Code 351 posted on Twitter that Project Haven has been selected as finalist for the Nordic Game Discovery Contest Season V. Details in an Indie DB article.
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Project Haven - Finalist at NGDC Grand Finals
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Why don't there exist tactical turn-based RPGs in the style of JA for classic Fantasy settings ?
Congratulations to the devs!! 
This game is on my radar, I wish'em alll the luck and success.
This game is on my radar, I wish'em alll the luck and success.
Terry
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This game is just might scratch that missing jagged alliance itch, I hope it turns out well.
I tried the demo end of August and it was promising. There may be some similarities with Urban Strife, with a more varied camera perspective. I haven't played JA so I can't compare but it seems both have some vibe from this game, from what I understand.
Most developers lean towards accessibility which means paring down features that don't add many benefits and could scare away casual fans. In other words simplification and trying to broaden a games appeal. I think its wrongheaded in some ways but simplification is often a good thing too when done right.
I tried the demo as well, and it wasn't bad. It has better visuals than Urban Strife, but I find the latter a lot more intriguing with its additional gameplay layers. Project Haven seems to revolve entirely around the combat.
It's my feeling too. Project Haven looks like a tactical game with combat/stealth missions, Urban Strife is more focused on exploration and has more dialogues / quest / story elements. From the little I saw anyway. The similarities I found are limited to the combat part, with an urban environment you can explore and take advantage of.
Well, 2 times I asked the developers of the Tropico series : Why not do a game like Tropico with a Fantasy setting ?
You know developers. They get known for doing a particular type of game and its a big risk for them to do something different. Their audience might up and leave them for good and then they are on the scrap heap. That's where I think devs need to broach these topics to their fans and ask them 'how would you feel about a fantasy game?' or whatever.