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{{Infobox video game
|title = Neves
|image = Neves cover art.jpg
|developer = [[Yuke's]]
|publisher = {{vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]/[[North America|NA]]|Yuke's|EU|[[Ignition Entertainment]]|AU|[[Atlus]]}}
|platforms = [[Nintendo DS]], [[Wii]]
|released = '''Nintendo DS'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|6 November 2007|JP|15 November 2007|EU|28 March 2008|AU|8 May 2008}}'''Wii'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP|26 May 2009|NA|22 June 2009|EU|11 June 2010}}
|genre = [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]]
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Neves''''', known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle DS'''''|ハメコミ LUCKY PUZZLE DS|Hamekomi Rakkī Pazuru Dīesu}}, 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 (computing)|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.

A sequel, '''''Neves Plus''''' ({{nihongo|'''''Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle Wii'''''|ハメコミ LUCKY PUZZLE Wii|Hamekomi Rakkī Pazuru Uī}} 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.<ref name=nl/>

==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 [[Isoceles triangle|right isosceles triangles]], with sides length <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math> and hypotenuse of length <math>\scriptstyle{1/\sqrt{2}}</math>
*four [[Trapezoid|right trapezoid]]s of various sizes - the side lengths are given with the first three sides creating the two right angles:
**two have side lengths <math>\scriptstyle{1/4}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/4}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math>, and <math>\scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}</math>
**one has side lengths <math>\scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/\sqrt{2}}</math>, and <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math>
**one has side lengths <math>\scriptstyle{1/\sqrt{2}}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{3/2\sqrt{2}}</math>, and <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math>
*one [[home plate]]-like pentagon, with sides <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/2}</math>, <math>\scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}</math>, and <math>\scriptstyle{1/2\sqrt{2}}</math>

The seven pieces form a rectangle of length 1 by 5/4.

==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==
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.<ref name=nl>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2009/06/nintendo_download_drill_sergeants_puzzles_golf_art_styles_and_planets_us|title=Nintendo Download: Drill Sergeants, Puzzles, Golf, Art Styles and Planets (US)|author=Marcel van Duyn|date=22 June 2009|website=Nintendo Life|publisher=[[Gamer Network|Hookshot Media]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324071853/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2009/06/nintendo_download_drill_sergeants_puzzles_golf_art_styles_and_planets_us|archivedate=24 March 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref> A sequel of the game called ''NEVES Plus Returns'' (''Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle Wii Returns'') was released for WiiWare in Japan.

