

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile 2011
Developed by Ska Studios
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Action, Horror
The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieActionHorrorcyberpunkbloodyninjasamuraicyborgsteambirdachievementsundeadonlinecampaignsteam trading cardsLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
- Graphic violence
- Body horror
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Character
Plot-driven, unpretentious, relentless and bleak.
- character-ledplot-driven
- unpretentiousprestige
- contemplativerelentless
- warmbleak
- gravecomic
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About the game
- Platforms
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
- Developer
- Ska Studios
- Publisher
- Ska Studios, Microsoft Game Studios
- Released
- April 6, 2011
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- FNA
- Time to beat
- 4 h rushed · 7 h main story · 10 h completionist
IGDB rating 8.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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