Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

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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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  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,181 reviews
story607 positive mentions
grinding21 negative mentions
  • story1,724 mentions

    The story mode of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles" primarily follows the anime's first season and the "Mugen Train" arc, delivering a visually stunning retelling that includes many iconic moments. However, players have noted that the story is relatively short, often feeling repetitive and lacking depth, with much of the narrative conveyed through cutscenes and static images rather than engaging gameplay. While the game is enjoyable for fans of the series, many reviewers express disappointment over the limited character roster and the necessity to complete the story mode to unlock characters, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall value.

    • “The story mode faithfully follows the anime’s plot, retelling key arcs with a level of care that does justice to the source material.”
    • “The game even includes touching flashbacks and character interactions that deepen the emotional connection to the story.”
    • “The graphics are incredible and is worth buying, and the story mode is insane with its state-of-the-art graphics.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game stumbles in storytelling and its character roster.”
    • “The absence of other arcs, like the entertainment district arc, makes the story feel incomplete.”
    • “The story mode is basic, covering only the Mugen Train arc.”
  • gameplay634 mentions

    The gameplay of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles" is often compared to the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series, featuring straightforward mechanics that prioritize button mashing and simple combos. While the visuals and animations are praised, many players express disappointment over the limited character roster, repetitive gameplay, and an abundance of cutscenes that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for fans of the anime, but it suffers from a lack of depth and content, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fully realized fighting game.

    • “The gameplay is where this title truly shines.”
    • “Its gameplay, mechanics, and storytelling are all superb, making it one of the most enjoyable anime-based games I've played.”
    • “The combat system is a highlight of the game, with fluid and engaging mechanics that make every fight feel like a true test of skill and strategy.”
    • “As it stands, the short story and basic mechanics don’t justify the full price.”
    • “Tl;dr the game is almost nothing but cutscenes with hardly any gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay feels very empty, especially when compared to their adaptations of Naruto and Dragon Ball Z.”
  • graphics499 mentions

    The graphics of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals that closely replicate the vibrant art style of the anime. Reviewers highlight the game's breathtaking animations, fluid combat, and attention to detail, often noting that the graphics are among the best seen in anime games. While some mention technical issues like frame rate limitations and occasional glitches, the overall consensus is that the game's visuals significantly enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “From the very beginning, the game pulls you in with its stunning visuals that perfectly replicate the anime’s vibrant art style.”
    • “The graphics are incredible and are worth buying; the story mode is insane with its state-of-the-art graphics.”
    • “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles boasts breathtaking visuals that faithfully recreate the distinctive art style of the anime series.”
    • “Even though the game does not excel at graphics.”
    • “The online is dead, the graphics are lackluster, and Akaza is too broken.”
    • “Coupled with uninspired level design and lackluster visuals, it's clear that little effort was put into optimizing the game for modern hardware, leaving players feeling like they're playing a game from a bygone era.”
  • music80 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to capture the emotional essence of the anime, featuring a mix of original soundtracks and familiar tracks from the series that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's quality, noting that it complements the visuals and story effectively, although some express disappointment over the lack of voice lines in story mode and occasional mismatches between music and scene. Overall, the sound design, including sound effects and voice acting, is praised for its immersive quality, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “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 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 music is amazing and a joy to listen to and really gets the mood set for certain scenes, and on top of it, they kept the popular Rui vs Tanjiro and Rengoku vs Akaza themes in their fights, just adding to the excitement as you play through the fight.”
    • “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.”
    • “Feels like an AMV without the music. I mean it, so find some badass pop-up tunes, like Mayday or hell, even Glitter and Gold would work.”
  • humor52 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting its funny character designs, amusing co-op modes, and entertaining special attacks. Many reviews mention the comedic elements of the storyline and character interactions, making it a fun experience, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its fighting mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable gaming atmosphere.

    • “The story line, the battles, and most importantly the funny co-op modes!”
    • “The game style is beautiful, really good animations, and is really funny to play.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding36 mentions

    Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to unlock characters and achievements. While some find the story mode enjoyable enough to justify the grind, many describe the experience as monotonous and frustrating, particularly when it comes to collecting items and completing exploration missions. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's otherwise engaging elements.

