Neversong

But Why ThoKate Sánchez

90/10

Neversong is a challenging cinematic platformer with beauty, whimsy, and elements of horror, that has a touching story to tell. While the game will be frustrating for some, it’s a challenge worth undertaking especially on the Nintendo Switch. While the game was out on PC before, the Switch is the perfect platform for both the game-type and design of the game.

TechRaptorNirav Gandhi

9.5/10

Neversong pulls inspiration from many great works to create an equally wholesome and terrifying examination of human guilt.

WayTooManyGamesTodd Eggleston

9/10

By adding a pinch of platforming and a dash of metroidvania, Neversong is a heartfelt and fun 2D action-adventure. You play as a boy, Peet, who wakes up from a coma. Quickly, you find out that Peet may have just woken from one nightmare only to find himself in another. All of the village’s grown-ups are missing, as is your childhood sweetheart, Wren.

Pure NintendoTrevor Gould

9/10

Neversong is a Nintendo Switch indie release that manages to leave a stimulating impression, not just during gameplay but also after the closing credits roll. I

Jump Dash RollJesse Gregoire

9/10

An almost perfect platformer, Neversong is a deliciously dark experience that shouldn’t be missed if you value story and worldbuilding.

GamingTrendTerrance Hale

90/100

Neversong is an amazing adventure through a world that feels uniquely crafted. It stands out in its genre because it takes platforming, thriller, and side-scrolling game elements, mashes them together, and what we get is a well-balanced narrative adventure game.

Impulse GamerSean Warhurst

With an unnerving aesthetic that reminds the player of games like Limbo and Little Nightmares, which similarly follow a child protagonist through a twisted

Worth PlayingRedmond Carolipio

7.8/10

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peet who slept peacefully in a coma. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a nightmare.

Nintendo World ReportSteven Green

7.5/10

Neversong is a delightful experience from top to bottom, but it just gets in its own way too many times. From frustrating level design to some hit detection issues in combat, there’s just enough of a lack of polish to be noticeable, but the incredible aesthetic, thought-provoking story and top-notch blend of puzzles and platforming create an experience I would definitely recommend for fans of the genre. It just isn’t necessarily one you need to jump off the couch to pick up.

GameTyrant Nataley Litt

0/10

As a fan of the foreboding side-scrolling puzzle games such as Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee , Limbo , and Inside , I was anxious to try Neversong as soon as I laid my eyes on it. A game with a somber tone and sound that oozes ambience, it pulled me in as I played from start to finish. I truly

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

The roughly three-hour experience features a wealth of interesting characters, gorgeous storybook visuals, and some entertaining boss encounters as you attempt to track down your girlfriend Wren after you’ve awakened from a coma. While the game is largely an engaging experience, a floaty jump does g

The Nerd StashC. Anthony Rivera

Unscored

Verdict: There are many words that I can use to describe Neversong, and I believe memorable might be the most fitting one. With its gorgeous musical score, slick side-scrolling action, evocative and spooky writing, mystifying art style, and amusing puzzles, I can’t seem to wipe away the images the title has etched into my memory. For such a short game, I was quick to develop an interest in its design and ultimate delivery. I only hope that Thomas Brush comes up with more intriguing concepts to further explore into, especially with ones that deal with mental instabilities and overcoming them th...