Very few games deserve real credit while they are in early access. Some just are not playable or lack content. There are a few that FOR ME made me really enjoy buying and playing Ea titles. The Long Dark, 7d2d, The forest. to name a few.

I would put this game with those. I did not get until that last big update hearth and home I think they call it.. But I too was very impressed. (although I do dig survival games and vikings)

This game deserves the credit. The building is fun. the farming is fun. I love to sail. And right now I am building a town. It is taking forever. (even with creative mode) and you know. Im okay with that too.

I will take a break from town building and actually play the game. and I have great adventures. Sometimes I die. sometimes I slay a troll. But im always having fun. Playing with other people is fun as well. The crafting system is good, not to complex, but complex enough where everything is not a "gimme" I can not wait to see how this game ends in development.