The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

The story follows two playable characters: Yuki, a machine-armed prisoner, and the reanimated samurai known as the Dishwasher. Each pursues revenge against the corrupted leaders of society, with separate campaigns presenting their journeys.

Fight through side-scrolling stages using quick attacks, dodges, grabs, magic and finishing moves. Each character has a range of weapons with different attacks, and switching weapons during a combo lets you vary your approach against crowds and bosses.

Collect Beads for character bonuses and visit in-stage shops to improve your chances in combat. The game also offers multiple difficulty settings, arcade challenges and local co-op, giving you more ways to play beyond the two story routes.

Players often praise the fast, satisfying combat, especially linking attacks and experimenting with different weapons. The hand-drawn, gritty visual style and soundtrack are recurring favorites, and some players also enjoy co-op and replaying on higher difficulties. Reviews differ on the story and challenge level; some find the campaign short or the difficulty spikes demanding, and a few report that flashing effects are uncomfortable.