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.

It’s been years since Code Vein first tried to carve out its identity in the Souls-like space. With its anime-inspired aesthetic and flashy combat, the game was an instant curiosity, but that ...

Code Vein 2 is off to a bit of a rocky start on Steam, as it's currently sitting with "Mixed" reviews that are, for once, not just about the game's performance. When the first Code Vein game released ...

Tue, January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM UTC In Game Informer's review of the game, which was scored a 5.5/10, reviewer Wesley LeBlanc called the game ugly and criticized the combat system, writing, "Across ...

Code Vein II may be a sequel, but that shouldn’t be a hold-up for anyone who missed out on the previous game. The Bandai Namco title is an exciting blend of anime aesthetics and the darker monsters of ...

Code Vein II was a surprise reveal at the Summer Games Fest 2025 on June 6, but one that is certainly welcomed. The sequel to the original vampire RPG of the same name is due out in 2026. The original ...

The first game may have had a few issues, but in my personal opinion, Code Vein remains one of the best soulslikes for its style alone. Before Elden Ring and the later titles it inspired took the ...

Inspired by the great success and impact of the From Software games that Bandai Namco has published, the team at Bandai Namco Studios, responsible for the monster-hunting action RPG series God Eater, ...

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 ...

An anime-infused riff on Dark Souls, the original Code Vein didn't command my attention for long. However, a recent hands-off preview at Summer Game Fest immediately got me more invested in its ...

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 ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Code Vein II This open-world sequel is ideal for JRPG fans looking for an approachable entry point to Soulslikes Code Vein II is an action role-playing game ...