Code Vein

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 642 Ratings

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  1. LafaDrake1
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Para quem gosta de Animes e Souls Like, Code Vein é um casamento perfeito. Um dos melhores games que ja joguei na minha vida!
  2. GioLaBot
    May 29, 2023
    9
    yes it is a souls like or bloodborne like anime but I found myself really comfortable with the feels of my character, such as movement, combat etc.
  3. Anthor
    May 4, 2023
    8
    Muy buen Souls-like infravalorado con un diseño artístico único y exótico de corte anime. Jugablemente muy satisfactorio con los distintos códigos de sangre y sus respectivas habilidades configurables ofreciendo distintos estilos de lucha. A destacar también su ambientación desolada y muy cercana a la solitariedad de por ejemplo un Metroid, un diseño de GPS de los más útiles del género yMuy buen Souls-like infravalorado con un diseño artístico único y exótico de corte anime. Jugablemente muy satisfactorio con los distintos códigos de sangre y sus respectivas habilidades configurables ofreciendo distintos estilos de lucha. A destacar también su ambientación desolada y muy cercana a la solitariedad de por ejemplo un Metroid, un diseño de GPS de los más útiles del género y que invita a seguir explorando todos los escenarios, así como unos bastante buenos jefes y una trama "vampiresca" interesante. Como único punto débil, su rendimiento regular en consolas que bien podría haber estado mejor optimizado y estable a 30fps por lo menos. Por lo demás es un gran juego. Ni caso a la prensa que lo ha destrozado. Code Vein tiene estilo propio.… Expand
  4. OdinX1985
    May 2, 2023
    8
    Code Vein is an action jrpg Souls like anime style. Code Vein is a great action jrpg and for what it is this has probably the best character customization in a game that I've ever seen. You can create male or female and style them how you want. The story is not something that will wow you however in the middle of the game there is a surprising connection to another game wondering if bothCode Vein is an action jrpg Souls like anime style. Code Vein is a great action jrpg and for what it is this has probably the best character customization in a game that I've ever seen. You can create male or female and style them how you want. The story is not something that will wow you however in the middle of the game there is a surprising connection to another game wondering if both games are connected in the same universe. Boss battles are not like Souls or Bloodborne by any stretch but still they can be challenging in their own right. You can have an NPC follow you on journey and switch them out for a strategic approach in areas. Music is your typical jrpg with a few kick butt boss themes. Weaponry plays a big role along with armor that certain types does have great benefits and Blood Memories these are most important to the style your playing. These can be upgraded by finding them and by using your soul points I highly recommend doing these cause once you have them complete you can use them as passive abilities forever. The game is fully voiced acted in English and Japanese.. the length is well over 40 hours and the game does have optional bosses and a 3 dlcs sold separately. My score is an 8 for how deep the character customization was and how fun it can be. However the game does suffer bad enemy aggressive behavior that seems unfair. Enemies can clip through the walls FPS drops is rare but it can be noticeable when close buildings. It's a great game but a few hiccups.… Expand
  5. Generalement
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Un titre qui se réfère par bouche à oreille.

    CodeVein est un puissant titre dans la tranche de Elden Ring. Sinon, le titre à s'y plonger après avoir fait Elden Ring. Une mécanique nécessitant une apprentissage et une adaptation concernant les possibilités de Builds. Un peu un clin d'oeil de Nier Automata mélanger avec un Elden Ring, puis parfois l'impression du level design d'un Nioh.    Un titre qui se réfère par bouche à oreille.

    CodeVein est un puissant titre dans la tranche de Elden Ring. Sinon, le titre à s'y plonger après avoir fait Elden Ring.

    Une mécanique nécessitant une apprentissage et une adaptation concernant les possibilités de Builds. Un peu un clin d'oeil de Nier Automata mélanger avec un Elden Ring, puis parfois l'impression du level design d'un Nioh. Tout mélanger ensemble vous donne une savoureuse expérience au coeur d'un univers qui vous marquera comme Elden Ring à marqué.

    Une généreuse histoire avec des cinématiques bien placés. La qualité est bien présente. La qualité de ce titre est époustouflante. Des PNJ qui sont très attachants et avec qui l'on peux partager, discuter, et chacun à une spécialité à apporter. Bref, on ressens le sens de la formation et l'importance du rôle de notre protagoniste. Parlant de celui-ci, vous avez la possibilité de laisser place dans la creativité. La difficulté du titre est incontournable, les foes et les Boss sont redoutables. Pour ceux qui ont apprécié Elden Ring, une même stratégie d'analyse s'impose. L'aide en ligne vous pourra vous être d'un grand secours ou vous-même pourrez aider les autres.

    Récapitulatif: après Elden Ring, si vous avez aimer Nier Automata, le level design de Nioh, c'est assurément un chef d'oeuvre qui n'a pas connu le succès qu'il aurait dû.    … Expand
  6. DSouls_guy
    Mar 24, 2023
    9
    To start things up, let me say that code vein is not a souls Bourne clone! But rather a new take on a formula that the souls games have used for every game single souls game. Code vein has a story and an excellent character customization to boot! Plus the whole anime feel is just perfect. I'm really enjoying code vein and hope to see a sequel in the future.
  7. DuffySteffanni
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    Good for - those that like a fun, challenging, action game with anime style. Possibly among the best looking anime games to date.
    Bad for- first time gamers or people who dont like anime art style and strategic games
    Similar games - dark souls, bloodborne Let me say as an individual who's played well over a thousand games. This is exactly another perfect example of how terrible "    Good for - those that like a fun, challenging, action game with anime style. Possibly among the best looking anime games to date.
    Bad for- first time gamers or people who dont like anime art style and strategic games
    Similar games - dark souls, bloodborne
    Let me say as an individual who's played well over a thousand games. This is exactly another perfect example of how terrible " professional "critics are. Games like repeated CoD trash get great rating while this magnificent game gets knocked on. Now to my review, The character building is perfect, you can choose so many cosmetics. You can choose so many different armor types that tremendously impact gameplay. You can hide your armor (which actually looks great also) if you want only cosmetics. The character creation is amazing.Every character is so well designed you actually find yourself liking all of then. There is so much to do and you get an epic soundtrack as well. The story is well narrated and really thought out. You also have a chance to dive into everyones back story if you want.    … Expand
  8. Kampfbiest0072
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    If you like Anime and Dark Souls, this is for you. The character creator is extensive, the class system with the blood codes lets you change your playstyle all the time and the areas and bosses are varied and interesting, as are the characters in the game. Depending on your gear you can one-shot every boss in the game or take your time dodging everything like it's the usual MO forIf you like Anime and Dark Souls, this is for you. The character creator is extensive, the class system with the blood codes lets you change your playstyle all the time and the areas and bosses are varied and interesting, as are the characters in the game. Depending on your gear you can one-shot every boss in the game or take your time dodging everything like it's the usual MO for Soulslikes. The gameplay and especially the music a phenomenal. I'm hoping for a sequel in a few years.… Expand
  9. DragunovArcanus
    May 5, 2022
    8
    Code vein, great desing of characters, funny gameplay, the only thing I can complaint about are some scenarios.
  10. knightly
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Great game simple it's consider to be like a souls game and i can't stand them but for whatever reason i absolutely love this game story is cool and the enemies are awesome as hell looking
  11. HakkaNoTogame
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    This game is a fantastic souls-like. The vampire aesthetic is amazing and provides a unique take on the formula. Much more of a focus on story. I love all vampiric abilities and they are what switch up the souls formula. This maybe thought of as a generic souls-like but it is anything but. It took time but I got the platinum trophy and damn proud of it. The story is very good with multipleThis game is a fantastic souls-like. The vampire aesthetic is amazing and provides a unique take on the formula. Much more of a focus on story. I love all vampiric abilities and they are what switch up the souls formula. This maybe thought of as a generic souls-like but it is anything but. It took time but I got the platinum trophy and damn proud of it. The story is very good with multiple endings available. If you love vampires, anime, or souls games please don't pass this up.… Expand
  12. 16Ragnarok15
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    La verdad que a mi me gusto bastante además tiene muchas opciones de personalización de personaje
  13. endothlyne
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    I was a little late to the party with this one. Thats what happens when you are put off by bad reviews. My advice to players is listen to other players and don't always go by what the big reviewers say. The meta scores for users here proves that. I picked this up in a psn sale and what a gem it is. Had I known how much I would have liked it I would have got this sometime ago. Still, betterI was a little late to the party with this one. Thats what happens when you are put off by bad reviews. My advice to players is listen to other players and don't always go by what the big reviewers say. The meta scores for users here proves that. I picked this up in a psn sale and what a gem it is. Had I known how much I would have liked it I would have got this sometime ago. Still, better late than never. This game is a perfect blend of anime / souls like action. I love the combat, graphics music and characters all set in a post apocalyptic landscape.… Expand
  14. JPm7b5
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    Seriously I don't understand the score by the critics. This game is so fun.
  15. VanCan72
    Apr 4, 2021
    8
    Its Dark Souls with a God Eater coat of paint and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The character customization is the deepest Ive ever come across. The story is pretty involved to be honest, and has a LOT of detail to be sure. Boss battles in this souls-like are all fantastic and ramp up difficulty.
    But over all its a proper souls-like so it can be ball bustingly hard, levels    Its Dark Souls with a God Eater coat of paint and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The character customization is the deepest Ive ever come across. The story is pretty involved to be honest, and has a LOT of detail to be sure. Boss battles in this souls-like are all fantastic and ramp up difficulty.
    But over all its a proper souls-like so it can be ball bustingly hard, levels are vast, and you swing around a giant weapon and have build potential to go with it. lots of fun.    … Expand
  16. Smosnej
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    If you like sekiro or darksouls or just that type of game you will like this game without a doubth.
  17. Taryl
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Great story, super combat system. Very, Very good graphics! I hope to see code vein 2 Very soon!!
  18. gq_foine
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Most underrated game in 2019. Frankly I would give this a 9/10 overall. I waited to have this go on sale for 20 bucks but would have gladly supported $100 if they brought the American collectors edition to the states instead of Europe.

