It’s a shame that Code Vein doesn’t have more clothing selections because that would stop my dress addiction purchases because as much I like it, I rarely wear a dress in public. Only during special occasions such as a recent interview where I wore a black dress for the first time that I bought back in 2018. Thought it would be nice to sell clothes for a living since I am in between jobs. I just don’t want anything mentally strenuous so I can focus on my health and this blog, but unfortunately, the plan didn’t work. I should have not dressed like I was going to the funeral at a preppy high-end store that has a lawsuit on its back for racism (Black Lives Matter!). Oh well, at least I get to wear a dress and a black one too! Now I did recall, the interviewee asked me what is my style. I couldn’t answer her at the time, but now I know–it’s the classic edgy, librarian. Yep, it’s not going to work!
Today, I present my fashion catalog to my boutique and briefly summarize the game. The highlight of this game for me was changing my character’s appearance. Perhaps, digital dresses might not be such a bad idea in terms of game design for a soul-like game. I know I will grind for a pretty dress. Dresses are like flowers; it relaxes me.
Code Vein, developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios, and released in 2019, is a great co-op/solo game with a lot of playstyle customization, which I won’t go into details about because there are plenty of YouTube videos on it. If you are the type who enjoys trying out different weapons and codes (just another term for class) and changing your character’s appearance, this is the game for you. The amount of content is well worth the purchase, although the game is generic in the story department it’s not so convoluted that’s hard for players to understand. Yes, it’s about humanity. It’s about the corporation, service, interdependence, selflessness, etc. All the good traits that make humanity beautiful. We don’t need to live in a single-minded world where we have to choose the option between prey and a predator.
Overall, it’s nice to play a feel-good game that doesn’t bash humanity (I play games to escape reality, I don’t need to be reinforced on how terrible the world is!). In terms of game design, obviously, it took some parts from Dark Souls. Some bosses and monsters are a total ripped-off done intentionally. The developers did it successfully by corporate those elements from souls’ games without jeopardizing their own creativity to create something new. Innovation is a risky business but ya gotta please your fans if ya still wanna a job in the gaming industry.
Please enjoy Halsdoll’s Boutique photo shoot–one of the highlights of this game.
Thank you for browsing Halsdoll’s Boutique which may go out of business soon if I don’t start selling products that people want. Until next see ya~
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