Code Vein

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 482 Ratings

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  1. jesus045
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Good adventure anime waifu, thank you developers, most the after Nier. Not without flaws...
  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 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.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 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    … Expand
  3. PhantomJack24
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Way better than some would suggest. If you like dark souls there is still plenty of good to be had here.
  4. Renari
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Played for about 10 hours, game has lots of customization and replayability. Takes a lot of the best systems from Dark Souls and implements them well.
  5. Vosgy
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    As stated by z2ocky
    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 it yourself. It's fun and a good challenge and great with friends.
  6. hepoport
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Are you looking for an easier Dark Souls? Do you like typical anime characters? Do you like wandering around msomewhat mediocre maps while looking for items and trying to progress? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll probably like Code Vein. The game's story itself is decent, if pretty familiar. The lore is cool too in spots, but the characters are your typical assortmentAre you looking for an easier Dark Souls? Do you like typical anime characters? Do you like wandering around msomewhat mediocre maps while looking for items and trying to progress? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll probably like Code Vein. The game's story itself is decent, if pretty familiar. The lore is cool too in spots, but the characters are your typical assortment of anime tropes. Their character models also have a lot of clipping problems. No matter what character you're looking at, their hair clips through everything. Thankfully you can change your hair at any time. I initially gave my character the longest hair I could, but watching it clip through my entire outfit every time I moved got old.

    So, yeah, the combat itself moves and feels just like Dark Souls. There are five weapon types and each has a light and heavy attack. You can parry too, but you have to hit the button a couple of seconds before the enemy attack hits, which is a little weird. But the main difference is that you've got a ton of abilities you can use by switching classes known as Blood Codes. There are a ton of these and they all have different stats and their own abilities. Abilities are mainly for attacking and buffs, but there are also ones that do other stuff, such as one that lets you return to your last not-bonfire.

    But this isn't a challenging game. The enemies are typically pretty easy to deal with. Most bosses are too. I almost never got into a life or death struggle where my survival was based on successfully learning boss movesets. Your partner NPC heals you if you die too. And you probably won't die much. I wasn't too upset about this, although I don't really understand why someone would transplant combat built around being patient and careful into a game that wanted to be more of an full-on action RPG. I don't know how the camera tilts up when you get closer to an enemy you're locked onto, though. Makes it hard to see what's around you.

    This is a decently-long game, for the most part. It took me about 22 hours with some wandering, mostly in the cathedral as that level is giant and confusing as hell. Definitely the worst part of the game, really. It's all the same color and every area looks practically identical. Plus there's multiple levels. The map in this game is pretty cool and you fill it in bit-by-bit by interacting with these plant things. It also shows you where you've been. But that wasn't helpful in the cathedral so much because it has multiple floors, which was plain confusing.

    Overall, I like the game, though. It's not great, but it's good. The story gets better as you go and there are multiple endings, plus a new game plus and a few optional bonus levels. If you're looking for a game to just be anime Dark Souls, you won't find it here. But if you just want a fun action RPG, you'll probably enjoy yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments.    … Expand
  7. daiko
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Fun and challenging but fair, now speaking of gameplay it has really amazing mechanics that blend skills and normal attacks that allow you to make some really cool looking combos, this is a game with plenty of weapons and classes know as "blood codes" that allow anyone to use the play style they prefere without the fear of messing up your build like in Dark Souls, not having to start overFun and challenging but fair, now speaking of gameplay it has really amazing mechanics that blend skills and normal attacks that allow you to make some really cool looking combos, this is a game with plenty of weapons and classes know as "blood codes" that allow anyone to use the play style they prefere without the fear of messing up your build like in Dark Souls, not having to start over in order to change the base stats, or use some hidden covenant.… Expand
  8. oga2601
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    its a beautiful game with good mechanics ,but camera is bad.
    engaging storyline
    Beautifull charater
    good music
  9. Sentinel82
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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 it yourself. It's fun and a good challenge and great with friends.… Expand
  10. ArshiaGam1ng
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Came to see if there's anything wrong with the pf version (as it often is) , saw people giving it 0 because for all glory the pc master race has , it sure has a lot of un skilled people playing on the platform. I already made a genuine review on the ps4 version , its an 8.5/10 , give it a 10 here to compensate for all the fake reviews here
  11. MontesZC
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    Плюсы:
    Звуковое сопровождение
    Оптимизация
    Озвучка
    Редактор персонажа

