Demon Slayer: Sweep the Boardis an unusual entry in the field of anime-based games, but it’s one that other series should take a look at. While not the onlyDemon Slayervideo game,Demon Slayer: Sweep the Boardis a unique creation in its own right. That is doubly true when one compares it to other games based on popular anime. One could argue that the game’s uniqueness is one of its strengths, and that helps it draw attention. At the same time,Sweep the Boardcould be just the first in a line of games following its example.
While theDemon Slayeranime is over, its legacy in video games is still ongoing.Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicleswas the first—a fighting game featuring several characters from the series.Sweep the Boardgoes in a completely different direction. Rather than following up onThe Hinokami Chronicles, it switched genres entirely, instead being a party game starring the main characters and their allies. Considering thatDemon Slayeritself is an action-packed shonen series, it seems like an odd choice to make at first glance. At the same time, the sheer unexpectedness of the concept deserves a few points for creativity.
Demon Slayer: Sweep the Board Could Open the Door For More Anime Party Games
Sweep the Board is Like a Demon Slayer-themed Mario Party
Sweep the Boardhas beeninfluenced more byMario Partythan the likes of even its own predecessor in its design. It’s a board game with several mechanics thatMarioPartyveteranswill be familiar with, such as collecting coins, mini-games, and even allies that will boost the player’s roll. Of course, there are a few distinctions, most notably the cast itself. The game still focuses on fighting demons through its board mechanics, but in the style of a party game rather than a fighting game. As the second big gaming release forDemon Slayer, it does something that few anime games have dared to do.
Most Anime Games Are Usually Either RPGs or Fighting Games
As can be seen by therecord-breakingDragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, fighting games are one of the most common genres when it comes to anime. If not that, it will often be an RPG likeOne Piece Odyssey. After all, many popular anime, especially shonen, heavily feature fights, and a lot of the biggest anime in the business have long, epic stories. However, a party game would be able to make use of other aspects of those series, such as their large rosters and interesting personalities among the cast. With a little ingenuity, a lot of anime series could have their own party games.
Some sports and racing manga have also seen video game adaptations, such asCaptain TsubasaandInitial D.
Party Games Could Help More Anime Get Video Game Adaptations
While some anime may only have a chance at acrossover skin inFortniteat first glance, a new approach to anime games could give many more a chance to shine. There are several anime that may not be able to put up a fighter or RPG, but have the possibility to be the source of a good party game. Anime such asSpy X Family,The Way of the Househusband, and many slice-of-life anime are popular, but would have a hard time in the fighter or RPG genres. However, party games open a whole new dimension for anime tie-in titles.
Demon Slayer: Sweep the Boardwon’t singlehandedly change the industry. However, what it could mean for not onlyfutureDemon Slayergames, but anime games in general, could be dramatic. Diving into new genres will give more series a chance to succeed in the gaming sphere. Not only that, but more anime getting games could also help said anime find wider fanbases. More variety in the gaming world is almost always a good thing, andDemon Slayer: Sweep the Boardcould herald a new movement regarding anime games.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!
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The animeDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibamakes its virtual board game debut! Enjoy events and minigames with up to four players offline or online, and compete to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman!◆ Roll the dice and aim to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman!Iconic locations from the anime, like Mt. Fujikasane and Asakusa, appear as boards in this game. Advance on the game board by rolling the dice! The game board switches between day and night. During the day, prepare for the night with events and minigames. At night, you will search for demons to defeat. Aim to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman!◆ Take control of iconic characters!Choose your favorite characters from the Demon Slayer Corps., including Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira! Nezuko appears on the game board to aid players as a support character!◆ Enjoy Various Minigames!Compete against each other, or work together in teams of two in a variety of minigames! At certain moments, you will encounter powerful demons like Akaza, where all players must cooperate to defeat them!Become a Demon-Slayer swordsman and take on powerful demons!Digital Edition BonusSet of four stamps (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira)※ Stamps are used for player communication in-game.※ Content and details are subject to change.※ The latest patch is required to access online play.※ Only Korean subtitles are included in this product purchased in Korea. Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese are included in this product purchased outside of Korea.※ In-store illustrations are based on in-game 3D models created by CyberConnect2.
