Neves
Neves, known in Japan as Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle DS, is a puzzle video game developed by Yuke's Media Creations for the Nintendo DS, based on the Japanese Lucky Puzzle, a tangram-like dissection puzzle. In the game, players use the stylus to move, rotate and flip pieces on the DS's touch screen to clear puzzles. It features over 500 different puzzles from which to choose.
Neves
- Date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Yuke's
- Genre
- puzzle video game
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Neves, known in Japan as Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle DS, is a puzzle video game developed by Yuke's Media Creations for the Nintendo DS, based on the Japanese Lucky Puzzle, a tangram-like dissection puzzle. In the game, players use the stylus to move, rotate and flip pieces on the DS's touch screen to clear puzzles. It features over 500 different puzzles from which to choose.
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A sequel, Neves Plus (Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle Wii in Japan), was released for WiiWare in Japan on 26 May 2009, in North America on 22 June 2009 and in Europe on 11 June 2010.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Neves • Developer — Yuke's • Platforms — Nintendo DS, Wii • Released — Nintendo DS Wii • Genre — Puzzle • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer
Gameplay
Gameplay
In each puzzle the player is given an image which they then must try to recreate using only the following seven pieces: • two identical right isosceles triangles, with sides length \scriptstyle{1/2} and hypotenuse of length \scriptstyle{1/\sqrt{2}} • four right trapezoids of various sizes - the side lengths are given with the first three sides creating the two right angles: • two have side lengths \scriptstyle{1/4}, \scriptstyle{1/4}, \scriptstyle{1/2}, and \scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}} • one has side lengths \scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}, \scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}, \scriptstyle{1/\sqrt{2}}, and \scriptstyle{1/2} • one has side lengths \scriptstyle{1/\sqrt{2}}, \scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}, \scriptstyle{3/2\sqrt{2}}, and \scriptstyle{1/2} • one home plate-like pentagon, with sides \scriptstyle{1/2}, \scriptstyle{1/2}, \scriptstyle{1/2}, \scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}, and \scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}} The seven pieces form a rectangle of length 1 by 5/4.
Game modes
Game modes
• Tutorial: Learn the controls and how to play. • Silhouettes?: Standard play mode. Solve puzzles with no time restriction. • Time Pressure: Mode for experienced players. Stages have a time limit of 3 minutes. Players must try to solve each puzzle in less than a minute. • 7 steps: Advanced mode for expert players. The player must place each piece perfectly with no room for mistakes. With the Bragging Rights mode, multiple Neves players can compete with others who do not have a copy of the game via DS Download Play.
WiiWare version
WiiWare version
Players of the WiiWare version of the game called NEVES Plus, (known as NEVES Plus: Pantheon of Tangrams in Europe) use the Wii Remote to grab and rotate puzzle pieces, with up to four players being able to solve the puzzle simultaneously or compete against each other in teams of two. The game also features new multiplayer modes and an Ancient Egypt-themed setting. A sequel of the game called NEVES Plus Returns (Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle Wii Returns) was released for WiiWare in Japan.
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2007
Neves published.
2007
Neves is recorded as published in 2007.
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Neves is associated with Japan.
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Reception
Neves received "mixed or average reviews", while Neves Plus received "generally favourable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave the former a score of one six and three sevens for a total of 27 out of 40. Craig Harris of IGN said that the DS version was fun and appealing but too expensive for the amount of stuff it offers. Den of Geek criticised its very frustrating controls. Hexus didn't gave Neves a score but praised the amount of levels. The site also stated that the game lacks Wi-Fi and multiple profile feature. Todd Melick of GamePro called the same DS version "an addictive puzzle solving experience. Other than the drawback of the $30 price, my only real gripe with the game is that the jazz inspired soundtrack gets repetitive. The gameplay may grow old to some, but if you're looking for a mind-bending experience, Neves is a game that will keep you thinking." However, Andrew Ramsey later gave Neves Plus four out of five, saying, "While Neves Plus seems like its barebones there is actually a lot going for this package. The only letdown is a lack of an online mode. But with all the puzzles you get and the many modes to play this is certainly another winner to add on Nintendo's list, especially since its sporting a 600 point price tag. So grab your friends and get ready to solve some puzzles, especially some of the odd ones featuring Japanese caricatures."
Notes from the source article
Cited by Wikipedia
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- 1.Marcel van Duyn. Nintendo Download: Drill Sergeants, Puzzles, Golf, Art Styles and Planets (US). Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. 22 June 2009.
- 2.Fandom. Neves. Metacritic.
- 3.Fandom. NEVES Plus. Metacritic.
- 4.Topher Cantler. Destructoid review: NEVES for Nintendo DS. Destructoid. Gamurs. 18 November 2007.
- 5.Rob Fahey. DS Roundup. Eurogamer. Gamer Network. 15 May 2008.
- 6.Anoop Gantayat. Gaming Life in Japan. IGN. Ziff Davis. 20 November 2007.
- 7.Frank Provo. Neves Review. GameSpot. Fandom. 16 November 2007.
- 8.Stephen Woodward. NEVES - NDS - Review. GameZone. 19 November 2007.
- 9.Craig Harris. Neves Review. IGN. Ziff Davis. 13 November 2007.
- 10.Craig Harris. Neves Plus Review. IGN. Ziff Davis. 22 June 2009.
- 11.Corbie Dillard. NEVES Plus Review. Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. 23 June 2009.
- 12.Tom East. Neves Review. Official Nintendo Magazine. Future plc. 2 April 2008.
- 13.Future plc. Neves Plus. Official Nintendo Magazine. 97. August 2010.
- 14.Jon Mundy. NEVES. Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. 23 March 2008.
- 15.Roy Kimber. Neves Review. VideoGamer.com. Resero Network. 25 April 2008.
- 16.Kim Kaze. Neves Nintendo DS review. Den of Geek. DoG Tech LLC. 9 April 2008.
- 17.Steve Williamson. Review: NEVES - Nintendo DS. Hexus. The Media Team Ltd. 18 March 2008.
- 18.Todd Melick. Review: Neves. GamePro. IDG. November 26, 2007.
- 19.Andrew Ramsey. WiiWare Review: Nevel Plus! [sic]. GamePro. IDG. 26 June 2009.
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