Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Jul 31, 2025
    78
    If you're a loyal fan of pop culture's most popular sword fights, you should definitely play it to prepare for what's next in the franchise. However, if you tried watching the series and never really got into it, it's best to spend your money on something more entertaining.
  2. Aug 1, 2025
    75
    While Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 doesn’t change much about the original, it fixes the massive problem of the small roster. Fans of the anime have a retelling of a large chunk of the anime’s narrative to look forward to. The game’s story mode adds light adventure and RPG elements to give the illusion that there’s more to the game than just combat and cutscenes. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is very much a sequel, so anyone curious about the story should play the original game first. If you’re just in it for the combat, then the sequel is a no-brainer best choice.
  3. 80
    It's one of the few ways to combine your love for Demon Slayer with video games, a title from Cyberconnect2 that basically took its Naruto games and gave them a Kimetsu no Yaiba skin. Either way, it's an interactive anime with a fun combat system.
  4. Jul 31, 2025
    80
    The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is undoubtedly the new standard for Demon Slayer games, and it does the material justice. CyberConnect2’s prestige animation is the star and its decades of designing interactive narrative experiences and action combat also show through, even if the studio is playing things safe. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a smooth ride through familiar territory, and it doesn't need to be anything else.
  5. Aug 1, 2025
    82
    Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 carves its mark among the elite of anime games, honing nearly every edge of its predecessor. With tighter, more fluid combat and a cinematic presentation that nearly rivals Ufotable’s legendary adaptation, this sequel feels like a true evolution from the very first swing. It's not flawless, but the sheer volume of content and pure fun it delivers more than makes up for its shortcomings. If the original was Hinoe rank, this one unquestionably earns its place among the Hashira.
  6. Jul 31, 2025
    75
    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 simply continued what the first one brought: a way to actively experience the anime's elaborate battles. While the experience is rich for Tanjiro and demon slayer fans, the cast could have brought more character variety and less "echo characters".
  7. Aug 6, 2025
    75
    Though not without its faults, Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a visually stunning and faithful follow-up that builds on the original with more characters, polished storytelling, and just enough style to keep Demon Slayer fans hooked.
  8. Jul 31, 2025
    80
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2, despite certain limitations, comes to accompany once again the fans of one of the most quality and popular anime of the last decade, which also takes advantage of the synergy with its last arc to call to try it to a larger base of players. If you're a fan of Demon Slayer, you shouldn't miss it.
  9. Jul 31, 2025
    78
    As a sequel, it successfully delivers fast-paced, visually striking, and highly entertaining combat. While it feels somewhat like a continuation of the first game, it brings several gameplay improvements and a story mode that covers three major arcs. It remains a title clearly aimed at fans, but it's still enjoyable for any fighting game enthusiast.
  10. Aug 1, 2025
    80
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is largely more of the same, but that isn't much of a issue when the first game was already so enjoyable. Story mode here picks up where the last left off and covers three new dramatic arcs, and the gameplay has been refreshed a little with new elements such as Gear. It's the whopping number of characters now available in Versus mode that's the real draw, though.
  11. Aug 13, 2025
    80
    Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 delivers a faithful, accessible, and polished adaptation that expands the first game’s formula with improved exploration, side quests, and refined combat.
  12. Jul 31, 2025
    80
    In our opinion, The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a very pleasant improvement on the first Kimetsu no Yaiba-based fighting game, although it still has some minor issues with performance and design. However, it's a good game for fans of the series, even if it's the one that should have been released in 2021.
  13. Jul 31, 2025
    90
    Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles 2 builds on the foundations of the first instalment and takes each slider up a notch. Even if there's room for improvement in one area or another, we've finally got a big Demon Slayer fighting game in our hands.
  14. 80
    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a tour de force in how to bring anime into the gaming space. A compelling faithful retelling of a story fans love, superb combat and stunning visual and audio design make this game a really special experience. Whilst the lack of additions may upset some returning players, along with the weak gear system, there’s still so much fun to be had in this game. You can really feel the love and care the developers have poured into this sequel! See you in the arena!
  15. Jul 31, 2025
    75
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 stands out as a clearly superior sequel compared to the first game. The credit goes to the greater amount of source material available, which allowed CyberConnect2 to craft a much richer and more engaging Story Mode, bringing to the screen some truly impressive sequences from both a technical and artistic standpoint. Moreover, the game benefits from a series of improvements related to its structure and content, which appear significantly more substantial and compelling.
  16. Sep 10, 2025
    83
    In Dragonball-esque fashion, CyberConnect2 and Arc System Works performed a fusion and managed to turn the tides! The majestic production values of Ufotable have been impressively mirrored, as this game delivers a multitude of breathtaking animations and of course – loads of flamboyancy! A solid battle system and plenty of content make this game a significant upgrade to the first. This one is for the fans.
  17. Jul 31, 2025
    80
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a beautiful example of adaptation and a clear evolution compared to the first game in the series. The sequel greatly expands the cast, refines the exploration, narrative, and combat systems, and offers the best visuals the subgenre can currently achieve.
  18. Jul 31, 2025
    80
    By having a healthier roster, slightly tweaked combat, and two of the best arcs in the whole series, The Hinokami Chronicles 2 still stands as a worthy sequel, and one that I hope is surpassed even more by the inevitable third game that has a hell of a lot of heavy lifting to do by finishing off the whole series.
  19. Sep 9, 2025
    80
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Hinokami Chronicles 2 does not aim to revolutionize its formula, but it compensates with technical enhancements, an expanded story mode, and an outstanding audiovisual presentation. The game targets fans and delivers performance that exceeds expectations.
  20. Aug 1, 2025
    78
    CyberConnect2 expands on the original with a larger roster, faithfully adapted arcs, and cinematic battles that elevate the anime’s intensity, although it still lacks gameplay depth, some exploration feels forced, and there's no cross-play, which may hurt online engagement.
  21. Jul 31, 2025
    83
    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 brought me back to the glory days of anime fighters and made me excited for what the future has in store for the genre. With so much content and visceral combat that's exciting to simply watch, it's one superb fighter.