Following Siliconera's leak, publisher Aksys Games has formally announced that the 360 port of Cave shooter Deathsmiles will be seeing a US release. Following the release of the region-free Mushihimesama Futari, North American 360s will finally be able to get in on more Cave goodness.

Deathsmiles is a horizontally-scrolling shoot-em-up with a gothic lolita theme. Play with up to five different characters as you shoot your way through the world of Gilverado. With enemies and bullets pouring in from both sides of the screen, be ready to shoot in both directions, and then upload your high scores to leaderboards on Xbox Live.

Put your money where your mouth is, hardcore.

Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, announces the gothic-lolita shmup hit that took Japan by storm, Deathsmiles, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Enter the world of Gilverado, a kingdom plagued by hideous monsters and tortured souls. Choose from four angels with unique demonic familiars and battle against a storm of enemies pouring out of Hell’s gates! Fight your way out of tight spots as you are surrounded by enemy units and bullets from both sides of the screen. The unique left/right shooting mechanic of Deathsmiles will keep you on your toes as you dodge and weave through complex enemy fire, beautifully crafted by the modern masters of shmups, CAVE.

Triggering “Power-up mode” will unleash great streams of golden crowns, white tiaras, and grey skulls as you cut through enemies with your little angel’s mighty magic shot. Try not to get distracted by the bling as you collect these gorgeous trinkets en masse and pump your high score to the limit!

“Most shooters feature space ships heroically charging through bullet showers to kill some alien nuisance,” says Cherie Baker, PR Specialist. “With Deathsmiles, you’ve got little girls flying through a gothic otherworld to destroy the horrific, necrotic Imperator Tyrannosatan. Really, what could top that!?”

Akira_EX via aksysgames.com »