    • “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.”
  • stability33 mentions

    The game's stability has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay on certain platforms, the overall consensus highlights severe technical issues, including connection problems and graphical glitches, which detract from the gaming experience. Despite its enjoyable mechanics and visuals, the game's stability issues remain a major concern for players.

    • “Pretty easy game for achievement hunting, got 100% in 14 hours of playing. Great fun game though, combat is smooth and runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “I play Jump Force and Naruto online fighting games, which run great with almost no lag at all in online gameplay.”
    • “Amazing game, no glitches on PC that I've found; the storyline is amazing.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization31 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant technical issues such as frequent framerate drops, graphical glitches, and poor netcode, particularly in online matches. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the performance acceptable on certain hardware, others criticize the game for being resource-intensive and not well-optimized for 60 fps gameplay. The consensus suggests that substantial performance fixes are needed to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Runs smoothly and fluidly.”
    • “Performance of the game is actually quite impressive.”
    • “Graphics are good, and runs smoothly on my GTX 1060.”
    • “Furthermore, the Hinokami Chronicles suffers from technical issues and poor optimization, with frequent framerate drops and graphical glitches detracting from the overall experience.”
    • “It is not optimized to play well at 60 fps, especially in online versus.”
    • “Not worth the 70€, horribly optimized and borderline unplayable on keyboard and mouse.”
  • emotional26 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by intense boss fights and cinematic storytelling that create significant connections to the characters and narrative, often evoking strong feelings such as joy and sadness. While many players appreciate the emotional depth in certain moments, particularly during flashbacks and key battles, some criticize the story mode for lacking the complexity and impact of the original anime, leading to mixed emotional experiences. Overall, the game successfully elicits a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, especially for fans of the source material.

    • “The boss fights, in particular, stood out, blending intense action with cinematic storytelling, making every encounter feel significant and emotional.”
    • “The game even includes touching flashbacks and character interactions that deepen the emotional connection to the story.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability26 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the exciting multiplayer modes and arcade options, many express frustration over the limited character roster and lack of content, which significantly diminishes replay value. The consensus suggests that the addition of more playable characters and content through future updates could enhance the game's longevity. Currently, many players feel the game lacks sufficient replayability, with some only finding value in replaying the story mode.

    • “Additionally, the game also includes exciting multiplayer modes and a replayable arcade mode that adds to its overall replay value.”
    • “Finally, while the existing characters are well-designed and fun to play, the addition of more characters could greatly enhance the game's replay value.”
    • “The replayability is great.”
    • “It's a pretty fun game, but more than half of it is just a DLC for another 30 bucks, and the game has absolutely 0 replayability, so in general, it's just a money vacuum for way too much.”
    • “The game has a lack of content and replayability.”
    • “There is hardly any replay value in story mode.”
  • monetization22 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over the reliance on paid DLC and the lack of substantial content. While some players found initial enjoyment, the consensus is that the game quickly becomes repetitive and fails to justify its price, particularly given the fragmented DLC offerings. Overall, the monetization strategy has left a negative impression, leading many to recommend against purchasing the game unless one is a dedicated fan of the franchise.

    • “This game is one of the worst fighting games I've ever played and experienced. As someone that has been playing from launch, I do not recommend spending your money on this cash grab game.”
    • “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. The repetitive story mode is just rinse and repeat; this game is nowhere near worth £50. Don't buy it.”
  • character development9 mentions

    Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while many praise the character designs and graphics as impressive, some critics note a lack of depth in character development, suggesting that players may need to engage with the source material for a fuller understanding. Overall, the visual aspects are well-received, but the narrative depth and character growth are seen as insufficient by some players.

    • “Amazing graphics, spot on character design and voice lines, crazy combos and wonderful story line in story mode.”
    • “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.”
    • “The story adaptation is missing key character development, so reading the manga or watching the ufotable anime is a good way to get your money's worth.”
    • “Absolutely no part of his character design is endearing.”
    • “My disdain for this insubstantial failure of 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 design, effectively bringing the Demon Slayer universe to life. Players appreciate the captivating musical score and familiar sound effects from the anime, which enhance the immersive experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and atmospheric sound design creates a powerful and engaging environment for fans.

    • “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

14hMedian play time
19hAverage play time
7-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 28 analyzed playthroughs

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