Code Vein 2 is largely more of the same despite its story reset, but I think I'm okay with that

After three hours with Code Vein 2, the anime soulslike feels like a smart evolution of its predecessor that sticks to what it knows best.

Playing Code Vein 2 made me wonder why more soulslikes don't have guns, even if I could do with a bit less anime melodrama

Aside from its proper noun-heavy time travel anime plotting, Code Vein 2 is a soulslike hyperfocused on layered combat ...
The Outerhaven

Code Vein II Hands-On Preview After Three Hours With the Anime Souls Sequel

Hands-on with Code Vein II preview after three hours of gameplay, exploring combat changes, partner improvements, and how ...
Worthplaying

'Code Vein II' Character Creator Demo Later This Month, Gameplay Shows Off Sunken Pylon Area, Partner System, Weapons And More - Screens & Trailer

Code Vein II is an action/RPG where you embark on a journey through a world that spans across two eras, where decisions carry weight and every battle tests skill and resolve.
UnGeek

Code Vein II Hands-on | Not Just ‘Anime Souls’

After getting a preview of the game back in June last year, Bandai Namco finally gave us a chance to try out Code Vein II.
MMORPG.com

Preview: Code Vein II is an Aggressive Soulslike With RPG Charm

George took a look at Bandai Namco's upcoming title, Code Vein II, unpacking what to expect from this aggressive Soulslike.