TEVI

TEVI

November 30, 2023

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The protagonist Tevi is nimble and agile, wielding both her trusty dagger and an oversized wrench for dishing out melee damage in style. Alongside her, companions Celia and Sable manifest as two floating orbitars, ready to unleash a variety of ranged offensive and supportive magic in battle. Adapt your combat …

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82.4

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"I had a great time with TEVI and wholeheartedly recommend it to any fellow Metroidvania fan, especially if you love cute adventures."

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Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"With the abundance of quality metroidvanias on the Nintendo console, standing out is an increasingly difficult mission. Still, due to the quality of its elements, large amount of content and great adaptation, TEVI easily joins the list of good games …"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"Without doing anything new, Tevi is forceful in its proposal: a metroidvania with touches of role-playing, bullet hell and even a touch of "souslike" (it&s;s difficult, but you can turn it into hell), which is difficult to resist once you&s;ve …"

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Alecsander Oliveira GameBlast Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Despite appearing to be just another metroidvania among many, TEVI stands out for a combat system full of possibilities and an engaging story full of captivating characters and memorable bosses. Some problems related to the lack of variety in certain …"

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Andrea Gonzalez Destructoid Nov 2023
85.0 /100

"TEVI is a pleasant surprise that hopefully doesn’t fly under most radars. Even with my gripes, I can comfortably recommend TEVI to anyone looking for a solid Metroidvania with a bullet hell twist."

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Anthony Culinas The Beta Network Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

68.0

"Tevi is one of the best Metroidvanias of the year. Not only does it bring its own superb, anime-inspired aesthetic and RPG mechanics to the forefront, but Tevi also features some of the most lovingly crafted exploration and platforming segments …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Nov 2023
87.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

88.0

"TEVI is a fantastic 2D Metroidvania. One that is fun to play for just about all levels of gaming ability, but it’s also a replayable one and has plenty of content you can run through, backgrounded by beautiful visuals and …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

83.0

"TEVI mixes metroidvania and action RPG in a high level experience on Switch. CreSpirit&s;s new game is easily recommendable for both newcomers and veterans in the genre, offering solid variety to skills and explorable locations, as well as a good …"

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Tevi is an exceptionally strong metroidvania-RPG, with a detailed combat system and a large number of enemies with varying attack patterns to use it against in intricate levels filled with hidden goodies."

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Overall, Tevi is a beautiful-looking side-scrolling metroidvania with bullet hell and RPG elements. A heavy load of dialogue slows things down initially, but there&s;s a deep game hiding beneath the surface with satisfying action and gameplay."

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Jordan Loades NintendoWorldReport Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"undefined.Though I have minor gripes, mostly concerning the early hours of my experience, such as some environments feeling basic or less enjoyable and the initial slower pace affecting combat, persisting through reveals the absolute gem that is Tevi. I had …"

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J.R. Waugh Attack of the Fanboy Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"Tevi has a great layout of biomes and a deep customization system that quickly allows you to customize and prioritize playstyles. Its boss fights are compelling, varied, and quick-paced with great gimmicks, and while its story and worldbuilding are forgettable, …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2023
81.0 /100

"The start-up is a bit on the slow side, but if you’re looking for a Metroidvania with some personality it delivers"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"If you like your bullet-hell games challenging but fair, you&s;ll enjoy spending time in Tevi&s;s expansive, colourful world."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

86.0

"TEVI blends the soul of Metroidvanias with the heart of a bullet hell, and the result is unforgettable. Despite a lacklustre soundtrack and some repetitive enemy encounters, this is a rich, feature-filled adventure packed with fun characters and sweat-inducing boss …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

70.0

"Tevi didn’t disguise what it was: a 2D exploration game with bullet hell elements. I knew this going in, and I was ready for it. The parts that aren’t boss battles showed me a fun world with some great characters, …"

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Rob MacIntosh NookGaming Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Tevi’s greatest strength is in how much fun the game is to play with its actual mechanics. At its best, it’s an absolute masterclass in 2D action game design. Combat and movement flow together seamlessly to produce a fun and …"

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Russell Archey Gaming Nexus Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"TEVI is an enjoyable game with a great art style, fun dialogue, and a combat system that can somehow be both simple and complex at the same time. The Metroidvania-style gameplay isn&s;t quite as strict as others in the genre …"

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Sahil Lala Invision Community Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"TEVI is a solid action-adventure platformer bullet hell button bashing metroidvania-like game. It features a tonne of customization via the Sigil system and a lot of fast-paced action. The game isn’t as open as it should be and is rather …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Nov 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"TEVI is a delightful, 2D pixel adventure that makes exploring and boss fights a challenge and fun at the same time. While the dialogue goes on too long, it’s a game you want to add to your gaming library."

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Shaun Joy TechRaptor Nov 2023
98.0 /100

"One of the deepest combat systems in a Metroidvania to date, combined with a gripping story and some striking visuals. In a genre that has heavy hitters at the top, Tevi stands among them."

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Stephanie Watel DualShockers Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"Nonetheless, TEVI is not only a super fun and well-constructed addition to the metroidvania niche, I think it’s also definitely helping to usher forth the modernized 2D side-scroller renaissance that’s breathing new life into the most classic format of gaming. …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"With metroidvania exploration, bullet hell intensity, JRPG narrative and aesthetic extension, and a lot of flexibility in its options, TEVI stands out in its medium with a well-produced execution in every detail. The long dialogues can hinder the pace of …"

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