    They take Darks Souls/Bloodborne and make it Anime story which is interesting. The game play is very interesting and would have made few changes like    Most underrated game in 2019. Frankly I would give this a 9/10 overall. I waited to have this go on sale for 20 bucks but would have gladly supported $100 if they brought the American collectors edition to the states instead of Europe.

    They take Darks Souls/Bloodborne and make it Anime story which is interesting. The game play is very interesting and would have made few changes like emphasize of the bonus stats when leveling up so you can chose which things so you can really customize your build and character. Game play 9/10

    The music is absolutely fantastic and the American dub is great!!! They did a really good job! 10/10.

    Story - 8/10. Interesting story but wished they would have made a few changes to make it connect more. It seemed a bit chaotic and not very clear as to why some of the things are what they are.

    Overall, if you enjoy Anime JRPG and love action Souls games this game is definitely shouldn’t miss. I would 100% recommend for those gamers who enjoy this stuff! I am have been playing it for 25hrs and it’s been fun! Anything less than 8 is bs. This is a great game for JRPG fans! Disregard critics and gamers love it! This was the most underrated game.    … Expand
  19. Melkiades
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Code Vein ha sabido empaparse de las mecánicas de combate rigurosas de un Dark Souls y ofrecer a su vez algo nuevo y distinto. Técnicamente cumple y su diseño artístico es fantástico: colorido a la par que oscuro, paisajes decadentes dentro de un mundo en ruinas. La banda sonora no se queda atrás, ofreciendo melodías de tono gótico y cambiando de registro para imprimir épica a los tensosCode Vein ha sabido empaparse de las mecánicas de combate rigurosas de un Dark Souls y ofrecer a su vez algo nuevo y distinto. Técnicamente cumple y su diseño artístico es fantástico: colorido a la par que oscuro, paisajes decadentes dentro de un mundo en ruinas. La banda sonora no se queda atrás, ofreciendo melodías de tono gótico y cambiando de registro para imprimir épica a los tensos combates contra jefes. El diseño de los escenarios es laberíntico pero no se hace pesado, recorrerlos es como ir resolviendo puzles/zonas en los que las piezas acaban encajando satisfactoriamente. Cada combate es un duelo a muerte en Code Vein y para afrontar el reto debes equiparte bien, entrenar mucho, estar atento a cada rincón del escenario, y potenciar los atributos con los Códigos de sangre. Esta es una novedad diferencial con respecto a los Souls.

    Habiendo sobrepasado las 20 horas de juego puedo decir que Code Vein me ha sorprendido en positivo. Esperaba un juego notable y es realmente sobresaliente. No es un vulgar imitador de Bloodborne con una carcasa Anime. Su lore es algo discreto; en cambio su ambientación y la atmósfera de terror vampírico que logra crear son muy notables, así como sus protagonistas carecen de carisma, pero pueden ser personalizados con mucho detalle.

    Code Vein es potencialmente adictivo si se supera la barrera de una dificultad elevada, que puede llevar a la frustración a los jugadores menos pacientes o habilidosos. Por este motivo, creo que el juego ha sido duramente castigado por parte de cierto sector de la prensa de videojuegos. Qué injusticia: Code Vein es un Action-RPG excelente que mira de tú a tú a la franquicia de Miyazaki.

    Mi valoración personal de CV:
    Gráficos: 8,5
    Sonido: 9
    Jugabilidad: 8,9
    Diversión: 9,5
    Total: 9    … Expand
  20. viroodiem
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Code Vein really scratched my dark souls itch. That said its more Dark souls lite than on the same level.

    Out of all of the "soulsborne" titles in the maso/core genre I think Code Vein is definitely my favorite non souls product. It definitely is no where near the same difficulty level, but its perhaps the most faithful to the feel of souls than the likes of NIOH, Surge, etc. What I    Code Vein really scratched my dark souls itch. That said its more Dark souls lite than on the same level.

    Out of all of the "soulsborne" titles in the maso/core genre I think Code Vein is definitely my favorite non souls product. It definitely is no where near the same difficulty level, but its perhaps the most faithful to the feel of souls than the likes of NIOH, Surge, etc.

    What I absolutely adore about the game mechanically is its system of creating a unique build. Granting you about 25 "base" classes but giving you the capacity to merge skills from any class into a unique build all your own. It does seem to come at the cost of having gear being pretty meaningless and without much variance but the same could be said of other games like Bloodborne that go the same route. Its a design choice and its not a wrong one, but I personally would have liked having gear have actual weight rather than it being mostly for aesthetic choices.

    What it lacks in authentically true souls mechanical experience it MORE than makes up for in narrative exposition. Now I am not much of a fan of anime (Early adopter, long since burnt out) and to be honest the story is not something groundbreaking, its a solid enough story being told and the system of info dumping is a MUCH welcome addition to the mechanics of the Souls formula. Dont get me wrong I LOVE deep lore but lore needs to be a back bone that something greater is built on, Not the entirety of its narrative.

    On the story front I will say there is a HUGE missed opportunity here. With the whole system of companions I would have liked to have seen the ability to develop your companions a bit too. Perhaps give them new weapons/armor or even full on makeovers. Chose their move set loadouts and even their tendencies/priorities. Also with all of the narrative and so many "waifu's" there was no excuse to have lack romance options in the game. It feels like they wanted it, but it ended up a cut feature in the end probably.

    Beyond that, I really like the graphic stylization and depth of "fashion code" char customization. Would have been nice to have some less anime centric options but there is definitely a look for just about anyone in there.

    The overall sound of the game can be flat at times but does an adequate enough of a job and does not end up irksome or dull. I really enjoyed the music. The orchestral arrangements were solid and almost on the level of a souls game. Really liked the early 00s post goth synth driven nü metal tracks that really flashed me back to that time period and fit with the "vampire" aesthetic they were going for. I however really wish that they would have had a wider variety of those tracks. Unpatched there is basically 3 main tracks for the jukebox and of course that gets tedious. Even with patching it mostly adds tracks from what seems to be other, smaller games that definitely do not mesh with the setting/style. Still overall the sound/track is not the games strong suit but its definitely passable.

    Now going forward It is my sincere hope that Bandai Namco take what they learned from Code Vein and apply it to building a new IP instead of trying to build a sequel of Code Vein. The story did not really lend itself to being continued. You COULD possibly eek out a prequel but it would end up encroaching on CV's story and only dilute both. The engine is what is key and that combination of the souls mechanics with multiple cut scene type systems is something that could be a big move forward for the maso/core genre if done well. It would take patience and investment but its something if done right could catapult BN to being a triple A studio instead of where it hovers just outside on its fringes. I want more of the systems. The story I could take or leave.

    All in all Code Vein was the most enjoyable soulsborne I have played since bloodborne. That technically places it as being more enjoyable than even Dark Souls 3 for me. Its the most souls like imho out of all the soulsborne games out there (and I have played nearly every one of them, even the bad ones) It gets into that sort of zen like groove you get with souls where it becomes a mechanical process that you can clear your mind and just focus on the patterns and rhythms of the game without intrusive thoughts invading. Its far from perfect though. Its definitely more rough around the edges. The story mechanics are great but the story itself is pretty bog standard anime.

    This review is a year after its release so I would say that it definitely merits its current 25-30$ price tag. I would not have rushed to pay anything above 45 for it though that is my personal financial values and not a knock on the game. I would like to see Code Vein get a Greatest Hits/Definitive edition treatment but due to it being at the end of this consoles life cycle that seems unlikely, but it definitely deserved the honor.

