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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Stunning anime-accurate graphics and animations
    • Faithful and engaging story mode
    • Accessible yet skillful combat system
    • Variety of characters with unique moves
    • Multiplayer versus mode available

    Cons

    • Limited roster and content at launch
    • Story mode exploration can be slow and repetitive
    • Online multiplayer affected by hackers and lag
    • 30 fps cap at launch (later patched to 60 fps)
    • High price point relative to content

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom in combat choices and character selection, but story mode has some linear and slow exploration segments."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat is easy to learn but hard to master with skill-based parrying and combos; players report satisfying challenge especially in PvP and boss fights."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes ranked online multiplayer and leaderboards, encouraging comparison and skill competition, though some find PvP unbalanced or affected by hackers."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage in story and multiplayer modes with some replay value, but limited content and repetitive exploration reduce long-term attachment."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Game supports multiplayer versus mode but no strong emphasis on cooperative gameplay or team objectives."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Customization is limited mostly to unlocking characters and costumes; story mode exploration is predefined with minimal creative input."

    • Domination
      1

      "Some competitive PvP elements encourage dominance, but no strong evidence of toxic or trash talk culture dominating player experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Highly immersive anime world and story provide strong escape from reality; players enjoy reliving favorite scenes and battles."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players generally engage voluntarily out of personal interest and fandom rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different characters and combos; however, story mode is mostly linear with limited novel mechanics to explore."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Story mode includes some open world segments and collectible challenges but these are often slow and repetitive."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization mostly through unlockable costumes; no deep avatar personalization or creative expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strongly rooted in anime fantasy world with supernatural abilities, imaginative characters, and dramatic story arcs."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some social interaction through multiplayer and community but mostly individual play experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop fighting skills and strategies, especially in PvP and boss fights, with some learning curve."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; exploration segments can feel slow but not designed for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Limited social bonding or emotional sharing; multiplayer is competitive rather than intimate or cooperative."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual or symmetric multiplayer without group management."

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlocking characters, costumes, and in-game rewards provides a sense of advancement and collection."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Combat can be tense but story mode and visuals offer moments of flow and relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "High-quality visuals, animations, and sound design provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Online ranked modes and unlockables offer some social recognition and status among players."

    • Story
      5

      "Faithful and immersive narrative closely following the anime with engaging cutscenes and emotional moments."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat involves tactical use of combos, parries, and timing; some strategic depth especially in PvP."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Boss fights and PvP matches provide suspense and excitement, though some find PvP frustrating due to imbalance."

    • Value
      -2

      "Many players feel the game is overpriced at full price due to limited content and short story mode; better value on sale."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat focused on fighting demons with flashy attacks and destruction; violence is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must manage health and avoid combos in fights; some resource management in combat mechanics."

    Last update: 29/04/2026