Gorgeous anime art, In-depth character customization, Memorable story
Too easy, Recycled enemies, Clunky combat
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...
Excellent combat that keeps you on your toes, A world that feels lived in, despite the setting, Character customization is the best I've seen in years,
The story feels mundane in an otherwise exciting world, Read More, Latest Game Reviews, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Greedfall, The Walking Dead Definitive Edition, Gears 5, Man of Medan, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Erica, Vigor
Reviewed on PS4Ultimately, Code Vein is a somewhat campy, but fun, breath of fresh air in a genre that has felt a little stale outside of games like Sekiro. The companions are fun, if a little one-note at times, and the combat is brutal, but exhilaratin...
An unholy union of anime, Dark Souls, and My Chemical Romance, Code Vein is as much about style as substance. If that sounds good to you, then you're in for a treat, even if it lacks some of the polish of the genre's best...
Code Vein is shaping up to be a competent RPG that builds upon the formula it clearly takes inspiration from. Its tense, accurate combat and fascinatingly bleak setting combine to create an anime-centric experience I'm incredibly eager to dive into next y...
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, wi...
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.How we score: The Destructoid reviews guide...
Published: 2019-10-04, Author: Richard , review by: gamespot.com
Blood Codes and their distinct Gifts offer plenty of customisation and flexibility, Melee weapons connect with a satisfying crunch, Interesting level design encourages exploration
Enemies are too static and don't provide meaningful challenge, Forgettable boss fights, The environmental visual design is very samey
The music is fantastic. It's wonderfully orchestrated and it really ramps up the intensity during battle sequences. Character customization has a plethora of options that lead to some awesome results. Adding to that, people who participated in the demo ar
During cutscenes, you are able to skip them altogether, but you are unable to pause the game. Combat isn't nearly as tight as other Souls games. The game doesn't do a very good job of telling you where to go next. Sometimes, a path forward is just past a
The good definitely outweighs the bad in Code Vein. The character customization, character loadout flexibility, and general visual style separate it from the bunch. It's also easier than others in the genre. Newcomers shouldn't feel the pressure of overco...
