Gaijin Charenji 1 : Kiss Or Kill

Gaijin Charenji 1 : Kiss or Kill is a solo punk narrative shoot-’em-up built around a choice: destroy enemies or kiss them to create a loving world. The story is framed as an exchange between you and the game’s developer, and its ending depends on your karma. Play through short, varied levels designed for quick, intense sessions, with arcade action and full-motion video supporting the narrative. The game’s development began in 1998 for the Sega Dreamcast, was halted when Sega discontinued the system, and was later completed by Yosuke Takahashi with support from Overgame Studio.

Gameplay and features

• Choose how to respond: Decide whether to kill enemies or kiss them; your choices shape your karma and determine the game’s ending.
• Short arcade sessions: Play through short levels with varied designs and surprises, in quick, intense shoot-’em-up sessions.
• Narrative presentation: Full-motion video accompanies the solo story, which is presented as a conversation between the player and the game’s developer.
• Replay and scoring: Return for arcade action and try to beat your high score; the game describes its replayability as endless.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Gaijin Charenji 1 : Kiss or Kill?

It is a solo punk narrative shoot-’em-up with arcade action and a story shaped by your choices.

What does the Kiss or Kill choice do?

You can kill enemies or kiss them to create a loving world. Your karma affects which ending you receive.

How is the story presented?

The narrative is framed as a story between you and the game’s developer, with full-motion video supporting the experience.

Does the game have scoring?

Yes. You can try to beat your high score.