''Shattered Haven'' is a

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created and published by

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, initially developed under the name ''Alden Ridge''. The plot is set in a

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, where the player must navigate branching storylines to protect a small family from

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s (called "grays" in the game), limited resources, and impassible terrain. Each level is a fully contained puzzle, and the player must use only the resources contained in that level to complete the objective.

Reception

''Shattered Haven'' received mixed reviews upon release. The game holds a score of 60/100 on Metacritic based on 5 reviews.

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial soundtrack
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