    8.60/10    … Expand
  21. raskin_oleg
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing! This game is really great! Recommend to anyone of my friend. 10/10
  22. CescOneLove
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Me parece increíble la estética y la jugabilidad y que decir de los vestigios... 10/10.
    No me hace falta decir mucho más que va bien ahora mismo en ps4 pro... blemas!
  23. alexandrumna
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    I was pretty surprised, but in a good way, about this game. Never had it on my lost but accidentally stumbling upon it and after reading about it I became interested. I believe the character customisation system is one of if not the most massive in any game I've played. It wasn't really love at first sight but it grew on me quite quickly. The combat system is fun, there are a lot ofI was pretty surprised, but in a good way, about this game. Never had it on my lost but accidentally stumbling upon it and after reading about it I became interested. I believe the character customisation system is one of if not the most massive in any game I've played. It wasn't really love at first sight but it grew on me quite quickly. The combat system is fun, there are a lot of different strategies you could try out and a lot of different gameplay styles from which you can choose according to your playstyle. There are some frustrating parts but nothing impossible. It definitely isn't as hard as a Souls game and I liked that because I really dislike rage-inducing games. The story is pretty good and you become really invested with all the characters, each having their own story which you unfold throughout the game. It felt awkward at times because of the silent character and the dialogue option could have been way better, and the level design seems too linear but other than that, a pretty good game.… Expand
  24. Edb25
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Found the game entertaining, being able to modify the appearence of your character as many times as you want and also the different playstyles you can build in game(thing dark souls doesn't have without having to relocate your points), ost is also good and enjoyed the blade bearer and cannonneer fight.… Expand
  25. FalcoZuero
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    I was able to make a bunch of characters with character customization. The Story is also pretty neat
  26. HRChan
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    I might not be great at these types of games, but I was really proud of myself on where i stopped in this game I felt it was pretty far into the game! The combat in this game is nice, the different skills you unlock is great in their own way and depending on how you use it, you might end up being OP. The soundtrack in this is great that I just stop and listen to it. I'm gonna try andI might not be great at these types of games, but I was really proud of myself on where i stopped in this game I felt it was pretty far into the game! The combat in this game is nice, the different skills you unlock is great in their own way and depending on how you use it, you might end up being OP. The soundtrack in this is great that I just stop and listen to it. I'm gonna try and continue this game in the future when I feel like I could progress it… Expand
  27. TheMegaGodz
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    An absolutely phenomenal game. I've never been that interested in Souls-style games. I've always played singleplayer games more for story rather than the challenge of the game. However, Code Vein peaked my interest, and I'm am so glad I gave it a chance. It offers challenges that are fun to complete, rather than a tiresome task to overcome. It has a fantastic cast of characters and anAn absolutely phenomenal game. I've never been that interested in Souls-style games. I've always played singleplayer games more for story rather than the challenge of the game. However, Code Vein peaked my interest, and I'm am so glad I gave it a chance. It offers challenges that are fun to complete, rather than a tiresome task to overcome. It has a fantastic cast of characters and an interesting world to explore and learn about. It's a game that I feel both hardcore Souls-borne fans can enjoy, as well as more casual players such as myself.… Expand
  28. paokdouble
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Who tf are these 'critics' who give this amazing game such a low score? The game is fun it has a pretty good lore and the gameplay is not perfect but pretty good overall. I cannot say it is as good as the fromsoft games but i still enjoyed it and i think its more underrated than it should be
  29. tolkkipelto
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Llevo 12 horas pero me ha parecido un soulslike interesante. Buen diseño de jefes. Banda sonora muy buena e historia que engancha. Lo recomiendo y más en este momento que está a 29.00 en psstore
  30. Design_xjt
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    开发商魂like的第一次尝试 味道有了 而且人设和人物美型都超棒 点赞
  31. LiirThropp
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    While it has a lot of Souls-like mechanics, it gives off a completely different vibe.

    Pros: Good combat system with a lot of options and an incredibly large amount of build combinations possible. The character creator also has an astounding amount of customizations available. Entertaining story and complex characters. Cons: The english voice acting is bland and emotionless most of    While it has a lot of Souls-like mechanics, it gives off a completely different vibe.

    Pros:
    Good combat system with a lot of options and an incredibly large amount of build combinations possible.
    The character creator also has an astounding amount of customizations available.
    Entertaining story and complex characters.
    Cons:
    The english voice acting is bland and emotionless most of the time.
    Lag in Multiplayer.
    Not really a con, but it is gets tiresome to see so little clothing on the femaie characters if that's not what you're attracted to, why not objectify both genders?    … Expand
  32. Voat_Goat
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Code Vein is an amazing experience. Do you like dark souls? Do you like anime? Do you like DARK SOULS ANIME EDITION? That is what this game is. Realistic body physics as a bonus, and excelling modding community on the nexus. Best game of 2019.
  33. manninggage
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I don’t know why truly fantastic games like this don’t receive the recognition it deserves, yet we have metacritic giving TLOU2 a 95, like this world is a lie
  34. 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
  35. nightstroller
    May 2, 2020
    9
    I don't even like games like this, where the difficulty is a bit high coupled with the dark-souls like combat and mechanics (not a big fan of DS setting, too dark and gloomy). BUT, this game had me binge-playing for over a week. Finished the story and loved it so much I picked up the dlc without a thought. The add-on content is a bit weak imo, but the core of the game is still fantastic.I don't even like games like this, where the difficulty is a bit high coupled with the dark-souls like combat and mechanics (not a big fan of DS setting, too dark and gloomy). BUT, this game had me binge-playing for over a week. Finished the story and loved it so much I picked up the dlc without a thought. The add-on content is a bit weak imo, but the core of the game is still fantastic. It has a pretty decent story, but the fun of it for me is to try out all the various builds the different kinds of equipment affords you. Also! This game lets you keep playing past the end of the storyline AND it has a new game plus mode!

    Code Vein
    Gameplay Enjoyability (0 - worst, 10 - best)

    Combat - 9
    Story - 8
    Loot/equipment finding - 8
    Character creation - 10
    Music - 9 (the menu theme song, it's so gooood, gets me every time)
    Multi-stage boss fights - 6 (without spoiling things, not all boss fights save your progress if you die having cleared a stage)    … Expand
  36. trevor1981
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Finally I got what I always wanted - a Souls game that would keep the players engaged, thanks to its story, and not just rely on the unbearable difficulty alone, that most of its predecessors coming from Miyazaki did. And Code Vein brilliantly achieves that. The writing was incredibly well done. In just no time I realised I was in love with the characters.
    Bandai Namco did the right thing    Finally I got what I always wanted - a Souls game that would keep the players engaged, thanks to its story, and not just rely on the unbearable difficulty alone, that most of its predecessors coming from Miyazaki did. And Code Vein brilliantly achieves that. The writing was incredibly well done. In just no time I realised I was in love with the characters.
    Bandai Namco did the right thing by creating a game that would first and foremost entertain, which is why some people got it wrong, probably because they've got used to being tortured. But still Code Vein can be extremely hard, if you stop partnering with any of the NPC's.
    To me personally this was the best souls experience ever. Even after getting the platinum trophy, I still play it.
    The visuals are amazing, the gameplay is long enough, and although it has its challenging moments, the developers did their best to ensure you'll have a good time with it.
    Among the advantages Code Vein has compared to previous entries are -
    1. Great storytelling and characters.
    2. Phenomenal visualisation. The level design is unlike anything you've seen before. Much better than DS3 and Sekiro.
    3. Phenomenal score by Go Shiino.
    3. Great voice acting.
    4. A map that will be a lot of help making it significantly easier to not miss out any important item.
    5. The co-op with other players is greatly simplified here. You don't have to place any signs like in DS3. You can be in one area and still be teleported to the other end of the game world to aid another player.
    6. Reasonable difficulty level, unless you choose otherwise.
    7. Even when you start a NG, it doesn't have to be NG+, so if you're doing an additional run for platinum trophy, that will come in pretty handy.

    Even the soundtrack I loved much much more than in Dark Souls. There are at least 3 pieces I will forever keep in my phone now. The track called 'Requiem', playing during one of the endings, I couldn't listen to without tears. Needless to say I was overwhelmed every time I finished the game.

    Although I have favorite animes, I never considered myself being a huge fan of the genre before, but now, thanks to Code Vein, I do. I'm eager to see just any anime title there is.

    Don't listen to the reviews downgrading this game!
    It's sheer brilliance!
    I was an idiot to refrain from buying it the day it came out, but later I wanted to kill myself for that. Not as a punishment, but just to support the developers, I additionally got 2 more copies - one for my brother-in-law and another for my best friend.
    I will gladly give my money to Bandai Namco and buy just any title they make. Thank you, guys, for these wonderful emotions.    … Expand
  37. Irfzxx
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Game of the Year contender. Best gameplay, story, music, voice acting and rpg element
  38. Reed618
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    This game is more like an 8.5 personally. It was a pleasant surprise for sure.
    I think the characters are very likeable and the story is overall quite good. There are some surprisingly touching moments in there.
    The combat is not as tight as dark souls but it's enjoyable and there's room for a lot of build diversity. I think one of the downsides is environmental variety. A lot of    This game is more like an 8.5 personally. It was a pleasant surprise for sure.
    I think the characters are very likeable and the story is overall quite good. There are some surprisingly touching moments in there.

    The combat is not as tight as dark souls but it's enjoyable and there's room for a lot of build diversity.

    I think one of the downsides is environmental variety. A lot of levels are ruined cityscapes but there's a strong visual design and some cool landmarks along the way. The areas were more interesting than other souls like games such as nioh or the surge in my opinion. They could use some more enemy types too but I never really got bored of fighting the enemies.

    I really like how the game allows you to grind levels very easily. They aren't stingy in awarding haze so I never felt underleveled when fighting a boss. It's also really nice having a minimap which tells you where you've been walking. And also every boss fight has a checkpoint nearby so you don't have to run long distances if you get beaten.

    I think there are some fantastic bosses here. There were a couple which took ages and when I finally beat them my heart was ready to explode which is what you want in these games.

    Also the character creator is top tier. Even at the end of the game I still felt really great about how my guy looked. There are a lot of different outfits to wear as well so there's a lot of room for customization in general. One issue though is with clipping. My character's hair was very long and often went through his clothes which isn't a huge deal but can be a little immersion breaking.

    Finally, I'm not a big fan of having a silent protagonist in general but I appreciate that your character will nod, shake hands and on a couple of occasions actually speaks. Overall the silent protagonist thing worked quite well here.    … Expand
  39. Thaksin
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра, людям, которым понравился Remnant и теперь они хотят поиграть что-то похожее, но на ближний бой )
    Мне не нравится soul`s like игры, в том классическом стиле и понимании, которые они существуют, но мне вполне в десяток раз понравился этот проект.
    + я любитель аниме и визуал, вполне взыграл дополнительно к моим интересам. Спасибо кто прочел и разработчикам, за труды и    Отличная игра, людям, которым понравился Remnant и теперь они хотят поиграть что-то похожее, но на ближний бой )
    Мне не нравится soul`s like игры, в том классическом стиле и понимании, которые они существуют, но мне вполне в десяток раз понравился этот проект.
    + я любитель аниме и визуал, вполне взыграл дополнительно к моим интересам.

