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Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three

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80%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
replayability, optimization
80% User Score Based on 212 reviews

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Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on April 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three," you continue your life in Unit Bravo, investigating a series of kidnappings with supernatural ties. As the kidnapper targets you, your choices will determine allies and romances, with a focus on growing closer to a certain vampire. This 1,200,000-word interactive novel offers choices that shape your story without graphics or sound effects.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 212 reviews
story32 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The character development and relationship dynamics are engaging and evolve well throughout the series.
  • The writing is easy to read, and the world-building adds depth to the story, making it immersive.
  • The game offers strong replay value with multiple endings and romance routes, keeping players invested.
  • The pacing feels off, with some plot points and character arcs feeling rushed or underdeveloped.
  • The main antagonist lacks depth and fails to create a compelling threat compared to previous books.
  • Many players feel that their choices matter less in this installment, leading to a sense of frustration.
  • story
    174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "The Wayhaven Chronicles" Book 3 has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a shift in focus from traditional conflict and villainy to character relationships and world-building. While some appreciate the depth of character development and the groundwork laid for future installments, others criticize the plot for feeling rushed, underdeveloped, and lacking a compelling antagonist. Overall, the narrative is seen as a continuation of the series that prioritizes relationship dynamics over a strong central plot, leaving some fans wanting more substance and excitement.

    • “The story is complete in and of itself, though the beginning allows you to recap the books that have gone before and make choices about what happened in them.”
    • “It expanded the worldbuilding and introduced interesting characters, factions, and dynamics that add tension and nuance to the story and world, while expanding on certain side characters and making them feel so real.”
    • “Overall, Wayhaven 3 is a good sequel that's slightly more focused on building stakes and preparing characters for the story's future, while also providing enough relational development to satisfy.”
    • “The plot now consists of scenes designed for you and the chosen love interest to make eyes at each other rather than actual substance.”
    • “The story felt so rushed and somewhat non-exciting at all.”
    • “It has become painfully obvious there is not enough to fill seven books, and managing a complex plot seems beyond the author’s ability.”
  • emotional
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the book is described as both intense and polarizing, with some characters eliciting strong feelings of warmth and heartbreak, while others exhibit behaviors that can be interpreted as emotionally abusive. Reviewers appreciate the depth of character development and the evolution of relationships, particularly through the found family trope, but some express frustration with the execution of slow burn romances and the emotional charge of certain dialogue options. Overall, the emotional experience varies significantly depending on individual preferences for relationship dynamics and character interactions.

    • “The author even seems to know this, as many of your dialogue options with them start to become much more emotionally charged and even bitter.”
    • “Also the found family trope kicked me so hard in the stomach in this one, made me cry a few times.”
    • “There's also a few scenes that are so emotionally charged and intense!”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by slapstick moments and ironic situations, often eliciting laughter through the absurdity of the characters' actions, such as the main character's comical attempts to avoid giving blood. Players find the interactions between characters both funny and touching, blending humor with emotional depth. Overall, the humor effectively enhances the game's charm and engagement.

    • “The only reason it exists is to create funny moments in the town with the main character resorting to slapstick plans to get out of giving blood.”
    • “Some moments between A and the main character made me laugh at the ridiculousness of what was happening, then bite my lip so as not to break into tears!”
    • “:D It was funny, cute, and touching!”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings and branching storylines, including various romance and friendship routes. Players note that each installment in the series enhances replay value by introducing more choices and alternatives, making it feel like there is always more to explore even after multiple playthroughs.

    • “There is plenty of replayability in this series of visual novels; I suspect with each book that comes out, the replayability becomes much more as more choices and alternatives become available.”
    • “But there are enough branches (romance, Bobby/Douglas, Tina/Verda, and this one adds a friendship route with one of the characters) to make up for it and give the game a fair amount of replayability. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface even after four playthroughs.”
    • “There is plenty of replayability in this series of visual novels; I suspect with each book that comes out, the replayability increases as more choices and alternatives become available.”
    • “But there are enough branches (romance, Bobby/Douglas, Tina/Verda, and this one adds a friendship route with one of UB) to make up for it and give the game a fair amount of replayability. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface even after four playthroughs.”
    • “A really fun game with multiple endings and a strong amount of replay value.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the series is criticized for being inconsistent and often undermined by the plot, leading to a sense of stagnation. While some readers appreciated the growth in earlier installments, particularly in book 3, many felt it did not live up to the standards set by the first two books, resulting in a lack of satisfying progression in character relationships.

    • “I know that the character relationships are the main focus for the series, and while I liked the character development in book 3, it just fell a bit short compared to the previous two.”
    • “If you want your choices undermined so that the plot of the series can move at a snail's pace, or if you like to watch any character development reset at the whims of the author, give it a try.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for forcing players into uncomfortable and limiting roleplay scenarios, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel constrained by the mechanics that trigger various physical ailments, making it difficult to engage fully with the game.

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Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three is a casual role playing game.

Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three was released on April 6, 2023.

Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three was developed by Hosted Games.

Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Three is a single player game.

Similar games include Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two, Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, The Soul Stone War, Life is Strange 2 and others.