Code Vein 2 delivers a challenging and mechanically deep soulslike experience that embraces its anime aesthetic.

Code Vein getting a sequel, as announced at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, was a pleasant surprise. The original was good! It was one of those games that necessarily didn’t blow people away, but ...

Rather than gently dip you into its bloody world, Code Vein chucks a bucket of jargon and gameplay mechanics in your face almost immediately. It has a lot to teach and does so at blistering speed. The ...