Code Vein II

Gamers HeroesJohnny Hurricane

80/100

Despite the odd performance issue, Code Vein II provides a solid Soulslike adventure that packs a stylish anime flair.

Impulse GamerAbdul Saad

Code Vein II is Bandai Namco's sequel to its fan-favorite Souls-like game, Code Vein. After several years since its first installment, the sequel offers newer

GameTyrant Amy Slatterly

7/10

Story and Gameplay Code Vein II tries its best to build a compelling story atop its vampiric anime-flavored soulslike foundations, and there are some surprisingly solid narrative beats. A few emotional moments land well, and certain character arcs are genuinely interesting. Unfortunately, the rest

Twisted VoxelAli Haider

7/10

This "anime Souls" sequel drains the life from its premise with sluggish combat and a tedious, repetitive open world.

PC GamerBaxter Burchill

69/100

Weak characters kill loftier ambitions, but a brisk pace keeps the combat lively.

TechRaptorAustin Suther

6.5/10

Code Vein 2's versatile combat and build variety hold a lot of promise, and when you've settled on a good kit of weapons, it's quite enjoyable. Despite this, it's bogged down by infuriating boss mechanics, low poise, and unfulfilled potential both in its story and its open world.

Gamersky心灵奇兵

6.5/10

While Code Vein 2 does suffer from optimization and polishing issues, it still manages to evoke a unique feel in players at certain moments.

RPGSiteJosh Torres

6/10

The sequel to Bandai Namco's 2019 Soulslike has a few elements that stand out, but the way it all comes together feels incohesive, and its close release date to Nioh 3 makes Code Vein II's faults feel so much worse when it stands next to its direct competitor.

WellPlayedNathan Hennessy

6/10

Code Vein II picks a little from the best of the Soulslike genre, but doesn’t go the distance to innovate or execute on these ideas well enough. The Blood Codes-fuelled action is where the gameplay shines, but the confusing writing and performance issues on PS5 suck the fun out of this anime vampire sequel.

Final WeaponKelvin

Code Vein II is a fantastic soulslike on paper, with the strong story and gameplay being where the game shines the most. Unfortunately, the game suffers from a terrible frame rate, very little to do outside of combat, and needless padding. When it was all over I was glad to put the game away, and left to wonder what could've been.

GameBlogGeralt de Reeves

5/10

In 2019, Bandai Namco released the first Code Vein, a charming Souls-like that aimed to breathe new life into the genre with a universe blending anime and vampires in a post-apocalyptic setting. Seven years later, the Japanese giant decided to give it a sequel, simply titled Code Vein 2, which this time also deals with time travel. A game in the same vein

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

Ultimately, Code Vein II is a decent game with a strong mechanical foundation, slightly weighed down by its current technical issues, uneven pacing, and moments that struggle to fully engage. However, while it is clearly imperfect in places, I found enough depth, atmosphere, and challenge here to justify keeping a close eye on how quickly the annoyances will be ironed out.