Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 8,042 reviews
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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is a musou-style action game based on the popular anime and manga series. Play as various characters from the show, including Tanjiro Kamado, as you battle against hordes of demons in fast-paced combat. The game also features a story mode that follows the events of the anime's first season, as well as online multiplayer modes.

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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,042 reviews
story534 positive mentions
grinding19 negative mentions
  • story1,475 mentions

    The game's story mode closely follows the anime's narrative, covering events up to the Mugen Train arc, but many players find it too short and repetitive, often completing it in around 5 to 10 hours. While the visuals and animations are praised, the reliance on cutscenes and limited gameplay elements can make the experience feel like a rehash of the anime rather than a fully engaging game. Overall, fans of the series may enjoy reliving the story, but the lack of additional content and character depth leaves some feeling disappointed, especially given the game's price point.

    • “The story mode is beautiful and relives the events from season 1 of the anime all the way to the movie mugen train with amazing visuals, amazing open world environments, the quick time events are perfect and the soundtrack also makes it even better.”
    • “The story mode covers everything from the start of the anime to the mugen train arc in a faster pace and more simplified version of the story.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely beautiful, the story mode is just what I expected, and the vs mode is the most fun I’ve had in a fighting game.”
    • “The game is okay; I'd wait for a sale because there isn't that much content in the story, and quite frankly, it's just not up to par.”
    • “The story mode gets really repetitive because it's just ripped from the start of the anime until the Mugen Train arc, with nothing afterwards except for a final fight to unlock Hinokami Kagura Tanjiro.”
    • “The story is a bit lackluster with one chapter being mainly cut scenes.”
  • gameplay514 mentions

    The gameplay of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fluid combat mechanics and stunning animations, reminiscent of the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series. However, players have noted issues such as a lack of depth in gameplay, repetitive story mode, and connectivity problems in online matches, leading to a perception that the game may not justify its price tag. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics for fans of the series, it suffers from content limitations and pacing issues that may detract from the experience.

    • “The gameplay is fluid and the combat is really good.”
    • “The game boasts a solid gameplay system that delivers smooth and satisfying combat mechanics, as well as an extensive character roster featuring beloved characters from the anime.”
    • “The combat mechanics are basic, offering just a single special attack per character, which unfortunately gives the impression of a rushed cash-grab.”
    • “As for the gameplay, it's a mediocre fighting game.”
    • “The game is fun if you’re a fan of the series, but is quite frustrating at times as the actual gameplay can feel clunky and counterintuitive at best.”
    • “The story mode balancing results in far too little actual gameplay, and too much time on slow plodding wanderings through uninspired areas.”
  • graphics438 mentions

    The graphics in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and faithful recreation of the anime's art style, with many reviewers noting the impressive animations and attention to detail. While some players mention minor issues like frame rate limitations and occasional lag, the overall aesthetic and fluidity of the graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience. Many fans of the anime find the graphics to be a standout feature, enhancing both the combat and storytelling elements of the game.

    • “One of the best translations from anime to 3D graphics I've ever seen, with a lot of anime games they don't look quite right but this one absolutely nails the style.”
    • “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles boasts breathtaking visuals that faithfully recreate the distinctive art style of the anime series.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning and the story and action were nicely split.”
    • “Even though the game does not excel at graphics.”
    • “The online is dead, the graphics are lackluster, and Akaza is too broken.”
    • “Graphics and animations are the same as the Naruto games made a couple of years ago.”
  • music59 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its captivating soundtrack, which includes beloved tracks from the anime, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. While the background music and sound effects are generally well-received, some players noted that certain scenes lacked fitting musical accompaniment, which detracted from the experience. Overall, the combination of excellent visuals and a strong musical score makes it a standout feature for fans of the series.

    • “The familiar sound effects from the anime, coupled with a captivating musical score, create a powerful atmosphere that resonates with fans of the series.”
    • “The graphics and sound design are outstanding, with beautifully rendered environments and epic music that adds to the game's immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The music is amazing and a joy to listen to, really setting the mood for certain scenes, and they kept the popular themes from the anime during the fights, adding to the excitement.”
    • “Very good game for people who have watched Demon Slayer, it has an entertaining story mode that I didn't get bored of, everything was done pretty well except that the music in some scenes didn't fit the situation perfectly, which kind of makes me very mad because that could be fixed.”
    • “I livestreamed the game and got 4 music video copyright warnings that can't be displayed on the channel, this is really annoying.”
    • “Most of these unlockables are quotes, music tracks, and profile pictures which isn't really enough of an incentive except for the sake of collecting them all.”
  • humor45 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny character designs, quirky attacks, and amusing interactions during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of the characters, particularly the "funny boar man" and various humorous moves, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny experience, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

    • “Its a fun game to play with friends and super funny.”
    • “The kimetsu academy DLC makes the fights really funny when you play with those characters.”
    • “While the roster isn't too extensive, it offers a nice selection from the characters we meet in the show, along with some special variations of some of them, which add some nice humor and fun moves to the mix.”
  • grinding30 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with players needing to invest countless hours to unlock characters and achievements. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of grinding for points and collectibles, often leading to boredom and frustration, especially for those familiar with fighting games. While some players find the story mode enjoyable enough to justify the grind, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a burdensome requirement that detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding!”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The Season 2 characters can't even be used until you spend countless hours grinding 'Kimetsu points'. In my whole 11 hours, I only managed to obtain 3000 of them, and these characters need 60k.”
    • “It's boring and tedious as a gamer, though interesting as a manga fan.”
    • “But what it exactly is, is an alright street-fighter recap of the anime with a lot of grinding and searching for collectibles.”
  • stability27 mentions

    The game's stability has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezing, and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players enjoy the gameplay and mechanics, the overall experience is marred by bugs and connectivity issues, leading to frustration during online matches. Despite hopes for future improvements, the current state of stability is a major concern for many players.

