The first Code Vein was a moderately well-received soulslike with a lot of anime overtones. I appreciated its willingness to embrace the soulslike subgenre, and the twist on vampires was fun enough.

Following back to back apocalypses, a new form of life is humanity's last hope. Combining the Soulsborne style of exploration and a traditional RPG story, Code Vein narrative is just as deep as its ...

The Soulslike genre -- difficult action games built on the formula established by FromSoftware's Dark Souls series -- is a common sight these days, but back in 2019, when the first Code Vein came out, ...

Sequels carry certain expectations with them, like the promise of building on the promise of what came before and correcting past mistakes. Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 is exceptional in that it manages ...

Bandai Namco’s latest Soulslike has ‘Elden Ring’ DNA, courtesy of its open world, but it can’t maintain the quality of FromSoftware’s Game of the Year effort. Code Vein II drops you into a ...

Code Vein II starts off with a fairly standard story trope that requires the player, as the silent protagonist, to travel to the past to save the future. The present is currently doomed by the Luna ...

When Bandai Namco launched Code Vein in 2019, I gave it an earnest try. More than just an anime-looking and occasionally over-the-top riff on Dark Souls, Code Vein’s world of vampires and absorbed ...

Companions in Code Vein 2 completely change combat in the soulslike genre. There are two different ways your companions can aid you. The first is to join you in battle, while the second sees them bond ...

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Bandai Namco has released a nine-minute overview trailer for Code Vein II, which features a deep dive on character creation tools, Revenant combat, and an expanded look into the game’s various ...

Christian has over three years of experience writing in the gaming industry, including guides and reviews, for publications such as DualShockers, Attack of the Fanboy, and PC Invasion. He has been an ...