CNET

Code Vein II Review: A Better Sequel Still Struggling to Stand Out Among Soulslikes

The Soulslike genre -- difficult action games built on the formula established by FromSoftware's Dark Souls series -- is a ...

Code Vein 2 is a soulslike I simply couldn’t put down — even when Unreal Engine 5 threatens to spoil the fun

In spite of some spotty performance on console, Code Vein 2 is a triumphant sequel that fans of the original are likely to ...

Code Vein II Review, Gameplay Impressions, Videos and Top Features

Code Vein II from developer Bandai Namco Studios represents something of a fresh start for the ascending series.
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 review: A timely sequel

Breaking from the confines of a city into an open world with different time eras, Code Vein 2 is an ambitious escalation of ...
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 lot right, but at the same time, it's flawed in many ways.
Press Start Australia

Code Vein II Review – An Adventure As Expected

With Code Vein, Bandai Namco sought to brave new territory no developer had ever thought to explore – “What if Dark Souls, ...
The Escapist

Code Vein 2 review: Shadow of the Elden Ring

The Escapist reviews Code Vein 2’s fun Soulslike combat and bold ideas, but uneven story pacing, dated visuals, and ...