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Code Vein 2 Review: A Better Sequel Still Struggling to Stand Out Among Soulslikes

Code Vein 2 Review: A Better Sequel Still Struggling to Stand Out Among Soulslikes ...

Code Vein 2 review: an early contender for 2026's worst Soulslike

Code Vein 2 makes all the same mistakes as the first Code Vein, adds a bland open world, and misunderstands what makes ...

Code Vein 2's weak characters kill loftier ambitions, but a brisk pace keeps the soulslite combat lively

An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.

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.
But Why Tho? on MSN

Review: ‘Code Vein II’ has fun and challenge in its DNA

Code Vein 2 is a deeply entertaining adventure bringing back hope and life to a ruined world. The post REVIEW: ‘Code Vein II’ ...
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 ...
Game Rant

Code Vein 2 - Interactive Map

Map progression in Code Vein 2 is tied to map jammers. True to their name, these enemies obstruct map information with a ...
GameSpot

Code Vein 2 Review - Second Bite

Despite fantastic build flexibility, Code Vein 2 struggles to improve upon its predecessor as it fails to avoid many of the ...

Code Vein 2 review – the sequel that is not a sequel

Seven years after the original, Bandai Namco release a surprise sequel to Code Vein that combines familiar Soulslike gameplay ...
IGN Africa on MSN

Code Vein 2 Video Review

Code Vein 2 reviewed by Michael Higham on PlayStation 5 Pro, also availabe on Xbox and PC."Code Vein 2 struggles to maintain ...
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 ...