Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Reviews
Hinokami Chronicles 2 is more refinement than revolution. It still stumbles in the same places — pacing, story mode exploration and boss fight design.
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 delivers a visually stunning and technically polished experience, clearly crafted with fans of the series in mind. From the animations to the soundtrack and cinematic sequences, every element is recreated with genuine passion and deep respect for the source material. The love for the original work is evident in every stylistic choice, making it almost impossible not to appreciate. That said, the exploratory segments fall a bit flat, interactions lack depth, and while the combat system is refined, its simplicity may cause it to lose its edge over time. Still, this is a game we wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who loves Demon Slayer and wants to relive its most iconic moments firsthand. And finally—dare we say it—this time there’s plenty of content and fanservice to satisfy the core audience. For its intended fans, this time, they got it right.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a visually stunning experience that fulfills its role of transporting players to the world of the Demon Slayer anime. The moments of excitement and fidelity to the original work very well, especially for fans. However, it suffers from a common problem in licensed games: a lack of boldness. The repetitive structure, rigid narrative, and lack of alternative modes leave the experience shallow. And even with the polished visuals, technical issues and gameplay limitations prevent the game from reaching a higher level.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 was really an enjoyable experience that anyone can get into. Its got easy understanding of how the button and combats work, so it’s beginner friendly. With the fact that we get to experience the game as if it’s the anime is wonderful in my eyes. Then again, it is CyberConnect2 we’re talking about here. A team who wholeheartedly respects the source material to make sure not to cut out the important and minor scenes in the show. Yet, with how much of the story we’ve already gone thru the game, I’m worried for the last game. Since the Infinity Castle arc will be short with the last bit even shorter, I wonder what they’ll pull out of their hats when the time comes. I give Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
The sequel continues the story, focusing on the next three arcs from the anime, allowing diehard fans to relive their favourite moments. Anime fans often like to rewatch their favourite shows, and this game provides a great alternative, getting them involved in the action themselves.
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2" is a genuine and worthy successor to the first major video game adaptation of the anime and manga original.
Review in German | Read full review
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 carves its mark among the elite of anime games, honing nearly every edge of its predecessor. With tighter, more fluid combat and a cinematic presentation that nearly rivals Ufotable’s legendary adaptation, this sequel feels like a true evolution from the very first swing. It's not flawless, but the sheer volume of content and pure fun it delivers more than makes up for its shortcomings. If the original was Hinoe rank, this one unquestionably earns its place among the Hashira.
Aside from showing off its fighters' special techniques in a fantastic way, this arena fighter doesn't do much to incorporate anything new into the genre other than integrating the later arcs of the anime's first season and its film. A greater number of playable characters will please fans of the series, but it's not necessarily what stands out amidst repetitive exploratory scenarios with little to offer.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 simply continued what the first one brought: a way to actively experience the anime's elaborate battles. While the experience is rich for Tanjiro and demon slayer fans, the cast could have brought more character variety and less "echo characters".
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Demon Slayer: the Hinokami Chronicles 2 is the video game equivalent of a popcorn flick. We won’t see this fighter on the competitive scene, but for an anime-based game it can be pretty great.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a good game that covers recent arcs of the Demon Slayer anime with action-packed elements that CyberConnect2 is known for. Although the combat is repetitive, there's a lot of replay value thanks to the included story modes and Training Paths mode. The Hinokami Chronicles 2 isn't a departure from anything CyberConnect2 has developed in the anime gaming space, but the game's beautiful visuals and great voice acting should keep a lot of fans happy.
Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a thrilling, adrenaline-inducing fighter with lots of modes, options and depth, with plenty to unlock and a whole plethora of fan service. Equally, it’s a fantastic jumping on point for series’ newcomers with the Path of the Demon Slayer Mode as well as the Memory Fragments in story illustrating many of the key points. The free-roaming battles are a welcome change from what we’re used to in the genre and the stylish art is just mesmerising to watch in action. Slight limitations with story and some frustration with tutorialisation aside, this is a fantastic fighter you shouldn’t overlook.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a simple but entertaining arena fighter, with loads of modes to keep you happy.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is about as much of a continuation as one should expect from an arena fighter sequel. You’re here for the spectacle, for Demon Slayer, and a game you can pull out to play with friends on a whim and not much more. The fights are extravagant as they are beautiful and for me, that’s more than enough. And I’m sure anyone eyeing this game feels the exact same way. ∎
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 faithfully allows players to re-experience Tanjiro Kamado’s trials and tribulations through some of the anime’s best Story Arcs. While there’s not much deviation from the source material, its hard not to recommend this to Demon Slayer fans and anime fans alike.
Demon Slayer –Kimetsu no Yaiba– The Hinokami Chronicles 2 impresses with a narratively dense story mode, well-thought-out gameplay enhancements, and technical finesse. Every new mode, every character update, and every visual detail has been implemented with a palpable sensitivity to the original material, while also bearing its own unique signature. This is an anime fighter that not only makes fans' hearts beat faster, but also rises to the top of its genre thanks to its substance.
Review in German | Read full review
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 not only respects the original material, but expands the experience in an interactive and immersive way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Demon Slayer series continues to break records, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 comes at a pivotal moment, covering the events from the second season to the present day, building on the successful formula of the first title.
Review in Greek | Read full review