Batora: Lost Haven

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. COGconnected
    Nov 1, 2022
    67
    Overall, Batora: Lost Haven is a fun game, albeit with a few shortcomings. The dialogue and the cartoonish visuals appeal to a younger audience. Meanwhile, the detailed statistics and complex controls make it feel more mature. Are you a fan of sci-fi action games or isometric action RPGs in general? Then Batora: Lost Haven could be a worthwhile game to sink your teeth into.
  2. KeenGamer
    Oct 21, 2022
    65
    Batora: Lost Haven's biggest strength is that it is full of passion. Some of it's ideas, particularly with the story, fizzle out and are lost in the dark. Others, like the inventive combat and fleshed out worlds, are a joy to see and are beacons of light. It isn't for everyone but if it's for you and you meet the game with the right expectations, there is no doubt that you will have a good time.
  3. Wccftech
    Oct 21, 2022
    65
    For a choice-driven experience, Bathora: Lost Haven leaves something to be desired. While it does do some clever things with the choice and duality themes, the experience falls somewhat flat due to excessive linearity, clunky and unsatisfying combat, and way too fast pacing that detracts from the emotional weight of some of the choices. The nice-looking visuals and the engaging puzzles that break the monotony of the experience and a few story beats make the experience enjoyable at times, but it could have been so much more.
  5. Checkpoint Gaming
    Oct 19, 2022
    60
    Batora: Lost Haven is a mix of a lot of different ideas, some of which work well, others which don’t. The grand scope of its planet-hopping setting is impressive, but the moral choice aspects and supporting cast feel underdeveloped and shallow. The Nature-switching combat and puzzles also show promise. However, the limited combat options, and puzzles that make use of only a small number of your abilities, cause the experience to become repetitive before its brisk playtime is through. Despite these issues, Batora: Lost Haven is a unique and decent enough experience for sci-fi and action-RPG fans to consider checking it out.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 10 out of 39
  1. Temerius
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    The game is well-developed, colorful and full of fantastic narrative elements to experience within the game world.
    During my hours spent in    The game is well-developed, colorful and full of fantastic narrative elements to experience within the game world.
    During my hours spent in the first two planets of Batora I was able to admire the races and the fast-paced, super adrenaline-fueled combat system! I can't wait to see where the story will take me.    … Full Review »
  2. Celindel
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing!! I had a great time together with my children, we got to know so many races of npcs, the worlds are really colorful andThis game is amazing!! I had a great time together with my children, we got to know so many races of npcs, the worlds are really colorful and inspired, the art stile looks gorgeous.
    The fights are well balanced and the feeling is dope, cool vfx and the chance to have raytracing, also the game is very smooth and has no bugs. Stormind did a really good job with this Batora Lost Haven!    … Full Review »
  3. Forse12
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    From the very first hours the game manages to catch you thanks to its well-written history. You can see the team's commitment to making itFrom the very first hours the game manages to catch you thanks to its well-written history. You can see the team's commitment to making it happen, it's a lot of fun to play and has some interesting mechanics. I personally like the graphic style very much, for the price at which it is sold it is absolutely worth it… Full Review »
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