Neva Reviews
Nomada Studios' sophomore effort Neva-r ceases to impress – despite a couple of missteps.
With Neva, Nomada Studio continues to display an unmatched level of craft as they create yet another visually striking and evocative fantasy world. But in bending it to fit new systems and more direct storytelling, Neva struggles to define itself beyond raw beauty and uneven, all too familiar thematic ground.
Neva certainly offers a touching emotional experience, though it may fall short of the standard set by Gris. However, if you're an animal lover, you might find even greater emotional value in this game. The white wolf companion is incredibly lifelike, and the process of nurturing it leaves a deep and lasting impression.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Neva is Nomada studio's new gem that chronicles the stages of life as the world decays around you. It does not reach the heights of drama of GRIS, but it surpasses it in complexity of game systems, setting itself as a step forward for the Spanish studio, which has found its way and knows how to stamp its trademark.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Art installation pretending to be an action platformer. And a very successful one at that.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Neva is what happens when you let actual artists make a game. That we rarely get works like this is depressing, but there’s no sense that anything in Neva was produced according to what a suit thought would be best for the share value. Yes, Neva lacks in subtlety, but it is nonetheless a beautiful, heartfelt and evocative experience. It makes it clear up front that its goal is to make you cry, and even though you know what it’s doing, you are going to cry on cue at the end of it.
Neva is a great looking game that provides a few hours of joy from simply being immersed in its world. The gameplay, story, and pacing are a bit more subdued, however.
Neva is a work of art that you will never get tired of looking at, and that has more craftsmanship than GRIS in every way. I demand that it be exhibited in museums.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Neva will make you feel heavy in the chest not only for it's breathtaking visuals, but also for it's heartbreaking story. It's simple gameplay worked perfectly for it's length, it's just amazing how everything came in together and created this masterpiece!
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The combat is a great addition to the video game aspect that definitely filled in a hole for me in the experience. Nomada Studio continues their penchant for making gorgeous games that are packed with emotional resonance. Now that they've told game stories about parents and pets, we'll see how they can make us all cry next.
Neva is a stunning game that tackles the themes of parenthood and climate change perfectly. With an immersive soundtrack, beautiful art, and an emotional journey, it's a challenging platforming-adventure that fans new and old will love.
Neva is another proof that Nomada Studio is one of the best studios at telling beautiful, deep and sentimental stories. It's charming, lovely and gorgeous thanks to the characters, their relationship and how it evolves, all the messages it has and, of course, the artistic direction. It is very short, but the impact will last forever.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Leaning on a narrative of affective contemplation, guided by the poignant emotions of music in perfect tune with each moment, and built on visual art of profound beauty as few games achieve, Neva is an essential unit, a meaningful experience that does not focus on platforming action, but employs it as a small part that makes up an indivisible artistic whole, determined and hopeful.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Neva stands out as one of the most remarkable experiences in the world of indie games, blending creative and unique ideas that showcase the brilliance of Nómada Studio, which has outdone itself—marking a significant leap forward from what it achieved with Gris. Despite a few shortcomings, the game shines in most aspects, making it an unforgettable indie experience well worth your time.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
I have tried not to go into too much detail about what I have found on a playable level within Neva, beyond highlighting that all the mechanics it proposes are fulfilled in an original, fun and satisfying way. Because the main reason why you should play Neva is because of the artistic explosion it means at many levels from beginning to end.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
It makes you feel in ways you can’t even describe, and that’s a quality that makes Neva even more special with all the amazing things it has going for it.
Nomada Studio, creators of one of my fave indie titles ‘GRIS’, brings you their newest creation, ‘Neva’. Similar to the stylings of anime, ‘Princess Mononoke’, this 2D platformer is an epic adventure of a girl and her wolf. With it, they answer the age-old gamer question… “Can I pat the dog?” The answer is a profound YES.
If you have experienced Gris and enjoyed it, then be sure to go to Neva without delay. Unlike the previous game, Neva has some action themes and mixes them with the adventure part. It has a dark story and conveys sadness and loneliness to the audience. However, the final work is a title that everyone must experience and can remain in the minds of every audience for a long time.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Like a mix between Hayao Miyazaki and great French comic books, Neva is a breathtaking and heartbreaking adventure that stays with you long after it ends.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Neva is a short emotional adventure with canvas-worthy art design and a beautiful soundtrack that I instantly added to my spotify playlist. The platforming gameplay is tight, the combat is simple yet satisfying and the relationship between you and your titular antlered wolf pet feels incredibly wholesome.