Haven Park

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Haven Park is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by BubbleStudio and was released on August 5, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Haven Park is a cozy camping simulation where you help restore a series of campsites in a whimsical, hand-drawn world. As a park ranger, you'll gather resources, craft upgrades, and complete quests to uncover the heartwarming stories of campers who once visited. Create a memorable experience by personalizing your campsite and sharing it with friends.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 646 reviews

story61 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

The game features a charming and cute art style that enhances the overall relaxing experience.
Exploration is rewarding, with plenty of hidden areas and quests that keep the gameplay engaging.
The story is sweet and emotional, providing a heartfelt connection to the characters and their journey.

Navigation can be cumbersome, as the map does not indicate the player's location, making it easy to get lost.
The crafting and building mechanics can feel repetitive, with limited customization options for campsites.
Some players may find the game too short, with a playtime of around 4-6 hours, leading to a lack of replayability.

story
262 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Haven Park" centers around Flint, a young bird who takes over his grandmother's campsite, blending themes of exploration, responsibility, and emotional growth. While the narrative is simple and minimal, it is described as sweet and heartfelt, with side quests adding charm and depth to the experience. Players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and the emotional resonance of the story, despite some critiques regarding its brevity and lack of depth compared to similar games.
- “It tells the story of Flint, a young bird who takes over his grandmother’s once-bustling campsite after she grows too old to maintain it.”
- “The story is very beautiful, goodbye grandma.”
- “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.”
- “The story is almost non-existent.”
- “The story is literally three dialogues, which wouldn’t be a problem if the gameplay told the rest or was about something.”
- “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.”
gameplay
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Haven Park is characterized by a relaxing exploration and resource-gathering experience, reminiscent of cozy games like A Short Hike. Players engage in simple mechanics such as building and managing campsites, though many find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with some mechanics feeling unfinished. Overall, it offers a charming atmosphere and a pleasant, stress-free experience, making it suitable for those seeking a light, casual gaming session.
- “This game's vibes remind me a bit of a short hike, where you amble through the map, collecting things, fixing things, exploring and discovering, a bit of a hug tugging ending at that despite the short gameplay.”
- “Haven Park delights with charming visuals, soothing audio, and relaxing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is charming, consisting of going around and exploring new places on the map while setting up campsites and repairing broken down areas along the way.”
- “The characters are one note, the gameplay loop is tedious, and the platforming is irritating.”
- “I find the main mechanic of collecting resources and building stuff very tedious and unrewarding.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple; there are no fail-states, the resources are plentiful, so you can never get stuck or have to wait to progress.”
emotional
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Haven Park" is characterized by its heartfelt storytelling and wholesome themes, often leaving players feeling touched and nostalgic. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, with several players expressing that they cried during key moments, particularly the ending. Overall, the game is praised for its charming graphics and cozy atmosphere, making it a rewarding experience for those seeking a gentle, emotional journey.
- “Ultimately, Haven Park succeeds as a small, heartfelt meditation on simplicity.”
- “The story is really heartfelt.”
- “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.”
graphics
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, minimalist aesthetic, featuring cute, soft colors and inviting designs that evoke a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of hand-crafted dioramas. While many players appreciate the beautiful visuals and relaxing ambiance, some critiques mention a lack of originality in the art style. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the exploration and storytelling experience.
- “The game’s visual design embraces a minimalist yet inviting aesthetic, with soft colors, rounded shapes, and gently rolling landscapes that evoke the cozy warmth of hand-crafted dioramas.”
- “The art style and soundtrack is peaceful and pleasant while also giving you a sense of wonder and childlike adventure.”
- “Beautiful graphics -- especially at night -- and I love the light 'management' mechanics.”
- “The aesthetics is uninspired.”
- “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.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as soothing and pleasant, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a relaxing soundtrack that complements the exploration experience. However, many players feel that the music is minimal and lacks presence, leading to moments of silence that can feel empty; some even noted that certain sound effects were jarring. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its calming qualities, there is a desire for more variety and a stronger musical presence throughout the game.
- “The art style and soundtrack are peaceful and pleasant while also giving you a sense of wonder and childlike adventure.”
- “The music and background sounds are very pleasant and definitely remind me of times I have been camping.”
- “The tilt-shift-like graphics are wonderful, the sounds of nature are calming, and the music that comes in at different campsites would perk anyone up!”
- “No voice acting and minimal music.”
