Code Vein

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Gaming Age
    Oct 9, 2019
    100
    Code Vein is the perfect starting point for that friend that always wanted to try Dark Souls but couldn’t get into it because it was “too hard”. It is also a great choice for Souls veterans to whet your appetite while you eagerly await the next genuine From Software offering. There are so many unique and fun changes here that, although there is a definite difficulty decrease, you will really enjoy yourself.
  2. GameStar
    Sep 26, 2019
    83
    I would not say that Code Vein communicates its story better than Dark Souls. But it just tells it refreshingly different and I enjoy experiencing the game mechanics of Dark Souls in a different context.
  3. Quarter to Three
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    What if there were a Dark Souls for people who want something to do instead of play the same boss fight over and over until I get lucky and don't die? Well, this is! And this is it!
  5. Softpedia
    Oct 14, 2019
    80
    Luckily, many aspects of the game are well above average, such as the anime artwork and the story. If you can get past the somewhat clunky combat and boring world, Code Vein can be appealing more often than not.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Sep 27, 2019
    80
    If you go into Code Vein thinking that you're going to get something on the level of any of the Souls games (or Bloodborne) you're going to be a little bit disappointed.
  7. Shacknews
    Sep 26, 2019
    80
    Code Vein reads from the grimoire and elegantly adds its own incantations, bringing to the genre a fresh perspective and a lust for blood. Code Vein begs to be devoured. It’s got enough blood in its veins and marrow in its bones to satisfy even the most ravenous of players. If you’re looking for a unique Soulsborne experience, this is it.
  8. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 6, 2019
    75
    Compared to Dark Souls, it’s less hardcore and more “Japanese” – although less so than usual for Bandai Namco, as they obviously tried to make it appealing to broader audiences. [Issue#241, p.56]
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  9. GameCritics
    Oct 8, 2019
    75
    In the end, Code Vein may not be all that we might have hoped for, but I enjoyed my playthrough and didn’t want to stop before credits rolled. In fact, I was so invested that I actually restarted my game twenty five hours in after realizing that I could influence the storyline through my actions, and had no regrets in doing so. Despite the fact that it doesn’t reach the top of the Soulslike genre, it’s a worthwhile entry that lays very fertile ground for a sequel that goes further.
  10. Wccftech
    Sep 26, 2019
    75
    While Code Vein has a lovely art style, the story is the boring kind of bonkers. The combat is fun and the exploration satisfying, but the locations feel repetitive, the sidekicks annoying and in the end, it feels like Dragons Dogma's edgier cousin.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 26, 2019
    Mobile, high-stakes combat tied to interesting, ever-expanding abilities is a recipe that can withstand slightly repetitive enemy design and shoddy environments. I still feel the pull to keep playing, to unearth new classes and experiment with all the ways I can mash them together. The only good part of Code Vein is its combat, but for me, that turns out to be enough.

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#91 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 482 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 323 out of 482
  2. Mixed: 92 out of 482
  3. Negative: 67 out of 482
  1. z2ocky
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    To make up for all the other wannabe **** fakeass reviewers. This is a solid game and the best way to tell on how it plays, is by playing itTo make up for all the other wannabe **** fakeass reviewers. This is a solid game and the best way to tell on how it plays, is by playing it yourself. It's fun and a good challenge and great with friends.… Full Review »
  2. alex_dragon
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    All the negative reviews so far are peopl saying it's trash after playing 1-2 hours and refunded it, only very few negative reviews that areAll the negative reviews so far are peopl saying it's trash after playing 1-2 hours and refunded it, only very few negative reviews that are worth reading are the ones after 10 hours, don't bother wasting time with 1-2 hours ones. without stating any reasons why and they all just refunded the game. The game is a 8/10 for me, the character creation is one of the very best and very detailed. spent 2 hours on it already, the combat is fun and engaging. the only thing that is lacking is the variety of levels. but i am rating it higher since people deliberately rated it down since the game has Denuvo, which the pirates are angry for
    A lot of reviewers also seem not to be into Anime, which this game is meant to be for anime audience/ weebs. The Devs also gave out free copies for those who donated blood on twitch con and it was very nice of them doing this. most if not all the negatively are from people/ pirates complaining    … Full Review »
  3. PichiStyle
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Very good game with interesting mechanics and a extremely good twist to the "Souls" formula.
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