Neyyah

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Neyyah is a single player action game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Defy Reality Entertainment and was released on September 2, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Neyyah is a single-player, first-person mystery point-and-click adventure set on remote, nearly abandoned islands connected by intricate portal machinery. Awakening in Olujay, you’re sent to Neyyah by Vamir to uncover urgent secrets, right a wrong, and explore atmospheric landscapes filled with intriguing cultures and mechanical puzzles. The game combines a compelling story with outstanding visuals and immersive exploration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and beautiful environmental design that evoke nostalgia for classic games like Myst and Riven.
Engaging puzzles that require exploration and critical thinking, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
Rich lore and world-building that immerses players in a unique and intriguing setting.

Overwhelming amount of jargon and complex terminology that can make the story difficult to follow.
Navigation can be confusing, with many similar-looking areas and portals leading to frustration.
Some puzzles may feel tedious or overly reliant on backtracking, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its depth and environmental storytelling, while others find it convoluted and overly reliant on dense text and jargon. Many reviews highlight the beautiful world and intriguing backstory, but criticize the execution, noting that the narrative can be difficult to follow and lacks clarity. Overall, while the game offers a rich atmosphere and interesting puzzles, its storytelling may frustrate those seeking a straightforward plot.
- “What impressed me most is how the story is told not just through text and dialogue, but through the environment itself.”
- “Neyyah certainly brings to life a world teeming with mystery, and the copious amount of journals and letters scattered throughout the islands helps to breathe character and story into an otherwise deserted landscape.”
- “The story, while obtuse at the start, does a great job at unraveling as the game progresses, with the FMV cutscenes serving as a silly yet charming homage to the game's inspirations.”
- “The story doesn't evolve beyond what you learn at the start.”
- “Much of the story is conveyed through lengthy documents and journals (sometimes more than 20 pages) written in dense jargon with some grammatical errors.”
- “The storytelling and world-building can be very clumsy, and the player is bombarded with too many made-up words at once without enough context to make sense of them.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, often compared to classic titles like Myst and Riven. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful art style, intricate details, and effective sound design that enhance the overall experience, although some note issues with outdated movement systems and blurry pre-rendered graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, showcasing the developers' dedication and passion for creating a captivating world.
- “The visuals in this game felt unique, while also being clearly inspired by the Myst games.”
- “The best aspects of the game are no doubt the gorgeous visuals and the lush soundtrack, which changes for just about every location and never becomes tiring or immersion-breaking.”
- “The game's visuals are stunning and strictly adhere to the styles and artistic vision that made Riven a beautiful game to this day; the world of Neyyah is beautiful, intriguing, and filled with interesting apparatus that sparks questioning thoughts in the mind as to how it all works.”
- “Graphics are serviceable enough, I suppose.”
- “The pre-rendered graphics are very blurry and look like playing a YouTube video.”
- “There should be graphic packs available with better resolutions.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in Neyyah is a blend of classic point-and-click exploration reminiscent of Myst and Riven, featuring stunning visuals and intricate world-building. However, players often find the navigation cumbersome due to outdated mechanics, a lack of detailed maps, and an overwhelming amount of information presented simultaneously, leading to frustration in puzzle-solving. While the game offers hours of exploration and complex interwoven puzzles, its complexity and reliance on pixel hunting can detract from the overall experience.
- “Neyyah provides hours upon hours of classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, which can be in short supply nowadays, so for this reason alone I can wholeheartedly recommend it.”
- “It made the process of puzzle-solving intertwined with the understanding of the world as a whole, and really made it satisfying to apply your gained knowledge of the systems and mechanics of Neyyah.”
- “It preserves the spirit of the original Myst style by sticking to the traditional screen-to-screen navigation rather than 3D, but rather than feel outdated there are many features that make Neyyah more accessible to players who may not be so familiar with this style of gameplay.”
- “The lore is actively fighting the gameplay.”
- “While the visuals are stunning, the outdated movement system and the clutter of multiple submenus make the gameplay feel frustrating and disorienting.”
