Bandai Namco's latest Soulslike has 'Elden Ring' DNA, courtesy of its open world, but it can't maintain the quality of FromSoftware's Game of the Year effort.

An anime hack-and-slash in soulslike clothing.

After Code Vein 2's rocky start, Bandai Namco assures fans that fixes are coming to make it better.

Are you wondering how affinity works in Code Vein 2? This guide is for you.

Code Vein getting a sequel, as announced at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, was a pleasant surprise. The original was good! It was one of those games that necessarily didn’t blow people away, but ...

With more of an Elden Ring approach with its open world and (somewhat) non-linearity, Code Vein 2 tries to tap into that formula but just doesn't quite nail its execution, which is a crying shame ...

Companions in Code Vein 2 completely change combat in the soulslike genre. There are two different ways your companions can aid you. The first is to join you in battle, while the second sees them bond ...

Sequels carry certain expectations with them, like the promise of building on the promise of what came before and correcting past mistakes. Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 is exceptional in that it manages ...

The first Code Vein was a moderately well-received soulslike with a lot of anime overtones. I appreciated its willingness to embrace the soulslike subgenre, and the twist on vampires was fun enough.