Code Vein

Code Vein is an action role-playing game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in 2019, it is primarily known for its anime-inspired aesthetic, challenging combat, and post-apocalyptic setting.

The game is set in a dystopian future where the world has been ravaged by a mysterious disaster. Players take on the role of a Revenant, a being with supernatural abilities who must consume blood beads to prevent themselves from becoming a Lost, a mindless creature driven by bloodlust.

Gameplay in Code Vein focuses on exploration, combat, and character customization. Players traverse interconnected environments, battling enemies using a variety of weapons and Gifts, which are special abilities powered by blood. A key feature is the "Gift System," allowing players to inherit and utilize Gifts from different Blood Codes, effectively serving as character classes. This allows for a high degree of build variety and experimentation.

The story revolves around the Revenants' struggle for survival, their search for a means to obtain blood beads without resorting to the consumption of human blood, and uncovering the truth behind the world's devastation. The narrative is told through gameplay sequences, cutscenes, and exploration of the game's world.

Code Vein is often compared to the Dark Souls series due to its challenging gameplay and similar mechanics, such as a stamina-based combat system and the loss of currency (Haze in Code Vein) upon death. However, it distinguishes itself with its anime art style, a greater emphasis on narrative and character development, and its unique Gift System.