As a long-time fan of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime and manga series, I couldn’t be more excited about the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! The game’s announcement back in September 2023 instantly grabbed my attention, and with its recent release on multiple consoles including the Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, I couldn’t resist diving into this unique digital board game experience.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – “Sweep the Board” Now Available on Multiple Consoles
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! Release Date: April 26 / July 17, 2024
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
Announced in September 2023, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! will hit stores with two different release dates. Players using Nintendo Switch can expect to start playing from April 26, 2024, while PC gamers, including those on Steam as well as PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, have a July 17, 2024 release date to look forward to. The game was collaboratively produced by CyberConnect2 and published by Aniplex and SEGA.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! Gameplay
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Gain Victory in This Digital Board Game!
In “Sweep the Board” mode, which is the primary game setting for a four-player game, competitors aim to amass the greatest number of Rank Points. To achieve this, they must journey to designated “Destination Spaces,” where they encounter formidable demons to vanquish. Throughout their journey, players encounter challenges and mini-games. The player with the most accumulated Rank Points at the game’s end emerges as the victor.
During the daytime in Sweep the Board!, players take turns rolling dice and moving around the board. Once everyone has completed a turn, you’ll engage in “Skill Training” mini-games. Successfully participating in these games awards you with valuable Slayer Coins that can be utilized for various actions and objectives on the gameboard.
When a player lands on the final space, referred to as the Destination Space, evening sets in. In this phase, the player occupying the Destination Space is rewarded with Rank Points. There’s also a chance of encountering a formidable enemy called a Greater Demon. Interactions with this demon could lead to a battle where all players engage. Occasionally, the Greater Demon will bypass combat and relocate to another Destination Space instead.
In the course of the fight against the Greater Demon, teammates need to synchronize their actions according to the directions displayed on the screen. This collaboration persists until the Greater Demon is vanquished. Subsequently, the players receive Rank Points based on how effectively they contributed during the battle.
Circling the game board may lead to unpredictable occurrences that could benefit or disadvantage players. Generally, favorable incidents tend to emerge during daylight hours, whereas the night brings a higher probability of unfavorable happenings.
The game offers various boards, each distinctly different in background, narrative, and special elements. One such board is based on the Mugen Train, allowing players to travel across it as a mode of transportation.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! Story
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! – Official Game Overview Trailer
In “Sweep the Board!”, the various storylines of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s anime are depicted through five distinct boards. Each board includes numerous landmarks familiar from the anime series. Scenes straight from the anime and exclusive cutscenes from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles are incorporated into the gameplay.
- Board One – Features Asakusa, Mount Fujikasane, and the Northwest Town. Enemy demons that can be found in the Destination Space are Hand Demon, Susumaru, and Yahaba.
- Board Two – Features Tsuzumi Mansion and Mount Natagumo. Enemy demons fought on this board are Kyogai and Rui.
- Board Three – Features the Butterfly Mansion and the Mugen Train. Players can fight Enmu and Akaza here.
- Board Four – Features the Entertainment District with Daki and Gyutaro serving as bosses.
- Board Five – Features the Swordsmith Village. Yoriichi Type 0, Gyokko, and Zohakuten serve as bosses, with Hantengu stalking the players throughout the board.
In addition, the game features fourteen unique anime characters that can be played. Here they are:
- Tanjiro Kamado
- Zenitsu Agatsuma
- Inosuke Hashibira
- Giyu Tomioka
- Shinobu Kocho
- Kyojuro Rengoku
- Tengen Uzui
- Muichiro Tokito
- Mitsuri Kanroji
- Obanai Iguro
- Sanemi Shinazugawa
- Gyomei Himejima
- Genya Shinazugawa
- Kanao Tsuyuri
Nezuko Kamado also appears in the game as a support character.
In the anime, wicked beings such as Greater Demons and other baddies are encountered as bosses in the corresponding game. You’ll often find them lurking in the Destination Space.
- Hand Demon
- Susamaru
- Yahaba
- Kyogai
- Rui
- Enmu
- Akaza
- Daki
- Gyutaro
- Yoriichi Type Zero
- Gyokko
- Zohakuten
Sadly, Muzan Kibutsuji isn’t an opponent you can face off against in the game. However, there are numerous appearances by supporting characters, as well as hidden treats for devoted fans to discover.
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