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In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

CODE VEIN is a souls-like, anime and character customization game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Released on September 26th 2019 is available only on Windows in 11 languages: French, English, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 57,318 reviews of which 48,327 were positive and 8,991 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 4.09€ on Gamivo.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.

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May 2025
I have mixed feelings for Code Vein, I don't think it is bad, I believe it does many things right, but also does some of them bad. I found myself saying "If only" a lot throughout the game. Code Vein constantly screams at me that it has soulslike combat, but at the same time it screams it is not. I think this design conflict caused many issues that are present in the game. Combat feels stiff and does not understand what makes souls combat responsive in the first place. It feels like developers had a vision in their head, but some executives forced them to make a souls game. Despite that, Code Vein has many interesting ideas, Focus, bloodcodes, gifts, drain system, 3 different crits, 8 spell slots, bayonets etc. Which often made me wish the combat was more fleshed out. The story istelf is alright, cutscenes are cool and overall world is nice. I really like how we delve into memories of every character, experiencing them and understanding their backstory. Although it can get quiet repetitive, It is overall well done. On the contrast, NPC quests and certain main cast quests are never hinted or told to you, risking major losses like partners, unlockables or a completely different ending. I wished it wasn't like this, but this is how dark souls handles their stories, so It wasn't that big of an issue for me. Level design is interesting, some has mazes, some has lots of traps and some has their own gimmicks. I enjoyed it, except some maze levels are horrendous considering how devs decided to make a map that literally looks the same every corner. I enjoyed the partner system the most, without it I don't think I would have ever finished Code Vein. I honestly never thought I would like it this much either, but here I am making a build around keeping my partner alive. Oh well. Character creation is sick, no arguments there. Wished our character talked more though. If only combat was more fleshed out, If only bosses made more sense, If only focus had some use in bosses, If only drains actually made sense, If only weapon based spells had poise, If only they stuck to their vision and walked away from the souls formula, Code Vein could have been a phenomenal game. Hopefully in a sequel. Oh yeah, One more thing. Whoever designed the final boss, I hope both sides of your pillow is warm tonight.
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March 2025
Great game to play alone or with friends. Heavy character customization and a good game system! Also, big bahongazongahoos
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Nov. 2024
If you like soulslike games, don't mind reviews and try it. This game has a great storyline, extraordinary design, very interesting and new classes that you can switch any time, and a lot of weapons and abilities. For me, it was an easier version of Dark Souls, where you knew what your next move was and didn't have to walk around a ton to find out, which made it very enjoyable. The combat system and bosses were mediocre, but had fun whole game. 8/10
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Oct. 2024
It is kinda sad to see, that the game has mixed recent reviews. Yeah it is not the Elden ring, but the game is still quite good. Gameplay and combat is generally fun without any significant bugs. Bosses felt mostly unique and some are quite memorable. Story is not mind blowing but it is good enough to keep your interest. The main weakness of the game are its levels. Different locations feel kinda unique, but within individual levels are used same assets again and again. So it starts to look bland and boring quickly. Overall it is good game that does not deserve those recent reviews.
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July 2024
>dodge that doesn't work >terrible gank fights >boring level design >downright terrible bossfights welcome back dark souls 2
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Frequently Asked Questions

CODE VEIN is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam.

CODE VEIN is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 49.99€ on Steam.

CODE VEIN received 48,327 positive votes out of a total of 57,318 achieving a rating of 8.30.
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CODE VEIN was developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

CODE VEIN is playable and fully supported on Windows.

CODE VEIN is not playable on MacOS.

CODE VEIN is not playable on Linux.

CODE VEIN offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

CODE VEIN includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

There are 4 DLCs available for CODE VEIN. Explore additional content available for CODE VEIN on Steam.

CODE VEIN does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

CODE VEIN does not support Steam Remote Play.

CODE VEIN is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for CODE VEIN.

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CODE VEIN PEGI 16
8.3
48,327
8,991
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
879
Developer
Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release 26 Sep 2019
Platforms
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