Haven Park
- August 5, 2021
- BubbleStudio
- 6h median play time
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
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Steam Deck
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Linux
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and charming, providing a relaxing experience with a heartwarming story.
- Exploration and customization of campsites are enjoyable, with plenty of quests and resources to discover.
- The graphics and art style are beautiful, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
- The map can be confusing and lacks a 'you are here' indicator, making navigation difficult at times.
- Some mechanics, like the leveling system and resource management, feel underdeveloped and could use more depth.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and variety.
- story160 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as short but sweet, featuring a heartwarming narrative centered around a bird helping its grandmother restore a park. While some players found the minimal dialogue and simplistic plot lacking depth, many appreciated the emotional undertones and charming quests that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a cozy atmosphere with a delightful storyline that resonates with players, despite its brevity.
“Beautiful indie game with such personal storytelling.”
“The story is very beautiful, goodbye grandma.”
“There's a touching little story to it too.”
“The story is literally three dialogues, which wouldn’t be a problem if the gameplay told the rest or was about something.”
“There are a total of three story beats in this game, three cutscenes playing at the very beginning, somewhere in the middle, and at the very end.”
“The story is pretty minimal if not non-existent and boils down to the main character 'becoming brave' and just maturing as a person, I guess.”
- emotional66 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and wholesome storyline, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking tears and a sense of nostalgia. Many reviews praise the game's cute graphics and cozy atmosphere, noting that the emotional depth, particularly in the interactions with family members, enhances the overall experience. While some players find the narrative less impactful compared to similar titles, the majority appreciate its touching moments and the sense of connection it fosters.
“Cozy management game that almost made me cry at the end.”
“Best game ever, I cried when Flint met with his grandma at the end.”
“But between all of these tasks and quests and decorating and repairing, there is a heartwarming story between the love of a bird and his grandmother with a game ending that lingered with me long after the game was complete.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, focusing on resource collection, campsite management, and light exploration, making it a relaxing experience for players. While some mechanics could use improvement and the gameplay can become repetitive, the heartwarming storyline and engaging tasks provide a rewarding escape. Overall, it offers a cozy, stress-free environment suitable for casual play, reminiscent of titles like "Animal Crossing" and "Bear & Breakfast."
“The gameplay is very relaxed yet still rewarding, kind of the perfect escapist fantasy for someone fed up with commodified, modern living.”
“The gameplay is simple but rewarding, and the atmosphere is soothing.”
“The gameplay is mostly exploring the different areas, meeting park guests, gathering building/repair resources, completing small quests to open new areas, and filling all the park campgrounds with everything the guests need and want.”
“Each camping spot has specific building types you need to place in order to attract more campers, each spot maxes out at 3 campers present, and once that point is reached there is no gameplay need to build anything again.”
“So damn cute and immersive, but the basic campsite options make the gameplay almost unbearable after completely filling the map. After every quest is completed, the only thing left is to finish decorating the camp, which becomes completely unbearable after finishing a couple of areas and realizing there's only a few options for campsite structures.”
- graphics48 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, cartoony style and beautiful, cozy aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the charming visuals reminiscent of stop-motion animation and titles like Animal Crossing, although some find the art style somewhat generic. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's emotional impact and relaxing gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
“Enjoyable, beautiful graphics and moving story.”
“The graphics are amazing and remind me of stop-motion animation.”
“Graphics are stylized but beautiful, very relaxing to the eyes.”
“The art style feels very generic.”
“The graphics aren't anything to write home about, but they look good and combined with the art design of the game, goes to make a very effective combination.”
“It's very cute and aesthetically pleasing, but my girlfriend found the camera angles/views to be less than desirable.”
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, enhancing the cozy atmosphere, though some players feel it lacks presence at times, leading to moments of emptiness. While the soundtrack is appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness in conveying a joyful mood, a few users found certain electronic tracks jarring and noted that the music can be forgettable. Overall, the sound design, including nature sounds, contributes positively to the immersive experience, despite some critiques regarding the frequency and impact of the music.