    Спасибо кто прочел и разработчикам, за труды и локализацию (субтитров достаточно)!
    P.S: Прошу попросить гения, кто рисовал "Собор святой крови", держать взаперти. Потрясающая локация, которая спутает не только глаза, логику и инстинкты, но и ориентацию и взгляды.    … Expand
  40. YouDontKnowMe22
    Mar 7, 2020
    9
    Overall i love this game as much as Bloodborne, if you have played Bloodborne that should of already grabbed your attention.

    The customisation is something everyone noticed in this game, its massive, it has so much depth which i have never really seen in a game before. The Combat feels amazing, it feels just like any dark souls and bloodborne game but like them it has it's own unique    Overall i love this game as much as Bloodborne, if you have played Bloodborne that should of already grabbed your attention.

    The customisation is something everyone noticed in this game, its massive, it has so much depth which i have never really seen in a game before.

    The Combat feels amazing, it feels just like any dark souls and bloodborne game but like them it has it's own unique thing whihc is the blood codes. I enjoy this combat so much it really made the game more enjoyable.

    The world is large, but its not all connect like a dark souls or bloodborne game and the biggest thing i hated was the world felt repetitive most of the timt, it was lacking where as if you play similar games it always feels different like with bloodborne. I love the world but it needs more in Code vein.

    Now the story and bosses, if you do everything possible to understand the story and lore you will really respect the game for what it is, the story is amazing and something i could never forget (depends on which ending) and the final boss is defiently a favourite HOWEVER the game is far to easy, bosses dont really have any challenge besides 3 or 4, and i did paly the game a second time on the hardest diificuly option and it was still the same outcome. This game never really had be stuck for to long unlike Laurence in bloodborne dlc.

    Overall this game is worth playing and i hope Code Vein 2 will exist in the near future.    … Expand
  41. Shini-sensei
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. Perfect, no bugs, good plot. Amazing customization, hard and satisfying.… Expand
  42. Molec_man
    Feb 24, 2020
    8
    Solid soulsbourne type game with fun bloodcodes (builds) and weapons. Good world design. Fun.
  43. Aerondight
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    Code vein me parece un gran paso para crear un souls like con estética anime puesto que presenta una historia muy interesante y un árbol de habilidades destacado, por eso creo que criticar de manera constructiva también es necesario .puesto que , a mi parecer le falta al juego una mayor cantidad de variedad en las armas y que las misiones de los NPCs podrían ser más significativas paraCode vein me parece un gran paso para crear un souls like con estética anime puesto que presenta una historia muy interesante y un árbol de habilidades destacado, por eso creo que criticar de manera constructiva también es necesario .puesto que , a mi parecer le falta al juego una mayor cantidad de variedad en las armas y que las misiones de los NPCs podrían ser más significativas para ellos ya que creo que solo están ahí para hacer que vayas de acá para allá . Pero a pesar de todo creo que code vein es un gran primer paso y ojalá este sea el inicio de una nueva IP con mucho futuro por delante… Expand
  44. LightNova
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Incredible levels of customisation from visuals to class-building make your experience with Code Vein feel unique, despite the rather linear level design. The combat system has a good amount of depth and complexity to get lost in, though it may put new players off as it can seem like information overload.
  45. nabeel_324
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    it's sad to see these stupid game journalists give such a beautiful game a low score. sure it has some flaws but the enjoyability factor FAR outweighs the minor flaws.truly an amazing game
  46. Vinig
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E adorei dinâmica a jogabilidade e trilha sonora me agradou bastante e a história me lembra bastante animes bem mais me divertir bastante jogando ele… Expand
  47. DoomItself
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Absolutely loved this game. Souls-like gameplay done in an anime art style. Unlike most souls games, there are characters with actual backstory and explainations of what you're trying to accomplish and why. I would give this game a 10 but there are certain scenes that cannot be skipped and while trying to plantinum trophy the game I simply don't want to sit through them over and over.
  48. Rixmerz
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Code Vein es un juego excelente, tiene una muy buena banda sonora la cual quizás no tenga tantas canciones, pero se siente la dedicación detrás de cada una de éstas, y esto se refleja aún más cuando se mezclan con las cinemáticas las cuales tienen un apartado gráfico destacable para lo que es el estilo.
    lo que es la historia y el rol que cumples tu en esta me simplemente me atrapó y me dan    Code Vein es un juego excelente, tiene una muy buena banda sonora la cual quizás no tenga tantas canciones, pero se siente la dedicación detrás de cada una de éstas, y esto se refleja aún más cuando se mezclan con las cinemáticas las cuales tienen un apartado gráfico destacable para lo que es el estilo.
    lo que es la historia y el rol que cumples tu en esta me simplemente me atrapó y me dan ganas de revivir la historia una vez más.
    En lo que es el diseños de niveles los encontré una bellaza y una locura en algunos otros mapas y la verdad en este punto no podría pedir más, yo diría que el tamaño es justo y necesario en cada uno de estos.
    Las voces no tengo mucho que decir están muy bien y con una actuación muy pulida (en ingles al menos)
    En definitiva Code Vein es un juego bastante infravalorado por las grandes páginas de críticas y esto mismo fue lo que me animó a escribir esta crítica (la cual es mi primera).

    Tienes que jugar este titulo antes de que acabe la década yo creo que es algo que se lo merece.

    Muchas gracias por leer.    … Expand
  49. barkingdog95
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    dispite a few small issues great overall cannot wait for dlc good story, decent combat, just a lot of fun
  50. Jacaretinga
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    É um jogo divertido no geral. Não espere um jogo perfeito, mas Code Vein me agradou em muitos pontos. É um Souls Like de anime, mas tem suas particularidades, os diversos Códigos de Sangue proporciona uma variedade agradável no gameplay e permite se adaptar a diferentes situações. A personalização de personagem então... É um dos pontos mais altos do game. A história, porém, infelizmenteÉ um jogo divertido no geral. Não espere um jogo perfeito, mas Code Vein me agradou em muitos pontos. É um Souls Like de anime, mas tem suas particularidades, os diversos Códigos de Sangue proporciona uma variedade agradável no gameplay e permite se adaptar a diferentes situações. A personalização de personagem então... É um dos pontos mais altos do game. A história, porém, infelizmente não chega a ser memorável. A dificuldade também não está na altura dos outros jogos do gênero, mas eu não vejo isso como defeito, pois o jogo proporciona sim certo desafio. É claro que quem é muito fã da franquia Souls vai achar o jogo fácil de mais porque está acostumado a sofrer. Para quem se intimida com a dificuldade dos jogos Souls Like, Code Vein é uma boa entrada para quem quer iniciar um jogo nesse estilo de gameplay.… Expand
  51. Teela
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    I really like it.It's like Dark Souls/Bloodborne, but it doesn't make you wanna kill yourself with a PS4 controller. So it's not easy but LOT easier than those two. Character customization is great.
    I'm not sure about the story, but that is secondary subject in this kinda game.
  52. Crysouls
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    I felt compelled to create a Metacritic account to support this game, the game has a very good customization system, combat has its inspirations but still managed to make its own style stand out with the use of codes and veils , besides the weapons like the bayonet that I found something very different from any other game. But besides the combat, something that stands out is its narrative,I felt compelled to create a Metacritic account to support this game, the game has a very good customization system, combat has its inspirations but still managed to make its own style stand out with the use of codes and veils , besides the weapons like the bayonet that I found something very different from any other game. But besides the combat, something that stands out is its narrative, serious as the history of this game arrested me, you need to search the memories can be massive for some but for me it was the missing pinch that made me explore the whole game in search With a better understanding of the characters and the world around them, I started this game expecting a bad story but I was completely wrong. And last and for me the most important is the soundtrack ... Ooooh boy as the soundtrack of this game is good, a certain song is repeated during the memories (which can be annoying to some) but in the narrative near the final stretch The track of this game is amazing, during boss fight moments and especially during the mid to late cutscenes. In technical matters, I did not suffer from any bugs during the game, the only thing I should point out was frame drops when there were a lot of particles on the screen and when changing to a new map but nothing that disturbed my experience, I highly recommend this game to those looking for a good narrative and inspirational combat in the Souls like genre.

