Haven

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 9 out of 37

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  1. Broyax
    Feb 2, 2021
    0
    La daube du jour est un indé et inversement, l’indé du jour est une daube sous couvert ou plutôt le prétexte habituel du jeu « poétique » dont la direction artistique semble tout droit sortie d’une poubelle fluo ! du mauve et du violet, un peu de bleu turquoise… mais pas grand-chose de plus puisqu’on est limité aux 16 couleurs réglementaires de la charte des étrons indés !

    Attention    La daube du jour est un indé et inversement, l’indé du jour est une daube sous couvert ou plutôt le prétexte habituel du jeu « poétique » dont la direction artistique semble tout droit sortie d’une poubelle fluo ! du mauve et du violet, un peu de bleu turquoise… mais pas grand-chose de plus puisqu’on est limité aux 16 couleurs réglementaires de la charte des étrons indés !

    Attention tout de même, c’est tout en 3 dimensions et ça peut même tourner sur la Switch de chez Nintendaube (en 360pet à 25 im/s) ainsi que sur console de salon : ça doit être au moins de la kat-ka, d’autant que c’est optimisé par exemple pour Series X|S ! ton étron inday plein de poésie, il tourne du coup nickayl à 60 im/s, putain ! quoique… pas en mode « qualité » mais en mode « performance » parce qu’en « qualité » on constate des ralentissements… dingue, ça… y a pourtant putain de rien à afficher mais bon…. voilà les branques quoi.

    Y a également putain de rien à jouer à part ramasser des merdes en glissant trop vite comme un hydroglisseur ou en marchant à 0,5 km de l’heure (c’est tout l’un ou tout l’autre). Quant aux « combats », on se croirait dans un ersatz de « jeu de rôle » japonais avec un tour par tour à deux yens boulotté par des baltringues.

    Et quant à l’histoire (?!) de ce couple, c’est à dormir debout et à bailler d’ennui : le style est d’ailleurs très manga et très niais, le tout avec des voix (anglaises uniquement) qui doublent des dialogues lénifiants alors que la musique d’ascenseur Bontempi omniprésente fait le reste !    … Expand
  2. davygravy93
    Jan 18, 2021
    4
    I liked the game bakers previous game Furi quite a bit so I was actually anticipating Haven and thought it was cool that you could play it day one on gamepass, unfortunately that anticipation turned into disappointment. There really isn't much to Haven you go around and pick up goo and fight corrupted wildlife in turn based combat. When you're not exploring the focus is the relationship ofI liked the game bakers previous game Furi quite a bit so I was actually anticipating Haven and thought it was cool that you could play it day one on gamepass, unfortunately that anticipation turned into disappointment. There really isn't much to Haven you go around and pick up goo and fight corrupted wildlife in turn based combat. When you're not exploring the focus is the relationship of the 2 main characters which is fairly well developed for what it is, the voice acting was pretty good for an indie game but the story never takes the characters into any interesting directions or at least nothing interesting enough to keep me playing. The turn based combat it pretty derivative, coming from the devs who made Furi which had amazing combat I expected much more in this area of the game but its just dull and never challenges you so your just left wondering what was even the point as you wonder through the bland environments.

    Even as a gamepass title Haven is a shallow experience that never offers anything worth the time investment needed to see it, it has some nice music but that's about it.    … Expand
  3. Xemnios
    Apr 12, 2021
    5
    At first it seems like a good game, then you realize that there is only one recycled setting for 20 hours, nothing to do besides exploring a void without a goal and a repetitiveness and boredom that few other games have. Sin
  4. LongDonJohn96
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    What a fantastic Xbox Gamepass game. The music is appropriate and atmospheric, the gameplay feels new yet familiar, this is especially true for the combat system, but the best of all the great things about the game is the synergy between the two main characters. I've played almost all of the games that the general public dubbed the best of the decade, and yet none of them have shown meWhat a fantastic Xbox Gamepass game. The music is appropriate and atmospheric, the gameplay feels new yet familiar, this is especially true for the combat system, but the best of all the great things about the game is the synergy between the two main characters. I've played almost all of the games that the general public dubbed the best of the decade, and yet none of them have shown me such an honest and well-written relationship as Haven can. Truly a recommendation.… Expand
  5. Karottedraak
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    This is a very relaxing game that grabs you just by dialogue, voice acting, visuals and music. The music can be overused after some time but it didnt bother me that much.

    My only complaint about this game is the combat but I can understand why it is this way because you control both players at the same time and have to let them work together. I played this game alone so maybe if you    This is a very relaxing game that grabs you just by dialogue, voice acting, visuals and music. The music can be overused after some time but it didnt bother me that much.

