Note: This review is based off me playing it for the first four days after its initial release to Early Access.

This is my easiest Early Access review to date. The art direction and sound draw you in and the gameplay keeps you coming back for more. Beautiful concept, setting and identity that provide the backdrop for a refreshing experience for any gamer. The first time I played the river smashed me and the wilderness (animals and elements) kicked me while I was down. Fear not, I got better with practice of how to handle my raft, what to craft and how to manage my resources. Really rewarding and the game can only get better as it gets refined. At $20, it isn't a steal, but well worth the content and experience being delivered at this stage. I'll be following this one to see where it ends up.

Feel free to check out any of my VoDs of the Flame in the Flood for reference:

First look - http://www.twitch.tv/bachewie/v/17791313
Third play-through - http://www.twitch.tv/bachewie/v/18284618

Note: This review is based off me playing it for the first four days after its initial release to Early Access. This is my easiest Early Access review to date. The art direction and sound draw you in and the gameplay keeps you coming back for more. Beautiful concept, setting and identity that provide the backdrop for a refreshing experience for any gamer. The first time I played the river smashed me and the wilderness (animals and elements) kicked me while I was down. Fear not, I got better with practice of how to handle my raft, what to craft and how to manage my resources. Really rewarding and the game can only get better as it gets refined. At $20, it isn't a steal, but well worth the content and experience being delivered at this stage. I'll be following this one to see where it ends up. Feel free to check out any of my VoDs of the Flame in the Flood for reference: First look - http://www.twitch.tv/bachewie/v/17791313 Third play-through - http://www.twitch.tv/bachewie/v/18284618