Neva review

Exceptional

by Hossein Mehrabi

Just finished Neva! From the creators of Gris, I expected nothing less than a masterpiece — and they delivered. The art, animation, and music were all absolutely stunning. I like the way these guys tell stories! They always leave a kind of “empty space” for you to step in and fill with your own thoughts and personal interpretation. In fact, Gris had even more of that. The new mechanics added compared to Gris made this one feel even more engaging and fresh — I really enjoyed it. In Gris, the darkness mostly symbolized grief, mourning, and the stages of acceptance. Gris doesn’t defeat it — she eventually makes peace with it. In Neva, the darkness felt more external to me — something coming from the outside, not within. But that’s just my personal interpretation. Beautiful, quiet, and unforgettable.