Don't Lose Aggro

Playing only a short while before making this review, I am a fan. It is very Early Access, but I like the vision, so far. There are times when enemies get stuck behind walls or don't react to you. I wish there was not the Shield mechanic for using skills. I wish it was more of a Stamina / Mana bar instead with skill cooldowns to manage. As a healer main in various MMORPG over the years, this does make me appreciate tanking more. The mobs going straight for the healer is not typical in MMO's, so it's initially jarring to see them charge straight 'em. Once I finish the current content, I will revisit on updates in the future.

If this game has taught me anything.. It is to remain being a healer in MMO style games.. I feel for my AI healer who is probably cursing me non stop.. Kinda like what I do as a healer.. I may never beat a level in this game but damn is it fun still! Quite the experience, spec for someone who refuses to play tanks in any MMO games. Neat skills and it certainly has a deep strategic feel to it. I have a little more respect for tanks now.. A LITTLE more..

EDIT after additional playtime: After spending more time with the systems, I think my biggest concern is companion flexibility and agency. The Ranger currently feels heavily dependent on a small number of builds and synergies to really shine. If those pieces don't come together, he can end up feeling less like a companion and more like a special ability with legs. I'd love to see him become more active in combat with regular attacks or more autonomous behavior. The Cleric feels stronger overall, but I'd still love to see companions contribute more to the fight instead of mostly existing as triggered abilities. Small attacks, buffs, utility effects, or passive support would go a long way toward making them feel alive. Build variety also feels somewhat restrictive right now. Ranger often feels like it demands specific tank sustain builds, while Cleric pushes you toward specific damage setups. More viable combinations and experimentation would improve replayability considerably. I'd also love to see: Starting abilities separated from gear choices. Larger party sizes so bringing both a healer and ranged companion becomes possible. More companion customization and progression. None of this changes my recommendation. The game is still incredibly fun and the core idea remains one of the best I've seen in years. I simply see the shape of an amazing game here and want more ways to play it.

hours and hours of fun