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.

Bandai Namco has developer FromSoftware's Elden Ring and Dark Souls franchises under its wing, but that hasn't stopped the publisher from pursuing other takes on the Souls experience. The upcoming ...

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.

Combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 are deeper and more layered than anything seen in the original game. While the sequel still sits comfortably in the souls-like RPG space, nearly every system tied to ...

Code Vein II from developer Bandai Namco Studios represents something of a fresh start for the ascending series.

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 ...

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and ...

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 ...