Code Vein II

RPGFanAudra Bowling

83/100

It’s not perfect by any means, and it certainly isn’t the best Souls-like game out there, but it does show the heart and potential Shift puts into their games and has me hoping once more to hear about their future endeavors. If nothing else, Code Vein II is worth more than a cursory glance if it happens to catch your eye.

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

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

6.5/10

Code Vein II is an action/RPG where you embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve.

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.

GamereactorConny Andersson

6/10

The combat system has its finesse, but at the same time it is quite unpolished and the controls do not feel as responsive as they should be. The bosses are challenging and the feeling of defeating one is sometimes satisfying. But they lack the finesse that the very best in the genre have. So it's time to mention the most important point; Code Vein II pales in comparison to many others. If you've experienced the best in the genre, this simply feels several levels below. It's not just about the enormous strengths of those games, but unfortunately more about the weaknesses of this game and the fa...

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.

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.