Review2019-04-19

Heaven’s Vault review: a game about uncovering an ancient alien culture

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Andrew Webster The Verge
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Heaven's Vault
Genres · adventure
Release · Apr 16, 2019
Developer · inkle
PCPS4Nintendo Switch
17 articles 22 writers 12 reviews
Alien
SERIESCompared
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Active · 1982–2026
Latest · Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
Top genres · fps, adventure, strategy
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