I wasn't expecting much from Code Vein 2, but as a long-time Souls fan, its spin on the formula is a very pleasant surprise

Surprised Souls purist: Code Vein 2 won me over. Anime‑flavored Soulslike keeps the core but adds flashy Formae, companion mechanics, open-world sights, photo/creator tools and even motorbikes. Fun, fluid, and fresh.