    Me senti na obrigação de criar uma conta no Metacritic para dar meu apoio a este game , o jogo tem um sistema de customização muito boa, combate tem sim suas inspirações mas ainda sim conseguiu deixar seu próprio estilo em destaque com o uso dos códigos e véus , além das armas como a baioneta que achei algo muito diferente de qualquer outro jogo. Mas além do combate, algo que se destaca é sua narrativa , sério como a historia desse jogo me prendeu, você necessitar de buscar as memorias pode ser massante para alguns mas pra mim foi a pitada que faltava que me fez explorar o jogo inteiro em busca de maior entendimento sobre os personagens e o mundo a sua volta, comecei esse jogo esperando uma historia ruim mas estava completamente enganado. E por ultimo e pra mim o mais importante é a trilha sonora ... Ooooh boy como a trilha desse jogo é boa , uma certa musica se repete durante as memorias ( o que pode ser irritante para alguns ) porém na narrativa perto da reta final a trilha desse jogo fica incrivel , nos momentos de boss fight e principalmente durante as cutscenes da metade para o final. Em questões técnicas , não sofri com nenhum bug durante o game , unica coisa que devo apontar foi quedas de frames quando havia muitas partículas na tela e em momentos de mudança para um novo mapa mas nada que atrapalhou minha experiencia , recomendo e muito esse jogo para aqueles que buscam uma boa narrativa e um combate com inspirações no gênero Souls like .    … Expand
  53. Wilbe
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    I know the grade I give for this game doesn't fit, but it's more for opinion. Well, like games that have a kinda anime footprint, they end up having scenes where hair, clothes or the like cross each other, and so on. but in other respects he looks like a dark souls but anime that caught my attention, I don't know about you.
  54. yeisinho
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    un gran juego al puro estilo soul, pero con caras kawais jajaja combates entretenidos gran dinamica y se puede jugar con amigos lo q lo hace mas divertido e interesante
  55. Berstale7430
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    I think it is a very good game for those who want to enter the souls genre cautiously, it has a good story, good characters, excellent scenarios , a good difficulty , and a good soundtrack.

    The first souls game that I could enjoy and that encourages me to play a darksouls or bloodborne
  56. Nataraja
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    It should be noted that Bandai Namco is unabashed about using the Dark Souls formula that they published for From over the years. So much so that one optional boss fight literally uses a Souls sound effect and boss structure. However to say that Code Vein is only a Soul's clone is to sell the game very short. Bandai has made the game a wonderful mix of coop Souls and allows forIt should be noted that Bandai Namco is unabashed about using the Dark Souls formula that they published for From over the years. So much so that one optional boss fight literally uses a Souls sound effect and boss structure. However to say that Code Vein is only a Soul's clone is to sell the game very short. Bandai has made the game a wonderful mix of coop Souls and allows for masochistic solo play. It is very important to note that most of the game is tuned for coop play - either AI or human, and to go solo significantly ups difficulty. I personally found that the AI coop made it more accessible while player coop made it to easy. The story is serviceable and fun but not as deep as a Souls game. It is a shame that users cannot award half points as this is clearly an 8.5 for me.… Expand
  57. Gamer1465
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Code Vein is one of the most surprising games of 2019, who knew Anime Souls could be so fun

    Pros Boss Fights are Fun but tough The memories are enjoyable if you want to find out someone's backstory The Blood Codes are interesting and have a wide variety The Combat is fun Story is good Cons Some areas are way too confusing Some dialogue is cringe Potato AI (if you use them)    Code Vein is one of the most surprising games of 2019, who knew Anime Souls could be so fun

    Pros
    Boss Fights are Fun but tough
    The memories are enjoyable if you want to find out someone's backstory
    The Blood Codes are interesting and have a wide variety
    The Combat is fun
    Story is good

    Cons
    Some areas are way too confusing
    Some dialogue is cringe
    Potato AI (if you use them)

    If you are a hardcore Souls/souls-like fan I definitely recommend you check this game out as it is fun but tough at times.    … Expand
  58. PepePt1
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    As someone who doesn't really enjoy Souls-like games (excluding Bloodborne) , this game is crazy good.

    Gameplay (10/10): The combat is tight and satisfying, the bloodcodes/gifts allow HUGE variety in the gameplay and the character costumization allows for everyone to make their perfect character. As is expected from Souls-like games, Code Vein is pretty challenging at times, but due to    As someone who doesn't really enjoy Souls-like games (excluding Bloodborne) , this game is crazy good.

    Gameplay (10/10): The combat is tight and satisfying, the bloodcodes/gifts allow HUGE variety in the gameplay and the character costumization allows for everyone to make their perfect character. As is expected from Souls-like games, Code Vein is pretty challenging at times, but due to same changes like the partner system, it's a lot more forgiving; you could die during a fight, but as long as your partner is alive and he's fast enough, he can use a chunk of his HP to revive you and vice-versa.

    Story(9/10): The story is pretty good but nothing amazing, however, the world and the characters are incredibly written and very interesting (Even the silent protagonist is made interesting thanks to how the game handles the characters backstory).

    Art/Music(10/10): The art direction in the game is fantastic, mixing the SoulsBorne style with a more edgy anime look gives you an amazing result that adds so much more to the already interesting characters and well constructed maps. Same as the art, the OST in Code Vein is simply phenomenal, this epic soundtrack composed by Go Shiina (famous for God Eater), fits every single moment in the game; every boss encounter turns into an epic fight for your and your partner's survival and every conversation turns into an emotional moment thanks to this overpowering soundtrack. I can't think of a more badass moment than your partner dying and you having to survive while listening to this OST

    Overall, Code Vein is on par with Bloodborne as my favorite Souls-like experience and deserves more attention.
    (Also to everyone reading this, saying characters are over-sexualized or that the game is too "anime" is not a valid complaint in any type of media, if you don't like it, then this is not a game for you which is totally fine but don't critize a game just because it doesn't match your tastes).    … Expand
  59. supernafamacho
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Una de las sorpresas del año,jugabilidad,OST y variedad de builds sobresalientes.
  60. HMourad
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    If you’re a Souls/Borne fan and don’t mind Anime, this game will not disappoint.
  61. edu_greaser
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Great game! Clearly underrated. Playing solo makes it more difficult than any other soulslike.
  62. Kadeh
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    Bom jogo com uma excelente história, teve umas quedas de frame q precisam ser corrigidas, o coop é mt bem incentivado já q é a proposta principal do game, poderia ter mais opções para a personalização de personagem, mas no geral um ótimo jogo
  63. Legoclaudio
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Gran juego, esta bien realizado y excelente historia, la música es muy buena y la personalización es entretenida.
  64. MXFCN
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Critics DO NOT KNOW BALLS
    That's why user score is much higher than critic score
  65. Verdeleth
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game and highly enjoyable from start to finish!

    Pros: -Beautiful and unique character designs -Top tier character customization system -Interesting and deep story (and very sad and tragic too...) -Lovable cast of characters that will quickly win your heart -Gameplay is pretty solid and has a very enjoyable arraid of different skills for your buids Cons: -It's too    Wonderful game and highly enjoyable from start to finish!

    Pros:
    -Beautiful and unique character designs
    -Top tier character customization system
    -Interesting and deep story (and very sad and tragic too...)
    -Lovable cast of characters that will quickly win your heart
    -Gameplay is pretty solid and has a very enjoyable arraid of different skills for your buids

    Cons:
    -It's too short for an RPG (it would take you no more than 4 or 5 days to finish it)
    -It's difficulty level is a bit too low (especially if you're into the Soulsborne, Nioh, Sekiro genre)

    Overall 9 out of 10, I took half a point for the shortness of the game and half a point for it's somehow easy difficulty.    … Expand
  66. RedNovaStorm95
    Oct 22, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off. All the idiots giving this game low reviews simply for “Sexism” clearly don’t understand the definition of that word. Yes it’s true a lot of the female characters are wearing pretty revealing clothes and/or tight clothes in general but you can pretty easily avoid looking at them if it matter that much to your shallow self.

    Anyway. On to my thoughts.
    Code Vein isn’t a masterpiece. The combat was your simple Dark Souls fair with a unique spin that being the Blood Codes which lets you switch your class anytime and gifts which you can mix and match any from other Blood Codes as time goes on. It also has you equip 4 passive stat buffs which acted similarly to rings and I thought that was cool personally.
    Other than those, it wasn’t much different personally.

    Exploring was done in a interesting way where you slowly unlocked more the the map by finding the little plants throughout the area.
    Though these areas did get repetitive at times with there being a handful of enemy types.
    I agree that Dark Souls definitely did a better job in this department as well.

    The reason for my high score is for the characters like Lewis, Mia, Yakumo, etc.
    These characters were fun to explore with and see in action. Lewis was agile with decent DPS, Mia prefers long-range, and Yakamo is tanky with solid attack power + great speed.

    I do think this game gets repetitive and the areas can be more varied without a doubt, but it’s gonna be one of those games I come back to so I can try out new weapons, gift combinations, etc. personally I thought the bosses were kinda easy compared to other souls games. Sure they gave some challenge but I beat most on my first try. You honestly don’t need to save your Haze (currency) for much so I just flooded it into my characters level and upgraded whenever I got the chance. Plus the AI Co-Op characters made things kinda easier too. I know this game isn’t perfect but so what. It was a treat and if you disagree... great. Move on. Code Vein gets 8 crazy anime haircuts outta 10.    … Expand
  67. Slhdono
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    If you like anime and souls you will LOVE it!
    If you like anime games only you will LOVE it!
    If you like souls games only, well it's easier, less punishing, but you can leave your AI partner at home if you really want a challenge! that way souls players will love it too! Almost every time I enter the home base, I change my character a little (she's a cute elegant lovely girl) and    If you like anime and souls you will LOVE it!
    If you like anime games only you will LOVE it!
    If you like souls games only, well it's easier, less punishing, but you can leave your AI partner at home if you really want a challenge! that way souls players will love it too!

    Almost every time I enter the home base, I change my character a little (she's a cute elegant lovely girl) and start siting on every chair and every sofa including the ones in the hot spring, pressing X so she looks into the camera and just take screenshots from her like a photographer, believe me the animations and poses are so differ that you will do this too often and you will enjoy every moment of it if you're an anime freak like me!

    whenever a cutscene plays, I just can't take my eyes off the screen, there was a cutscene that I took like 20 screenshots from and again believe me they are that much pretty and engaging, the story too.

    there were times that I felt I'm playing a hack & slash game instead of a souls-like RPG! executing combos with my bad ass Tokyo ghoul like powers and lunching enemies into the air and sticking countless blades into their chest in the middle of the air with a cinematic camera, it is soooo satisfying!

