Review: NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot Right
Neverness to Everness (NTE), developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World, launches onto PlayStation 5 in an increasingly crowded free-to-play anime open world market. Following Genshin Impact’s pandemic-era explosion in popularity, numerous console games have adopted similar free-to-play models featuring gacha character unlock systems and complex monetization structures.
NTE positions itself between established competitors like Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves, combining urban open world exploration with GTA Online-style life simulation mechanics. The game represents a more polished effort from Hotta Studio, whose previous title Tower of Fantasy received mixed reception.
Push Square’s review is notably positive, indicating the game successfully delivers on its design philosophy. Rather than simply copying established free-to-play formulas, NTE appears to blend sandbox exploration and life sim elements in ways that appeal to players seeking alternatives within the crowded genre space. The review suggests the game merits consideration among available options for PS5 players interested in anime-styled open world experiences, despite the ongoing industry saturation and persistent criticism of gacha mechanics and monetization practices common to free-to-play titles.