Code Vein Reviews
Code Vein is addictive, yet frustrating. It's promising, yet unpolished. There are a lot of interesting ideas here that come together to craft a unique and engaging experience. I just wish that the flaws here weren't so glaring, because they keep Code Vein from being a great game instead of just a good one.
Code Vein takes some interesting chances with Soulslike mechanics and finds mixed results, but there's something worth sinking your teeth into here.
This sometimes convoluted action RPG won't be for everyone. Still, Code Vein should draw in anime fans looking for a gripping, challenging gaming experience. Souls fans should enjoy this too, assuming they're seeking combat that's a tad less stressful, with additional colorful twists to the old formula.
Code Vein is an interesting mix between a soulslike and an anime, but fails to stay close to the top of the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Although I enjoyed my time with Code Vein, it could definitely use some work to live up to its genre contemporaries.
Code Vein is a fun game that mixes anime themes with Souls-like mechanics but it needs more polishing on many aspects and absolutely demands for a protagonist voice actor, and more importantly the game deserve more love and care from Bandai Namco which sadly it didn't get.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Code Vein is safe and bets on a Souls-style gameplay as a claim, although its gameplay differs a bit. Unfortunately, neither the scenario design nor the theme are up to scratch, and a very simple gameplay takes the fun out of it. The soundtrack, anime style and extensive character customization are certainly the big claims.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
It can be termed as Anime Souls but Code Vein is far from it. This feels like more of an attempt to bring the same gameplay experience but without the polish and detail that From Software is known for in their games. As a result, Code Vein is a decent albeit flawed action RPG that doesn't bring anything exciting to the genre.
Japan dystopia with Souls system in world of destruction works very well. Just story should be more attractive.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Code Vein is an interesting game that falls short of what it is trying to be. The intriguing storyline can't overcome the bland combat and lack of challenge. To buy into the idea of Code Vein, you really need a love of anime and an understanding it just isn't as challenging or fascinating as those games. But, if you can come to that understanding, it manages to shine in its own ways.
Code Vein is a pretty good clone of Dark Souls, but it's own ideas, dose not work that well.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
While Code Vein has a lovely art style, the story is the boring kind of bonkers. The combat is fun and the exploration satisfying, but the locations feel repetitive, the sidekicks annoying and in the end, it feels like Dragons Dogma's edgier cousin.
Ironically for a game about undead vampires, there's a strong pulse and beating heart at Code Vein's core.
Code Vein takes some chances with the Soulsborne formula, and largely succeeds in making us loyal believers.
Code Vein makes the entry into the Soulslike genre relatively easy. But that doesn't mean that the game becomes a pleasant walk through the forest. You will die and not once or twice, but very often, but Code Vein takes the player by the hand. The story is served to you on a plate. You don't have to puzzle the story together with item descriptions. But the constant comparison with the titles of From Software is not really necessary, because Code Vein has its own features that are way ahead of Dark Souls. So the blood codes are an enormous enrichment in the game. You can adapt the game to the situation so that no frustrating moments arise. In my opinion, the title is more of a souls-lite. The game remains challenging to the end, but I never had the feeling to have such a subjective difficulty as in Dark Souls. If you have a soft spot for anime and want to try a game similar to Dark Souls, Code Vein is the right choice. It offers everything you need to get started in the genre.
Review in German | Read full review
Code Vein is a pretty strong entry into the genre and it’s always refreshing to see new IP. While it has a few (mostly patchable) drawbacks, Code Vein is one I would recommend with just a little bit of hesitation.
Code Vein gives us a good JRPG of those who do not often get to Xbox One. The game is a great proposal similar to the Souls' formula but with enough differences to attract us to your purchase knowing that then the game has its own personality.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Even though I died a lot and there were slight quality issues, CODE VEIN is a game I definitely see myself going back to again and again.
Code Vein falls short of being a must have, but that doesn't at all mean it's a game you should pass on. It's simplified enough to attract those who felt like Dark Souls and its ilk were too punishing and has enough style to show that not every game like this has to be so grungy and bleak even if the stories have to be serious. Code Vein has its rough patches, but it absolutely accomplishes its mission.