90
Grief catalyzes a blossoming partnership that anchors this exceptional action platformer.
86
Nomada Studio is very open about Neva being inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s works. And I have to admit – they’ve really hit the mark: the game is very heartwarming and emotional. [Issue#265, p.82]
80
Neva is not yet a modern classic, but it's one of those games that can be completed in a couple of evenings but is memorable for years to come.
9
Wow, I'm absolutely stunned by the visuals, the music and the colours.
The way that this game make you emotional in the first 15 min is insane.
This is a work of art, like Gris, but I do prefer the Gris because it was my first game for the studio, and it had a more marvelous end, Neva is still a fantastic game, I would definitely recommend this game to anyone interested in a colourful world and 2D adventure.
Once again Nomada Studios deliver an amazing, emotional and beautiful game. Played from the 15th February till 26th February 2026.
4 hours played.
10
All I wanted was more Gris and they gave me new Gris with a deer dog and a dark souls roll. They had me at deer dog and they kept going. Unbelievable. Gris had a unique personality to it in terms of visuals that sadly was not revisited for this game, but Neva has its own aesthetic that borrows some of the conventions from its predecessor while not directly copying it. If Gris is traditional art, then Neva is digital.
Neva succeeds in the same ways that Gris did, but with a more concrete and straightforward narrative than I was expecting. Coming from Gris, which was intensely symbolic and focused more on the story told through music and metaphor, I was expecting something similar here, but instead Neva truly is a Journey-style game which places you into a beautiful and imaginative fantasy world and tasks you with travelling across its picturesque landscapes, accompanied by a gorgeous soundtrack. On those grounds, Neva succeeds just as well as its contemporaries, but sets it apart is the fact that it actually tries to be a game. Neva has combat which is simple yet satisfying, and platforming which is interesting but not convoluted. Neva is careful to balance the atmosphere and presentation with the gameplay, and expertly uses the gameplay as a means to connect the player with the developments in the world they are exploring. Gris was a puzzle game that didn't let its puzzles distract from the world, and Neva is a combat platformer that doesn't let its combat or platforming distract from its world. Both worlds are amazing to explore, both sound like God, but for my money I like the gameplay and setting of Neva just a little bit more. And especially the deer dog.
10
what a beautiful heartbreaking experience absolutely entering my top rating games of all times
Neva
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Oct 15, 2024
Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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Generally Favorable
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Oct 17, 2024
100
As in Journey, surely now an ordained saint of artistically ambitious and emotionally resonant video games, that cleaved mountain always looms in the distance, beckoning you towards it. You do eventually reach it, in the dead of winter, beaten down, the world dying around you. I’m still thinking about what happened there. Rarely has a game made me feel so much in a few short hours. It will be some time before I feel ready to play it again, but until I do, I will be recommending it to anyone who’ll listen.
Mar 25, 2025
90
Grief catalyzes a blossoming partnership that anchors this exceptional action platformer.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
82% Positive
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245 Ratings
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11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Nov 26, 2025
10
All I wanted was more Gris and they gave me new Gris with a deer dog and a dark souls roll. They had me at deer dog and they kept going. Unbelievable. Gris had a unique personality to it in terms of visuals that sadly was not revisited for this game, but Neva has its own aesthetic that borrows some of the conventions from its predecessor while not directly copying it. If Gris is traditional art, then Neva is digital.
Neva succeeds in the same ways that Gris did, but with a more concrete and straightforward narrative than I was expecting. Coming from Gris, which was intensely symbolic and focused more on the story told through music and metaphor, I was expecting something similar here, but instead Neva truly is a Journey-style game which places you into a beautiful and imaginative fantasy world and tasks you with travelling across its picturesque landscapes, accompanied by a gorgeous soundtrack. On those grounds, Neva succeeds just as well as its contemporaries, but sets it apart is the fact that it actually tries to be a game. Neva has combat which is simple yet satisfying, and platforming which is interesting but not convoluted. Neva is careful to balance the atmosphere and presentation with the gameplay, and expertly uses the gameplay as a means to connect the player with the developments in the world they are exploring. Gris was a puzzle game that didn't let its puzzles distract from the world, and Neva is a combat platformer that doesn't let its combat or platforming distract from its world. Both worlds are amazing to explore, both sound like God, but for my money I like the gameplay and setting of Neva just a little bit more. And especially the deer dog.