    The level design is good if not perfect, it got it's ups and downs but it's OK overall with a lot of secret passages in each area.

    The only draw backs for me were one map which get a little repetitive within itself and you will get dizzy about how big and complex it is but with the same design all over it, and I wish there were more soundtracks, they are beautiful but there are not many.

    My verdict is a 9 out of 10
    This is one of the best and satisfying experiences in anime games genre, it holds itself in the third place after Persona 5 and Astral Chain for me and it is truly a hidden sleeping diamond among many anime games and I hope more people get to enjoy it.
    Also I can't wait for a sequel, I really hope Bandi Namco goes for it.    … Expand
  68. AndreaM84
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    This game is a gem, I really don't get all the negative reviews. Been playing it for over 20 hours and CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF IT!!!
  69. 98sucoo
    Oct 18, 2019
    9
    The best souls-like so far... I liked so much that game... I played the whole game alone and i found too easy... In the 3° last map, more or less, just there he get more hard... And 1 or 2 mechanics going very Wrong, like the hitbox bugged...
    But the game is very fun and beautiful is impressive Some details and the flued animation..
  70. Killbilla
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Such an underrated game with great story, really fun to play! You should play and support it
  71. ryuusei3
    Oct 18, 2019
    9
    excelent gameplay and character customization systems, really good souls inspired level design, the story is enterteining too, there is so much variety of combat styles you can apply to your character that you can create 20 characters and all of then will have totally diferent combat strategies, charismatic characters and secondary storielines. there is not many mistakes to talk about,excelent gameplay and character customization systems, really good souls inspired level design, the story is enterteining too, there is so much variety of combat styles you can apply to your character that you can create 20 characters and all of then will have totally diferent combat strategies, charismatic characters and secondary storielines. there is not many mistakes to talk about, except for 1 bad disighned boss fight.… Expand
  72. ProjectCupid
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Really good game, already finished the story twice and about to go for the 3rd play through, the game does have a decent story that does feel dull at the start but once it kicks off, it does deliver a good story, the memory scenes are something new for a change, a very artistic way to tell the story. The music is incredibly well made and really adds that extra to the game. The switchingReally good game, already finished the story twice and about to go for the 3rd play through, the game does have a decent story that does feel dull at the start but once it kicks off, it does deliver a good story, the memory scenes are something new for a change, a very artistic way to tell the story. The music is incredibly well made and really adds that extra to the game. The switching and mixing skills from blood codes to make your own build is a really nice touch too and lets not forget how well made the AI companions are, they do save your butt and are really helpful, without them the game becomes a whole new difficulty, they are your safety net, so make sure you take them with you and find the companion that mixes best with your playstyle. It is a game a would definitely advice to get, it is not as punishing as Dark Souls, but challenging enough to keep you on the edge of your seat.… Expand
  73. VajraEnki
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Me gustaría iniciar diciendo que la evolución del personaje es extraña. Comenzando por lo malo, al subir de nivel no puedes asignar parámetros, unicamente suben tus caracteristicas generales. Lo bueno es el sistema escogido para las habilidades. Hay unas 30 clases diferentes y cambiarás entre todas ellas a lo largo de todo el juego, porque cada una de ellas tiene entre 6 y 10 habilidadesMe gustaría iniciar diciendo que la evolución del personaje es extraña. Comenzando por lo malo, al subir de nivel no puedes asignar parámetros, unicamente suben tus caracteristicas generales. Lo bueno es el sistema escogido para las habilidades. Hay unas 30 clases diferentes y cambiarás entre todas ellas a lo largo de todo el juego, porque cada una de ellas tiene entre 6 y 10 habilidades que una vez masterizadas se heredan; es decir, puedes por ejemplo masterizar al mago y luego cambiar a clase great sword conservando los hechizos. Otro punto importante es que hay una enorme cantidad de habilidades de buff, no solo las básicas de aumentar fuerza y defensa por un tiempo determinado sino otras como absorber parte del daño o aumentar notablemente todos tus parametros por 2 minutos con la condición de que cuando el contador llega a cero mueres.

    El sistema de combate es realmente bueno por todo lo mencionado previamente. La movilidad está entre bloodborne y souls3 en función del peso que lleves, los movimiendos son fluidos y rara vez te dejan expuesto si estás atento y conoces tu build.

    Los mapas gozan de belleza, algunos sencillos y de apariencia lineal, otros los peores put** laberintos que jamás he conocido en 25 años, verdaderas pesadillas que retan a explorar hasta el más minimo barranco y a hacer backtracking hasta desentrañar todo el mapa. Lo malo, que son mapan independientes en vez de una compleja estructura interconectada como la que nos tienen acostumbrados otros títulos como Nioh, Sekiro o la saga souls.

    El ritmo entre gameplay y cinemáticas está mal medido, esto es, 2 minutos para presentar un boss y luego 3 para despedirlo es un total ruptura de ritmo. La saga souls fue inteligente midiendo esta situación, el boss caía y solo quedaba el silencio y tus pensamientos, algo que se echa de menos.

    La duración... No diré nada sobre esto porque me parece una jugada interesante por parte de los desarrolladores. Cerremos con que la duración es buena.

    Por último mencionar que este juego sería uno de los grandes del año si tubiese pvp, pues tiene todas las caracteristicas para ser el mejor soulslike pvp creado hasta la fecha. Una oportunidad de oro desperdiciada que quien sabe si pondrán en un futuro.

    En fin, quizás me he dejado cosas pero creo que he mencionado todo lo que, en lo personal, me parece lo más importante. Entré con escepticismo y es gracias a ello que he salido con una buena experiencia, y se lo recomiendo a cualquiera con ganas de un soulslike. Tiene puntos negativos obvios (lo cuales ya he mencionado y ahora ustedes conocen) por lo que consideren comprarlo en todo caso a mitad de precio si eso les aporta tranquilidad.

    ¡Saludos!    … Expand
  74. GamerZero
    Oct 12, 2019
    8
    I ordered this game based on the character creation and anime aesthetic alone but it's also a good game. Don't let the hypocrite activist's posing as journalists scare you off.
  75. Nesz
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    Me pareció muy buen juego ni es un 10 pero si un nueve me pareció muy muy bueno
  76. Sen_23
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    If you like souls-like games but you hate dying over and over again, this game is for you. The gameplay is so fun and the graphics are amazing.
  77. Shakethejake
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    Code vein is great, the gameplay, music, and design overall is good. The character creation is one of the best I've ever seen in a dark souls clone. One reason I think people didn't like this game is because they went into it expecting dark souls. I did too, and at first I was confused and worried that it wasn't going to be what I expected, but I had to realize that this game was going toCode vein is great, the gameplay, music, and design overall is good. The character creation is one of the best I've ever seen in a dark souls clone. One reason I think people didn't like this game is because they went into it expecting dark souls. I did too, and at first I was confused and worried that it wasn't going to be what I expected, but I had to realize that this game was going to be different. Yes it feels like dark souls and is very similar, but you should go into expecting something different cause it is. of course people are completely entitled to their opinion. I personally recommend this game to anyone who loves the dark souls series. While is similar in many ways and the differences are well made, allowing for a variety of builds. The only thing that is keeping me from a 10 is that this game can kinda be easy, the entire game you can have a someone with you, you can choose to do it by yourself though. I actually think this is a good idea to have a way to balance people who want a good challenge to turn it off, and people who are more casual gamers and not great at it. Overall this is another amazing dark souls like Anime game.… Expand
  78. TOFU_BNG
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    Code Vein is the literal definition of a Soulslike done right and is honestly one of the biggest surprises of the year for me so far.
    This game literally gets a 9/10 based on the character creation screen alone which is perhaps the best we have ever seen in a game despite the subjective art style. You name it you can probably make it in Code Vein's character creation screen.
    However the    Code Vein is the literal definition of a Soulslike done right and is honestly one of the biggest surprises of the year for me so far.
    This game literally gets a 9/10 based on the character creation screen alone which is perhaps the best we have ever seen in a game despite the subjective art style. You name it you can probably make it in Code Vein's character creation screen.
    However the gameplay is also very well done as it combines the technical systems of a Souls game but adds anime bombast to it which is most likely to be a weebs wet dream (sorry if I offended anyone), The blood codes is also a great idea as it adds a class like system to Code Vein that whilst the Souls games had it was entirely down to player impact to build their characters into a specific class. Code Vein combines classes with traditional Souls leveling systems to creating a very fun and addictive combat loop.
    Whilst it retains the Souls like gameplay Code Vein does not carry over the notorious difficulty of these games, in fact during my 30 hours with the game I only died 10 times compared to the thousands of deaths in Nioh and The Surge 2 which had extreme spikes in difficulty. I would say the difficulty is very welcoming and is akin to an action game like NieR Automata and Metal Gear Rising Revengence which may or may not be a turn off depending on the player.
    Overall if you are looking for a great action game to play this year Code Vein should be on your radar and is one of the best games released all year round.    … Expand
  79. Lifthrasil
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    Code Vein is a great game and also a game for beginners into Souls like games. While this game isn't easy, due to the AI partner you can have by default, it makes it a bit easier than other Souls like games.

