Game has some interesting ideas in the procedural realms, but the actual realms are very limited in variety. Overall, it feels empty and lifeless when exploring, with only a few biomes. The only variations being boring difficulty tiers that don't actually add anything other than things hit harder and have more health. Crafting is bland and generic.

The game doesn't add anything new to open world survival craft. It's the same old thing with a Victorian art style. I did enjoy playing for a while, but it's not a game I'll be remembering fondly.

With the layoff of 20+ people, any hope I had that this game will become more than the above has been lost.

Nightingale is in Early Access but feels complete in so many ways.

The game is visually stunning. The curated realms in Realms Rebuilt take it to the next level. Skyboxes are incredible. Art designers of this game are at a different creative level than any other game I've played.

I love the fact that you can play melee, ranged, or magic depending on the materials you use to create your gear. You can even use different materials to take advantage of multiple gear builds that will give you combinations of the different playing styles.

I love that you can set the playing level of the game. You can choose whether you want to play at a level that allows you to concentrate on the beauty of the realms or throw caution to the wind and play at the highest level that will definitely challenge your skills.

I like that you can go to different realms at levels to gather materials. The build count limits have been update in the Realms Rebuilt, and I have plans for the most glorious base builds! Now I just have to learn how to do that. I am a newbie at these open world games.

I like the idea that you can play offline or online. You can recruit an NPC, play with friends, or just travel the realms solo.

For now, I play online as I've set up a Steam account for my grandson and bought him Nightingale. He's only 10, but he thinks this game is AWESOME!! Especially the umbrella :-)

Big shout out to Puck. Excellent choice for voice. I don't think I've been snarked at by anyone quite so profoundly. I look forward to interactions with him. He makes me laugh -- at least for now. There are things hidden with Puck. Adding voice to other NPCs is coming along and adds to the richness of the game play. The Realms Rebuilt added a curated ream with an imprisoned Empyrean. It was really well done. The language was beautiful.

I love the gas lamp feel and am looking forward to more clothing choices -- hopefully some dyes. They added a glamour station that will allow you to wear a higher tier clothing but change the look to one that might be lower tier, or designed for a different build (ie. melee, ranged, or magic). It opens up the clothing/armor look that characters can use to project their style in the Realms.

Game play has been uneventful for me. I don't have any issues with "glitches". My movement through the Realms is smooth.

I never knew that I didn't know so much!! This is my first open world survivor game. I was a babe in the woods. This really is a terrific game. I've put in more than 1100 hours in the game. I've played through past the Watch with my character and have helped my grandson get through on his. I love the fact that we can join groups to take on more difficult realms.

The Watch. Goodness. The first time I entered the watch with my big bad self. -- I mean, I was clobbering those bound on the Easy level of the realms. So... the Watch couldn't be that bad, could it? Welp... I was dead in 2 seconds. An Elite Knight got me. It wouldn't have been so bad, but he was laughing as I held down the "Give Up" button. After much reflection on my Nightingale life choices, I started gearing up to be better prepared. But, The Watch is challenging for solo players if you do not have the experience and the gear (along with really good fighting skills). The designers have provided Realmwalkers with Vault cards where they can set the difficulty and test themselves and their build before going into the public Vaults.

I am looking forward to the hinted Winter Realms and getting to Nightingale. I hope players will give the game a chance and try it out. There are hundreds of hours of great gameplay for less than the cost of a movie theater experience; and you can play in your pjs with a very large cup of coffee.

Until Nightingale -- Happy Exploring Realmwalkers!

Yeah, it's a prim & proper survival game with alternative mechanics -- no character level progression. Game looks real purdy. Kinda androgynous posh character models, but at least not anime silicone Barbies or ripped Rambo linebackers.

I'm having much fun playing solo offline. If you like survival crafting games you'll probably enjoy this. I really like it. It's an odd and challenging game but not punishing in an open world where I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. Happy good times!