Matt at GameSpew: Over the weekend, Code Vein ran a closed network test. After spending a good amount of time with it, I have lost a fair bit of excitement for this title.
Azfar from NoobFeed writes: Code Vein is a game that fans of complex RPGs, who also enjoy anime stories and customization, will appreciate. It doesn't replace Dark Souls, but it doesn't have to; it's a unique work of art in its own right.
Ben from Netto's Game Room takes a look back at five video games where you are better off "staying inside" as the "outside" is actually much worse!
Soulslikes are punishingly difficult but amongst the most compelling games. Power Up Gaming goes through the top ten Soulslikes you're likely not playing.
Demon's Souls isn't Soulslike. It's the original Souls game. WTF? And Elden Ring?
Another Crab's Treasure simply is not.
All the journos claiming things are "Soulslike" simply don't know what that word means.
The term “Soulslike” has become ridiculously diluted. I have seen it used for games just because they are difficult.
Nioh 1+2 imo are the best souls clone. Love the melee combat and ki system, really hoping team ninja doesn't abandon the IP and continue with a new title, hell just give us your take on the western fantasy setting for a new nioh game.
Lies of P and Wuchang Fallen Feathers are best soulsikes to me. I slightly prefer Wuchang ut they’re both awesome. I’d say Black Myth Wukong too but it’s a little more action than most souls games but it could fit in there as well.
"Charging up a massive two-handed swing results in an attack causes almost zero reaction from even mob-tier enemies"
Probably depends on your weapon and skills / passive setup. With a 2her, I was making big bertha in the depths stumble from some attacks. If you're using a 1her, you'll obviously not have that happen much. There's also a passive that ups the chance of knocking enemies down. Overall, fun network test. They just need to fine tune a few things before launch.
I had a blast with it.
See, I was really underwhelmed by the Network Test, but I'm coming off a Sekiro high so that might be why.