CODE VEIN

Developer Bandai Namco Studios Publisher Bandai Namco Format PC, PS4, Xbox One Release 2018

A closer look at the action-RPG’s meaty combat reveals that, phew, it’s definitely Dark Souls and not God Eater. Although our patience for more Soulsa- likes is wearing thin, the ‘Gift’ mechanic – where characters change into weaponised forms – has a tinge of Bloodborne’s trick weapons about it. Yes, it’s derivative, but get the combo system right and we’ll be thirsty for more.