Early Access Games are the pariah of video games maybe second only to NFT games. They are mostly scoffed at, and deservingly so. It harkens back to the time of Kickstarter when many games ended up as scams. Those that eventually graduated from early access were, more often than not, the likes of Mighty No. 9. In short, only a few early access games were worth the wait.
So why choose to review Early Access Games?
First, let us define what kind of Early Access Games we cover.
What are Early Access Games
RektX.com focuses on Early Access Games that are still in active development, whether in beta or alpha stages. We do not cover games offering “early release” where players can unlock games earlier than their launch dates as an incentive for pre-ordering or splurging with the deluxe editions. We cover early-access games in the traditional sense. Early-access games that are made available for purchase to, ideally, gather some feedback to improve the game.
These species of early-access games are often overlooked by mainstream gaming publications, which typically cover them only at the start of availability in early access or upon their final release, and nothing, not a bleep, in between. Fortunately, we track the progress throughout development (or abandonment), ensuring players stay informed of the current state of future games.
Why Choose Early Access Games?
Video game development often follows trends. While this isn’t inherently a bad thing, it can become whimsical when the majority of released games belong to the same genre. Early-access game developers usually focus on unloved genres. Until one of these games explodes in popularity, as seen with PUBG, mainstream publishers are typically unwilling to take the risk of developing such titles. This leaves early access developers as the primary innovators in these neglected genres.
How Do You Choose Early Access Games
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Mission, Vision, and Goal
Our Mission is to provide honest reviews and up-to-date news of early-access games available on Steam.
Our Vision is to become the DelistedGames.com of Early Access Games.
Our Goals for the last quarter of 2024:
- Put up the pages of the first Early Access Games on Steam;
- Publish reviews of early access games once a week; and
- Set up a mailing list, a Steam curator group, a TikTok account, and a YouTube channel.