Code Vein has all the trappings of a Souls game you’d expect. Your character slays enemies who drop souls, although here they're known as Haze. If you die, you have to make your way back to the Haze ...

Once you start the tutorial level in Code Vein, you’ll be given three basic Blood Codes: Fighter, Ranger, and Caster. They’re meant to cater to your general play style, but you’ll most likely leave ...

Because this is an RPG, you’ll eventually need to level up your character and even strengthen your gear if you want to keep up with the tougher enemies that you’ll come across in Code Vein. Here’s how ...

A Blood Veil that takes the form of a scarf that extends from the user’s shoulders. When attacking, it transforms into numerous thorns that pierce the enemy. It can also attack enemies at a distance.

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 ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Code Vein establishes its own identity from the outset. It may latch onto a Dark Souls formula that has come to define a generation of action-RPGs, ...