Haeven

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Haeven is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Cleril Calamity Studios and was released on August 4, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore fantastical interpretations of different parts of the mind including the Hippocampus, Ego, and more! Battle against your oppressive Subconscious as you struggle for control of your mind.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting concept, exploring the protagonist's psyche through various psychological structures.
The hand-drawn art style and custom assets add a creative touch, making the visuals appealing despite some inconsistencies.
The turn-based combat system is engaging, allowing for strategic gameplay with unique character abilities.

The story is vague and confusing, leaving many unanswered questions about the protagonist's mental state and the game's overall narrative.
Gameplay can feel simplistic and repetitive, with some players able to win battles by merely spamming the attack button.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a philosophical exploration of the protagonist, Cleril, who battles his own mind, but many players find it vague and confusing, with a lack of context and clarity. While the premise is intriguing and offers a unique narrative setup, the execution suffers from excessive dialogue and a disjointed plot that can leave players feeling lost. Overall, the story is seen as both a compelling and frustrating aspect of the game, with potential that is not fully realized.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Cleril’s game tells the story of a mad poet named Cleril (which seems to be a more common name than any of us ever imagined) who wages a metaphysical war against his own mind.”
- “For most RPG and adventure game titles, the story is what carries the game; it gives the player a reason to continue.”
- “The biggest complaint I really have here is the game is too vague in parts, especially in the story department.”
- “The plot is filled with unnecessary dialogue that makes it quite difficult for simple laymen like me, possessing only basic English, to perceive.”
- “It lets you in on the plot well enough, but the more you delve into the story, the more confusing it becomes.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some tracks being enjoyable while others feel out of place, particularly when lyrics are introduced unexpectedly. While the soundtrack is generally considered better than silence and has its moments, it suffers from inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. Users noted that the music can enhance the atmosphere but also disrupt immersion at times.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Overall though, the music (mostly) does what it's supposed to do, and I guess it's better than silence.”
- “Good soundtrack.”
- “Haven's music is a very mixed bag.”
- “The lyrics in some of the songs can also be a little distracting.”
- “The sound, when the game started, seemed pretty good but then it took a turn southwards around 40 minutes into the game when there were suddenly lyrics thrown into the music, which made the music seem really out of place.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique, artsy hand-drawn style that some players find attractive and professionally executed, while others criticize the inconsistency in visual presentation. Overall, the visuals are described as satisfactory, with a blend of kooky artwork and average graphical quality that may appeal to those who appreciate its psycho-analytical themes.
- “Visuals are artsy and weird, but professionally done.”
- “The hand-drawn art style is a good touch.”
- “Attractive graphics.”
- “The graphics and musical accompaniment here average.”
- “The graphic style seems inconsistent.”
- “Now I wouldn't mind if you just kept with your primary graphic style that you were using for the characters and the environment; even though those in general look subpar, at least it would be consistent.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of clicking, puzzle-solving, exploration, and turn-based RPG combat, complemented by attractive graphics and a good soundtrack. However, some users find it simplistic and criticize its execution, suggesting that it fails to innovate within the RPG Maker framework. Overall, while the gameplay has interesting elements, it lacks depth and could benefit from additional features.
- “Present: drawn, but attractive graphics, good soundtrack, interesting gameplay, and turn-based battles.”
- “I wonder and original gameplay.”
- “Now usually the gameplay in RPG Maker games is quite hard to mess up, but somehow it's messed up in this particular title.”
- “Gameplay in Haven is the typical sort of thing you can expect for a game made in the engine.”
- “The gameplay is a variety of clicking on things, solving puzzles, exploring around, and turn-based RPG combat.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while some players find the game involves tedious card farming, others appreciate that grinding is not a necessary component, making it more enjoyable for those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
- “About 15 minutes of playing was all I could take; the rest is just card farming.”
- “There isn't a need to grind, so for those who hate grinding, they will enjoy this.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is notably spooky, effectively creating a chilling experience that leaves a lasting impression on players, even if they may not wish to return.
- “The spooky atmosphere chilled me to the bone.”
- “Needless to say, I won't be coming back to this, despite the spooky atmosphere that chilled me to the bone.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the characters are designed to embody various facets of the player's personality and engage in entertaining dialogue, they ultimately fall short in emotional depth, primarily serving as vehicles for intellectual exchanges rather than genuine emotional connections.