- “I really wanted to like this, but the obtuse, overly complicated mechanisms felt cumbersome to try to make sense of, and gameplay devolved into pixel hunting and fetch quests in a way that ultimately frustrated and disappointed me.”
atmosphere
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful visuals, haunting soundtrack, and immersive world design, effectively evoking the feel of classic adventure games like Myst and Riven. Players appreciate the intricate puzzles and patient exploration that complement the rich atmosphere, although some note that certain elements may feel less impactful. Overall, the game's strong world-building and attention to sensory details create an engaging and nostalgic experience.
- “The atmosphere of the game is amazing, the environments look beautiful, and the soundtrack is haunting and fits perfectly.”
- “The detailed rich visual design, in tandem with a very ambient soundtrack and strong, atmospheric sound design made it easy to engross for hours on end in the world of Neyyah.”
- “If you value atmosphere, puzzles, and patient world exploration more than fast storytelling, you’ll find a lot to appreciate here.”
- “If anything, they were definitely the weakest part of the game for me, with nothing particularly standing out, but the atmosphere and nostalgia more than made up for it.”
- “However, like its obvious inspirations (Myst and Riven), Neyyah creates an evocative atmosphere.”
- “A lot of work seems to have gone into the world-building, puzzle design, and atmosphere.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with haunting and ambient tracks that complement the beautiful visuals and intricate puzzles. Reviewers note that the soundtrack adapts well to different environments, creating a fitting backdrop that draws players into the lore and emotional depth of the game. Overall, the combination of sound design and music significantly contributes to the game's captivating atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere of the game is amazing, the environments look beautiful, and the soundtrack is haunting and fits perfectly.”
- “The best aspects of the game are no doubt the gorgeous visuals and the lush soundtrack, which changes for just about every location and never becomes tiring or immersion-breaking.”
- “The music is solid and atmospheric.”
- “It may not have the broad sweeping grandeur of a soundtrack that would appear on your Spotify Wrapped by the end of the year, but it sets and fits the ambiance of the environments very well.”
- “The detailed rich visual design, in tandem with a very ambient soundtrack and strong, atmospheric sound design made it easy to engross for hours on end in the world of Neyyah.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the puzzles start off engaging, they become increasingly complicated and tedious, particularly in the latter half. The expansive and maze-like world, combined with primitive controls, leads to frustrating backtracking and navigation challenges, often requiring players to rely on guides to progress. Overall, the lack of helpful clues and the convoluted story contribute to a sense of grind that detracts from the initial enjoyment.
- “The world is big, mazelike, and disorienting, and navigating with the primitive controls becomes tedious, especially when I have to keep walking back and forth looking for something I missed (and missing something is easy when the screen is busy and there's no reveal hotspots function).”
- “My only criticisms are with the story and puzzles, which can make certain parts of the game feel a bit tedious.”
- “Puzzles were fun in the beginning half, but become complicated and tedious in the second half, to where I ultimately decided to follow along with a guide in order to finish the game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with smooth performance and no crashes reported by users. While some found the live-action performances slightly awkward, the FMV sequences, particularly those featuring the villain, were well-received and added to the game's charm.
- “As for performance, the game runs great and never crashed for me; the only bug I encountered got patched out almost instantly.”
- “Slightly awkward live action performances.”
- “So about these NPC appearances: along with this being a dyed-in-the-wool point and click, we see a commitment to real actors delivering performances via FMV cutscenes.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its clever use of a stylized glossary and a comically elaborate hint guide that humorously over-explains simple functions. Additionally, the inclusion of a retro CD-ROM featuring a "making of" documentary shot on Betamax adds a nostalgic and absurd touch, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “The stylized glossary and hilariously set up hint guide provide progressively explicit explanations for the most basic functions, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- “The CD-ROM features a 'making of' documentary filmed entirely on Betamax and bitcrunched to the extreme, adding a unique and humorous touch to the experience.”
- “The order form for extra merchandise is presented in a way that keeps the humor flowing, making it a fun addition to the overall game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting smooth performance and no crashes. Any minor bugs that were present were quickly addressed through patches.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a carefully crafted and immersive experience that effectively serves as an emotional companion, enhancing the impact of each new discovery.
- “One that, in addition to being carefully crafted and immersive, works perfectly as an emotional partner when making each new discovery.”