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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles
By CyberConnect2, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a fighting game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by SEGA. It retells events from the anime’s Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc through The Movie: Mugen Train, following Tanjiro as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps. Battles use 3D graphical effects to depict techniques from the series. The roster includes 24 fighters, among them Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, as well as demons Rui and Akaza, allowing matchups between characters who do not ordinarily fight together in the story. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, including online PvP and shared or split-screen PvP. It also supports shared or split-screen play, full controller support and Steam Cloud, alongside Steam Achievements and Trading Cards. The game released on October 15, 2021, for Windows. The listed platforms also include Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Roster includes 24 fighters.
- Story covers the Unwavering Resolve Arc through Mugen Train.
- Offers online PvP and shared or split-screen PvP.
- Includes full controller support and Steam Cloud.
- Steam lists Windows as its platform.
- Multiplayer features are PvP-focused.
Who it suits
It suits Demon Slayer fans who want to revisit the Tanjiro-led story and fight with characters from the anime. Its online and shared or split-screen PvP options also suit players looking for one-on-one matches with others.
The game combines a retelling of two Demon Slayer story arcs with a 24-character fighting roster. Its PvP options cover both online and shared or split-screen matches.
