Grey Haven
- May 18, 2023
- NINEHECTARE
Get on Steam"Grey Haven" is a Hack and Slash game set in a nightmare realm, where you rescue castaways to become residents and assist in your adventure. Combat various demons and creatures using diverse weapons and combos, while building and gathering resources for your own haven. Explore the depths of the Nightmare, rescue and adapt to build your own safe haven.
Reviews
- The graphics are very nice, and the animations are relatively smooth.
- The gameplay is fun, with a mix of rogue-lite and ARPG elements, allowing for varied experiences.
- The character designs and visual style are cute and appealing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including issues with storage mechanics and corrupted save files.
- Controls are awkward, with poor keyboard and mouse support, and limited controller functionality.
- The dialogue is poorly written, containing grammatical errors and detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features a light-hearted atmosphere, but it is marred by significant issues such as a glitched storage mechanic and awkward controls for both keyboard and mouse and controller. While the main story is relatively short, players can engage in several sidequests, leaving some uncertainty about the game's overall value.
“The gameplay is pretty fun, though the main story didn't take me more than 4 hours, and I completed several side quests as well.”
“Honestly, I'm still not sure if this game is worth the money, but I can say for sure that I enjoyed the gameplay.”
“I enjoyed the light-hearted ambiance and gameplay.”
“I cannot recommend this game at this time as the storage mechanic is still horribly glitched.”
“The keyboard and mouse controls are super awkward.”
“The controller option is not much better.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing art style and smooth animations, despite occasional minor hiccups. The distinct aesthetic, characterized by a blend of JRPG and life-sim elements, along with notable character designs, serves as a strong selling point for players.
“The only upsides I can give this game is that the graphics are very nice, and the animations are relatively smooth with only the occasional hitch or hiccup.”
“The end product is a very distinct sort of 'M-rated but on 3DS' aesthetic that I really enjoy.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that while the game offers enjoyable farming and building mechanics, the lack of compelling endgame content beyond grinding for a house and side quests diminishes long-term engagement. Many hope for future updates to enhance the post-story experience. Overall, the game is recommended for its unique take on the farming genre.
“I don't see much of an incentive to play after the story, so hopefully in the future they'll add more endgame content beyond grinding for a nice house and side quests.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game faces notable optimization issues, with performance dropping significantly in certain areas; while it runs smoothly at 60 fps during the tutorial on the Steam Deck, frame rates can plummet to 15-20 fps in the Grey Garden. Users express a desire for improvements in this area.
“Grey Haven ran at a smooth 60 fps on the Steam Deck in the tutorial, but the performance dropped drastically upon reaching the Grey Garden, hitting as low as 15-20 fps.”
“Jokes aside, there are significant optimization issues to be addressed.”
“Grey Haven ran at a smooth 60 fps on the Steam Deck in the tutorial, but the performance dropped drastically upon reaching the Grey Garden, hitting as low as 15-20 fps.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The main story is relatively short, taking around four hours to complete, and while the gameplay is enjoyable, players express a desire for more endgame content beyond just side quests and house grinding.
“The gameplay is pretty fun, though the main story didn't take me more than 4 hours, and I completed several side quests as well.”
“I don't see much of an incentive to play after the story, so hopefully in the future they'll add more endgame content beyond grinding for a nice house and side quests.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the predictable plot twists and underdeveloped story arcs that left me wanting more.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily conveyed through witty and amusing dialogue, which has been well-received by players.
“The dialogue is pretty funny.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing several bugs in its early access phase, but users have noted that customer service is responsive and helpful.
“This game is currently buggy in early access, but the customer service is good.”
“The stability issues make it frustrating to play, as crashes happen frequently.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that severely impacted my gaming experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While players appreciate the character designs, there is little mention of in-depth character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a strong focus in the game.
“The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
“I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The backstories and personal growth of the characters add so much depth to the gameplay experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is significantly hindered by issues such as corrupted save files, which can render the experience unplayable for some users.
“I only had a short run as I had two corrupted save files, which made this build unreplayable.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences really diminishes the replayability factor.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its calming quality, complementing the visually appealing environment and the adorable character models.
“The music and environment were calming to listen to and look at, and the character models were simply adorable.”
