As the game is now, I cannot categorically recommend it. However, this is mostly due to the simple fact that it is an Early Access game, and as such is not yet finished. As such, this IS a positive review with the caveat of EA, aimed at both potential buyers and providing feedback for the devs.

As it stands, the game has a lot of promise and I think it will be highly enjoyable once it is complete. As a spectacle fighter it's definitely enjoyable, but it does get old quite quickly at the moment. The combat system plays well and feels decently broad, albeit a little shallow. I haven't tried out all the RWBY girls yet, but they seem sufficiently distinct in playstyle. The enemies are good, though lacking variety at this point.

In short, there's a laundry list of things I hope and expect to see once the game reaches full release, and I will note a few of the most impactful here so nobody is misled:

- A full campaign. This one's a no-brainer, it should just be a matter of time. As of now, the game does not go anywhere much.

- A more responsive camera and/or a targeting system. I played with an Xbox controller, meaning I had to use the right analog stick to direct my camera, and it felt awfully clunky. Similarly, some way to snap to a target like most 3D/iso brawler games have would not go amiss.

- Depth of customisation. Each character has three special moves with two linear upgrades each, plus long-term 'achievement'-like unlocks and a small number of generic upgrades. I would love to see some more options for customising loadout as the game progresses.

- Optimisation. It's no secret that my computer is low-end, but I expect to play most games in fullscreen mode without dropping below 24 fps (gasp). This is not the case with RWBY as it stands. I am currently forced to play in 640x400 resolution in order to achieve reasonable framerates, and that's not cool -- especially for a game with relatively simple graphics. Just Cause 3, this is not.

In short, I can recommend the game as it stands only to other RWBY fans. I think some context is required to appreciate the content we have so far, as the show - and by extension, the game - relies a lot on the characters to drive it and make it interesting. I would compare it to the Legend of Korra game in this regard -- you can play it without watching the show, but you likely won't enjoy it a lot.

As a final aside, do note that a number of 'Features' listed on the store page have not yet made it into the game as of the current moment: the storyline, locations and enemies are all very bare-bones right now, I've yet to see tangible evidence of this new villain, and there are no achievements or rewards that I am able to see (with the possible exception of the 'kill 300 Grimm with this skill to unlock a bonus upgrade' thing).