The spiritual successor to Rabi-Ribi, TEVI, has burst onto the gaming scene with an exciting blend of Metroidvania Bullet Hell, pixel art, and RPG elements. The game makes its grand debut today on PC/Steam, and the Nintendo Switch's American and Asian eShops, with a European eShop release scheduled for the 21st of November. PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S players can look forward to the game's arrival in 2024.
TEVI is a visual and auditory feast, boasting CG sequences and character design by Ein Lee of RWBY fame, and an all-star voice actor cast. The game's high standard OST is composed by Triodust (OPUS), Oli Jan (endorsed by Arts Council England), and 3R2 (Cytus, Deemo, Muse Dash). Experience the thrill in the game's launch trailer:
Developed by Neverland Entertainment and CreSpirit, the team behind the best-selling Rabi-Ribi, TEVI is priced at 32.99 € on Nintendo Switch and 28.99 € on Steam, with a 10% discount during the first week. The game's world, created by CreSpirit, is rich in pixel art and filled with captivating characters designed by Ein Lee. The exceptional soundtrack further enriches the game's atmosphere.
The lead programmer on TEVI is Gema Yue, who is known for the fan-favorite Bunnyvania Rabi-Ribi. The game also boasts a first-class cast of voice actors, including Lynn as Tevi, Yoko Hikasa as Celia, Natsumi Fujiwara as Sable, Tomokazu Sugita as Zema, and Rie Kugimiya as Vena.
TEVI offers deep combat and accessible gameplay systems, allowing players to combine fast-paced movements with swift attacks to chain Backflip Slashes, Air Dashes, and Dagger Throws into stun-locking Air Combos to BREAK enemies and achieve higher combo scores. The game's dynamic difficulty system adapts to players' progress, ensuring no enemy is too difficult to overcome, while presenting a challenge for quick learners. Players can also freely change the difficulty setting.