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Haven Park

Haven Park is an easy recommendation for anyone who likes relaxing and adventurous indie titles! You just need to stick to it past the beginning and into the flow.
86%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
grinding, stability
94% User Score Based on 595 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

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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 602 reviews
story55 positive mentions
grinding17 negative mentions
  • Charming visuals and a relaxing atmosphere make for a delightful experience.
  • Engaging gameplay with exploration, resource gathering, and campsite customization.
  • Touching storyline that adds emotional depth to the gameplay.
  • Movement can feel slow and cumbersome, making navigation frustrating at times.
  • Limited character interactions and dialogue can make the world feel less immersive.
  • Some quests and objectives can be vague, leading to confusion about what to do next.
  • story
    236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Haven Park" is generally described as simple and minimal, with many players noting its heartwarming and charming qualities despite its brevity. While some found the overarching narrative predictable and lacking depth, others appreciated the emotional moments and the engaging side quests that added to the experience. Overall, the game is characterized by a cozy atmosphere and a focus on exploration, with the storyline serving as a gentle backdrop to the gameplay rather than its main focus.

    • “There is a touching story happening here though that ended in a way I did not expect.”
    • “The story is very beautiful, goodbye grandma.”
    • “The small storyline in the game is simple but sweet, and I loved the ending, which I found unexpected and bittersweet.”
    • “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 barely existent and the conclusion is obvious right off the bat; however, it didn't annoy me because there are only four important story-related interactions, including the opening and the ending sequence.”
  • emotional
    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and touching narrative, often evoking strong feelings and even tears from players. While some found the story to be a bit short or lacking in depth, many praised its cozy and wholesome nature, highlighting the engaging interactions and unexpected emotional twists that enhance the overall experience. Overall, it is regarded as a delightful and charming game that successfully delivers a heartfelt journey.

    • “Haven Park offers a heartwarming adventure filled with charm, relaxation, and whimsy.”
    • “The touching ending was an unexpected but huge plus for me.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Haven Park is characterized by its simplicity and relaxation, focusing on resource collection, campsite management, and exploration. While many players appreciate the charming visuals and soothing atmosphere, some find the mechanics repetitive and lacking depth, with limited customization options and occasional clunky controls. Overall, it offers a cozy experience suitable for casual play, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.

    • “Haven Park delights with charming visuals, soothing audio, and relaxing gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay consists of collecting resources and then spending these resources on repairs, accommodation, and enrichment for your guests.”
    • “The gameplay is very relaxed yet still rewarding, kind of the perfect escapist fantasy for someone fed up with commodified, modern living.”
    • “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 mechanics of decorating campsites and making campers happy seems like something that was never finished, as it has no notable effect on the rest of the game.”
  • graphics
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Haven Park are widely praised for their charming, cute, and cozy art style, which enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the vibrant colors and smooth performance, likening the visuals to a blend of stop-motion animation and cutesy cartoon aesthetics. While some critiques mention a lack of originality in the art style, the overall consensus is that the graphics effectively complement the game's wholesome narrative and inviting atmosphere.

    • “Haven Park delights with charming visuals, soothing audio, and relaxing gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and the sound effects create a nice ambiance.”
    • “The art style is super charming, and the whole vibe just feels relaxing and inviting—perfect for winding down.”
    • “The art style feels very generic.”
    • “The aesthetics is uninspired.”
    • “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
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soothing and relaxing soundtrack that enhances the cozy atmosphere, while others find it repetitive or lacking in presence. Many highlight the pleasant background sounds of nature, but some criticize the jarring sound effects and the absence of music in certain areas, which can create an empty feeling. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally seen as effective and enjoyable, there are calls for more variety and a stronger musical presence throughout the game.

    • “The soundtrack is simple, but effective. It helps to convey the relaxing mood of Haven Park by playing the same relaxing and joyful music throughout the game.”
    • “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!”
    • “Background music is okay, but 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.”
    • “There are many times when there is no music in the background and there's an emptiness there.”
  • grinding
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews of the game's grinding aspect are mixed; while some players find the resource gathering and gameplay loop tedious and repetitive, others appreciate the ease of access to materials through the marketplace, which reduces the grind. The game is described as relaxing for some, but the lack of vertical movement and the need for backtracking can make certain tasks feel laborious. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on individual preferences for grinding and resource management.

    • “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.”
    • “The main issue about this game is that it is supposed to be relaxing but it just feels 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 find the main mechanic of collecting resources and building stuff very tedious and unrewarding.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it cute, funny, and child-friendly, often highlighting the amusing dialogue and interactions with characters. While some comparisons to other games suggest it may not be as strong in humor, the overall sentiment is that the game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience filled with lighthearted moments and whimsical charm. Players appreciate the blend of humor with exploration and cozy gameplay, making it a delightful experience.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cozy, calming, and visually appealing qualities, often described as pleasant and well-designed. Players appreciate the unique stylization and the engaging environments that enhance exploration and interaction with quirky characters. While some find it suitable for short play sessions, many are captivated by its memorable and immersive ambiance, making it a delightful experience overall.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is simple but rewarding, and the atmosphere is soothing.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed, with some players reporting minor glitches and bugs, while others experienced a smooth, polished experience with no significant issues. A few users noted specific instances of crashes or frustrating bugs, but many found the game to be well put together overall, with effective save features mitigating any potential loss from crashes.

    • “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 game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions.”
    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's campsite management system enhances its replayability, though some players feel it conflicts with the overall chill experience. While the game can be completed in under four hours, its charm leaves players wishing for more unique building options and polish to increase replay value. Overall, the enjoyable experience prompts a desire for additional content to extend playtime.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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).”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally praised for its flawless performance and appealing graphics, though some users note issues with getting stuck on environmental elements like shrubs and trees, indicating a lack of polish in certain areas and occasional choppy performance.

    • “I love the cutesy, cartoony graphics combined with flawless performance. It's a simple yet fulfilling adventure with a calm fetch quest and building elements.”
    • “It's all too easy to get stuck on the shrubs and trees, lacking polish in some areas.”
    • “The performance is slightly choppy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are noticeable optimization issues that hinder smooth gameplay.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.

74%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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6h Median play time
7h Average play time
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*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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