- June 2, 2022
- ComboRoutine
Cheaphaven
Platforms
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Windows
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About
"Cheaphaven" is a farming-focused game where you can enjoy fishing, tending to animals, and upgrading your farm over the course of an in-game week. The demo allows for unlimited play, but progression is limited. This solo hobbyist project aims to provide around eight hours of relaxed, escapist gameplay.
- The game features adorable graphics and charming animations, particularly the tail wiggle physics, which add a unique charm.
- It's a relaxing and low-stakes farming sim that provides clear goals and a pleasant gameplay loop without overwhelming grind.
- The game is simple to pick up and play, making it a great comfort game for casual gaming sessions.
- Some players found the character movement to be slow and the gameplay mechanics a bit confusing at first.
- There are reports of bugs and jankiness, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks depth compared to other farming sims, leaving some players wanting more content.
grinding20 mentions Positive Neutral NegativePlayers appreciate "Cheaphaven" for its streamlined approach to grinding, as it avoids the excessive grind often found in farming sims by providing clear goals, upgrades, and quests. The game is described as cozy and charming, offering a relaxing experience without demanding an overwhelming time commitment, making it a refreshing alternative in the genre. Overall, it successfully balances farming mechanics with defined objectives, enhancing player engagement.
“A lot of farming and life sim games get really grindy or have few actual objectives, so you're left wandering around trying to figure out what to do.”
“Its streamlined nature means it lacks most of the 'thousand cuts' you die from in other farming games.”
“And not gonna lie, I think the fact that it has an end goal and isn't a 2000+ hours farming sim makes it all the more interesting to me; I just like clearly defined goals.”
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