- October 18, 2021
- Somnambulist Games
Whitehaven
Platforms
About
Whitehaven is a single-player, retro-styled horror adventure game, taking place in the abandoned Whitehaven Orphanage. Uncover the mysteries of your past and delve into your mind by exploring the orphanage, collecting clues, and solving puzzles to reveal the events that led to the orphanage's closure. This psychological horror experience includes seizure warnings and is estimated to take about 1 hour to complete.






- The game features a compelling story with interesting symbolism and well-crafted puzzles that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Sound design and voice acting are standout elements, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a few genuinely creepy moments and a satisfying ending that provides closure.
- The game is very short, typically taking around 30 to 50 minutes to complete, which many players feel does not justify the price.
- Gameplay suffers from issues like looping corridors and puzzles that can be frustratingly vague, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement.
- Technical problems such as low brightness, unsmooth camera movement, and a lack of essential options (like key rebinding) detract from the overall experience.
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its interesting narrative and immersive pacing, though some feel it rushes towards the end and leaves certain plot points underexplained. While the game is described as having a short story length, it features clever puzzles that enhance the storytelling experience, and the voice acting is noted as a strong point. Overall, the narrative shows potential, with some players expressing a desire for more content and depth in future installments.
“For me though, the story and the pace of the game itself felt immersive enough to not only keep me playing, but to leave me wanting more information about what went down.”
“Voice acting, and the story is really well made, interesting puzzles, does not rely on cheap jump scares.”
“The story was fantastic and I even got a few scares from it.”
“The story wrapped itself up pretty well... but then I thought the actual game was gonna start... and then I got end credits.”
“I’ve read that it can come off as the length of a demo which I concur, but I think it’d be more accurate to regard it as a short story.”
“Played this for an hour and a half and it was finished, just running around fetching things. I've played longer demos; this could be a brilliant game with a bit more content and story to it.”