    My only complaint about this game is the combat but I can understand why it is this way because you control both players at the same time and have to let them work together. I played this game alone so maybe if you play with someone else it would be better but idk. The combat while playing alone can be confusing and weird but luckily the game is not that hard so its not frustrating and there are a lot of accesabilities to change to make it how you would prefer it.

    the story is just simply not that great but the way its told is amazing by just these two characters and their relationship. actually thats where the whole game is about and it is amazing! also the world they are on is pretty interesting.

    the game also doesnt take to long to finish so it wont get repetitive. I even think that if you search how to complete this game you can finish it in about 2 to 3 hours because most of the time is sucked into exploring.

    simply amazing game but didnt blow me away.    … Expand
  6. tek_cont
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    after furi, another masterpiece from the gamebakers ! also an incredible ost!
  7. uglyryjek
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    It has some minor flaws but it is a gem nevertheless. Pros:
    - it's relaxing and engaging at the same time
    - creative vision of the story and environment - believable, charming characters - how every game mechanics are connected and related to the story - it has ZERO bugs - something AAA productions cannot active nova days - the level of user accessibility customisation is one of the best I    It has some minor flaws but it is a gem nevertheless. Pros:
    - it's relaxing and engaging at the same time
    - creative vision of the story and environment
    - believable, charming characters
    - how every game mechanics are connected and related to the story
    - it has ZERO bugs - something AAA productions cannot active nova days
    - the level of user accessibility customisation is one of the best I ever saw
    - delightful dialogues

    Flaws: - repetitive music
    - sometimes its not clear what to do next    … Expand
  8. gonzalo_jmnz
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Ame las interacciones entre yu y Kai, son lo mejor del juego, el combate aunque simple es muy entretenido, el juego es un poco repetitivo y los finales, sobre todo el final "malo" dejan mucho que desear, aún así buen juego, valió la pena
  9. Rempy
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Si bien el juego es bastante repetitivo en su mecánica de recolección, y sus combates no presentan mucha dificultad, la parte de historia y las interacciones entre yu y kay lo hacen un juego precioso.

    No es difícil ni mucho menos largo, la recolección se hace algo normal que no es necesario hacer en exceso y con cada salida a explorar consigues lo que necesitas para seguir avanzando sin    Si bien el juego es bastante repetitivo en su mecánica de recolección, y sus combates no presentan mucha dificultad, la parte de historia y las interacciones entre yu y kay lo hacen un juego precioso.

    No es difícil ni mucho menos largo, la recolección se hace algo normal que no es necesario hacer en exceso y con cada salida a explorar consigues lo que necesitas para seguir avanzando sin pasar horas de grindeo o farmeo, es muy bonito y altamente recomendable pese a sus carencias como RPG    … Expand
  10. Arkane7
    Oct 16, 2022
    2
    This should have been a great game with such an interesting premise. However, it falls flat on many levels. Clunky controls, lacklustre graphics and presentation and well as boring characters. The voices are ok as is some of the music. All in all, the gameplay just isn't interesting enough and neither is the story.
  11. Nirrti
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Couldnt review this on Game Pass for PC, so I had to come here, make a metacritic account, just to write this.
    This game was a lot of fun, the combat is not great (unique though) but this isnt really a game about that. Its a game about watching a relationship. Didnt get to try coop as I am single but this game could easily be played with your significant other whether they are a gamer or    Couldnt review this on Game Pass for PC, so I had to come here, make a metacritic account, just to write this.
    This game was a lot of fun, the combat is not great (unique though) but this isnt really a game about that. Its a game about watching a relationship. Didnt get to try coop as I am single but this game could easily be played with your significant other whether they are a gamer or not.

    Its a very chill game that really lets hours fly by in the real world. The voice acting is fantastic, which is super important for this story game. I am so glad I played this game, and as a bonus this game put me over 200,000 Gamerscore!    … Expand
  12. Hidendra
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    The rhythmic gameplay, music and sound, and story all blended together so nicely. I'm shocked at how polished the game feels and gets out of your way to embrace the story and characters.

    I'm a complete sucker for story-focused games where the gameplay works for the story without getting in the way. Haven completely knocks this out of the park with such a beautiful experience. Haven    The rhythmic gameplay, music and sound, and story all blended together so nicely. I'm shocked at how polished the game feels and gets out of your way to embrace the story and characters.

    I'm a complete sucker for story-focused games where the gameplay works for the story without getting in the way. Haven completely knocks this out of the park with such a beautiful experience.

    Haven is easily the best thing I've played in a long time. I can't wait to see what The Game Bakers brings for their next game.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2020

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 15, 2021
    91
    Haven is the rare game that excels at making its characters seem believable and human, especially when it gives them nothing more to do than just being themselves. The end result may feel a little familiar for anyone who’s lived through the past year, but that doesn’t make the game any less worthwhile.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Jan 27, 2021
    72
    Haven is a special game that is hard to recommend, but hard to miss. If you want a good honest look at star crossed lovers, and you have someone to play it with, definitely consider dropping some time into this lovely world.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 14, 2020
    80
    Haven is an uplifting and positive tale of a young couple setting out to make an alien planet their home. Yu and Kay are a likeable pair as you watch their relationship strengthen, the world of Source is a gorgeous place to explore, and the soundtrack is great as well. While the overarching story could be deeper and battles could be streamlined further, Haven is a game that offers a chilled out escape.
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