The OuterHaven
http://Theouterhaven.net is an independent media outlet bringing you brutally honest coverage of video games, anime, manga.
Latest Reviews
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a promising, culturally rich Soulslike debut that could become a must‑play action RPG with post‑launch updates.
Mecha Break is the latest Free-To-Play Person Hero Shooter from Amazing Seasun Games. In a space already dominated by Marvel Rivals post the Overwatch era, Mecha Break takes a different approach to the genre with a more out-of-body experience. Corite is a resource in this story, and various mercenary units…
AI: The Somnium Files is a detective adventure that deals extensively with the unknown. The newest title in the series, No Sleep for Kaname Date, is the third game created, but it takes place between the other two titles in the series. Game Name: No Sleep For Kaname Date: From…
I've been a gamer for nearly my entire life, but PC gaming mostly passed me by until recent years. That said, back in the late '90s and early 2000s, I fell hard for real-time strategy games. One in particular stood out to me: Stronghold Crusader by Firefly Studios. Its blend…
I’ve been diving into Dune: Awakening, the latest survival multiplayer experience from Funcom, the team behind Conan Exiles. While I’m not quite far enough in for a full review just yet, I still wanted to take a moment to share my early impressions and how things are shaping up so…
Years ago, when the Nintendo DS and 3DS dominated the handheld markets, Square Enix decided to listen to some of the complaints about the Final Fantasy series. That resulted in a game called Bravely Default that was intended to be the game that would bring Final Fantasy back to its…
Palia, the free-to-play fantasy life simulation MMO developed by Singularity 6, made its debut on Xbox Series X on May 13, 2025, alongside the substantial Elderwood expansion. This release brings the game's tranquil, community-driven experience to console players, offering a blend of crafting, exploration, and social interaction. With plenty to…
Ever since its inception, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has always seemed to come out of the woodwork in its many forms, from its humble comic beginnings, to campy to serious cartoons, and even cameos within Injustice 2. Even now, TMNT doesn't seem to miss these days. The beat'em…
The original Death Stranding was a novel release in 2019 from Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima. Its ideas of an interconnected but solo adventure where every structure you create and road you pave affects the others playing their own solo game were fascinatingly unique at the time. With its…
If you know me, you’ll know that Remedy Entertainment is one of my favorite developers in the industry—Alan Wake 2 is easily one of the best games ever made. Of course, Alan Wake is part of the Remedy Connected Universe (RCU), along with Control, a game focused on the Federal…
Rune Factory is a long-running series that primarily deals with farm simulation life, constructing towns, and interacting with the residents of those towns. I was excited to see everything about Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and how it was going to add more to the formula. Game Name: Rune Factory:…
I have a unique history with the Mario Kart series as a whole. To my knowledge, I have absolutely played every single game in the franchise...But I haven't owned all of them. Some was because of circumstance, and others I just didn't want to buy. However, I have enjoyed them…