    For fans of higher difficulty, you can opt out of having an AI partner and do it solo in true Souls style. The character creator is very good and gives you lots of options to    Code Vein is a great game and also a game for beginners into Souls like games. While this game isn't easy, due to the AI partner you can have by default, it makes it a bit easier than other Souls like games.

    For fans of higher difficulty, you can opt out of having an AI partner and do it solo in true Souls style.

    The character creator is very good and gives you lots of options to create a unique character, or just use a default option.

    Due to the various blood codes, you can also change up your playstyle from caster, to quick melee, or heavy hitting melee, or tanking.

    Very highly recommended, unless you don't like Anime graphic styles    … Expand
  80. gem0816
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    Deserves 10/10 just for the combat system alone. 11/10 if ur also a weeb lol.
  81. Mephisto136
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    Great Game, espcially for people who always wanted to play a „Souls-like“ but never get really into it.
  82. Keyboardfury56
    Oct 9, 2019
    9
    I was pleasantly surprised throughout my playthrough on how well made the game was. There are obvious comparisons that can be made to games like dark souls, however, code vein does a good job about standing out from the crowd. From its unique anime art style, to its rich storytelling, and action paced combat, it was a thrill ride all the way through.
  83. gasherz
    Oct 9, 2019
    9
    What an amazing game. Sure, it is not as challenging as the SoulsBorne-series and perhaps the translation is somewhat lacking in places... but do those things really matter that much? In my opinion, no. Code Vein is just a really great game if you are into SoulsBorne-style game play.

    8.5/10 in my book and an extra special plus for no (as of release) predatory in-game micro transactions.    What an amazing game. Sure, it is not as challenging as the SoulsBorne-series and perhaps the translation is somewhat lacking in places... but do those things really matter that much? In my opinion, no. Code Vein is just a really great game if you are into SoulsBorne-style game play.

    8.5/10 in my book and an extra special plus for no (as of release) predatory in-game micro transactions. You can actually earn all of the rewards by playing the game?! What a time to be alive!     … Expand
  84. Romanmtg
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Very good Souls clone even its not that hard as Dark Souls itself. Anyway its really good game with interesting story and some really good done mechanice.
  85. BakedTanooki
    Oct 8, 2019
    8
    Anime Souls indeed. And that works absolutely fine! Solid japanese action rpg. Sure, the level design is pretty generic, and animations aren't on the same high level of some similar games. But it's still a solid and complete package of good fun. The game is surprisinpretty story and cutscene heavy. The story is interesting and has some cool moments. Nothing world changing, but it's a niceAnime Souls indeed. And that works absolutely fine! Solid japanese action rpg. Sure, the level design is pretty generic, and animations aren't on the same high level of some similar games. But it's still a solid and complete package of good fun. The game is surprisinpretty story and cutscene heavy. The story is interesting and has some cool moments. Nothing world changing, but it's a nice change of pace, compared to the way the lore and story is presented in different games of it's genre, like Dark Souls for example. The game also offers a surprisingly huge amount of skill and classes (blood codes) with a lot of freedom to experiment.… Expand
  86. Koobs01
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    I just completed the game. Absolutely love it. I have played the Dark Souls series, and I think this game deserves to be praised just as much. Now it isn't the same, not what I'm saying. They take the Dark Souls formula, and add a great twist to match their gameplay. I truly loved it, don't be afraid to try it because "it's not as challenging as Dark Souls." They're wrong, the point wasI just completed the game. Absolutely love it. I have played the Dark Souls series, and I think this game deserves to be praised just as much. Now it isn't the same, not what I'm saying. They take the Dark Souls formula, and add a great twist to match their gameplay. I truly loved it, don't be afraid to try it because "it's not as challenging as Dark Souls." They're wrong, the point was never to copy and replace Dark Souls, it was to bring games like them forward.… Expand
  87. Rafasaito2
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    Wonderful story,customization,scenario and gameplay


    A Souls like that everyone must play!!
  88. vahn
    Oct 6, 2019
    8
    I never properly played a souls game before: I did play bloodborne for a dozen hours and same for the Surge and then stopped, as I really never got into those games for some reason. And it's not really because they're hard really: the difficult part is in knowing the patterns of enemies and where the enemies come from, as a lot of these games LOVE to cheap shot you from blind corners. ButI never properly played a souls game before: I did play bloodborne for a dozen hours and same for the Surge and then stopped, as I really never got into those games for some reason. And it's not really because they're hard really: the difficult part is in knowing the patterns of enemies and where the enemies come from, as a lot of these games LOVE to cheap shot you from blind corners. But still, these games never caught my attention for too long and I feel that I found the reason while playing Code Vein.

    Code Vein is essentially a soulslike game: combat is similar with light and heavy hits, stamina is used for swinging and dodging and parrying, haze is your currency and experience, there are giant enemies who will try to kill you in few hits, movement is done by teleportation through the mistles you find and if you die you lose all of your currency and must retrieve it - although it's dropped on the floor rather than being owned by the enemy.

    What makes the difference, in my opinion, are the little details: the game reminds a lot of Godseater with its dark apocalyptic scenarios and a grittier, more realistic anime style and overall more punkish themes.

    Speaking of anime style, the game has very extensive character customization that allows you to pretty much modify anything - even though you only have two body types and not much of that is customizable - and you can still modify it in-game after you reach the hub which is really nice. On top of that, you have some neat little interactions with the environment, like being able to sit down or make emotes with the speech which is nice and gives your character a little bit of personality.

    What makes the game very fun for me was how the class system works: essentially you collect what's called a Vestige which is basically a soul of a Revenant - undead who feeds on blood, just like everyone - and from collecting said Vestiges you gain their blood code which not only gives stats but also gifts which are abilities and perks. The fun part is you can master these gifts and carry over to other classes which allow to create a stronger class, and it's pretty fun to experiment!

    The way it works is like this: a blood code has a stats sheet and gifts and weapons power scale depending on the stat of the blood code, so if you have a code who has A in dexterity you'll want to carry a weapon who benefits from dexterity, which is usually swords or bayonets. However, if you want to play a "mage" type of character you'll want to go with a mind code and put long-range gifts in your skill bar, as well as a weapon for it.
    The way gifts works are also interesting: you have a certain amount of Ichor and hitting enemies recharges ichor but also increases the maximum amount of ichor you can have, so you'll have to switch combat styles and if you go to the mistle the ichor resets.
    If you played Godseater you can easily see the similarities too.
    Bottom line, the combat is expansive enough thanks to the many passives and active gifts you can unlock, master and then carry over in order to create the "best class" you want and unlocking them requires a lot of search in the field, which is always welcome.

    Another big difference is the NPC who follows you...now granted you can play without them and have true soulslike experience BUT the game is riddles with enemies and you can be overrun fairly easily. Sure it makes the game a lot easier but it's not a bad thing for someone who wants to take a step in the souls-type of games.

    And last, but not the least, the story: i will admit it's nothing too special but this is what kind of pushes me further into the game, having a goal and a story alongside characters to interact.
    Like I said I played Bloodborne and the Surge but those games were really lonely experiences and I never felt motivated to go further because "what's the point?". Sure the circumstances are interesting and I love BB design and gothic atmosphere but I'm just a silent character with no reason to walk around and as much as I had fun with that game I really got bored soon.

    Here, even if the game isn't stellar all the time, the story pushes me to keep going forward and having character interactions really makes the lonely experience more enjoyable, and even when the game makes you struggle the story helps to give you a good push and go forward and makes me wanna grind to get that extra push forward

    I'm NOT saying BB or any Souls game is bad because they lack proper storytelling or characters: I'm just saying that I was more motivated in CV thanks to the story.

    With that said, I highly recommend CV if you're wanting to give this genre a try: it's definitely a good game and I didn't have any bugs in my copy, so if you're curious but afraid this type of games CV gives a very noob-friendly experience and a good introduction for future games.

    But if you're a hardcore DS and BB player who can play the entire game without being hit once I'd say skip it    … Expand
  89. Altun
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    I just finished this game and it feels fantastic. Get rid of your companion if you really want a soulslike experience. Just like coop in dark souls, companions make the game super easy.
  90. Stonecoldk20
    Oct 5, 2019
    8
    This game is really good.The graphics are amazing... It's a very nice touch with bandai namco has done. I think the sound needs a tad bit of a touch-up I can barely hear the voices over the sound effects and music. The gameplay is very solid it's not too hard but it's not that easy either you mixing up blood codes and blood vessels is a very nice addition
  91. Croytz
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, the only explanation for low scores is that people are thinking about this game like its DS but its not. Character customization is out of this world... i mean this is mostly single player game but you can change so many things like its mmo. Story line is nice and simple, you learn background of every character you meet which is nice. Combat is like Dark Souls butThis game is amazing, the only explanation for low scores is that people are thinking about this game like its DS but its not. Character customization is out of this world... i mean this is mostly single player game but you can change so many things like its mmo. Story line is nice and simple, you learn background of every character you meet which is nice. Combat is like Dark Souls but kinda easier because you have companion by your side and he/she helps a lot... but you don't have to use them if you don't want to, you can go solo and the game is a lot harder then, so i don't understand why ppl are saying it's too easy? just play solo. Other thing about combat is that you have A LOT of skills to use, you can do so many builds that it's kinda hard to get bored with combat. For me this game is amazing and i recommend this game to everyone that played DS, Bloodborn etc. Have a nice day :)… Expand
  92. Wifflum
    Oct 4, 2019
    8
    Cons:
    Multiplayer is outright crippled by lag. You will have to dodge ahead of time, every time. The degree of this is random based on the host, but it is always, always there. You cannot play multiplayer the same way you do single player, unless you are hosting. Period.
    English dub is horrendous in some instances, namely with player characters. Compared to the Japanese it is frankly--    Cons:
    Multiplayer is outright crippled by lag. You will have to dodge ahead of time, every time. The degree of this is random based on the host, but it is always, always there. You cannot play multiplayer the same way you do single player, unless you are hosting. Period.