    Минусы:
    Один вариант обработки сглаживания(TXAA)
    Отсутствие фото-режима
    Главный герой молчит и кивает головой
  12. VendonJura
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Code Vein is like Dark Souls but Lite and Anime Graphic style. This was one of the best games I have bought and played in 2020 and I totally loved it. It has some cool features, allot of classes to choose from, allot of unlockables where you have to find and do stuff which could go wrong and you would miss something so I would recommend everyone to check for informations about that onCode Vein is like Dark Souls but Lite and Anime Graphic style. This was one of the best games I have bought and played in 2020 and I totally loved it. It has some cool features, allot of classes to choose from, allot of unlockables where you have to find and do stuff which could go wrong and you would miss something so I would recommend everyone to check for informations about that on youtube or google so you won't do something wrong and miss allot of stuff.

    This game is also kinda complicated. Some attributes are hard to understand I also recommend to check it out. The best part of this game is that you will get a bank storage which is really amazing and not like in some laughable game companies Ahem Bugout 76, no in this game you will get enough space to store your items in and guess what? You don't need to throw more money to do that it's not Bugout76.

    There are even different endings and you can play with your friends together. It is a kinda weird party mechanic in this game but it still works. If you liked Dark Souls, you also might like Code Vein BUT be warned, people say that this game is much easier than Dark Souls well it is kinda true but as more often you clear this game and start all over, as harder this game will get. Let's say when you are on 7th playthrough, you will have your Dark Souls chalange feeling 100%.    … Expand
  13. vassagoraziel
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Great gameplay and mechanics. I like how it's not as frustrating as some other souls-like titles.
    Of course it's much harder than your average game, but at the same time it feels really fair with the player. Whenever you die you don't feel cheated by some cheap difficulty spike or something like that.
    The game runs very well too, no bugs or performance problems. I totally recommend it.
  14. AceAscendus
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Extremely fun game! Not as good as Soulsborne, but it offers unique elements of its own. The character creator and the Blood Code class systems which allows you to mix and match unique class abilities from multiple classes AFTER you have maxed and mastered a certain Blood Code is very interesting and fun. The game offers a good amount of replay value based on this alone. Runs flawlessly onExtremely fun game! Not as good as Soulsborne, but it offers unique elements of its own. The character creator and the Blood Code class systems which allows you to mix and match unique class abilities from multiple classes AFTER you have maxed and mastered a certain Blood Code is very interesting and fun. The game offers a good amount of replay value based on this alone. Runs flawlessly on the PC, upto 240fps! Great game!… Expand
  15. Kah974
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Un jeux que j'ai attendu durant plus d'un ans et l'attente en valait le coup !
    -Une histoire touchante puis immersive, c'est toujours un réel plaisir de pouvoir créer son propre avatar avec un panel de choix énorme.
    -Des musiques sublimes qui m'a procurer des frissonnement tout au long du jeux. "ça m'avait manqué depuis Nier: Automata tiens" OST à acheter !!!! -Un Dark soul like qui    Un jeux que j'ai attendu durant plus d'un ans et l'attente en valait le coup !
    -Une histoire touchante puis immersive, c'est toujours un réel plaisir de pouvoir créer son propre avatar avec un panel de choix énorme.
    -Des musiques sublimes qui m'a procurer des frissonnement tout au long du jeux. "ça m'avait manqué depuis Nier: Automata tiens" OST à acheter !!!!
    -Un Dark soul like qui explore vraiment ça plaine capacité avec un vrai challenge " ce n'est pas extrêmement dure malgrès tout"
    -Le multiplayer est vraiment moyen par contre et c'est le seul point qui ma bien fatigué... "Jouant en duo avec ma femme, c'était bien chiant ne pas s'amusée a reexplorer tout les environnements"
    Dans tout ça, Je peux que le conseiller. C'est mon jeux de 2019 et de loin !    … Expand
  16. Ch8rlie69
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    One of the best game ive played coming from someone who played all soul series.. including spin off titles .. story is wonderful, kinda linear but if you are into narrative dark souls this is the best gaming can offer
  17. PichiStyle
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Very good game with interesting mechanics and a extremely good twist to the "Souls" formula.
