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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 184 reviews

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Customers often highlight the enjoyable gameplay loop, gripping story, and excellent character creator as significant strengths of Code Vein. Many also praise the game's action and voice acting. While some find the game challenging, others note that the difficulty is manageable and not excessively punishing. The overall experience is considered positive by many players.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Code Vein

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good game, great graphics, awesome gameplay, and overall fun story line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
    Cons mentioned:
    Difficulty

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre Hack and Slash Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is a hack and slash anime that takes place in a post apocalyptic world. You get to create your character in it. However, game seems a bit repetitive, and some bosses are extremely difficult. Game play is descent, but plot is boring. The game shouldn't be on the top of your wish list, but rather if someone is looking for a budget hack and slash game (there are better options at this price range though).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Action

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Favorite of the Dark Souls Esque Games

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game may be a bit easier than other games of it's type, but as someone who sucks at these type of games... I welcome that. It's coop feature is easy to use and extremely rewarding. I love playing this with my friend and highly recommend it. The action is great, the characters are awesome, and it's really just a lot of fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    code vein. Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    solid gameplay story good sofar wont dissapoint for souls lovers like me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dark souls meets anime!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is good I just wish there was better attention paid to the asset clipping. Very dark souls tho

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beginner’s soulslike?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been interested in this since it first was introduced at E3 and only now have the time to play it. Gotta say It’s a great game with mechanics similar to the infamous Darksouls series. However, it adds its own twists to them and makes those mechanics unique to itself. The boss designs are fantastic and the NPCs in your party are interesting. Overall, a fantastic game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gothic mayhem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very cool setting. Gameplay was fun. Story engaging. Graphics good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Character creator

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Underrated anime souls like gem

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I not a big fan of dark souls like games but this has been one a fun game that I can not put down. I love the anime look and your own character creation but the storytelling is somewhat lite. This game has been challenging but one big detail makes it different then the other souls like game is you choose partners to come help you survive against these tough enemies. Also, these partners do not slack off and they go all out. This game is pretty awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am really enjoying this game. Smooth play and a great story line

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great visuals, and the story is pretty good too. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Interesting take on the Dark Souls formula

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although it seems like Dark Souls clones are a dime a dozen these days, this one stands out enough to actually be worth picking up. Excellent art style and fluid combat are enough to make up for an average plot (which let's face it, wasn't going to be on par with a Soulsborne if we're keeping expectations realistic).

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little Dark Souls-esque game.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really solid title. There have been a handful of Souls-lite titles that haven’t really hit the mark (like Lords of the Fallen). This doesn’t fall in to that category. The best way I can describe it is anime + dark souls. I was pleasantly surprised with the game and really enjoyed it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Scratches the Dark Souls itch (partially)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game drips with anime tropes and the story is a quite goofy, but the basic gameplay loop is fun. Insane level of character customization. Appearance can be tweaked a number of way. And the Code system lets you truly build your own class as you unlock different gifts. Switching out different Gifts has a noticeable effect of gameplay, especially in terms of fighting bosses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Underrated Videogame

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is pretty solid, underrated plays well sorry line is a bit getting used to. The moves and combos are awesome. The drawing is great anime type, two thumbs up can't wait to complete the game and see what surprises lie ahead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If dark souls series had a baby with god eater

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is a good blend with god eater and the dark souls series! The story is good, it have multiple endings so that’s a lot of replay value, customization is on point, and characters have some great personality in my opinion. If you play dark souls or god eater then you will enjoy this game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for the price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you like SoulsBourne games, this is a budget alternative. It's good, it has some very fun parts but it is NOT a From Software product. I bought it b/c it was on sale but I am pleased with the gameplay. it will hold me over until Elden Ring comes out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like an Anime version of Dark Souls

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's not as difficult as Dark Souls or Bloodborne, but it's in the same vein. The graphics are very nice and give you a very shonen vibe. Music is haunting and boss fights take an eye for detail. You can't button mash your way to victory!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice jrpg

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this gaming is pretty good. have been waiting for the price to drop for a while. anime styled jrpg. kinda dark soulish but kinda not. the game is hard from the start. game is kinda grindy and you dont really know what is the best to upgrade first. can't really as as it always make you respawn.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Character creator

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun Game with Difficult combat

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The story is okay, it was interesting but didn't really hook me. The game is difficult and you'll probably die multiple times to bosses before you can beat them, so keep that in mind when buying the game. The game has a great character creator and art style if you like anime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun anime styled action RPG

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a good time with this game. If you enjoy Souls style games and also don't mind an anime aesthetic then I would definitely give this a try. My only minor nitpick is the lack of customization options especially when it came to hairstyles.

    I would recommend this to a friend