Code Vein

Top Critic Average

58%

Critics Recommend

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IGN

7 / 10

GamesRadar+

3 / 5

Game Informer

6.5 / 10

GameSpot

6 / 10

VG247

3 / 5

Hardcore Gamer

3.5 / 5

Easy Allies

7.5 / 10

God is a Geek

8 / 10

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Creators: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Studios

Release Date: Sep 27, 2019 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5

Code Vein Review Summary

Critic Consensus

Unique Anime Action

CODE Vein takes the From Software template and adds its own anime style with some other interesting gameplay additions.

Lacks Polish

CODE Vein unfortunately lacks the same level of polish seen in some of its counterparts.

Performance Issues

Occasional frame drops can spoil the experience.

CODE Vein is an interesting take on the Soulslike genre which introduces anime visuals and a more focused narrative, it's just unfortunate that it falls short of the high expectations set by its contemporaries.

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Code Vein - Invading Executioner Trailer | PS4

Code Vein | Opening Trailer | PS4

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Critic Reviews for Code Vein

IGN

Mike Epstein

7 / 10.0

Code Vein takes some interesting chances with Soulslike mechanics and finds mixed results, but there's something worth sinking your teeth into here.

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GamesRadar+

Austin Wood

Code Vein's lackluster combat is held up by great character customization, and its boring world is driven by a memorable story. It's clunky and uneven, but fun.

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Game Informer

Daniel Tack

6.5 / 10.0

You can have some fun with the stylish anime accoutrements, but Code Vein leans far too heavily on its inspirations and fails to capture any of the associated magic

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GameSpot

Richard Wakeling

6 / 10

Code Vein adds its own spin to the Souls-like formula, but dull enemy encounters sap its combat of any life.

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VG247

Alex Donaldson

Flawed though it may be, sometimes a distinctly B-tier game is exactly what the doctor ordered – especially at this time of year, in a sea of mega-hyped triple-A.

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Hardcore Gamer

Adam Beck

3.5 / 5.0

I'm of two minds when it comes to Code Vein. On one hand, it's a serviceable and surprisingly delightful Souls-like game that comes with its own flair.

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Easy Allies

Bradley Ellis

7.5 / 10.0

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God is a Geek

Mick Fraser

8 / 10.0

Despite a number of performance issues and combat that feels just a little too loose and mashy compared to its genre-mates, Code Vein presents a unique take on the Soulslike formula

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