Neves DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Neves

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperYuke's
PublisherYuke's
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS, Neves is a puzzle game developed by Yuke's.

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Neves supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Neves is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Neves gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Neves walkthroughs & guides

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Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Neves FAQ

Who made Neves?

It was developed by Yuke's.

Is Neves multiplayer?

Yes. Neves supports up to 2 players.

How long does Neves take to play?

As a puzzle game, Neves typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Neves on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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