Since debuting with the much-adoredGris, Nomada Studio are delivering a sophomore title that’s just as incredible as their first. With much inspiration taken as they continue along the same lines of the hand-animated visuals and 2D platforming gameplay thatGrishad to offer, their newest gameNevashines in a league of its own. Described as"no less elegant or engrossing"thanGrisin Screen Rant’s ownfull review forNeva, the game shines as something unique but just as incredibly striking in itself.
Already finding itself to be one of the highest-ratedindie games of 2024,Nevahas seen some incredible quick success. With its wordless story and gorgeous forest backdrop,Nevaneeds nothing other than a player’s careful attentiveness to its ability to tell its story. As"one of the best looking indies of the year", there’s very little not to praise in this gorgeous new gem.
Neva Has Wowed Critics Since It Was Released
Neva Garners Scores Consistently Over 80
With astonishing ratings,Nevahas instantly made itself known as one of the best indie hits of the year. Receiving an incredible 100 from Eurogamer De (viaMetacritic), and 90 from IGN Italia, it’s certainly impressed the masses with what it has to offer. An overall score of 86 also boasts the game’s impressive heights, once again delivering an experience that’s sure to resonate the same way thatGrisdid many years ago.
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With similarly high praise in Screen Rant’s own review, the game has truly made quite an impression. With"spectacular"visuals and an impressive use of color to embody the game’s emotional journey, it’s hard not to fall in love with what it has to offer. As a 9/10 experience, losing only one star for its simpler gameplay in comparison toGris, players are sure to find this indie hit is one to cherish.
Neva Is A Must-Play For Gris Fans
Reminiscent Of The Great, But Individual In Its Own Right
AsGrisexplored the topic of griefthrough its environment,Nevaonce again looks to use its world to embody the heavy emotions its story looks to depict. Through seasonal themes and color usage, the world ofNevacovers new themes of loss and darkness, a world taken over by inky masked creatures that seem familiar to the tale’s protagonist. With plenty of puzzle elements and combat throughout, albeit more simple thanGris, the game delivers a very similar experience.
The art style remains just as beautiful asGristoo, if not in many ways refined and perfected to a tee. With whimsical and magical elements, stunning color choices and a real raw, handmade feel to it, the game cannot help but linger long after first being seen. Achieving such great success when following up its highly-adored predecessor is a difficult feat, butNevahas far proven itself to be an indie that players don’t want to miss out on this year.
