Neves

 DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Nov 6, 2007
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  • Summary: NEVES is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to think critically as they align pieces and build figures that correspond to a silhouette. Each puzzle features seven wooden blocks, requiring the player to combine them to form specific figures ranging from simple items like a sword orNEVES is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to think critically as they align pieces and build figures that correspond to a silhouette. Each puzzle features seven wooden blocks, requiring the player to combine them to form specific figures ranging from simple items like a sword or key to more complicated ones such as birds or airplanes. Targeted towards a more mature audience, NEVES still appeals to anyone who enjoys challenging puzzles. And because of the unique stylus controls of the DS, controlling the puzzle pieces in NEVES is a cinch; tilting, flipping, and moving the blocks is as simple as dragging and tapping. But be careful, just because controlling the pieces is easy doesn't mean the puzzles have to be. With over 500 different puzzles to choose from and four different modes including puzzle mode, count mode, time mode, and versus mode, players will have countless hours of fun solving puzzles of varying difficulty. [Yuke's]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Worth Playing
    92
    Neves has a simplistic elegance that is incredibly elusive in the gaming industry.
  2. Cubed3
    80
    It has been said in the past that the most simple of puzzle ideas can oft be the most addictive, and this is most definitely the case with Neves.
  3. Deeko
    80
    All things said and done, Neves offers some fantastic puzzle gaming action for your gaming dollar.
  4. Eurogamer
    70
    NEVES isn't going to win any awards for originality, or even for presentation - great controls aside, it's all incredibly minimalistic.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    An intuitive and absorbing puzzle game with a solid central concept. It just needs to branch out a little in order to join the puzzling elite.
  6. Game Chronicles
    60
    I think the game designers needed to put more effort into this game. This game is really fun and enjoyable but comes up short as far as graphics and sound.
  7. Video Game Talk
    40
    For full price, though, there are just too many other games that outshine Neves in almost every way and it’s better to just skip it altogether.

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  1. MrMallard
    Dec 28, 2012
    9
    Rarely do I find a game enjoyable enough to try and complete it fully. Neves is one of those games. The main draw for me was the sheer amountRarely do I find a game enjoyable enough to try and complete it fully. Neves is one of those games. The main draw for me was the sheer amount of puzzles: there are well over 300 on this DS cart. Let me repeat that: in a game where you have the same 7 blocks in every puzzle has OVER 300 PUZZLES. The fact that they pulled that off at all is amazing, but what's more amazing is that it really does work. Almost every puzzle feels somewhat unique. And the puzzles are no pushover: they start off easy enough, but some took me well over a month to wrap my mind around. On top of that, there are 3 different modes, with the same puzzles, which means to get 100% completion you need to finish the set of puzzles off thrice. This isn't necessarily bad: once you finish the main "Silhouettes" game mode, going back will seem like a blast of nostalgia. The sense is helped along by the smooth jazz tracks found throughout the game. There may be few, but they rarely, if ever, get old. The gameplay is easy to pick up, and the puzzles are fun to slot together as well. Overall, it's a dynamic little title any puzzle-nut MUST try some time in their life.… Expand
  2. joop
    Jun 16, 2008
    7
    game is simple to play and great for when you have time to burn, like waiting in the airport. multiplayer is quite fun, which many of thegame is simple to play and great for when you have time to burn, like waiting in the airport. multiplayer is quite fun, which many of the reviews neglect to mention. it really boosts the fun level. took off points because it does get repetitive after playing it yourself for a while. one other thing is the game is pretty cheap. i think i got it for $15?… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best DS Game of 2007
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#100 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007