Haven

Haven

December 3, 2020

RPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Does love really conquer all? Yu and Kay have escaped to a forgotten planet, leaving everything they knew behind. Play two lovers at the same time as they settle into an unknown world. Explore the planet looking for parts and material to fix your ship and make it a cosy …

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Critic Reviews (33)

Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Quotation forthcoming."

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Aran Suddi TheSixthAxis Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Bogdan Robert Mateș GameWatcher Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Lovers in a Shattered Land"

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Brandon Jones Easy Allies Dec 2020
75.0 /100

"Haven follows lovers on the run as they navigate a strange, alien world and try to build a better future. There are plenty of rough patches along the way, but these daring explorers make the journey worthwhile."

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"It won’t really make any game of the year lists, but that doesn’t mean that Haven should be forgotten. If anything, it’s the game I’ve played in 2020 that without a doubt has the most heart in its writing and …"

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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Haven is a cute and enjoyable mix of light survival, light RPG, and serious romance novel. It&s;s exactly the kind of game to play if you want to relax for a few hours and see adorable people being adorable. The …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Playing Haven with someone else feels like the natural way to approach it, but you’ll still enjoy it if you’re playing on your own. It can be a tough game to grind through, especially when scouring different areas that often …"

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Claudio Cugliandro Everyeye.it Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Despite some snags both stylistic and design, Haven still manages to tell a traditional but effective love story relying precisely on those parts that other means of expression usually hide, or leave behind: the myth of Yu and Kay is …"

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Connor Trinske Game Informer Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

28.0

"Haven is a game that really shines."

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Emma Davies PC Gamer Dec 2020
72.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

73.0

"A relaxing adventure that&s;s at its best when focusing on the romance."

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Eric Layman Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

86.0

"Haven presents a lush alien world, one rife with resource gathering and loaded with turn-based combat, as a suitable venue for its forbidden love story. Such an unorthodox collection of disparate elements may have had trouble connecting if not held …"

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

87.0

"The Game Bakers have done a wonderful job creating a unique world and telling a love story that&s;s believable and intriguing. I was fully invested in Kay and Yu and shaping their relationship. Though the game is all about the …"

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Hussain Ali ElderPlayers Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"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, …"

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Joe Juba Game Informer Dec 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

80.0

"Haven finds a groove in its exploration and character-building, but the combat and big narrative beats throw it off"

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Johnathan Floyd Geeks Under Grace Dec 2020
85.0 /100

"Haven respects your time, and encourages healthy couple gaming."

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Josh Torres RPG Site Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Built for local co-op with a significant other in mind, Haven is a pleasant experience with some severe narrative downfalls."

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

92.0

"Along with being one of the most gentle and soothing games of the year, Haven is also gaming at its most compassionate."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

85.0

"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..."

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Kate Gray Nintendo Life Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Haven is a beautiful game about a relationship that is best in its quiet moments. The conversations and tenderness between Yu and Kay, its two leads, are the lifeblood of the game, and everything else is secondary. Its interesting combat …"

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Kyle Campbell IGN Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Haven is a charming and unusual sci-fi RPG about love prevailing above all else, although between its thrilling gravity boot rides and respectable combat are long spans of monotonous resource gathering and clean-up."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Even with iffy combat, Haven ends up being a dose of pure joy, letting you experience a well-written whirlwind romance with lovable characters, or just letting you hover around a planet at fast speeds, enjoying satisfying gameplay as you swiftly …"

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Marco Bortoluzzi The Games Machine Dec 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Haven is a great comfort game. Relaxing music, pleasant color palette, dialogues that are often light but never empty. Yu and Kay&s;s adventure on source never fails to be entertaining, and if the combat seems a bit shallow at first, …"

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Max Fagandini Gamepur Dec 2020
92.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"Traverse a fragmented alien world as a lovestruck couple and hunt down answers to the mysteries surrounding you in Haven, new from the developers of FURI. As you explore the planet and follow this mature and honest portrayal of their …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"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 …"

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Haven presents you with one challenge after another in a dreamlike, audiovisually beautiful world where you&s;ll spend dozens of hours unraveling all its hidden corners and contents. The blemish on an otherwise great title is the less well-handled co-op, rather …"

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Robert N. Adams TechRaptor Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Haven is a game set on a beautiful world with lovable protagonists and compelling villains, but it suffers from frustrating design issues and the game ends on a flat note."

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"There are flaws in Haven&s;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;s hard …"

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Stephanie Sung COGconnected Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

82.0

"Haven is a noteworthy story that defines what it is like to find your home with your loved one. Yu and Kay have their ups and downs, but Haven shows that love conquers all hardships. The game is about exploring …"

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Stephen Heller Impulsegamer Dec 2020
72.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"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 …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Dec 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"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 …"

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Thomas Pillon Gameblog Dec 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Willem Hilhorst NintendoWorldReport Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Something that isn&s;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 …"

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50.0 /100

Graphics

1.0

Gameplay

1.0

Story

1.0

"Such an offensive slap to all fans of the original game and to all gamers in general."

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