Combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 in Code Vein 2 revolves around three core pillars: weapons, Formae, and Drain Attacks.

The soulslike genre revolves around challenge and skill mastery, both of which hold true for Code Vein 2. From the opening hours, it is clear that it is designed with mechanical depth in mind. Combat ...

Bandai Namco's latest Soulslike has 'Elden Ring' DNA, courtesy of its open world, but it can't maintain the quality of ...

An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.

Code Vein II is an action/RPG where you embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve. If time were a weapon to ...

Code Vein II is a shocking step down from its predecessor in many regards, widening the scope of its environments and maps only to feel more barren and lifeless as a result. Its world is populated ...

With more of an Elden Ring approach with its open world and (somewhat) non-linearity, Code Vein 2 tries to tap into that formula but just doesn't quite nail its execution, which is a crying shame ...

In 2019, Bandai Namco continued its foray into the Soulslike business in true Bandai Namco fashion. The original Code Vein introduced an anime storyline, anime character designs, and a unique anime ...

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.

After Code Vein 2's rocky start, Bandai Namco assures fans that fixes are coming to make it better.

If you’re a fan of Soulslike games, chances are that you’ve spent some time with Code Vein. Code Vein 2 is looking like it might outdo its predecessor, based on my time with a hands-on preview of the ...

Code Vein 2 launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X/S, and PC late last month, sending players on a post-apocalyptic ...