I know the game is not finished. I saw the different comments in different forums.
But that will not hold me back to try to play it.
It has something what appeals to me. I think a lot of people have that with Elemental.
As described its like Age of wonders. Not like that game but that magical thing that I keep on playing Age of Wonders.
And I mean the first one. In the second one that magical is gone for me.
When I think about it... The same I have with Ceasar II. Another RTS game what I love dearly. Ceasar 3 however is a big disapointment.
So we have to wait for tips untill Elemental is finished. I hope they will do a good job... 
Greetzzz
ps
Another great game is Lords of the Realm II. Where 3 is again nothing... And offcourse Heroes of might and magic III 