  18. 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 it yourself. It's fun and a good challenge and great with friends.
  19. DameDesuYo
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Exceptional souls-like. Has a great story and a lot of replayability. The combat is solid and has plenty of weight to it. Plenty of customization and variety. The people review bombing this are insane.
  20. ronyuma
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Been waiting for this game and i am not disappointed at all. Most people who play dark souls are going to like this, best part about it is the customization of characters and your arsenal. If you see any negative scores it's probobly from people who don't play games and keep dying every second. Or those strange people that write articles about sexism in games, ignore those idiots theyBeen waiting for this game and i am not disappointed at all. Most people who play dark souls are going to like this, best part about it is the customization of characters and your arsenal. If you see any negative scores it's probobly from people who don't play games and keep dying every second. Or those strange people that write articles about sexism in games, ignore those idiots they don't play a game for the actual gameplay and mechanics. If you're a fan of anime and dark souls, there isn't a reason for you to not get this game.… Expand
  21. LucianTheKing
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This game is just perfect, please don't credit these **** reviews of gamer sites, they don't know absolutely nothing about gaming.
    Play the game by yourself and see, because for me, even with high expectation in mind on the launch it's a masterpiece.
  22. Ellaren
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    Хорошпя аниме игра, мне очень понравилась
  23. SkrillSama
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Stands on its own two feet, great experience overall. Exploration is fun, and plenty of ways to play how you want.
  24. MaxInaba
    Oct 12, 2019
    10
    A wonderful game with a beautiful soundtrack and amazing character creator. The levels are varied in tone and the weapons feel satisfying. Where the game really shines however is the gift and blood code system. Being able to switch essentially what "class" you are on the fly is great and the great variety of gifts gives this game a lot of replay ability with what you can experiment with toA wonderful game with a beautiful soundtrack and amazing character creator. The levels are varied in tone and the weapons feel satisfying. Where the game really shines however is the gift and blood code system. Being able to switch essentially what "class" you are on the fly is great and the great variety of gifts gives this game a lot of replay ability with what you can experiment with to find a build just for you. If you are however a God Eater fan then this game gets even better with how its story integrates with the overall story. Even without knowing any God Eater knowledge the story is straightforward yet interesting enough to keep me invested. I just wish people wouldn't lump it with the Dark Souls crowd as it feels more like a mix between God Eater and Dragon's Dogma.… Expand
  25. CRaccoon
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Character is Good design. i like Great view of the world.
    I like it because it's easy to do battles.
  26. Arnamo99
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    El juego te atrapa de una forma u otra y te hace querer jugar más.
    En temas de diseño creo que los velos de sangre se ven muy bien tanto como el diseño de algunos personajes más o menos extravagantes.
    Sin duda la música consigue el objetivo de ponerte en tensión frente al peligro.
  27. AlternetSkys
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    If your a Fan of god eater or know of souls games this game is honest a mix of both to a degree. (Art style is a bit similar to GE3)

    Once you get used to the combat controls its not that hard but like a souls game it requires practice if you wish to be good at it. The environment is not overly complex enough to keep you well distracted from playing the game but you can get a feel of    If your a Fan of god eater or know of souls games this game is honest a mix of both to a degree. (Art style is a bit similar to GE3)

    Once you get used to the combat controls its not that hard but like a souls game it requires practice if you wish to be good at it.

    The environment is not overly complex enough to keep you well distracted from playing the game but you can get a feel of the location... Especially the Cathedral level as it makes everyone's worse fears of endless heights a reality.

    And for those say Mistles are Bond fires from Dark Souls... Well it is a souls like they serve similar purposes but ones a plant that purifies the air of Miasma while the other is... A big fire that lights up and area...

