Code Vein 2 is largely more of the same despite its story reset, but I think I'm okay with that

After three hours with Code Vein 2, the anime soulslike feels like a smart evolution of its predecessor that sticks to what it knows best.
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Code Vein II ‘Overview’ trailer

Bandai Namco has released a nine-minute overview trailer for Code Vein II, which features a deep dive on character creation tools, Revenant combat, and an expanded look into the game’s ...

Playing Code Vein 2 made me wonder why more soulslikes don't have guns, even if I could do with a bit less anime melodrama

Aside from its proper noun-heavy time travel anime plotting, Code Vein 2 is a soulslike hyperfocused on layered combat ...
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'Code Vein II' Shows Off Combat And All-New Partner System In 8 Minutes Of Gameplay - Trailer

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.

Code Vein II’s Tragic Approach To A Soulslike Is Effective, Even If You Missed The First Game

The Code Vein II preview held by Bandai Namco highlighted how effectively bittersweet the souls-like has become.