Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Last updated: 2025-08-07
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- Major improvements over predecessor
- Stunning visuals and animations
- Engaging and faithful story mode
- Unstable online connections and crashes
- Limited and unbalanced roster
- Lack of new content and value
Emotions
Satisfaction31%Frustration23%Disappointment19%Excitement12%Anger4%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 658
- Helpful reviews
- 73%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 27%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 63%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 37%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1141
- Negative points
- 826
- Gameplay points
- 147
- Perf. points
- 31
- Rec. points
- 246
- Misc points
- 89
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Major improvements over predecessor
| Players overwhelmingly agree that the game is a significant improvement over its predecessor, enhancing nearly every aspect from gameplay mechanics and content to overall polish and value. It successfully builds upon the foundation of the first game while introducing meaningful upgrades. | 100% |
Stunning visuals and animations
| The game receives high praise for its stunning visuals, animations, and cinematic presentation. Players feel the graphics and special effects are top-tier, closely mirroring the quality of the anime and creating an immersive experience. | 36% |
Engaging and faithful story mode
| The story mode is highly lauded for its engaging narrative, faithful adaptation of the anime, and improved presentation. Players appreciate the immersive experience, feeling like they are actively participating in the anime's events. | 26% |
Impressive new ultimate attacks
| The addition of new ultimate attacks, especially dual ultimates, is a highlight for players. These new mechanics enhance combat variety, visual spectacle, and overall satisfaction, making fights feel more epic and dynamic. | 18% |
Smooth and improved online play
| The online multiplayer experience is generally positive, with players reporting smooth netcode, good connections, and enjoyable matches. The improvements in online functionality make competitive play more viable and fun. | 15% |
Expanded and diverse character roster
| The expanded character roster is a significant positive, with players enjoying the variety and depth added by new playable characters, including fan favorites. The new characters are well-received for their unique playstyles and fun factor. | 15% |
Excellent for Demon Slayer fans
| The game is highly recommended for fans of the Demon Slayer series, as it delivers an experience that deeply resonates with the source material. It's considered a well-made game that caters specifically to its fanbase. | 12% |
Fluid and engaging combat system
| Combat mechanics are praised for being fluid, dynamic, and responsive. Players find the fighting system engaging, with enough depth for experienced players while remaining accessible for newcomers. | 11% |
Unique and balanced characters
| The characters are well-designed and feel distinct, offering unique movesets and playstyles. Players appreciate the balance and variety among the roster, making it enjoyable to experiment with different characters. | 8% |
Positive international reception
| This cluster contains reviews in Korean and Chinese, which, when translated, reinforce the positive sentiments found in other clusters, particularly regarding improved gameplay, story fidelity, and visual effects. It indicates a consistent positive reception across different language groups. | 5% |