Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

October 13, 2021

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Alessandro Digioia IGN Italy Oct 2021
65.0 /100

"Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles isn&s;t really a step forward after Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. The new CyberConnect2 game lacks content, and the story mode play and feels old. Even so, the combat system shines thanks to some …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"‎Kimetsu no Yaiba comes to Nintendo Switch with a fantastic port, so much so that you will have to strive to find real differences with the rest of the versions released. If we add to that the portability or that …"

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Austin Suther TechRaptor Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Combat lacks depth and the story mode goes through periods of inaction, but Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is nonetheless a well-made and entertaining anime action title."

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Cassie Peterson GamingTrend Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Once you’ve had your fill of the story mode, you can jump over to versus mode to test your demon slaying skills against other players in PVP. Those Kimetsu Points you picked up throughout the game can be redeemed in …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Oct 2021
65.0 /100

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is another decent brawler adaptation that asks you to already have a bit of background on the source material to truly enjoy it. In that sense, it joins a very crowded …"

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Drew Hurley Cubed3 Oct 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

42.0

Story

50.0

"Series fans will find something to enjoy, yet those simply looking a fighting experience with friends will find this to be frustrating."

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Ethan Anderson GameSpot Oct 2021
60.0 /100

"In short, this game feels very much like a stepping stone on the way to a better Demon Slayer game in the future — one with a wider variety of playable characters, more new combat features, and a longer storyline …"

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"The Hinokami Chronicles isn’t complex enough to challenge fighters like Dragon Ball FighterZ or Guilty Gear, but it is a fun title that will really please fans of the series."

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Franklin Bellone Borges Attack of the Fanboy Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is a title sure to hit the spot for both the fans of the acclaimed series and those of Arena Fighters in general."

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Hamed MohammdPor CriticLenz Oct 2021
55.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"As a fan of Demon Slayer series you&s;ll probably have an easier time communicating with the game, but for anybody else there isn&s;t much entertainment on offer here as long cut scenes and shallow gameplay really hurt the overall experience."

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Harry Kalogirou Press Start Oct 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is a loving recreation of the first leg of Tanjiro and Nezuko&s;s journey. It might not push the envelope in any meaningful way, but I can guarantee that this will satiate Demon Slayer fans and …"

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Iyane Agossah DualShockers Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"While Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba The HInokami Chronicles is a great game for fans of the manga or newcomers, there is definitely room for improvement. This makes me linger in wait as possible future entries could turn out phenomenal."

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James Paley COGconnected Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Games like The Hinokami Chronicles are about feeling fast, powerful, and cool. It’s about piloting people like Tanjiro and Zenitsu, and seeing what their incredible strength can do. These are fighting games where you and a friend are panicking, shouting …"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a flashy and fun anime arena fighter. The story mode is done so well that both veterans of the series and newcomers can jump right in and enjoy it …"

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Majkol Robuschi IGN Italy Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles brings on Switch the same flavor we savored at the end of 2021, bringing to the table the free updates released on the other platforms, and the promise of new playable …"

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Marino Puntorieri Spaziogames Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"What was good and well made on the other platforms, stays the same in this release on Nintendo Switch, which includes the previous DLCs and it&s;s quite enjoyable."

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Mark Kriska PlayStation Universe Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is an experience that never overstays its welcome. While the map may be simplistic and outdated, the combat, visuals, voice acting, and story more than make up for anything the game lacks. …"

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Matt Kowalski Niche Gamer Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Overall, our time with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles was enjoyable but at times felt like a chore. Additionally, if you like to stream games but do not use a capture card, certain scenes will be blocked …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Demon Slayer: -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is a very solid action game, presenting a gripping story and thrilling action combat alongside an art style that almost perfectly matches the popular anime. Though combat can sometimes feel a bit …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Oct 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a solid first attempt at bringing this anime to a game format for current generation consoles. What SEGA and CyberConnect2 need to figure out is how to balance bringing …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Not having every fighter out of the box is going to be really frustrating for some players, but if nothing else, experiencing the Demon Slayer story is a pretty fun ride."

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Pramath GamingBolt Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is a surprisingly well done port of a pretty good game. Given all that The Hinokami Chronicles ends up accomplishing, hopefully this heralds the start of many more high quality …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Oct 2021
80.0 /100

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a great anime-based fighting game that’s only going to get better. Its story mode is a lot of fun to play through, thanks to the quality of the source material …"

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Ridge Harripersad CGMagazine Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles acts as a great, fun reference database for the popular anime series but doesn’t present a lot of unique traits to be memorable on its own."

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

72.0

"Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is carried by its fantastic presentation, which expertly captures the look and feel of the anime. Bombastic boss fights and some stunning cutscenes are enough to sell the otherwise short-lived story mode, but outside of …"

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Scott Baird DualShockers Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"The Hinokami Chronicles is an enjoyable adaptation of the Demon Slayer anime, but it never tries to be anything greater. The combat is fun, fast-paced, and lets the player wield the explosive moves of the Demon Slayer Corps in a …"

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

76.0

"Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is a title made for fans full of fan service. The simple, but fun combat makes it one of the best anime games of recent years, but it still has a couple of problems."

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Silvio Mazzitelli IGN Italy Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

68.0

"If you love the anima and manga series, you&s;ll surely love the game - despite its limited roster and the fact that, once you complete the Story Mode, there are very few reasons to make you keep playing."

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Stephan Adamus COGconnected Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is as good as it ever was. The Switch version doesn’t add anything for people who have the game on other systems. Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm fans, who might be excited …"

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Ted Hazell NintendoWorldReport Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"If you aren&s;t but a fan of anime-related fighters, you&s;ll definitely enjoy this for the combat alone, and the Story Mode is deep enough for you to understand the characters, their relationships, and the journey they have been on. This …"

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Vivienne Wright Checkpoint Gaming Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is one for the fans, yet still accessible for beginners. Aside from a few functionality problems in gameplay, it is a great load of fun being able to fight against familiar faces …"

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