    Also The lore is well told through cutscenes and memory scenes to unlock new abilities. While a game like blood born.... Really doesn't tell you much and you don't have a character coming with you to break up the monotone grind.    … Expand
  28. NoIdeaName
    May 4, 2020
    10
    The character customization is amazing, the battles are fluid the story is emotional and has a lot of small details with different endings. Best game I've played in a long time.
  29. Onisukakung
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is good story good character creation and sad ost good
    give me a CODE VEIN 2 I will pre-order
  30. HaoJun0823
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    10/10 The powerful and characteristic style is a rare game. Although it has shortcomings, I think it will be like "Borderlands", exuding endless charm in the second and third generation games.

    If I were to say that this is a Souls-like game, I may not agree with it. This game should be a difficult action RPG. For players, everyone can enjoy the thrill of fighting. Too sure that the game    10/10 The powerful and characteristic style is a rare game. Although it has shortcomings, I think it will be like "Borderlands", exuding endless charm in the second and third generation games.

    If I were to say that this is a Souls-like game, I may not agree with it. This game should be a difficult action RPG. For players, everyone can enjoy the thrill of fighting. Too sure that the game is Souls like is neither appropriate nor objective, but also affects you to ignore the charm of CODE VEIN.

    In the early stage, you may often die because of lack of level and familiarity with the game, but as you learn about the game and develop your characters, you will slowly recover your confidence. The game’s skills are very cool, and there are With multiple matching schemes and a class system, you can choose your favorite way to fight.

    The companion system is very interesting. In your game, you will not feel lonely, and they will assist you. As the game progresses, they will also say something interesting and deepen your sense of substitution. Each companion has a different The characteristics, and how to fight and cooperate, depends on your opinion.

    In the face of BOSS, I think the game design is still good. Players can enjoy the feeling of repeated challenges. All BOSS have their own unique characteristics, and there are places where players have headaches. How to avoid disadvantages and go deep is one Something worth thinking about.

    The main thing is: the character creator of the game! I can say that this is the strongest you have seen in this generation. Although it is simple, the powerful custom function makes "Fash Vein" not a lie. I like my character very much, at least because of him, I can play for a long time.

    There are also many action systems with emotions in the game, such as dance and various POSEs. With the advent of the photo system, players can happily create fan creations. I think this is also very good!

    Finally, the game also has the following disadvantages, which I think can be improved:

    Difficulty is not linear enough: For the overall feelings of current players, some people find it very simple, while some people find it difficult. I think the game needs to increase the difficulty limit, and it also makes it easier for new players to play for the first time.

    Can you imagine, a few who like to experience the story and dress up their characters beautifully, but die very badly after entering the game? Not everyone can adapt to the difficulty. As a game, players should be more happy, including those who are not good at hardcore games.

    The storyline is strange: it is very touching, but it is homogenized, or there are some content that is unacceptable to players. I don’t think this will be a good phenomenon. At least for games, happiness is better than sadness. Maybe it will not cheer up because of something sad.

    Subsequent decline in playability: random challenges? No, open game content? No, players can only play the main line repeatedly, without the thrill of collecting, they will gradually lose the freshness of the game. This needs to be improved. At least I have played so long, I have almost remembered that each enemy is in Where is it.

    New content: It is a pity that there is no more new clothes and new poses for this character creator. Although the game is biased towards combat, there should be more updates to the things players like.

    Overall, as the first-generation game, I think it is already very good. I am looking forward to the sequel and also looking forward to improvement. I hope that CODE VEIN can create VEIN like, instead of continuing to follow Souls like, limiting the boundaries of the game.    … Expand
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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. 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!
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  2. Worth Playing
    Apr 3, 2020
    70
    Code Vein should be applauded for doing something different with the Dark Souls formula. It's great to be able to switch out your classes at will and combine them, and the almost-constant presence of co-op is a real selling point for those who may not want to jump into the deep end of this emerging subset of the genre. The rest of the game, from the story to the level design, feels bland, and the combat falls apart when you suddenly have no AI companion by your side. If you don't mind a heavy dose of anime in your action game, Code Vein may be worth checking out.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    60
    Code Vein is a successful nod to soulsborne games. It does not reach the highest peaks, but it deserves attention for unconventional setting, huge potential and interesting possibilities when it comes to character development and equipment. It is not perfect, but it is definitely more than just good. [Issue#299]
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