The gameplay lacks depth, the systems need clearer guidance, and the overall package feels too early, even for an early access release. The timing feels off, too; a winter launch could have helped this land with more impact, but releasing it in spring makes it harder for players to connect with its vibe. [Early Access Score = 60]

If this kind of deliberate deckbuilder, one where you constantly have to adapt rather than simply optimize, speaks to you, Bloodletter is worth playing even now. Otherwise, you may want to look elsewhere. [Early Access Score = 75]

Starsand Island isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t need to be to be worth your time. It offers a gentle, romanticised take on the farming sim genre that feels welcoming without being stale. The affection system avoids forcing romance, the exploration feels rewarding, and the Moonlit Forest is one of the least stressful combat zones I’ve ever played in a game. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]

It still needs work in some areas. Tutorials need expanding, the collectables need clearer visibility, and a few systems could communicate information better. But those problems feel fixable because the foundation underneath them is already solid. More than anything, my Dead as Disco review comes down to how memorable the game feels. It is stylish without feeling hollow, angry without feeling preachy, and difficult without becoming unfair (most of the time, it needs some tweaks). This isn’t my one perfect 10/10 game for the year, but it gets super close, and I genuinely think the full release could end up being something special. [Early Access Score = 90]