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Code Vein 2 is Dark Souls through an anime lens, and one surprisingly emotional dungeon proves Bandai Namco has raised the stakes

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 ...
TechRaptor

Code Vein 2 Review - An Adequate Take on Open-world Soulslikes

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 ...
VideoGamer

Code Vein 2 preview – Going beyond anime Dark Souls

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Military.com

Code Vein 2 Dials Up Everything for a Bigger Soulslike Sequel

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.
DualShockers

Code Vein 2: All Jails, Ranked

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 ...
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 ...

'Code Vein II' review: An approachable but uneven soulslike

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.
Sportskeeda

Code Vein 2 walkthough: How to complete Requests From a Friend Iris

In Code Vein 2, Requests from a Friend Iris is an essential side quest that begins at MagMell in the 2277: The Present era.
Game Rant

Code Vein: Best One-Handed Swords For Dexterity Builds

Rhett Roxl is a freelance content writer and an avid video gamer. When he's not writing, or playing video games, or writing about video games, he makes and plays music at local bars. One-handed swords ...
Sportskeeda

All combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 and how they work

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 ...
The Escapist

Code Vein 2 review: Shadow of the Elden Ring

If one would claim that the role of art is to create something wholly original, then Code Vein 2 stands in direct opposition to this. The opening minutes feel like the cutscene equivalent of a friend ...