'Code Vein 2' reviews are out, and while the game is certainly reviewing better than some other 2026 releases, it has not ...

An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.

Code Vein 2's early Steam reviews aren't great, but largely for reasons that appear to be platform-specific, thus not applying to consoles.

Code Vein 2 delivers a challenging and mechanically deep soulslike experience that embraces its anime aesthetic.