Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Reviews

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6.5 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2019

Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a solid first attempt at bringing this anime to a game format for current generation consoles. What SEGA and CyberConnect2 need to figure out is how to balance bringing the story into the next one while opening the world and trusting the player a bit more. I want to play and explore the anime, I don't want to just watch it through my PlayStation 5. I have VUDU and HBO Max for the latter.

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3 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021
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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

In review, there’s a lot to like about Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles even if it isn’t exactly perfect. It’s a strong first step. The Adventure Mode’s execution and ideas are sound, even if it can feel a bit simple in practice. The Versus mode works well, with characters who feel distinct and have personalities come through.

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76 / 100
Oct 13, 2021

It's a shame the gameplay is so similar to past games and the exploration segments so bland, because the recreation of the anime it's truly spectacular; the best to date in a CyberConnect2 game. Fans of Kimetsu no Yaiba will probably enjoy it, even with the severe lack of content.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is basically a game for the fans. Do you want to pick your favorite character and beat up your other characters? Or do you want to see scenes from the original story re-created in beautiful 3D? However, that is about all it offers. It's beautiful, plays well, accurately captures the source material, and that is the beginning and end. If you're curious about the uber-popular franchise, it's probably best to watch the anime or read the manga before diving in.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is an experience that never overstays its welcome. While the map may be simplistic and outdated, the combat, visuals, voice acting, and story more than make up for anything the game lacks. New and old fans will find something to enjoy here, while the versus mode will keep players engaged long after the credits roll.

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6 / 10
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is carried by its fantastic presentation, which expertly captures the look and feel of the anime. Bombastic boss fights and some stunning cutscenes are enough to sell the otherwise short-lived story mode, but outside of that, this is a rather barebones package. Battles can be flashy and fun, but the combat system doesn't have the necessary depth to hook anyone who isn't a Demon Slayer super fan. If this is just the first step in a new series from CyberConnect2, then it's a solid debut that'll no doubt form the basis for a much meatier sequel.

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IGN
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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a fighter that balances depth and accessibility well, but it's hamstrung by an inconsistent story mode and a slim roster.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

If you love the anima and manga series, you'll surely love the game - despite its limited roster and the fact that, once you complete the Story Mode, there are very few reasons to make you keep playing.

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6.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles isn't really a step forward after Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. The new CyberConnect2 game lacks content, and the story mode play and feels old. Even so, the combat system shines thanks to some minor tweaks and adjustments, and the PvP is as fun as it should be. Sadly, you have to endure a pretty bad six hours campaign before you are finally allowed to participate in some downright spectacular battles with the full roster of characters.

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3 / 5.0
Oct 13, 2021

In short, this game feels very much like a stepping stone on the way to a better Demon Slayer game in the future — one with a wider variety of playable characters, more new combat features, and a longer storyline that can afford to cut out filler moments that pad the experience.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Combat lacks depth and the story mode goes through periods of inaction, but Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is nonetheless a well-made and entertaining anime action title.

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Unscored
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu No Yaiba): The Hinokami Chronicles maybe is not the best in its genre, but it is an step forward for the fighting videogames that adapt an anime. There are good intentions in trying to avoid a linear game with a succession of boss fights in the story mode. The main problem of the game is that the playable segments connecting the fights seems to be a little repetitive and sometimes quite empty. On the contrary, sometimes it is difficult to distinguish the in-game engine graphics from the anime in which it is based.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is basically the typical video game taken from an animated series that you would expect from Cyberconnect2: a delicious banquet for fans and yet another display of the technical know-how of the Japanese company in terms of 3D modeling and cel shading animation.

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Oct 13, 2021

Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is a title sure to hit the spot for both the fans of the acclaimed series and those of Arena Fighters in general.

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70 / 100
Oct 13, 2021

Games like The Hinokami Chronicles are about feeling fast, powerful, and cool. It’s about piloting people like Tanjiro and Zenitsu, and seeing what their incredible strength can do. These are fighting games where you and a friend are panicking, shouting at one another as explosions and effects fill the entire screen. Within this framework, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles succeeds with flying colors. The exploration sections are somewhat dull, the fighters are interchangeable, and the story is told in a separate menu, but the parts that need to work, do. Combat is crazy, fast, and deeply satisfying. Whether this is your first 3D arena fighter or your fifteenth, The Hinokami Chronicles are a lot of fun.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Although Cyberconnect2 knows how to give life to the characters of an anime / manga in a video game, we are facing yet another case, and there are already several, of extremely powerful IP that is not used 100%.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2021

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles does the franchise justice and is a strong first console offering. CyberConnect2 has crafted a stylish action game that is fun from start to finish. With free updates planned, this already strong core will only get better as additional content is added.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 14, 2021

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is a loving recreation of the first leg of Tanjiro and Nezuko's journey. It might not push the envelope in any meaningful way, but I can guarantee that this will satiate Demon Slayer fans and maybe even provide some entertainment for newcomers. It delivers on exactly what's promised, and I think that is what most people will want out of The Hinokami Chronicles.

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Oct 14, 2021

There's respect there, and an understanding that Demon Slayer is more than a mindless series of fights, even if the gameplay system creaks with age and having been used for far too many other anime tie-ins. Mind you, if nothing else, being able to tear demons a new one with Nezuko has been something I've been looking forward to from day one with this anime, and if nothing else, CyberConnect2 delivered that.

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