Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Reviews

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a bigger, better version of its predecessor, even if it’s not exactly out here discovering new forms of demon slaying.

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8 / 10
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 isn't trying to reinvent the wheel, but CyberConnect2 has once again proved that it doesn't need to.

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Jul 31, 2025

By having a healthier roster, slightly tweaked combat, and two of the best arcs in the whole series, The Hinokami Chronicles 2 still stands as a worthy sequel, and one that I hope is surpassed even more by the inevitable third game that has a hell of a lot of heavy lifting to do by finishing off the whole series.

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7 / 10
Aug 4, 2025

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a well-crafted game and a major step up from the prior entry, but it isn't the kind of groundbreaking or unique experience that will get casual fans or non-fans invested in the series.

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7 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a competent game, especially for fans of the series. There are some cool additions, like dual ultimates which will let you create some dream teams and perform beuatiful cinematic finishing moves. The story mode is also pretty solid, allowing you to navigate through the latest story arcs from the anime, but also including interesting features that turn this into a slightly more ambitious project than your run-of-the-mill anime videogame. Definitely give it a try.

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7 / 10
Jul 31, 2025

Newcomers can expect an exciting adaptation of the anime relative to other games of its kind, and a shallow, but thrilling combat system that’s more interested in spectacle than challenge or raw skill. CyberConnect2 knows how to make an anime look rad and play well, and at the end of the day, that’s the assignment.

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Hobby Consolas
Top Critic
80 / 100
Jul 31, 2025

It's clear that Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a marked improvement over the first Kimetsu no Yaiba-based fighting game, though it still suffers from minor performance and design issues. Nevertheless, it's a good game for fans of the series, even though it should have been released in 2021.

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The Games Machine
Majkol "Zaru" Robuschi
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2025

A faithful and visually stunning adaptation of Demon Slayer's latest arcs, but limited content, minor gameplay tweaks, and weak online support make it feel more like an expansion than a true sequel.

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75 / 100
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is very much a sequel, so anyone curious about the story should play the original game first. If you’re just in it for the combat, then the sequel is a no-brainer best choice.

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7 / 10
Jul 31, 2025

By building on the original and adapting some of the best arcs from the manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is pretty much a must for fans. As far as arena brawler goes, this is one of the better ones, although we still think combat can be a bit flat and woolly at times. But, with a wealth of single player content and so many characters to choose from, this is a worthy sequel to an already solid game.

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Generación Xbox
Top Critic
80 / 100
Aug 8, 2025

It's true that it has some flaws, but they're not serious enough to discourage you from recommending the game, especially if you're a fan of this story. Fun, characters, action, and everything you need to prepare for the final battle: all of that is possible, and on your Xbox.

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Everyeye.it
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is an extremely conservative sequel, and as a result, it has inherited both its predecessor's greatest strengths and some of its major shortcomings.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2025

A must-play for Demon Slayer and shonen anime fans, though newcomers will also find plenty to enjoy despite minor flaws.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2025

Demon Slayer – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 gives you a strong fighting game that draws you into the story just like the original manga/anime. Prioritising teamwork and combos makes you utilise every moveset for maximum effectiveness. It's not an easy game to master, and the story can be finished in a few hours. Fans will love what this game has to offer, but you may not enjoy the game if you've never heard of the Demon Slayer series.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2025

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a good continuation adaptation of the anime.

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Spaziogames
Top Critic
7.2 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is both an improvement of the original and a direct sequel, but it's also a product made mostly for fans of the series.

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LevelUp
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2025

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a sequel that improves on almost every aspect of the original game. The combat feels smoother, there's more content to enjoy, and the visuals look great. Although the story mode can feel slow at times and lacks action in some parts, its faithfulness to the anime and the large roster of playable characters make it a highly recommended experience for fans of the series.

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8 / 10
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is largely more of the same, but that isn't much of a issue when the first game was already so enjoyable. Story mode here picks up where the last left off and covers three new dramatic arcs, and the gameplay has been refreshed a little with new elements such as Gear. It's the whopping number of characters now available in Versus mode that's the real draw, though.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a better sequel in just about every way. While the actual fighting mechanics remain unchanged due to the absence of new additions, more characters from the start and expansions to a few modes give the game some real legs, whether you're playing solo or with friends and rivals. While this still doesn't reach the heights of the developer's previous Naruto titles, this is easily the best of the Demon Slayer titles so far, and it's an easy purchase for fans of the series and anime fighting games in general.

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80 / 100
Jul 31, 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a beautiful example of adaptation and a clear evolution compared to the first game in the series. The sequel greatly expands the cast, refines the exploration, narrative, and combat systems, and offers the best visuals the subgenre can currently achieve.

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