Sequels carry certain expectations with them, like the promise of building on the promise of what came before and correcting past mistakes. Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 is exceptional in that it manages ...

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Combat mechanics in Code Vein 2 are deeper and more layered than anything seen in the original game. While the sequel still sits comfortably in the souls-like RPG space, nearly every system tied to ...

With more of an Elden Ring approach with its open world and (somewhat) non-linearity, Code Vein 2 tries to tap into that formula but just doesn't quite nail its execution, which is a crying shame ...