The recent release of Code Violet, a third-person shooter developed by TeamKill Media, has generated significant buzz in the gaming community, although not for the expected reasons. With a score of 40/100 on Metacritic and a rating of 2.95/5 on the PS Store, the title has faced harsh criticism. Approximately 46% of the reviews are 1 and 2 stars, reflecting dissatisfaction among users.
An absolutely disastrous game
Code Violet, set in a science fiction world with dinosaurs, is presented as the successor to Mindseye, acclaimed by many as the worst game of 2025.The developing company, TeamKill Media, which previously tried to establish itself with Quantum Error, defends its work by stating that they create it “for the fans” and not for critics. In their statements on social media, they argue that they have achieved their greatest success to date thanks to the support of their player base.
Despite these optimistic comments, numerous reports indicate that the game has recurring technical issues, poor gameplay design, and controversial creative decisions, such as the implementation of artificial intelligence and the refusal to release the title on PC. These limitations have led many to consider Code Violet a failed launch, which could even compete for the title of one of the worst games of the year.
With 2026 just beginning, the community is already questioning whether any title will be able to surpass the controversy surrounding Code Violet. TeamKill Media’s response to the criticism seems to be an attempt to reaffirm its position in the market, although the reception of the game suggests that the industry must pay attention to technical and creative aspects to avoid similar failures in the future.
