Heaven's Vault

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 18, 2019
    95
    A totally unique odyssey that immediately envelops the player in a richly detailed universe ripe with intriguing lore and some of the finest storytelling on PS4, Heaven's Vault is an essential odyssey for all to embark upon.
  2. 4P.de
    Apr 24, 2019
    86
    A fascinating mixture of Outcast and Myst.
  3. Impulsegamer
    May 2, 2019
    80
    All in all, this game was quite fun to play and discover the secrets of the ancient language. I enjoyed the freedom of choice and the flow-on effects of those choices. This is a game for anyone who is interested in adventure games – it definitely would appeal to a wide-range of players.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 16, 2019
    80
    Heaven’s Vault is a fantastic narrative experience that offers a genuinely mature and intelligent take on science fiction and the interactions between technology and religion. Superbly realised characters, fascinating architecture, and a wonderfully detailed new language to decipher combine to make this a truly original and rewarding game. It’s a shame that the sailing is so repetitive, but Heaven's Vault will reward fans of slower paced and meditative games.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 26, 2019
    60
    Heaven's Vault is a bold adventure, based on an interesting concept that would have deserved a more organic and effective realization.
  7. GamesRadar+
    Apr 17, 2019
    60
    A fascinating, fantastical world let down by plodding pacing.
  8. GameSpot
    Apr 16, 2019
    60
    Heaven's Vault excels in creating a well-constructed, branching narrative, but expect long sections of it to feel like a slog.
  9. Push Square
    Apr 15, 2019
    50
    Heaven’s Vault will satisfy budding archaeologists and linguistic fanatics in fits and starts, but the overall experience that brings those mechanics together leaves a lot to be desired. Alongside technical frustrations and tedious movement between locations, this is hardly a game we can recommend with any sort of confidence.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. Photomodepurist
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    This was a spectacular game, and everyone owes it to themselves to try it. The slow pace and linguistically focused gameplay won't be forThis was a spectacular game, and everyone owes it to themselves to try it. The slow pace and linguistically focused gameplay won't be for everyone but the world, is captivating, as are the characters who bring it to life. One of the best things I played this year, hands down… Full Review »
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