CODE VEIN II

Code Vein II delivers satisfying combat and some genuinely fantastic boss encounters, but uneven exploration and some pacing issues keep it from reaching its full potential.

79%Game Brain Score

story, music

gameplay, graphics

Critic Score 79%Based on 19 reviews

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About CODE VEIN II

CODE VEIN II is a single player role playing game. It was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios and was released on January 29, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

In a future world where humans and Revenants coexist...Due to the sudden appearance of the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have transformed into mindless monsters called Horrors. As a Revenant hunter, the player shall halt the world's inevitable collapse by traveling to the past with a girl called Lou who possesses the power to manipulate time.An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners e…

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Reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and mechanically sound combat system with diverse weapon types and fluid, fast, and flashy action.
Extensive and creative character customization with a deep progression system and partner mechanics.
Ambitious and expansive open world featuring multiple time eras, a compelling time travel element, and varied environments with challenging monsters and bosses.

Performance issues including framerate drops, visual glitches, and occasional texture pop-in that need patches.
Some areas of the open world feel bland or uninspired, with tutorial and UI design being convoluted or overwhelming.
Lack of multiplayer/co-op mode and limited narrative depth, with some tedious sequences and repetitive grinding potentially impacting overall enjoyment.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The gameplay of Code Vein 2 is praised for its engaging combat mechanics, creative character customization, and easy-to-learn soulslike style. Its innovative time travel element and expanded world add depth, while seamless switching and build potential enhance the experience. Despite some narrative and multiplayer shortcomings, the gameplay is considered satisfying and promising for soulslike fans.
- “Excellent combat mechanics, a vastly expanded world, great build potential and seamless switching.”
- “While Code Vein II's narrative leaves a lot to be desired, and the lack of multiplayer is disappointing, the gameplay is incredibly engaging and satisfying.”
- “With a few gameplay and performance adjustments, the game stands to be among the best soulslikes this year.”
- “Easy to learn gameplay for those who play soulslike games.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story features a creative time travel element that intertwines two worlds, providing a rich and engaging narrative connected to the first game, appealing to both new and returning fans. It is complemented by compelling characters and an extensive progression system that enhances the overall experience.
- “A self-contained story with connections to the first game allows new and returning fans to enjoy the lore.”
- “Time-tripping story full of compelling characters.”
- “Time travel element is creative, allowing for two worlds to share the same space.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with praise for stylish anime visuals, fluid combat, and character customization, but criticism for average quality, performance issues, and frequent glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “Very stylish anime visuals and combat, action is fluid, fast and flashy, great character customization, a few epic, well-designed boss fights.”
- “Graphics and performance feel average and less optimized for a triple-A title; presentation glitches aplenty.”
- “Weak graphics, framerate issues, tutorials feel overwhelming early on.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's optimization is hindered by noticeable performance issues and frequent glitches, resulting in average graphics and less polished execution for a AAA title. Although the gameplay is challenging, it requires patches and adjustments to improve performance and reach its full potential within the soulslike genre.
- “Performance issues in need of patches.”
- “Graphics and performance feel average and less optimized for a triple-A title; presentation glitches aplenty.”
- “With a few gameplay and performance adjustments, the game stands to be among the best soulslikes this year.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The music is generally praised for its quality and gorgeousness, enhancing the game's atmosphere, though some users note it can be sparse or used too sparingly in certain areas. Overall, the soundtrack adds a lovely touch but might feel underutilized at times.
- “Gorgeous soundtrack when it's playing.”
- “Lovely soundtrack, even if a tad sparse at times and intervals.”
- “The music complements the engaging narrative and colorful characters well.”
- “Music is used too sparingly in some spots.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and repetitive, especially in flashback sequences and bland dungeons. Players note that mastering all blood codes requires significant grinding, compounded by aggressive enemy AI and large, uninteresting open-world areas.
- “Grinding to master every blood code if you're an achievement hunter.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability is average, with performance and graphics less optimized than expected for a AAA title, accompanied by frequent presentation glitches. These issues may impact the overall experience, especially during challenging gameplay.