Sequels carry certain expectations with them, like the promise of building on the promise of what came before and correcting past mistakes. Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 is exceptional in that it manages ...

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Bandai Namco's latest Soulslike has 'Elden Ring' DNA, courtesy of its open world, but it can't maintain the quality of FromSoftware's Game of the Year effort.

Code Vein II is a shocking step down from its predecessor in many regards, widening the scope of its environments and maps only to feel more barren and lifeless as a result. Its world is populated ...

With more of an Elden Ring approach with its open world and (somewhat) non-linearity, Code Vein 2 tries to tap into that formula but just doesn't quite nail its execution, which is a crying shame ...

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If one would claim that the role of art is to create something wholly original, then Code Vein 2 stands in direct opposition to this. The opening minutes feel like the cutscene equivalent of a friend ...

Code Vein getting a sequel, as announced at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, was a pleasant surprise. The original was good! It was one of those games that necessarily didn’t blow people away, but ...

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The idea of an anime-style soulslike releases plenty of good chemicals in my brain, but the first Code Vein back in 2019 turned out to be just okay in my book. Like a number of Bandai Namco's original ...

Weak characters kill loftier ambitions, but a brisk pace keeps the combat lively. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what ...