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
|DS = true
|WII = true
|na = true
|MC_DS = 70/100<ref name=MCDS>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/neves/|title=Neves|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204193746/https://www.metacritic.com/game/neves/|archivedate=4 December 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=4 June 2024}}</ref>
|MC_WII = 76/100<ref name=MCWII>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/neves-plus/|title=NEVES Plus|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604232613/https://www.metacritic.com/game/neves-plus/|archivedate=4 June 2024|url-status=live|accessdate=4 June 2024}}</ref>
|Destruct_DS = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-neves-for-nintendo-ds/|title=Destructoid review: NEVES for Nintendo DS|author=Topher Cantler|date=18 November 2007|website=[[Destructoid]]|publisher=[[Gamurs]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208030920/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-neves-for-nintendo-ds/|archivedate=8 February 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|EuroG_DS = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/ds-roundup-1|title=DS Roundup|author=Rob Fahey|date=15 May 2008|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217082723/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ds-roundup_1|archivedate=17 February 2018|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|Fam_DS = 27/40<ref name=FamDS>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/20/gaming-life-in-japan-10|title=Gaming Life in Japan|author=Anoop Gantayat|date=20 November 2007|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605192418/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/20/gaming-life-in-japan-10|archivedate=5 June 2024|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|GSpot_DS = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/neves-review/1900-6183061/|title=Neves Review|author=Frank Provo|date=16 November 2007|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=Fandom|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902235553/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/neves-review/1900-6183061/|archivedate=2 September 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|GameZone_DS = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamezone.com/reviews/neves_nds_review/|title=NEVES - NDS - Review|author=Stephen Woodward|date=19 November 2007|website=GameZone|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928102518/http://nds.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r33146.htm|archivedate=28 September 2008|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|IGN_DS = 7.5/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/13/neves-review|title=Neves Review|author=Craig Harris|date=13 November 2007|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902235600/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/13/neves-review|archivedate=2 September 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|IGN_WII = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/23/neves-plus-review|title=Neves Plus Review|author=Craig Harris|date=22 June 2009|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006202239/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/23/neves-plus-review|archivedate=6 October 2015|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|NLife_WII = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/neves_plus|title=NEVES Plus Review|author=Corbie Dillard|date=23 June 2009|website=Nintendo Life|publisher=Hookshot Media|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128105657/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/neves_plus|archivedate=28 November 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|ONM_DS = 79%<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/3918/reviews/neves-review/|title=Neves Review|author=Tom East|date=2 April 2008|magazine=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]|publisher=Future plc|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007235458/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/3918/reviews/neves-review/|archivedate=7 October 2014|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|ONM_WII = 73%<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Neves Plus|magazine=Official Nintendo Magazine|publisher=Future plc|date=August 2010|page=97}}</ref>
|PG_DS = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/neves/neves/|title=NEVES|author=Jon Mundy|date=23 March 2008|website=[[Pocket Gamer]]|publisher=Steel Media Ltd|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922111605/https://www.pocketgamer.com/neves/neves/|archivedate=22 September 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|VG_DS = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/neves-review/|title=Neves Review|author=Roy Kimber|date=25 April 2008|website=VideoGamer.com|publisher=Resero Network|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908022542/http://www.videogamer.com/ds/neves/review.html|archivedate=8 September 2015|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
|rev1 = ''[[Den of Geek]]''
|rev1_DS = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name=DoG>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/neves-nintendo-ds-review/|title=Neves Nintendo DS review|author=Kim Kaze|date=9 April 2008|website=[[Den of Geek]]|publisher=DoG Tech LLC|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325052658/https://www.denofgeek.com/games/neves-nintendo-ds-review/|archivedate=25 March 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>
}}

''Neves'' received above-average reviews, while ''Neves Plus'' received "generally favourable reviews", according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCDS/><ref name=MCWII/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave the former a score of one six and three sevens for a total of 27 out of 40.<ref name=FamDS/>

Craig Harris of ''[[IGN]]'' said that the DS version was fun and appealing but too expensive for the amount of stuff it offers.<ref name=IGN/> ''[[Den of Geek]]'' criticised its very frustrating controls.<ref name=DoG/> ''[[Hexus]]'' didn't gave ''Neves'' a score but praised the amount of levels.<ref name=hexus>{{cite web|url=https://hexus.net/gaming/reviews/ds/12322-neves-nintendo-ds/|title=Review: NEVES - Nintendo DS|author=Steve Williamson|date=18 March 2008|website=[[Hexus]]|publisher=The Media Team Ltd|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203044902/https://hexus.net/gaming/reviews/ds/12322-neves-nintendo-ds/|archivedate=3 February 2023|url-status=live|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref> The site also stated that the game lacks [[Wi-Fi]] and multiple profile feature.<ref name=hexus/> 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."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/ds/games/reviews/149789.shtml|title=Review: Neves|author=Todd Melick|date=November 26, 2007|magazine=[[GamePro]]|publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080127180901/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/ds/games/reviews/149789.shtml|archivedate=27 January 2008|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the DS version two 4/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 3.5/5 for sound, and 5/5 for control.}} However, Andrew Ramsey later gave ''Neves Plus'' four out of five, saying, "While ''Neves Plus'' seems like its{{sic}} 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."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://gparcade.blogfaction.com/article/108875/wiiware-review-neves-plus/|title=WiiWare Review: Nevel Plus! [sic]|author=Andrew Ramsey|date=26 June 2009|magazine=GamePro|publisher=IDG|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625130801/http://gparcade.blogfaction.com/article/108875/wiiware-review-neves-plus/|archivedate=25 June 2010|accessdate=5 June 2024}}</ref>

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==References==
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==External links==
* {{moby game|id=/89460/neves/}}
* {{moby game|id=/92013/neves-plus/|name=''Neves Plus''}}

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