    • “Pretty easy game for achievement hunting, got 100% in 14 hours of playing. Great fun game though, combat is smooth and it runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “I play Jump Force and Naruto online fighting games, which run great with almost no lag at all during online gameplay.”
    • “Wasted money and the game doesn't launch, or if it does, it freezes on a black screen.”
    • “The only real complaint I have about the game is its multiplayer; the game is so laggy and freezing, and just all around buggy as hell when in multiplayer.”
    • “Every other lobby I try to connect to for ranked has error messages, and when I do get into a game, if I'm going against Fire Tanjiro, if he uses his ult, the game freezes, and if I leave, it counts as a disconnect.”
  • optimization24 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, particularly in online multiplayer modes. While the graphics are praised, the netcode is described as insufferable, leading to lag and stuttering during matches, and the game is said to consume excessive system resources for its performance level. Many users feel that the balance and depth of combat are lacking, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I don't regret my purchase because this game has very good graphics and is optimized fairly well.”
    • “Runs smoothly and fluidly.”
    • “Graphics are good, and it runs smoothly on my GTX 1060.”
    • “It is not optimized to play well at 60 fps, especially in online versus.”
    • “To state just a few of the main issues: the optimization is horrible (the game uses way too much computer power for what it is), the netcode is bad, the balance is horrendous, character movesets (especially the demon slayers) are extremely repetitive, and mashing one combo is way too rewarding since there is no directional influence or other way to get out of combos other than your one-time escape that takes a very long time to refresh.”
    • “Not worth the 70€, horribly optimized and borderline unplayable on keyboard and mouse.”
  • replayability22 mentions

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players expressing a desire for more playable characters and content to enhance their experience. While some appreciate the multiplayer modes and arcade features, others criticize the limited character roster and short story mode, leading to a perception of low overall replay value. The potential for future DLC to introduce new characters offers a glimmer of hope for improved replayability.

    • “Additionally, the game also includes exciting multiplayer modes and a replayable arcade mode that adds to its overall replay value.”
    • “The replayability is great.”
    • “I will say though that the characters that you can play as don't feel like much, but you have to remember that it's only characters from season 1 and Mugen Train; the devs said that they are adding more playable characters soon.”
    • “The game has a lack of content and replayability.”
    • “As many have probably already said, this game lacks in online replayability, with online matches being the only online game mode.”
    • “There is hardly any replay value in story mode.”
  • monetization19 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leveraging the popularity of the associated anime without offering substantial content or value. Many reviewers express disappointment in the pricing, suggesting that characters and features should be included for free or at a significantly lower cost, and they feel the game lacks depth and replayability. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over quality, making it unworthy of its price tag.

    • “I'm overall not a fan of fighting games, so this review is probably incredibly biased, but this game truly is just a cash grab using the name of a current hit in anime.”
    • “A very clear cash grab to take advantage of the movie's popularity, very disappointing.”
    • “Poorly made cash grab with crappy fighting mechanics and dumb combos that you cannot block or escape, repetitive story mode that's just rinse and repeat. This game is nowhere near worth £50; don't buy it.”
  • emotional18 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings through character development and key story moments, often mirroring the impactful scenes from the "Demon Slayer" anime. While many players express deep emotional connections and moments of genuine sadness, some critique the storytelling as lacking depth compared to the source material, which can diminish the emotional impact. Overall, the game successfully engages players with its emotional narrative, though experiences may vary based on individual expectations and familiarity with the anime.

    • “From the breathtaking sword fights to the emotional character development, this game manages to capture the essence of the series, allowing fans to relive their favorite moments while offering newcomers an engaging introduction to the world of 'Demon Slayer.'”
    • “Ahhhhh such a good game I didn't want it to end, I played it straight through.... laugh, cry, and emotional connections developed with the characters.”
    • “Mugen Train arc made me cry again.”
    • “Never played a more boring story mode.”
    • “Boring story gameplay: run from A to B, talk to NPCs, and complete fetch quests.”
    • “A short and boring story.”
  • character development7 mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its emotional depth and engaging storytelling, effectively appealing to both fans and newcomers. While some reviews highlight impressive character designs and voice acting, there are contrasting opinions regarding certain character aesthetics, with some expressing strong dissatisfaction. Overall, the game is recognized for its strong graphical quality and character portrayal, contributing to a compelling experience.

    • “From the breathtaking sword fights to the emotional character development, this game manages to capture the essence of the series, allowing fans to relive their favorite moments while offering newcomers an engaging introduction to the world of 'Demon Slayer.'”
    • “Good graphics, good character development, very good voice acting. 10/10 game, love it.”
    • “9/10 character design - they look really nice and clean. The hair on some characters is okay, but overall good designs.”
    • “Absolutely no part of his ugly as sin piece of shit character design is endearing.”
    • “And yet my disdain for this stupid, useless, insubstantial failure of endearing character design utterly eclipses the intrigue of all other pursuits.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and meticulous environment design, effectively bringing the Demon Slayer universe to life. The combination of familiar sound effects and a captivating musical score enhances the immersive experience, resonating well with fans of the anime. Overall, the art style and atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The meticulously designed environments and character models bring the Demon Slayer universe to life, immersing players in its dark and atmospheric world.”
    • “The familiar sound effects from the anime, coupled with a captivating musical score, create a powerful atmosphere that resonates with fans of the series.”
    • “The graphics and sound design are outstanding, with beautifully rendered environments and epic music that adds to the game's immersive atmosphere.”
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Critic Reviews

73% average critic score

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Play time

12hMedian play time
17hAverage play time
7-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 23 analyzed playthroughs

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