CNET on MSN

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 ...
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 same aggravating pitfalls.

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 ...
TheGamer on MSN

Code Vein 2 debuts to mixed reviews on Steam

The first Code Vein was a bit divisive, but the sequel seems to be splitting players even more.

Code Vein 2 Is Being Held Back By One Glaring Issue

Code Vein 2 improves on its predecessor, providing a solid action RPG experience that is unfortunately lacking in one major department.

One of the most unoptimized games: Code Vein 2 launches on Steam to mixed early access reviews as fans say it feels like wasted money

Bandai Namco's new action RPG isn't impressing everyone ...

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 ...
TheSixthAxis

Code Vein II Review

Code Vein 2 is more than a direct sequel to the original anime Soulslike, taking the form so much further and with a ...
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 ...

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.
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 ...