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Code Vein 2 has massively improved combat, and characters with more depth than you would have ever expected

Code Vein 2 soars above its predecessor, and even stands alongside some of the Soulslike greats.

Code Vein 2's weak characters kill loftier ambitions, but a brisk pace keeps the soulslite combat lively

An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.

Code Vein 2 Is an Ambitious Sequel Carried by Deep CombatCode Vein 2 (Review)

Code Vein 2 delivers a challenging and mechanically deep soulslike experience that embraces its anime aesthetic.

Code Vein 2 Is Being Held Back By One Glaring Issue

Code Vein 2 improves on its predecessor, providing a solid action RPG experience that is unfortunately lacking in one major ...

Code Vein 2 Review

Coming off of From Software's Elden Ring (which Bandai Namco published) not too long ago, pulling up the map of Code Vein 2 ...
Sportskeeda

All combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 and how they work

Combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 in Code Vein 2 revolves around three core pillars: weapons, Formae, and Drain Attacks. Weapons handle your baseline damage and moveset. Formae define your abilities, ...
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 ...
COGconnected

Code Vein 2 Review – The Elden Ring Successor?

After roughly 60 hours for a thorough playthrough, Code Vein II left me with a clear impression: it is, in many ways, a less ...
Shacknews

Code Vein 2 will bring together Soulslike combat, anime, and time travel

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 ...
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Code Vein 2 Review (PS5)

The sequel to 2019's more interesting Code Vein, Code Vein 2 tells a new story only loosely connected to the original, ...