Heidi Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Published 9/16/2025
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85
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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is an action fighting game based on the Demon Slayer series. It follows the events of the anime, continuing the story of Tanjiro Kamado and his companions. Players take part in arena-based battles using characters with distinct moves and abilities. The game includes a story mode and versus modes for local and online play. It expands on the mechanics and roster introduced in the original Hinokami Chronicles.
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- CyberConnect2
- Publisher
- Sega, Aniplex
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Critic avg
76
27 scored reviews
Total coverage
27
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Score range
66–88
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 76 across 27 scored reviews, with a 22-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Showing 1-10 of 27 matching critic reviews. 27 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 3.
Uphar Dutta
GameffineDemon Slayer-Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review – Redefine Breathing
Published 8/18/2025
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalPramath
GamingBoltDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review – Faithful and Refined Sequel
Published 8/13/2025
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan Toyad
KakuchopureiDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review: Slash or Bust
Published 8/13/2025
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review - Stylish Anime Fighter Shines Again
Published 8/13/2025
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review
Published 8/13/2025
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAsura Kagawa
GamesCreedDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review
Published 8/12/2025
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66
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalVictor Tan
Checkpoint GamingDemon Slayer - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review - Team-slaying effort for the fans - Checkpoint
Published 8/7/2025
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Wood
CGMagazineDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (PC) Review
Published 8/6/2025
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Scarr
Cloud DosageDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Game Review
Published 8/6/2025
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78
+2 vs critic avg
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