Haven Reviews
A very unusual Turn Based Combat game then, but one that is well worth spending some time playing.
Overall, Haven delivers an immersive and wholesome experience. The mature relationship between Yu and Kai hits the mark, the dialogue is great, the glide/flight mechanic is unique, and the soundtrack is vibrant. There is also a decent amount of gameplay (10-12 hours without too much exploration) with the right balance of difficulty whether playing solo or with a partner. It just all comes together to create a peaceful and enjoyable game. So come to Planet Source for a great getaway for two.
"Bonnie and Clyde escape the cops."
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Armed with a charismatic artistic direction, excellent in every part, and supported by a varied gameplay which makes it impossible to get bored, Haven is, in conclusion, a refined game capable of entering the list of most succesful titles of the year and which blends will leave its mark for long. The Game Bakers’ work strikes for its delicate narrative with blends perfectly with the gameplay and the artistic compartament, all three almost creating a well balanced and light dance.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Haven is an interesting game for those who want to enjoy a calm but not too elaborate romantic adventure. The idea is very well thought out but lacks in some aspects such as an exaggerated amount of transitions between scenarios, with long loads, or as repetitive exploration mechanics.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
BAD - Haven introduces some nice ideas but fails to capture its core audience: people who are actually in relationships. If it can’t do that, I’m not really sure who this game is for.
After the excellent Furi, The Game Bakers decided to test their skills on something completely different. An experience that focuses on love and adventure. Haven is a little game, well worth the 10-15 hours that you must dedicate.
Review in Greek | Read full review
A light-hearted story about a blooming relationship on an unknown planet surrounded by mysteries.
Haven is a game that attracted my attention because of its story and dialogues but it is a clear indication of the struggles that face the indie devs even though the game is ambitious and tries to mix RPG elements, survival, and even visual novels style of storytelling but eventually the game reached the limit of the devs capabilities, the fights were scarce and almost non-existent, the worlds were repetitive which makes it like many ambitious games that didn't its ambition so, in the end, the result was a game that is wasn't convincing to itself let alone convincing the gamers.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
While a great story in a game isn’t usually quite enough to singularly make its purchase a must, it can help to elevate a title beyond other elements that are more lacking...
Haven respects your time, and encourages healthy couple gaming.
Haven is slow-paced, but it’s beautiful and captivating. If you want something to enjoy while tucked under a warm blanket, this might just be the comfort you need.
While the journey to survive in Source is interesting and the gameplay brings fun yet repetitive things, Haven really does a spectacular job of telling its story, raising every little moment, from combat to gliding while holding hands, moved by the strength of its script, voice-acting and love between its protagonists.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Haven is a different and unique experience as a game with a sci-fi theme. You will play as a pair of lovers and follow their adventures in " Source " planet. Combat system could be better and sometimes, you might feel that the most parts of the world look same, but except from these, Haven is an enjoyable, different and recommended experience that takes you to a beautiful journey of love.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Haven is a cute and enjoyable mix of light survival, light RPG, and serious romance novel. It's exactly the kind of game to play if you want to relax for a few hours and see adorable people being adorable. The surprisingly enjoyable RPG combat and gentle survival mechanics make the game feel more like a game, while at heart it is closer to a visual novel. If you like warm and fuzzy feelings, Haven is a great choice, as long as you don't mind the occasional risqué dialogue.
Such an offensive slap to all fans of the original game and to all gamers in general.
Review in Russian | Read full review
The best description for Haven would be that of a game developed by a very talented team of people, who dreamed big, but had a budget that was simply not enough, as the concept can even scare larger, more experienced studios. Due to all that, it feels as if stuck in the second chapter of a much, much larger game. Its alien world is beautiful, the gameplay is far from bad, and the way this focuses in the protagonist duo and their romantic relationship is pulled off quite well (for the most part), but in the end, the severe lack of content, as well as challenge, soon turns this into a repetitive, and painfully boring chore.
Something that isn't there to satisfy people that ship in-game characters or gives them additional stats, but two characters that live together and struggle together. They each have a complete personality and to see that flourish, to see them flourish together, is something I have rarely if ever experienced in a game. Haven is not perfect, certainly not on Switch, but I would follow these characters to the edge of space and beyond.
Haven has good premises and touch of freshness as it strives to convey humanity, even though most of its mechanics and plot would've deserved more deepening
Review in Italian | Read full review
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