Crosswind: Alpha impressions and early gameplay review
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Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Crosswind/
Crosswind Alpha gameplay with full breakdown, base building, ship battles & endgame gear!
Join me as I dive deep into Crosswind, one of the most promising survival crafting RPGs currently in closed alpha. In this video, I showcase over 39 hours of hands-on gameplay, including ship battles, pirate base building, gear progression, and the full alpha test experience — all captured directly from my own playthrough.
From intense naval combat to immersive base-building mechanics, resource farming, PVE and PVP systems, and the incredibly satisfying loot economy, Crosswind delivers a polished experience even in alpha. This video includes a full walkthrough of the biome system, building pieces, comfort bonuses, enchanting, and endgame gear crafting, including the powerful Insignia I managed to craft.
Whether you're a fan of Valheim, Enshrouded, or Skull and Bones (without the disappointment), you’ll want to wishlist Crosswind and keep your eyes on its Steam release. I’ll also show you why this game is not only fun but one of the best alpha builds I’ve ever played, with quality-of-life features like auto-storage, fast resource collection, and a surprisingly smooth experience overall!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & first look at Crosswind
1:03 Alpha status & gameplay access
2:30 Final boss, progress & alpha Completion
3:04 Ship battles & naval combat
4:01 In-game economy, loot & workers
6:33 Base building, crafting & comfort system
8:39 Building mechanics & modular design
12:27 Biomes, exploration & enchanting
14:36 Gear, weapons & endgame overview
17:44 Biome map & points of interest
19:53 Performance & contracts
22:50 Fishing and final thoughts about alpha
26:19 Outro
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