Windrose reviewed in Early Access by Leana Hafer on PC.With its snappy ground combat and excellent sound design, Windrose has made a strong impression on me at its Early Access release. Particularly when it comes to polish, this feels more like a finished game than a beta. And while the story and progression cut off a bit abruptly, there's still more than 80 hours of stuff to do if you want to see everything that’s currently available. Some mission types need rethinking – it's no fun to be mobbed on the deck of a ghost ship by 20 zombies with no means of stealth or crowd control – and I'm not wowed by the naval battles yet. But a robust building system and exciting, handcrafted points of interest lay a strong foundation for some pirate adventures alone or with friends.