Haven

 PC
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 103
  3. Negative: 13 out of 103

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  1. Luigichief
    Feb 18, 2021
    7
    The game drinks heavily from the source of JRPGs in general and despite this it can be quite unique.

    Haven's story is totally character-driven, and it's not even focused on their development but on the interactions between Yu and Kay. I love the interaction of characters and I sometimes complain about the lack of them in stories, what they did here was very unique, especially if we    The game drinks heavily from the source of JRPGs in general and despite this it can be quite unique.

    Haven's story is totally character-driven, and it's not even focused on their development but on the interactions between Yu and Kay. I love the interaction of characters and I sometimes complain about the lack of them in stories, what they did here was very unique, especially if we consider that the game already starts with them together, it is a lesson for many entertainment media (especially Japanese ones I would say ). The conversation with Yu's mother and the drama between her and Kay was very realistic and very good (it's the highlight of the game towards the end). The dialogue with the guy who was supposed to be Yu is very good. It is strange to think that the game has 4 characters and 2 of them appear in only 1 scene each, the two supporting actors could have more appearances, in flashbacks at least. What brings me to my biggest criticism, not showing the past was something that bothered me a lot, just that the protagonists comment directly and some scenes appear on the loading screens. The loading screens are very good, you can imagine a whole mini story on them, sometimes they are just funny or even dramatic, in short, the variety of them is very good. The game has 2 endings, I made the 'right' choice and I only saw the 'good', although it was a bit bittersweet, as Yu was a little silly, they paid the price of freedom, which was fair and the epilogue is cool.

    Amazing how ALL the lines have VA, and he is very good.

    I didn't understand anything about Opening but I liked it. The ending of the game is cool too.    … Expand
  2. Digiclone
    Dec 10, 2020
    5
    the visuals and music are great as expected from The Game Bakers, but the gameplay side was very weak for me, after playing for like 4 hours you won't see anything new, just the same itens, the same enemies and etc, not much happens in the story too. Also the map was so bad, I beat the game in 13 hours and almost 2 hours was me being lost entering wrong islands trying to go somewhere. Idk,the visuals and music are great as expected from The Game Bakers, but the gameplay side was very weak for me, after playing for like 4 hours you won't see anything new, just the same itens, the same enemies and etc, not much happens in the story too. Also the map was so bad, I beat the game in 13 hours and almost 2 hours was me being lost entering wrong islands trying to go somewhere. Idk, sometimes it feels this game tried to deliver a message but nothing really happened, it felt like the Journey game from playstation but just focusing in a chill experience with cool scenarios, music and a cute couple… Expand
  3. ughidontknow
    Dec 5, 2020
    7
    I played the game on Game Pass for PC. Visually it's pretty nice and simple. I enjoyed the voice acting, the dialogue seems to be natural between the two characters with banter and affection. I wasn't able to play much of the game itself due to the movement mechanic giving me severe motion sickness, which is unfortunate because I would have otherwise enjoyed the game I think.

    So just a    I played the game on Game Pass for PC. Visually it's pretty nice and simple. I enjoyed the voice acting, the dialogue seems to be natural between the two characters with banter and affection. I wasn't able to play much of the game itself due to the movement mechanic giving me severe motion sickness, which is unfortunate because I would have otherwise enjoyed the game I think.

    So just a heads up if you're like me and get motion sickness in cars or on boats, this game might not be for you.    … Expand
  4. Underpants158
    Jun 28, 2021
    7
    Charming game. The dialogue is some of the most realistic between lovers I have seen. Albiet they are still in the honeymoon phase so let that be known. The gameplay is rather simplistic with only two types of damage for the ENTIRE game. I played this alone. Had I played it co-op I might think the need to constantly communicate with eachother was a brilliant design choice. And I do thinkCharming game. The dialogue is some of the most realistic between lovers I have seen. Albiet they are still in the honeymoon phase so let that be known. The gameplay is rather simplistic with only two types of damage for the ENTIRE game. I played this alone. Had I played it co-op I might think the need to constantly communicate with eachother was a brilliant design choice. And I do think that... even though I have never done it. If you were to play this with some one it would take a lot of talking during the fight. The strategy won't be deep but... youll be talking. There are numerous questionable design choices such as not being able to chose an enemy to target and not being able to see your health points in battle. Also sometimes the dialogue feels like it is aiding the plot get to where it wants to go instead of feeling completely natural. That being said, the game does a whole ton of world making by dialogue alone. There is no exposition in this game. You literally learn everything by their dialogue. I would love for this universe to expanded on. Maybe a sequel where you are in the Apiary and Kay and Yu are rebel heroes.… Expand
  5. nitorita
    Jul 3, 2021
    7
    A primarily story-based game, the chemistry between Kay and Yu (the main characters, who are a couple) is one of the best I've seen in gaming in a long time, and probably carries the game alone from just that. But there are some caveats.

    The core gameplay is essentially roaming around in search of parts to fix the pair's ship. There is a light hunger as well as RPG battle element    A primarily story-based game, the chemistry between Kay and Yu (the main characters, who are a couple) is one of the best I've seen in gaming in a long time, and probably carries the game alone from just that. But there are some caveats.

    The core gameplay is essentially roaming around in search of parts to fix the pair's ship. There is a light hunger as well as RPG battle element embedded, which necessitates additional time and attention. The battles are designed for an interesting co-op experience (which you can play alone in), and reminds me of RPGs like Final Fantasy.

    The environment is nice to look at, but it doesn't take long to become a familiar sight. Once you're an hour or two into the game, you'll likely try to speed through to progress the story. At some point in time, you'll get rather tired of the same monotonous gameplay that persists throughout. Still, the music is good, the voice acting is great, and the dialogue is brilliant (albeit rated M for Mature). It is worth a play for the character interaction alone, or as something to play with your boy or girlfriend, but it isn't an incredibly enthralling experience.    … Expand

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#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    70
    The main goal of Haven is to relax you, and all gameplay mechanics work in harmony to help convey the beauty of living in a happy, trusting relationship. Exploring an alien planet indeed is calming, but monotony creeps in after a couple of hours. [02/2021, p.46]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    80
    Great break after a busy day. With or without a partner, you will experience this respite together with at least Yu and Kay. The story in a dreamy landscape is worth it. [Issue#309]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 8, 2021
    80
    Haven is a fun mixture of visual novel storytelling, walking simulator exploration and just a dash of action-adventure. The main focus is on the couple and their story of survival on an alien planet. With that in mind, it's not a game for everyone, but it is a fun adventure to take.
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