Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!
- July 16, 2024
- CyberConnect2
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!" is a virtual board game based on the anime series, allowing up to four players to compete online or offline. Iconic locations from the show serve as game boards, with day and night cycles offering events, minigames, and demon-slaying challenges. Players can choose from a range of iconic characters to control in their quest to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman. Pre-order bonus includes three premium tickets for in-game rewards.
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Reviews
- The game features solid and inspired gameplay with unique mechanics, making it enjoyable for both fans and newcomers.
- The visuals and character designs are charming, with a level of detail that relates well to the source material, enhancing the overall experience.
- Playing with friends significantly increases the fun factor, and the game includes a variety of minigames and strategic elements that keep it engaging.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, including lag in some minigames, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- Many players find the price point too high for the content offered, suggesting it should be lower to match the game's value.
- Online matchmaking is problematic, making it difficult to find games, and some minigames can drag on too long, affecting the pacing.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid and inspired mechanics, featuring unique elements like a day-night cycle and demon hunting instead of traditional star collection. Players enjoy the variety of item choices, engaging minigames, and humorous board gimmicks, although some find the pacing slow, with games taking up to an hour to complete. Overall, it offers a fun and competitive experience, especially when played with friends.
“The actual gameplay is awesome; instead of stars like Mario Party, you hunt demons.”
“The day-night cycle makes the game move quickly, and the battle mechanics are really unique and fun with friends.”
“I also feel like for a Mario Party-style game, it has some pretty unique mechanics.”
“It's very annoying, especially when the gameplay is slow; it took 1 hour to finish one game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a significant issue, with reports of lag during minigames that can render them unplayable, particularly when played at night. Players also note that some minigames are overly lengthy and suggest the need for features to streamline gameplay, such as idle mechanics. Additionally, there are complaints about a lack of character customization options and a desire for a more extensive character roster.
“At night you fight demons, you get extra slayer points based on your performance.”
“Overall optimization could save the game at certain points.”
“Cons: optimization (the game lags in some minigames and it really makes it tough to play them or makes them unplayable in worse cases), some minigames drag on too long & may need some fixing (example: badminton), if you want minigames you gotta try to keep it daytime as much as possible, turns last too long sometimes (some type of idle feature would help), not enough room for 'stamps'/voicelines, not enough skins/cosmetics for the character roster (recolors at least, if there isn't enough from the source material you can get creative or allow us to recolor or make our own), while the roster is okay I feel like there could be more characters to play as (joke characters, side characters, etc. it's a party game, go nuts).”
“Cons: optimization (the game lags in some minigames and it really makes it tough to play them or makes them unplayable in worse cases), some minigames drag on too long & may need some fixing (example: badminton), if you want minigames you gotta try to keep it daytime as much as possible, turns last too long sometimes (some type of idle feature would help), not enough room for 'stamps'/voicelines, not enough skins/cosmetics for the character roster (recolors at least, if there isn't enough from the source material you can get creative or allow us to recolor or make our own), while the roster is okay I feel like there could be more characters to play as (joke characters, side characters, etc. it's a party game, go nuts).”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant art style and rewarding visuals, especially for fans of the source material. Players appreciate the creative board designs and cosmetic elements, which enhance the overall experience without requiring real money for unlocks. Even those unfamiliar with the source material find the visuals appealing and engaging.
“Knowing the source material makes the cosmetics, visuals, and boards feel rewarding on their own.”
“I love the art style; a ninja Mario Party didn't sound half bad to me.”
“The visuals are solid and inspired, adding to the overall experience of the game.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and don't match the vibrant art style of the source material.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing elements like the "funny red demon hand space" and the competitive atmosphere among players before minigames, which adds a lighthearted tension. Overall, the game successfully combines entertaining gameplay with clever comedic touches, enhancing the overall experience.
“The funny red demon hand space adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay, making every turn unpredictable and entertaining.”
“Everyone is at each other's throats before the first minigame starts, creating a comical atmosphere that keeps the energy high.”
“The cool board gimmicks and humorous interactions throughout the game keep players laughing and engaged.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its diverse characters, unique seasonal and setting-based boards, and numerous achievements and unlockables that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The variety of characters, the way they made different seasons and settings into unique boards, and the many achievements and unlockables make it very replayable.”
