Alabaster Dawn, a "spiritual sequel" to CrossCode, released in early access a few days ago... has anyone tried it yet?
CrossCode is one of those games that I always recommend to people when they want an indie RPG done right; it had a great mix of slick combat, exploration, and puzzles. That being said, the story was kinda only OK, and it does feel like it overstayed its welcome at some parts in the second half of the game. Still absolutely worth playing, IMO.
I remember reading forever ago that the studio that made it, Radical Fish, was working on a new game, and saw that just a few days ago they released an Early Access version of it. The new game is "Alabaster Dawn," and aims to be a "spiritual sequel" to CrossCode, where they take what worked and add to it, and leave out what they weren't happy with. Apparently the current early access version only goes to the middle of the second chapter, and it's kind of pricey for a work in progress ($25, although there's a sale for 15% off on Steam at the moment), although there is a demo for free. But I was surprised I hadn't seen it mentioned here; or maybe I missed it?
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has tried out the demo or bought the game in early access and has any feedback, or comparisons between it and CrossCode. Thinking of buying it after work today but I'd like other peoples' first impressions too.