Haven got a free update:

Haven - Couples Update - Available now for free!

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The second update for Haven is now available for free on PC (Steam, GOG & Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series and Nintendo Switch. You will now be able to choose which couple you want to play as. You can choose to play as the existing Yu and Kay as you know them, as two women (Yu and an alternate version of Kay) or as two men (Kay and an alternate version of Yu). Note that this choice only impacts the characters you play as, but the gameplay and the story stay the same.

COG has reviewed the adventure RPG Haven:

Haven Review – A Comfortable Romantic Adventure

Haven is a romantic RPG that concentrates on the love and growth of our two protagonists: Yu and Kay. Released in time for Valentine’s Day, I was guilty of spending the weekend pretending to be two fictional characters instead of pursuing my own love life, but it’s hard to blame me – Yu and Kay’s interactions and emotions are incredibly relatable. Silly, adventurous, and never compromising their own personality, Haven shows us what it’s like to explore and survive an unknown world through mutual love and understanding, and is a great depiction of a realistic relationship that is refreshing to see.

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Haven is a noteworthy story that defines what it is like to find your home with your loved one. Yu and Kay have their ups and downs, but Haven shows that love conquers all hardships. The game is about exploring and finding new places, and of course being free to love whoever you want. Like all relationships the game isn’t perfect, but it successfully presents a warm and powerful narrative that demonstrates an adult relationship with characters that we can all relate to.

Score: 80/100

Some reviews for the recently released RPG Haven:

Game Watcher: Lovers in a Shattered Land - Score: 9/10

Noisy Pixel: Haven Review - Stand By Me - Score: 8.5/10

IGN: All in the Name of Love - Score: 8/10

Gamespew: Haven Review - Score: 8/10

The Adventure-RPG Haven has been released:

Haven

Does love really conquer all?

Yu and Kay have escaped to a forgotten planet, leaving everything they knew behind.

Play two lovers at the same time as they settle into an unknown world. Explore the planet looking for parts and material to fix your ship and make it a cosy home. Enjoy moments of everyday life as a relatable couple while cooking meals, crafting and collecting precious resources to make it to the next day.

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Fight against those trying to tear you apart by synchronizing actions in combat, finding the perfect timing and rhythm, while controlling both characters and battling to keep them and their relationship alive.

In this unexpected RPG adventure, explore the beautifully eerie and unstable planet while enjoying the thrilling soundtrack of renowned musician, DANGER.

• Play two characters at the same time while exploring a fragmented planet, fending off enemies or building your relationship
• Make the choice about what's worth sacrificing to stay together, and if you're willing to give up everything else for love
• Glide over the grass, gather flow and clean the rust as you explore this dreamy planet and uncover secret areas
• Meet the planet’s creatures, who are both friends and foes
• Fight as the two characters in real time and relying on tactical sense and timing
• Immerse yourself in a romantic space adventure, the saga of two lovers trying to stay together against all odds
• Play a relatable couple in an intimate relationship, treated with maturity and humour
• Immediate to play, accessible, a pause in a busy day, a game that will make you smile
• A solo game that you can also play with a friend or romantic partner: a second player can join or drop out anytime in local co-op to share the adventure. Two controllers required to play co-op.
• The original soundtrack by renowned electro musician DANGER heightens the game’s emotional experience.

Haven will be available on Steam December 3rd.

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Does love really conquer all?

Yu and Kay have escaped to a forgotten planet, leaving everything they knew behind.

Play two lovers at the same time as they settle into an unknown world. Explore the planet looking for parts and material to fix your ship and make it a cosy home. Enjoy moments of everyday life as a relatable couple while cooking meals, crafting and collecting precious resources to make it to the next day.
Fight against those trying to tear you apart by synchronizing actions in combat, finding the perfect timing and rhythm, while controlling both characters and battling to keep them and their relationship alive.

In this unexpected RPG adventure, explore the beautifully eerie and unstable planet while enjoying the thrilling soundtrack of renowned musician, DANGER.

Play two characters at the same time while exploring a fragmented planet, fending off enemies or building your relationship

• Make the choice about what's worth sacrificing to stay together, and if you're willing to give up everything else for love
• Glide over the grass, gather flow and clean the rust as you explore this dreamy planet and uncover secret areas
• Meet the planet’s creatures, who are both friends and foes
• Fight as the two characters in real time and relying on tactical sense and timing
• Immerse yourself in a romantic space adventure, the saga of two lovers trying to stay together against all odds
• Play a relatable couple in an intimate relationship, treated with maturity and humour
• Immediate to play, accessible, a pause in a busy day, a game that will make you smile
• A solo game that you can also play with a friend or romantic partner: a second player can join or drop out anytime in local co-op to share the adventure. Two controllers required to play co-op.
• The original soundtrack by renowned electro musician DANGER heightens the game’s emotional experience.

@Gamingbolt An interview with the creative director for Haven, Emeric Thoa.

Is this a game that will place much of a focus on exploration?

It kinda does. But exploration is a taboo word for me, because I don’t see that as a game mechanic. There is no skill involved, you can’t really explore well or badly, you can’t really improve at exploring. That’s why gliding was super important: even if you are a gold medalist skier, you can enjoy riding a blue track on a sunny day. Exploration in Haven is not about what you find, but about that satisfying feeling of moving forward smoothly.

What can you tell us about the combat mechanics in Haven?

You control both characters at the same time. It’s not turn-based, but not completely real time either. You load orders for each character by holding buttons, and they launch their action when you release. Playing well requires tactic and synchronization, to either chain attacks or combine them. Again, the inputs were designed around creating something with a satisfying rhythm. I like to say it is “sensual”.

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