Code Vein getting a sequel, as announced at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, was a pleasant surprise. The original was good! It was one of those games that necessarily didn’t blow people away, but ...

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.

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 ...

Sequels carry certain expectations with them, like the promise of building on the promise of what came before and correcting past mistakes. Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 is exceptional in that it manages ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Code Vein 2 features three different endings, but unlike many similar games, they don't require you to enter New Game Plus to access them. Instead, ...

When Bandai Namco launched Code Vein in 2019, I gave it an earnest try. More than just an anime-looking and occasionally over-the-top riff on Dark Souls, Code Vein’s world of vampires and absorbed ...

Code Vein II starts off with a fairly standard story trope that requires the player, as the silent protagonist, to travel to the past to save the future. The present is currently doomed by the Luna ...

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 ...

Players who want to extract Mind Booster - Overload in Code Vein 2 can learn about a good False Bloodkin farming location here. This guide lists the best gifts to give NPCs in Code Vein 2 and details ...

Bandai Namco has released a new extended video this week for the upcoming release of Code Vein II, providing a deeper walkthrough from the developers about the game. The video, which we have for you ...

Jadwiga has an odd request for you in Code Vein 2. She wants you to track down several smooth Uncanny Stones that you find throughout your journey. These stones are significant to her, and she'll ...

Holly is a hero you can save in the past in Code Vein 2, and she also has a request for you. There's a good amount of time before the start of this side quest, but when you do unlock it, you'll be ...