PS5's First Exclusive Of 2026 Flops With Critics

PS5's First Exclusive Of 2026 Flops With Critics

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Key Points:

  • PlayStation 5’s first exclusive game of the year, Code Violet, has received predominantly negative reviews from critics and players alike, with a Metacritic score of 40/100 indicating generally unfavorable reception.
  • Code Violet is set in the 25th century and features a time traveler navigating a bioengineering complex filled with prehistoric dinosaurs, drawing comparisons to the Dino Crisis series but failing to impress critics.
  • Reviewers have criticized the game for issues such as poor graphics, numerous bugs, tedious gameplay, and technical problems, with major outlets like IGN and Push Square labeling it a "bad game" and "a mess."
  • Despite the criticism, the developer TeamKill Media defended the game on social media, claiming it has been