While not an essential addition, this DLC offers extra context that offers a similar emotional tale to that of the base game. Even at only an hour or so, it’s as beautiful as the mainline entry and has a few more challenges and stages that will interest fans.
Though seeming inconsequential on its surface, Nomada Studio's first DLC ranks as a commendable example of subtractive design adding to a greater whole.
NEVA: Prologue is a short but meaningful expansion that reinforces the emotional core of the original game without straying from its essence. It doesn't seek to revolutionize, but rather to refine what already worked, and it does so with admirable precision. Its length may be short, but it leaves a lasting impression long after its final scene.
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Neva Prologue isn't an expansion that attempts to do something entirely new. The game largely builds on the ideas and systems of the main game. Nevertheless, it's a well-crafted and atmospheric experience that demonstrates how strong Neva's foundation remains. Playing with lighting, timing, and disappearing platforms provides enough variety to keep...
