Should you play No Rest for the Wicked in Early Access?

No Rest for the Wicked is easily one of the most unique games of 2024, not only due to the different genres it aims to tackle within a single experience, but also due to the pedigree of its developers. Coming from the creators of Ori and Blind Forest, one of the platformers of the eighth console generation - Moon Studios, No Rest for the Wicked is a very intriguing action RPG.

Not only does the game take inspiration from some of the best action RPGs out there, including, but not limited to souls-likes, but it also mixes in the build and loot variety that you get to see in something like Diablo. Additionally, No Rest for the Wicked also doubles as a base builder, with a robust settlement-building mini-game.

While Moon Studios' action RPG promises to deliver a lot when it comes to its action RPG gameplay loop, is it really worth paying $35.99 and playing No Rest for the Wicked in Early Access? Simply put, the answer is yes.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

While the game is in Early Access, there's still plenty of content that should last you somewhere around 20-25 hours. And if you want to go through all the content No Rest for the Wicked currently has to offer, it will easily last you more than 40 hours, which isn't bad for an Early Access title.

Additionally, the first major title update for the game will add multiplayer.

Moon Studios also has a proper roadmap in place for its latest action RPG, with all the features and updates planned to be added ahead of the game's full release. Given the amount of content it already has to offer, it's very much worth picking up and playing No Rest for the Wicked in Early Access.

However, it's perfectly fine if you do want to wait for the game's full