Critically Panned PS5 Exclusive Code Violet Is Basically Just Temu Stellar Blade

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Occasionally, a game is so bad it’s strangely captivating. While clearly made with effort, the various elements of the game just don’t work well together. Code Violet is a prime example of this.

The new PS5 game from Teamkill Media launched last week to widespread criticism and disappointment. Reviewers and players alike have blasted its poor graphics and gameplay. Many feel the game is attempting to replicate the success of Stellar Blade by featuring a similar, attractive female protagonist, but it falls far short.

While the developers clearly put a lot of work into this game, which tries to be similar to Dino Crisis, it’s unfortunately not very good. The graphics, gameplay, and overall presentation are disappointing, and it’s easy to see why games like this aren’t made anymore.

Code Violet Is Not The Dinosaur Survival Horror You’ve Been Waiting For

Let me explain the story of Code Violet. The trailer shows it as a serious plot, even though the main character, Violet Sinclair, is portrayed in a somewhat exaggerated way. The story takes place in the 25th century, after a disaster has made Earth unlivable. Survivors escaped to the planet Trappist 1-E, but now humanity faces extinction due to a widespread inability to have children.

You can download Code Violet for $50 from the PlayStation Store. It currently has a user rating of 2.93 out of 5 stars, which is a bit lower than expected.

The premise revolves around a ruthless company going back in time to kidnap women who will bear children to repopulate humanity. It’s a dark and potentially exploitative idea, and could easily be interpreted as harmful to women if not handled carefully. Given how the game currently portrays its female characters visually, I’m not optimistic that it will be handled with the necessary sensitivity.

You start the game waking up in a mysterious facility, playing as the main character, and quickly become involved in uncovering a dark conspiracy while trying to save humanity—all while battling dinosaurs. While the game has potential to be a fun and scary survival horror experience with the right development, it ultimately falls short.

With no new Dino Crisis on the horizon, I’m really hoping for a good dinosaur survival horror game. Unfortunately, Code Violet feels like it’s trying to ride the wave of nostalgia without offering anything truly special. The gameplay is very similar to most modern survival horror games – you fight dinosaurs from a third-person view using a variety of weapons and upgrades.

The game features simple puzzles, straightforward chase scenes, and over-the-top, poorly acted cutscenes. However, it all feels incredibly low-budget, as if it cost about the same as a quick lunch from Sainsbury’s.

Teamkill Media’s Creative Vision For Code Violet Doesn’t Make Sense

Some players have pointed out that Code Violet is only available on PlayStation 5, not on PC. One theory is that Sony’s stricter refund policy means players are more likely to stick with a game once they buy it. However, Teamkill Media officially states the reason is to protect the actors and their likenesses within the game, and they don’t want player-made modifications changing how those characters appear.

I find it hard to believe, especially given that the game Code Violet includes optional costumes that are overly sexualized. These costumes, like revealing chaps, and the way the camera focuses on the female characters, seem designed to objectify them.

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The Resident Evil series is known for its humorous and sometimes suggestive unlockable outfits. However, these are typically earned after finishing the game, allowing players to enjoy them on subsequent playthroughs without impacting the initial experience. Code Violet breaks from this tradition, offering costumes that feel geared towards a very specific, adolescent male perspective.

Okay, so I’ve been playing a lot of games lately, and Code Violet is…rough. Unlike Stellar Blade, which had cool visuals and solid gameplay, this game just feels like the suggestive outfits are the main focus, and honestly, they don’t even fit with a game that’s already pretty average. The developers have been super active on social media since launch, mostly trying to defend the game’s issues – even spinning them as intentional design choices! It’s kind of weird. Honestly, the 2.5/10 user score on Metacritic says it all. It’s not good, and it’s not getting any better.

It’s okay to joke about Code Violet, but I really admire the team’s effort to create the dinosaur survival horror game I’ve been wanting. I’m so excited, I’m even preparing for a showdown with a T-Rex – and maybe getting a little carried away with the outfit!

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2026-01-14 19:06