    English dub is horrendous in some instances, namely with player characters. Compared to the Japanese it is frankly-- very bad. Things you hear from NPCs are meaningless and fall flat, and things you hear from player characters can be annoying enough to make you want to pull your hair out. Almost all lines sound fake. There is also poor translation at times; for example, when you die with a certain partner she will simply give a casual "Hello" in Japanese (or Ohaiyo), but the subtitles for this read "Morning, sunshine" and will make you reflexively try to cut her head off, after a particularly painful death. It will teach you to listen to the actual Japanese voice acting, though-- and not just react to the text.

    Intentionally frustrating level design in some areas: Exploration is a task that actually requires skill, in this game. This can be a good thing, but you can expect not to have this skill developed, or anticipate a need of it. This will frustrate you until you adapt. The cathedral level is especially bad for this-- but this is not exactly intentionally frustrating; it's more of a forced skill development-- navigation. What is intentionally frustrating, are a specific monster type that rushes forward and knocks you back. This is all it does-- it's a little pinball, essentially. The first time you encounter this is specifically at a point where you are on a small walkway, and the intention is to knock you off of the edge without warning. The next time you encounter this enemy, it will be around a corner and hidden. There are no other enemies to fight here; it is pure traversal. The intent to frustrate the player is even more apparent-- here, because this instance of the enemy will slow your movement for about 20 seconds if it hits you enough. Again, this purely a traversal section-- so the only effect this slow will have on you is to drag out travel time. On top of that, after slogging around with slow on you, having nothing to do except walk, the floor will fall out from under you without warning in the section that immediately follows. HOWEVER-- These are the only intentionally frustrating sections in the game, so this isn't as bad as it sounds. It's not actually a theme of the game.

    Multiplayer again: People will call for help in ridiculous circumstances. If you set the game up so that you will join any area where people are calling for help (to help lower level people, of course) you will join matches where a level 80 player is massacring everything in a level 10 section. Why he wanted to drag someone along through that is unfathomable, because he sent out a distress signal while feeling nothing on the same plane of existence as distress, but this is something that people do regularly. Also, if you send out a distress signal, you can expect that a good portion of the time, the other person will come in and combo the boss in a way that there is no challenge whatsoever. Lower level multiplayer is horrifically bad, but higher level stuff is alright.

    END OF CONS SECTION

    Pros--
    Literally every other thing you could imagine.

    Combat is fantastic. Dodges are very quick, attacks are quick, and the number of abilities to use in combat stretches to the horizon.

    Progression is incredibly intricate: a metric ton of abilities, passives, and gear to choose from-- and you can switch out your build on the fly, whenever you want. You can go from caster, to two-handed hammer berserker, to stealth assassin ninja-- in three presses of X. (Although, your two weapons and your single armor piece aren't saved, so you do have to switch those out a lot.) You also master skills as you use each class-- allowing you to make nearly infinite custom builds. I'm currently playing a support caster that uses a two-handed greatsword, with the build focused on support magic, strength, and defense. For the previous boss I used a teleporting flame ninja.

    There is infinite new game plus, with corresponding multiplayer; and as far as anyone knows, you can level all the way to level 9999.

    Every weapon is at least slightly different from every other weapon-- even weapons in the same category, and many weapons are unique outright.

    The story with Japanese acting opens very emotional. From there it is kind of like Elfen Lied-- that seems to be the inspiration to a degree. It is a VERY bleak world, but the execution of that idea is kind of middling. It is a good idea, and that will shine through constantly, but the substance and emotional beats of the story are not astounding all the time. It is a number of steps beyond Western storylines-- but the language barrier will make a lot of the emotional strikes glance off of the viewer.    … Expand
  93. zyreth
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    people talking **** about the story are absolute idiots, some kids are angry its not on nintendo switch and some idiots are bashing the game because ¨its not worthy of being dark souls¨ and giving it bad scores.This is not dark souls, The story is phenomenal and **** diabolically amazing. Combat is diabolical and awesome, characters are beautiful and world is beautiful. Reviewers andpeople talking **** about the story are absolute idiots, some kids are angry its not on nintendo switch and some idiots are bashing the game because ¨its not worthy of being dark souls¨ and giving it bad scores.This is not dark souls, The story is phenomenal and **** diabolically amazing. Combat is diabolical and awesome, characters are beautiful and world is beautiful. Reviewers and witchunters have a 1 inch peen and their parents never loved them.… Expand
  94. OutlawTX
    Oct 4, 2019
    9
    As someone who’s played every souls-like game and gotten platinum trophies on all but two (Sekiro and Surge 2), I can easily say that this is one of the best. I absolutely love it! So much so that after buying the deluxe edition and playing through it, I just got done ordering a collectors edition from Japan so I can have the Mia statue. If you remotely like these types of games, get it.
  95. Christine524
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    A fantastic game. It really gets better as it goes on; I already want the next three games in the franchise (fingers crossed they continue making games in this universe!). I can't wait to see where they take it from here.

    I finished the game at almost 44 hours, player level 130, no co-op just the AI partners. I was playing on a launch PS4, so I expected some dips in framerate and some    A fantastic game. It really gets better as it goes on; I already want the next three games in the franchise (fingers crossed they continue making games in this universe!). I can't wait to see where they take it from here.

    I finished the game at almost 44 hours, player level 130, no co-op just the AI partners. I was playing on a launch PS4, so I expected some dips in framerate and some slow loading, especially because my PS4 lags on the regular home screen sometimes, but the game was honestly very smooth and only had minor hiccups here and there (like the small transitions between areas; the final boss did not lag at all), and had textures that would sometimes load at their full resolution after maybe half a second or less. HOWEVER. I've watched a few people stream the game on PC, and they don't seem to have similar issues. So, if you care about this sort of thing, make sure your hardware isn't almost 6 years old.

    The story was wonderful and always left me wanting to know more about why things were they way they were, speculating about how each character was involved, and itching for more lore. I was honestly left speechless quite a few times when some major story points occurred. The characters are all fantastic and made me cry multiple times throughout the game, once I learned more about them. The only part that may have fallen short was the tiny ~minute-long segment between the good-ending post-boss cutscene and the pre-credits cutscene, but I can definitely excuse that based on how solid the rest of the game was. I only wish it was longer! Then again, I say that about nearly every game...

    The soundtrack is phenomenal, especially the vocal-focused tracks. If you listen to the whole soundtrack in succession (on YouTube), you can see how wonderful and different each song is (even the vocals are different for each song I believe, not just reused parts from other songs, and the Latin isn't just pseudo-Latin); I just found out the main menu theme actually has English lyrics because I listened to it more closely there. Each track really is a masterpiece on its own; this may be my favorite game soundtrack ever, or at the very least extremely close to it. The game may make it seem like it favors one song over all others, but please listen closely to that song (you'll know when you hear it). There are many different versions of that song, each with different instruments added or missing. There's even at least two versions of the just-piano version: a simple one and a complex one. The segments where these songs play, and their accompanying music, was carefully thought out and deserves its own recognition here.

    And, as everyone knows already, the customization is top-notch, both in physical character creation and in customizing play-styles through blood veils, weapons, blood codes, and mastered blood code abilities. Tip if you're thinking of picking the game up: you can mix and match abilities from different blood codes! I've seen a few people online skip over this fact in the tutorial.

    Please give this game a chance to be something other than a Dark Souls clone, as every reviewer and their brother wants to liken it to. It has a lot more to offer and is unique and wonderful in its own way.    … Expand
  96. sonicman18
    Oct 2, 2019
    9
    this game was amazing. The creators of god eater did a good job on code vein. the customization was the best i seen and love the characters and seeing everyone's back story
  97. TuffinUp
    Oct 2, 2019
    8
    Man people are salty! This game is great. Just because it uses the dark soul formula doesn’t mean it has to be exactly dark souls. Lots different here and it works.

    Fun combat and leveling system that doesn’t lock you into 1 build.
  98. 123repeater
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    It's anime Bloodborne and I'm loving every minute of it. Great customization for any play style.
  99. solokeyus
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Fun game challenging but fair if you love anime and dark souls you should play this! Hands down on of my fav games that came out late in the year but was worth the wait!
  100. Ben37
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Great game, does what every souls like game should. It takes some ideas from dark souls and then they put their own spin on it.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 69
  3. Negative: 2 out of 69
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 2, 2019
    80
    Code Vein brings a few interesting additions to the recognizable souls-like formula. It's stylish, anime-like and has some cool moves & classes, and lets you bring an AI friend to keep you from feeling lonely while being really useful in combat. Well, most of the time. If you are itching for some quality souls-like experience, try this - it could be just what you were looking for.
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  2. CD-Action
    Nov 25, 2019
    65
    Code Vein has its heart in the right place but I really wouldn’t want to spend my time playing stuff that have been already done better somewhere else. If a potential sequel finds its own identity, it would be an interesting addition to the genre. [13/2019, p.58]
  3. JeuxActu
    Oct 24, 2019
    50
    CODE VEIN is a vast disappointment, miles away from any of From Software's games, and the only thing to save is the blood code system which allows lots of freedom in the character customization.
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