“Short and cozy exploration game with relaxing music :)”
“Great sound/music, sweet (if very simple) story, adorable design and lots to do around the island!”
“The soundtrack is simple, but effective. It helps to convey the relaxing mood of the game by playing the same relaxing and joyful music throughout.”
“Most importantly, I think the music needs to have more of a presence.”
“There are many times when there is no music in the background and there's an emptiness there.”
“I personally did not enjoy the weird electronic music and thought it clashes with the game's aesthetic and purpose.”
- humor12 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny dialogue and interactions with characters, which add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While some comparisons to other games suggest it may not be as strong in humor, many find it cute, cozy, and filled with amusing moments that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of humor and charm that resonates positively with players.
“Gameplay is self-explanatory and the dialogue is very funny.”
“At 5 hours of running around a pretty island with funny characters (I cackled at the wishing well), and the satisfaction you get from completing all the quests, it's well worth it for the full price.”
“Interacting with campers gets you some humorous dialogue.”
“Compared to A Short Hike or Lil Gator Game, it’s bad, bland, boring, slow, and unfunny.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find the resource gathering and backtracking tedious, others appreciate the ease of access to materials through the marketplace and food stalls. The grinding aspect can feel repetitive, especially early on, but the overall experience is often described as relaxing, with some players suggesting that additional activities like farming or fishing could enhance the gameplay. Ultimately, the game balances grinding with enjoyable mechanics, though it may not appeal to those who prefer a more challenging resource management experience.
“The simplicity combined with the storyline and quests makes the game feel relaxing and not overly grindy.”
“Grinding in this game is rewarding, as it allows you to truly immerse yourself in the world and its lore.”
“I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced; they encourage exploration and character development without feeling tedious.”
“You cannot really move vertically until the end of the game when you get a balloon, which takes forever to appear and is still slow and tedious, so you better not fall unless you want to backtrack half the map.”
“I would say it has far more in common with games like Wytchwood, which is a cute game with a lot of good visual design elements, but both of them share an unfortunate emphasis on grinding for resources just to check a box, which is a fundamentally different focus than those games I mentioned earlier.”
“On the other hand, at times, gathering resources seems a bit grindy, especially at the beginning of the game, when you don't have enough money and a marketplace to exchange resources.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cozy, calming, and uniquely stylized environments that enhance the joy of exploration. Players appreciate the blend of cute visuals, quirky characters, and soothing music, which create a pleasant and immersive experience. Some reviews also highlight moments of unexpected creepiness, adding depth to the overall ambiance.
“And the cozy atmosphere with the calming music makes the game so much more enjoyable.”
“It has the same general vibe - you are exploring a cute, vertical, quite well designed island, with uniquely stylized atmosphere, meeting quirky characters and doing stuff for them when collecting other stuff.”
“I'm just in love with this game's overall atmosphere.”
“Sure, they both have a top-down view and a cozy atmosphere, but there are hundreds of games like that and far fewer that focus on the pure joy of exploration and movement through a well-designed space.”
“The gameplay is simple but rewarding, and the atmosphere is soothing.”
“The cozy atmosphere with the calming music makes the game so much more enjoyable.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report minor bugs and glitches, most do not experience any game-breaking issues. A few users noted specific instances of crashes, but the game's save system mitigates potential losses. Many players find the game enjoyable despite these occasional stability concerns.
“Other than that, it's a great game; I had no glitches or issues, just fun!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on enjoying the story.”
“The game can be buggy in some ways... I completed the last dialogue accidentally without going through the necessary pathway set to get to it.”
“I encountered some glitches, but nothing game-breaking.”
“Super cute game, a little buggy here and there, but I love Flint and the little campers.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming, cartoonish graphics and flawless performance, providing a smooth experience that enhances the simple yet fulfilling gameplay of adventure and fetch quests.
“The graphics are charming and cartoony, and the performance is flawless, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“I love how the game balances simplicity with depth, providing a fulfilling experience without overwhelming the player.”
“The calm adventure and fetch quest elements are perfectly optimized, allowing for a relaxing yet engaging gameplay.”
