Haven

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 14, 2020
    70
    Mechanically simple and sometimes a bit repetitive, Yu and Kay’s relationship feels original and genuine, and their journey full of chill vibes. [Issue#183, p.87]
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  2. Finger Guns
    Dec 5, 2020
    70
    A delightful central relationship gives this love story RPG wings, but generic survival beats and somewhat empty worlds leaves Haven not quite the essential indie experience we were hoping for.
  3. Vandal
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    Haven is an experimental adventure that we recommend to those players who want to play something different, even if some of its decisions regarding game design might seem a bit questionable.
  5. SpazioGames
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    Haven has a good premise and a touch of freshness as it strives to convey humanity, even though most of its mechanics and plot deserved more depth.
  6. Push Square
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    There are flaws in Haven's gameplay, but its endearing protagonists, unique atmosphere, and superb soundtrack make it an interesting and engaging journey to an alien planet. Its portrayal of an adult relationship is something to be admired, and it's hard not to care about the plight of Kay and Yu by the end of what is ultimately quite a touching love story.
  7. Gamer.nl
    Dec 18, 2020
    50
    Haven may have been too ambitious for The Game Bakers. While the idea behind the game is nice, mediocre writing and half-baked game systems make this game anything but loving feelings.
  8. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 3, 2020
    50
    Despite its charming story and truly endearing characters, Haven does not deliver the adventure it once promised. Between its cryptic mecanics, redundant environments and rough battles, it seems like the game does not want to player ton pursue the adventure or have a pleasant time. Too bad, because Danger's soundtrack and the story of Yu and Kay should have had a better treatment.

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
19
#19 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2020

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 10 out of 42
  1. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 6, 2021
    5
    Haven
    Cute and Pretty and Pretty Boring
    Haven is a 3rd person exploration game where you play solo or coop as Kay and Yu, two lovers that    Haven
    Cute and Pretty and Pretty Boring
    Haven is a 3rd person exploration game where you play solo or coop as Kay and Yu, two lovers that escaped to a lost planet together.. at first Haven looks promising with its beautiful color and design, its race like mechanics for floating around this lost planet… but almost instantly turns into a head scratching, what is this?
    its kind of instantly boring and never does much to ease this feeling, there is cute boyfriend girlfriend dialog between the two, you can explore the world to find different ingredients to cook for eachother, and you can collect materials to upgrade your items and your home called the nest, and the game looks and feels the same for at least 4 hours… I couldn’t muster up the care to see haven all the way through to the end, it is just so repetitive, all 4 hours look the same and have you doing the same things,clean up this iron goo, pacify these rogue creatures in a little turn based combat, and float across these bridges to a new patch of land just to do the same thing…
    I couldn’t take it anymore…
    Sadly there is no aspect here I could see that could make anyone else feel otherwise..
    Not even the relationship building between to two..
    I just couldn’t care where cleaning up this world would take me..
    I give Haven
    a 5/10    … Full Review »
  2. dark0153
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
    Horrible coop experience
    - only tracks trophies for 1 user
    - duo attacks are broken by enemy attacks - locked movement for 1 player - dialogue    Horrible coop experience
    - only tracks trophies for 1 user
    - duo attacks are broken by enemy attacks
    - locked movement for 1 player
    - dialogue choices must be confirmed by both players, even if each player controls one character

    Should be removed from PS store or have the coop part disabled
    Not sure how this dumpster fire passed QA and Sony certification    … Full Review »
  3. Nuhman1990
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Game was awesome when you play with your Gf or wife !! Had a good gaming experience! Relaxing music and enjoyable story!!
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