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dark fantasy video game
Code Vein
By Bandai Namco Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
- post-apocalyptic video game
- action role-playing game
What it is
Code Vein is a dark fantasy action role-playing game from Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in 2019 for Windows. Its story-driven connected dungeons send players into a ruined world alongside an AI partner or a friend in co-op. Partners can coordinate and protect one another against surprise attacks and powerful enemies. Character development includes acquiring gear and leveling up, while weapons include bayonets, axes, and spears. Blood Codes grant abilities called Gifts, which can strengthen the player, weaken enemies, or enable different weapon skills and attacks. Blood Veils are blood-draining tools with their own visual styles and combat approaches. Loadouts are changeable: players can switch character class, mix skills, and choose different NPC partners. The listed features include single-player, online co-op, Steam Cloud, achievements, trading cards, and controller support. Code Vein is a Windows-only entry, and its Steam age rating is 16.
What players like, and what they don't
- AI and friend co-op are listed.
- Character classes can be changed.
- Skills can be mixed and matched.
- Several weapon types are named.
- NPC partner choices can change.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Steam lists partial controller support alongside DualShock support.
- Steam age rating is 16.
Who it suits
It suits action RPG players who want to build a character around changing skills, weapons, and partner choices. The co-op option may appeal to players who want to take on its dungeons with a friend.
Code Vein pairs connected dungeon exploration with partner-based combat and flexible character loadouts. Its listed options cover both solo play and online co-op, with Windows as the sole platform listed.
