There are plenty of reasons why Haven Park might not be your cup of tea. It’s on the short side – I have two save files, one at 100% completion, and I’ve still only clocked 6 hours. In that time, it’s a lot of walking, which some people will find annoyingly repetitive. And it’s hard to ignore that, despite its polished design, the game still has its share of rough patches.

But I personally adored Haven Park. It’s a game that’s focused on feelings and experiences, and it delivers on through charming art and sound direction all the way down to meditative gameplay and a quaint story. And, most poignantly of all, I just feel calm when playing it. It’s small and intimate and friendly, the gaming equivalent of a reassuring word and a hug around your shoulder.

And if that sounds the least bit appealing, you owe it to yourself to give it a go.

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Check my full review on Geek to Geek Media:
https://geektogeekmedia.com/geekery/reviews/haven-park-review/