- “Background music is ok, but god the sounds are so bad and jarring that I had to silence them because most of them just felt like loud noises.”
- “I personally did not enjoy the weird electronic music and thought it clashes with the game's aesthetic and purpose.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some describe it as tedious and time-consuming, particularly when pursuing 100% achievements or completing specific quests, others appreciate the ease of resource acquisition through the marketplace, which mitigates the grind for supplies. The game's relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics are often overshadowed by the repetitive nature of resource gathering and quest completion.
- “The art style, interesting terrain, and sounds of nature make running around the island enjoyable and not too tedious.”
- “Its simplicity mixed with storyline and quests makes the game feel relaxing and not that grindy.”
- “The camp management is really clever and not too tedious, and it's fun to build a ferris wheel or a tiki bar.”
- “Genuinely fun game, slightly tedious if you go for 100% achievements.”
- “The main issue about this game is that it is supposed to be relaxing but it just feels tedious.”
- “I find the main mechanic of collecting resources and building stuff very tedious and unrewarding.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in these games is generally described as lighthearted and charming, with many players finding the dialogue funny and the characters endearing. While some comparisons highlight that humor can vary in quality, the overall sentiment is that the games provide a cozy and delightful experience, often eliciting genuine laughter and a sense of comfort. Players appreciate the humorous interactions and quests, which contribute to the game's relaxing atmosphere.
- “The dialog is generally funny and lighthearted.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its cozy, calming qualities and unique art style, creating an enjoyable environment for exploration and relaxation. While some players note a desire for more content, the overall vibe is described as charming and engaging, with a mix of wholesome and occasionally eerie elements that leave a lasting impression. Many reviewers appreciate the game's focus on atmosphere over polish, making it a memorable experience despite its imperfections.
- “Regardless of the frustrations surrounding that, it's a game I still think about months after completing it because of how great the style and atmosphere were.”
- “And the cozy atmosphere with the calming music makes the game so much more enjoyable.”
- “I'm just in love with this game's overall atmosphere.”
- “It's a good game to unwind from the day, but it doesn't have that much atmosphere to keep me in the game for more than a short play session.”
- “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.”
- “Yet these imperfections are easy to forgive when viewed in the context of what Haven Park truly aims to be: a humble, personal project that prioritizes atmosphere over polish.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some players reporting minor glitches and bugs, while others experienced a smooth, polished experience with no issues. Notably, a few users encountered specific problems, such as crashes when entering certain areas, but the game generally saves progress effectively. Overall, while some players found the game a bit buggy, many enjoyed a stable gameplay experience.
- “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 really enhances the overall enjoyment.”
- “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.”
- “There's several little glitches, and by the end of things I was so frustrated it would've needed a really clean game experience to make up for it, and this game just doesn't offer that.”
- “I encountered some glitches, but nothing game-breaking.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited due to its short length and lack of diverse content, with many players wishing for more unique campsite customization options to enhance replay value. While the campsite management aspect adds some engagement, it may detract from the game's intended chill experience. Despite these concerns, players find the game enjoyable and heartwarming, suggesting it may be worth purchasing on sale.
- “The campsite management is fairly engaging, which adds to the replayability, although that whole system feels like it goes against the chill vibes in some ways.”
- “Really the only downside I can think of is that I wished I could build the campsites up more with more unique stuff, which I think would've given it much more playtime and replayability.”
- “My only criticisms are: the game needs more polish, I think the sound design could use a little work, and the game may need more replay value, something I want because of how enjoyable the game was.”
- “I don't really know if I'd recommend it for full price, just because it's a short game with no replay value, but when it goes on sale (which is pretty often), I think it's completely reasonable.”
- “Even though it's not long (even with all of the achievements, it can be completed in less than 4 hours) and perhaps its replayability is not very high, it is a cute and heartwarming experience, with just the right amount of everything.”
- “Really the only downside I can think of is that I wished I could build the campsites up more with more unique stuff, which I think would've given it much more playtime/replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its flawless performance, supporting its charming, cartoonish graphics and simple yet engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the smooth experience, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the calm adventure and fetch quest elements.
- “The graphics are charming and cartoonish, and the performance is flawless, making for a simple yet fulfilling experience.”
- “I love how the game balances calm exploration with engaging fetch quests and building mechanics.”
- “The optimization really shines through, allowing for smooth gameplay that enhances the overall adventure.”
character development
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While the art style and direction are praised for their visual appeal and atmospheric quality, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.