Summary
- The new Demon Slayer game adopts a Mario Party-style format, adding a fresh and unexpected dimension to the gaming experience.
- The game features familiar characters from the franchise engaging in mini-games and challenges, reminiscent of Nintendo's party games.
- While fans may have expected a traditional action-adventure game, this board game-style release showcases the franchise's adaptability and offers a unique way to enjoy the Demon Slayer universe.
The new game based on the popular Demon Slayer franchise takes an unexpected turn by adopting a Mario Party-style format. This departure from the conventional action-adventure gameplay of the previous 2021 release is strikingly distinct. While fans of the franchise had likely anticipated another action-packed adventure, this fresh approach introduces an entirely new dimension to the gaming experience.
Demon Slayer is a hugely popular manga, and following its adaptation to the screen with the anime of the same name, its popularity has continued to soar. It's been almost two years since the release of the last title based on Demon Slayer, The Hinokami Chronicles. This fighting action-adventure game developed by CyberConnect2 was well-received by fans who were eager to discover what new surprise this franchise would bring to the world of video games.
The new Demon Slayer game is a digital board game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, bearing many similarities to Mario Party, and it's set to be released in the year 2024. It's designed for 1 to 4 players, where the main character Tanjiro Kamado and his friends must chase the Magical Sword, somewhat akin to collecting stars in Mario Party.
In the game's announcement trailer, Demon Slayer characters can be seen moving along a game board, rolling dice, and engaging in various mini-games where the characters will have to confront some familiar enemies from the manga, run obstacle courses, draw, play memory games, among other activities, to earn points and defeat other players. The game features a visual aesthetic reminiscent of the drawing style of the Demon Slayer anime.
The announcement of this title coincidentally follows the popular Demon Slayer fighting tournament. Considering this, it's possible that the franchise's fandom might have been anticipating the announcement of The Hinokami Chronicles 2, instead of a Mario Party-style board game.
However, it's true that this title can serve as a buffer to ease the anticipation for a new game. Furthermore, this new title adds diversity to the franchise's IP and, at least in the trailer, promises to be an interesting game to play with family or friends, similar to other party games published by Nintendo that have been seen before. It offers a different dimension to the Demon Slayer universe, expanding its appeal beyond traditional gaming experiences and showcasing the franchise's adaptability to various gaming styles, ensuring that fans can continue to enjoy the world of Demon Slayer in novel ways.
The new Demon Slayer game is in development for Nintendo Switch.