be a 3d affair as well.

RIP SH-3 2004-2009

[Udderdude]

RIP SH-3 2004-2009

Well, personally my not buying it has nothing to do with the hardware, or the 3D-ness. Oh well. People are going to buy it if they want.

[emphatic]

RIP SH-3 2004-2009

Isn't DDP-DFK BL a 2010 game?

[apple arcade]

stick looks nice.

[dan76]

http://www.videogameimports.com/ now has the regular and limited editions up for preorder.

[xris]

New playxplay vid up on jpxbl. A little early? They have Asada play, I think he dies quickly. Are there alot of effects on the player shot? Otherwise they look a little overpowered.

[Elixir]

Wow, she almost made it through that bullet pattern.

[xris]

Yeah, I thought she did a little better also. I think after she was annihalated in Futari she has been practicing, realizing they are going to keep making her play shmups. She's so yelpy though.

[evil_ash_xero]

I thought we all decided to boycott the game so Cave never makes a 3D game again....

I prefer them doing sprites. But I don't mind polygons. However, I do not like ugly ass polygons with horrible designs. They need some practice or something.

[apple arcade]

cant wait. cant wait!

[Elixir]

New vid, this time in 720p: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8ZV1OV7Y

I don't really know what to make of it. 3D's pretty weak, that's for sure. It seems to have some sort of enemy milking like BL Original as well as making enemies spawn bullets that trace you, and somehow turning them into items.

But honestly, I get the feeling this will just end up being a filler title.

[Acid King]

Cave is definitely going to have to kick the quality of their 3d art up for their 360 original cause the 3d in that vid is not very good, especially when compared to full priced modern 360 games. I haven't played either of the Deathsmiles games yet so I've no idea whats going on scorewise.

Really though, they'd be better off just doing high resolution rendered sprites instead of mediocre 3d. When will one of these companies learn that awesome looking 2d games will stand out like diamonds in the bag full of shit that is the current gaming marketplace? The sprites in Futari, Deathsmiles, and Galuda look ridiculous in hi definition, and as far as eye candy goes, is far more impressive looking than the stuff in that 2X video. People are going to bitch about the length of the game, the difficulty, and the "it should be $10" bullshit regardless of whether the games are in 2d or 3d, so I don't know why they're willing to sacrifice one of the major factors that makes their games unique.

[lmagus]

damn, found this topic way too late, amiami is sold out =(

i really wanted the ltd ed but playasia and ncsx are asking too much for it x_x

[spadgy]

Based on the newer trailer (not sure if I'm talking about the Megaupload one Elixir posted, as I can't view it on my computer), I'm now getting excited about this.

Is the odd vocal-led music in the second half of the trailer I linked to above the arrange OST? If so I want that strangeness on my game. Might have to upgrade to an LE purchase!

While the 3D look certainly underwhelms, the distinctly untimely Christmas theme looks set to deliver a ton of weirdness. Everything about this game looks brilliantly strange.

I just wish it didn't feature loli's.

[Elixir]

That trailer is actually older and is different to the one I posted. Here's some alternative links to download from:

http://www.filebank.co.jp/filelink/dc6b ... fea1d0cf38
http://firestorage.jp/download/627e8dbd ... 3d0be0241b

[spadgy]

Thanks Elixir. Great stuff...

[chempop]

Good vids Elixer, I'm warming up to this game now - think it looks rather fun and I've decided to get it. Still not expecting it to top the first Deathsmiles though.

[Elixir]

New gamerpics on the JP store:

[Cuilan]

All the other characters get two pics, but Lei only gets one? That's so unfair.

[apple arcade]

Lei's the character I can't wait to play the most.

[adversity1]

Lei's the character I can't wait to play the most.

In arcade 4.00, Lei made the game. All the other characters are purely lock-shot oriented.

[Observer]

Lei's the character I can't wait to play the most.

In arcade 4.00, Lei made the game. All the other characters are purely lock-shot oriented.

Proving once again that traps will be the next trend to come... Idolm@ster anyone?

Nevermind, forgive me the following exclamation but... FUCK! That second song in the trailer! Didn't see that coming.

It's so cheesy, silly, engrishy and over the top that it's awesome! I might be tempted to try this too if they guarantee me the song will be in game, lol. It's like I'm watching one of those super sentai series. Heck, I'm expecting Ultraman as a hidden boss at this rate.

I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to this now, lolis and shit aside (why complaining when we could be raving the hell out of KETUI, manliest to the DOOM, the Rambo of the 21st century?). Although I would've preferred it suddenly turned into Dangun Feveron 2: GiveGUN-FeverON with John Travolta and Bruce Willis as bosses.

In all seriousness, I'm glad it doesn't appear to be all that serious business. Not making much sense today...

edit: crap, someone has to transcribe those lyrics. Official Schmukmup Hymn 1 (c) after the "close your eyes, close your... head" from Zuntata.

[Cuilan]

Looks like the achievement list is out : http://www12.atwiki.jp/xbox360score/pages/1020.html

[emphatic]

This new video really makes the game look so much better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp-MbxCN ... r_embedded

[Dragoforce]

Holy crap, that's the best song I've heard in my entire life! It's even more awesome thant the location test song for MMP.

*Preordering*

[spadgy]

I'd heard that song on another trailer I'm sure, but that new video has made me so much more enthusiastic about Deathsmiles II. Previously I was hopeful but suspicious of DSII's quality. Now I'm bloody excited!

[adversity1]

This new video really makes the game look so much better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp-MbxCN ... r_embedded

There's a reason the pre-order numbers are so high. This is going to be fun.

[Dave_K.]

The EXTRA mode looks like crazy fun times. Joy to the Rold!

[Elixir]

Hmm.. it says there's going to be a DLC card with the first print. Commence Play-Asia hate now.

[chempop]

Looks fun as hell! Did they change the look of the homing-sperm bullets? I didn't see them in this new vid. Is a full screen 4:3 mode confirmed yet? i'd hate to play this letterboxed on my old fashioned TV.