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.

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, ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The souls-like genre has exploded in popularity since the dawn of From Software's Souls franchise, with multiple companies taking a stab at the format ...

The Soulslike genre -- difficult action games built on the formula established by FromSoftware's Dark Souls series -- is a common sight these days, but back in 2019, when the first Code Vein came out, ...

Ever since the genre gained popularity, soulslike games have been known for their challenging gameplay, punishing difficulty, and steep learning curves. FromSoftware’s Dark Souls made this a defining ...

Code Vein II PS5 Review. Anime, vampires and Soulslikes-these are the three hallmarks that make up Code Vein, a franchise that first arrived on the scene in 2019 to popular fanfare due to its unique ...