The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu included an 8-page long magazine spread featuring the upcomingDark Souls/Bloodborne-like game:Code Veinfrom publisher Bandai Namco.
Code VeinLaunching Next Year!
There is a wealth of information and screenshots shared from the issue. First, we learn that we will play as Revenants and will have partners accompanying us throughout our journey.
Next, there will beCharacter CreationandCharacter Customizationthat will give you a broad control on physical appearances and complimentary aesthetics such as:
The voice samples available to choose from may sound familiar as their actors have had leading roles in other various titles.
New Characters
Then, we’re introduced to two new characters making an appearance inCode Vein:
Also, the magazine divulges more information on the combat system withinCode Vein.
The Revenants “Blood Veil” will play a central role in combat that will allow you to unleash special abilities and grow in strength by sucking and stockpiling blood with a push of a button, with differences in timing and animation depending on the Blood Veil type. Alternating between drawing blood and attacking is crucial to survival in combat against the Lost.
While under the influence of the Blood Veil the damage dealt and blood drawn from enemies are both greatly increased (similar to Dante’s Devil Trigger from DMC), but as always this carries a risk in which damage dealt to you is also greatly increased. It will take practice and skill in mastering this otherwise risky but excellent offensive weapon.
Holding down R2 will enable you to perform a special Blood Veil ability: “Hemorrhage”, which you can equip. Up to Eight different types can be equipped and activated for offense, defense and other effects. In addition, there are also passive Hemorrhage that gives your character a nice boost. It is important to keep your blood stock in check so you don’t run out as these special abilities can mean life or death on the battlefield.
When you receive a large amount of damage, your “Concentration Gauge” is filled to a point where you automatically enter a “Crisis” state making you much more impervious to attacks and thus increasing your ability to suck blood for about twenty seconds. This gives you a chance to turn the tides of a desperate situation.
Companions
Accompanying you throughout your journey will be a “Companion”. Your companion is optional but helpful in a battle, such as flanking your enemies and taking on a support role by healing and buffing your character as well as enabling a special duo Hemorrhage ability that you’re able to perform together.
Your companion can also be your blood bag, meaning you’re able to suck up their blood for yourself should you need to. They are also at risk of being incapacitated in battle and would have to be revived at a checkpoint.
Though your companion can’t be controlled directly, a set of predetermined orders can be given such as: Guard and Retreat commands.
Code VeinGallery
You can check out the screenshots below, but as they’re magazine scans their quality won’t be the best:
You can treat yourself toa batch of GIFs showcasingCode Veingameplay in action!
Code Veinis slated to launch for the PS4, Xbox One and PC sometime in early 2018.
You can also keep up with moreCode VeinatTGS 2017as we’ll be doingcoverage on a playable demo of this gameand much more!
