So anyone playing this what are your thoughts on the early access angle?
I think it's a well made survival game. I also think the creature mechanics are solid if they are gonna improve on them.
But, I do think your Valheim comparison might turn out to be the case for this title. While this might all be just cynical speculation, it probably is gonna turn out to be a soulless Pokemon-ripoff that won't really go anywhere. (if it allows modding though... maybe some real fun can be had)
I wouldn't get it if you have played other survival stuff, since I don't think anything will be really different for people that have played them. For me I haven't played such a title in a while, and I did like the creature capture aspects. However, next week I'm already gonna be moving on. Hopefully next time I check it out it'll have improve.
My only real overly optimistic hope is that Nintendo notices, and realizes that they have a huge potential market on PC. A simple Pokemon-ripoff concept sold 2 million copies in a day? I know that will never happen with the current leadership, but maybe a young guy/gal worker that'll lead someday will notice. (Seriously Nintendo, you'll make a ton of money on PC)