Apr 27, 2025
10
what a beautiful heartbreaking experience absolutely entering my top rating games of all times
Oct 14, 2024
90
Neva is beautifully crafted and deeply emotional, making for one of the most touching and exquisite games of the year. I loved the growing companionship between Alba and her cute wolf pal, as they evolved from hesitant adventurers into confident allies. The visuals are simply breathtaking, with a stunning watercolour aesthetic and lovely little details in its animations. On top of that, combat is satisfying and just varied enough as new abilities get added into the mix. Though it may be a relatively short adventure, Neva leaves a lasting impression that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Dec 20, 2024
86
Nomada Studio is very open about Neva being inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s works. And I have to admit – they’ve really hit the mark: the game is very heartwarming and emotional. [Issue#265, p.82]
Oct 14, 2024
83
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.
Oct 14, 2024
80
Riding through Neva's landscapes is a balm for the heart. Its pastel-toned world, decadent and melancholic, the bursts of color, and then the darkness to face with a sword—just like in Princess Mononoke—offer an audiovisual experience with few equals. Through the bond between Alba and Neva, the new game from Nomada Studio tells a story of friendship and parenthood, drawing inspiration from the poetic universes of Fumito Ueda. It’s a short experience, and perhaps still too simple, but it leaves a mark thanks to its boundless artistic value.
Oct 14, 2024
60
Neva ultimately feels at odds with itself, trying to be too much at once. Its combat and platforming are competent, but not enough to carry the game on their own. Neva’s story seems to be reaching after pure emotional appeal and a more concrete tale at once, but landing awkwardly between them. While the sense of Alba and Neva’s connection is enchanting at first, the game loses focus on their relationship as it wears on. Even its stunning art — the best part of Neva by far — is stuck halfway between some of the most gorgeous depictions of nature I’ve ever seen in a game and less successful dives into surreal yet sparse environments. Maybe I’m being cold-hearted, but even its adorable wolf cub couldn’t keep me interested for long. Neva has its moments when everything briefly clicks, but in the end it takes a half-step in too many directions at once.
Mar 11, 2026
10
Es un juego perfecto. Duración perfecta para lo que quiere ofrecer, no te roba ni un segundo de tiempo, banda sonora perfecta, diseño artístico perfecto, gameplay y mecánicas minimalistas, simples y sencillas pero perfectas, ingeniosas y muy bien implementadas y concentradas en tan poco tiempo, el combate y las partes de jefes es perfecto también, minimalista igual pero variado, con distintos tipos de enemigos... si hubiesen querido darle más profundidad lo habrían hecho pero es que así está perfecto, y el final lloras si eres minimamente sensible, verdaderamente una joya, un aplauso a su estudio, han creado arte en movimiento hecho videojuego, por muchos momentos tienes la sensación de estar admirando un cuadro que se mueve.
Oct 22, 2024
7
Gris'i yapan ekibin, tatlı çizimli, leziz görselli, Gris'ten bir tık fazla ama yine de kıt mekanikli oyunumsu deneyimi. Tablo gibi iş, her anı wallpaper gibi. Kameranın geri çekilip ortamın görkemi karşısında bizim acizliğimizi gösterdiği yerler güzeldi. 2-3 saatlik, tek akşamda biten bir oyun.
Jan 10, 2025
6
unrecognized this related to GRIS . It looks normal compared to Ori will forest or any 2D castlevania like games .The battle system is unnecessary , I prefer beauty , A female do not need to act She is tough fierce or Capable as a man can do ,But that meaningless to me. Anyway,the view angle should be mentioned .The simple way zoom in/zoom out is kind of Art .We have many 3D games nowadays. but the view angle can't be handled well . a manga Have independent story,characters,Most importantly the view angle. Like creator filming mini movie as director by personally . Not every artist have good sense and taste ,which scene focus on eyes,focus on face expression,Behind shoulder ,From sky .It's complicated .
Oct 26, 2024
4
I found too much difficult playing this game with keyboard. The game idea and graphic was good but some parts too much demanding
Oct 25, 2024
4
Only worth 5 dollar or watch it on utube
- 2:50 - 3:15 hour. -people only cares about graphics. -very repetitive simple short 2d game, very repetitive boring simple combat, 80% boring simple level design, slow movement to make game longer u will use R2 always, easy disappointment final boss, no story, glitches and frame drops. -only good graphic, animation and ending.
-gris better.
SummaryNeva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed GRIS. Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around ... Read More
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Oct 15, 2024
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