- Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
- Release Date: Jan 30, 2026
- Also On: PC, Xbox Series X
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- Developer: Bandai Namco Games
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Action RPG
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 44 out of 85
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Mixed: 39 out of 85
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Negative: 2 out of 85
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Jan 26, 2026Code Vein II is very, very close to joining From Software’s games and the Nioh series in the upper echelons of soulslikes. A quality narrative, fluid combat and an excellent, Ocarina of Time-like approach to progression combine in a way that makes it very hard to put the controller down. It does feel like it’s in search of an identity of its own at times, and it's unlikely to develop the reputation Ocarina of Time has for that reason, but Code Vein II has a lot going for it.
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Jan 26, 2026Outdated visuals meet a demanding old-school edge: Code Vein 2 is far more engaging than many of its slick, overpolished contemporaries. Those willing to look past the layer of visual dust will discover a Soulslike action RPG with surprising depth.
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Feb 27, 2026Code Vein II is a solid sequel that understands its identity and refines it without losing its essence. Its strategic combat, deep customization, and narrative create an engaging experience for fans of the Soulslike genre. Although its visuals aren't particularly innovative and its difficulty can be intimidating, it manages to position itself as a coherent evolution that rewards patience and mastery of its systems.
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Jan 26, 2026Code Vein II is both an evolution in some aspects and a regression in others. The visual style gets lost amidst a problematic or unrefined engine for the genre. The story relies on good secondary characters, but offers very little beyond that. In the end, the open-world structure doesn't seem to have been the best decision for much of the design, and much of the game's quality lies in the simplified combat, even though there's a tremendous effort to make everything overly complex.
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Jan 26, 2026Code Vein II is a missed opportunity: it expands the universe and streamlines the gameplay, but sacrifices challenge on the altar of accessibility. Between a difficulty flattened by overly powerful teammates and various technical uncertainties, it remains a pleasant title but lacking the spark necessary to excel.
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Feb 4, 2026Code Vein II once again delivers a distinct anime-style Soulslike experience, but poor optimization and a lack of polish ultimately undermine what makes it unique.
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Jan 29, 2026An outdated and uninteresting Soulslike that takes an already flawed original and makes it even less compelling, with unengaging storytelling, bland visuals, and repetitive action.