Code Vein 2 review: an early contender for 2026's worst Soulslike

Code Vein 2 makes all the same mistakes as the first Code Vein, adds a bland open world, and misunderstands what makes ...

Code Vein 2 is a soulslike I simply couldn’t put down — even when Unreal Engine 5 threatens to spoil the fun

In spite of some spotty performance on console, Code Vein 2 is a triumphant sequel that fans of the original are likely to ...

Code Vein 2 is a blood-curdling Souls-like that's looking like a 2026 sleeper hit

Would you believe me if I told you Code Vein 2 is one of the most enjoyable Souls-like games I've played in years? That it not only improves upon systems and quirks present in the original game, but ...
The Outerhaven

Code Vein II Review: A Beautiful but Flawed Evolution of the Anime Soulslike

Code Vein II delivers stylish combat, deep customization, and bold ideas, but performance issues and uneven design keep it ...
Sportskeeda

Code Vein 2 review: A Souls-like that dares to break the genre's mould

After Dark Souls 2, Code Vein 2 is arguably the most conflicted I have felt while playing a Souls-like RPG. The game gets a ...
Press Start Australia

Code Vein II Review – An Adventure As Expected

With Code Vein, Bandai Namco sought to brave new territory no developer had ever thought to explore – “What if Dark Souls, but with anime vampires?” While Code Vein had its pros and cons, it was a ...
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Code Vein 2 is a Soulslike with sauce, heart... and a fantastic character creator

What gets me are her eyes. They’re purple. You can see them through the gas mask. I didn’t know that initially when I selected her; I picked this woman as my base character because she wore a black ...