February 2, 2026 06:15
Action-horror Code Violet flopped with critics and players
PlayStation 5 exclusive Code Violet from TeamKill Media received devastating reviews after its release on January 9.The average score on Metacritic is 40 out of 100, and the user rating on the PS Store is 2.93 out of 5.
Critics and players unanimously criticized the weak plot, awkward gameplay and abundance of technical errors.Particularly infuriating was the inappropriate sexualization of the main character, which was inconsistent with the tone of the game.Push Square summed it up: “This is a complete mess.Terrible combat, tedious exploration, technical problems."
Despite the wave of negativity and massive requests for refunds, the developers said they create games “for fans, not critics,” and noted that the project temporarily topped the PlayStation best-seller charts. #game
PlayStation 5 exclusive Code Violet from TeamKill Media received devastating reviews after its release on January 9.The average score on Metacritic is 40 out of 100, and the user rating on the PS Store is 2.93 out of 5.
Critics and players unanimously criticized the weak plot, awkward gameplay and abundance of technical errors.Particularly infuriating was the inappropriate sexualization of the main character, which was inconsistent with the tone of the game.Push Square summed it up: “This is a complete mess.Terrible combat, tedious exploration, technical problems."
Despite the wave of negativity and massive requests for refunds, the developers said they create games “for fans, not critics,” and noted that the project temporarily topped the PlayStation best-seller charts. #game
