Marcus Stewart
Game InformerNeva Review - A Memorable Tale Of A Woman And Her Dog - Game Informer
Published 3/24/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 10/15/2024
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
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- Nomada Studio
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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Critic avg
86
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 86 across 13 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1009 reviews · 69%
80–891 review · 8%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Terrence Johnson
ZTGDNeva (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 12/10/2024
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90
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Read originalZachary Boddy
Windows CentralA genuine work of art on Xbox... Yes, it made me cry
Published 11/4/2024
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90
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Read originalAdrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisNeva Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/22/2024
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70
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Read originalChris Tapsell
EurogamerNeva review - artful puzzle-platforming action with the fullest of hearts
Published 10/17/2024
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle LeClair
Hardcore GamerReview: Neva
Published 10/15/2024
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90
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Read originalNick Rodriguez
Game RantNeva Review
Published 10/14/2024
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100
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Neva (Switch) - A Raw, Engrossing Platformer That Looks Incredible
Published 10/14/2024
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Read originalDavid Carcasole
PlayStation UniverseNeva Review (PS5) - A Slow Walk To Cry - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/14/2024
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Read originalBen Sledge
TheGamerNeva Review: Picturesque Platforming Perfection
Published 10/14/2024
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100
+14 vs critic avg
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