Neva
Guide Alba and a growing wolf through a decaying world, crossing gaps and confronting threats as the companion changes from a hesitant cub into a partner whose attacks you direct.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.5 / 10
About this game
Neva follows Alba and her wolf companion through a world overtaken by dark forces. You cross gaps between platforms and help the young wolf keep moving, calling to it or offering reassurance when it hesitates. The journey develops alongside the animal: the cub grows into an adult, and the relationship changes with it. As the wolf becomes more capable, Alba can direct its attacks in combat and puzzles. Traversal, encouragement and coordinated action therefore form different parts of the same journey. Distinct color palettes mark the game's levels. This is a single-player adventure; Nintendo Switch supports TV, tabletop and handheld play.
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AI review
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A promising match for players who want a companion relationship expressed through actions as well as story.
Calling to a hesitant cub and later directing its attacks links the wolf's growth to what the player does, which may make the changing bond more tangible. The combination of traversal and combat suits players willing to engage with danger as part of that relationship.
Strengths
- The shift from reassuring the cub to directing its attacks gives the relationship a mechanical expression.
- Different level palettes can help distinguish stages of the journey visually.
Weaknesses
- Players seeking uninterrupted sightseeing may find the combat component at odds with that preference.
Who it is for: Players interested in animal companionship, platform traversal and a story whose relationship changes through shared action.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The wolf's growth changes its role from a companion needing reassurance to an active combat partner, giving the journey a supported axis of development. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Encouraging the cub and later coordinating attacks may make care and cooperation feel like active responsibilities. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Distinct level palettes may help give different parts of the decaying world their own visual character. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension TV, tabletop and handheld support lets players choose where to follow this single-player journey. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Nomada Studio
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Release date
- Oct 15, 2024
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genre
- Tags
- Story-drivenReal-time CombatPuzzle SolvingPlatformingExplorationSolo-friendly
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideOct 15, 2024
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideOct 15, 2024
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com