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. 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.

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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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