Neva Reviews
When Neva’s combat system, memorable soundtrack, and gorgeous visual style all come together to enhance the moment-to-moment gameplay, Neva is simply stunning. It utilises each and every sense to intensify the world on screen, and due to that, Neva isn’t merely an artistic expression; it is a true interactive work of art. The game does falter by not capitalising on some creative concepts, which feels like a missed opportunity to create some memorable puzzle platforming. Neva’s overarching story of a world suffering from decay is provocative and relevant, but those core themes take a backseat to what is essentially a powerful story of a relationship between a parent and their child, or in this case, a warrior and her wolf.
Nomada Studio returns with Neva, a heartbreaking, emotional and contemplative adventure, whose visuals and sound make it one of the best experiences of the year. A beautiful experience to behold, that entertains from beginning to end without being too long, and that without much effort, manages to leave a mark in the heart.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Neva is a fantastic ride full of emotions, which impresses not only with its impressive audiovisuals, but also with its gameplay. After the excellent GRIS, Neva once again confirms that tese Spanish developers have talent for sure.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
With its lavish art direction, Nomada Studio proves that Gris was not a mere fluke but rather a first step toward greatness. Neva reinforces this, standing as an evolution for the Spanish developer.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Neva slips into my top10 of 2024. Sublime and gripping at the same time, Devolver's latest offering takes us on an emotional journey. We become attached to the main characters. Also, as mentioned, the game takes on the airs of Ori and certain metroidvania. I recommend it, even at full price. You can complete the title in just a few hours, or around five to seven hours of play.
Review in French | Read full review
Nomada Studio’s second game is utterly stunning and a pleasure to play as well.
NEVA is an artistic masterpiece that takes us on an emotional adventure. The game not only impresses visually, but also with its outstanding soundtrack, which artfully accompanies us through the four seasons.
Review in German | Read full review
Neva is a fascinating artistic experience. Its short duration also allows you to find some time to enjoy this experience, at a time when it is becoming increasingly difficult to devote ourselves to our hobbies.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Neva presents itself as a title that manages to skilfully balance narrative and gameplay mechanics, where its strength lies in its ability to combine an excellent artistic compartment, which reflects the emotions of the protagonists in every detail, with gameplay that evolves along with the relationship between Alba and the wolf. Neva is an experience recommended not only to platformer and action-adventure lovers, but to anyone looking for a game capable of offering a strong narrative, supported by smooth gameplay. An adventure that touches deep chords and deserves to be experienced from start to finish.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Despite not having the same poetical storytelling that made Gris stand out, Neva is still a truly unique experience: it has a meaningful art direction and better gameplay mechanics than its predecessor, it's a wonderful example of experimental game design and, most importantly, it's a really important portrayal of nature, life and death. Another must play from Nomada Studio.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Another utterly stunning platformer from the team that brought you Gris. The sometimes challenging combat does feel out of place, but the engaging visuals, music, and characters are more than enough to make Neva a worthwhile experience.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Neva is yet another Nomada Studio gem. Its platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat are visually stunning and will surely keep you engrossed. You get a sense of the story's greatest elements through the main protagonist, the wolf, as you watch her mature alongside Alba.
Neva is undoubtedly the most ravishing game we have played in a few years. The game sets a benchmark for all platformer games and sends a message that a story that can steal your heart and the visuals that you can’t look away from are enough for a perfect platformer game. Neva is our favourite game we have played this year.
Neva is an outstanding short experience that wows on so many fronts. The visuals are extremely appealing and vibrant, while the story tells an emotional, wholesome tale that feels elevated thanks to telling it in a more unique way through actions versus dialogue. The gameplay is a bit simple, but it does the job for the scope of the game. And while I had some stopping points with the environment, it was ultimately worthwhile and didn't take too long to figure out. It is also perfect to play on the Steam Deck, and I can't say that enough! This is an essential for your portable library, especially if you have an OLED screen.
An immersive atmosphere and narrative and a unique and impeccable graphic and sound design
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Neva offers a deeply emotional experience, telling a powerful story in a beautiful atmosphere.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Neva is a new centerpiece for Nomada Studio (and for the never-too-praised “observers” at Devolver Digital). The Spanish studio's new title manages to push itself “beyond”, adding a layer of playful complexity that is satisfying and consistent with the narrative and audio-visual presentation of the title, the flagships of the production. A truly recommended game for everyone, appreciable on, precisely, “different” levels. Neva is a proud exponent of the harmony between art and video game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Neva is a game you won’t soon forget. With stunning visuals, gorgeous art, and an incredibly emotional story, this new classic continues Nomada Studio’s solid reputation and is a must-play in this reviewer’s book.
Everyone should play Neva. With a story mode for anyone who hates combat and a narrative that can be taken at a surface level or delved further into, this is something exceptional gamers of all types and ages should be playing.