Crimson Desert Review Scores Released: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
The wait is finally over for Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated action RPG from Pearl Abyss that has been a highlight of gaming showcases for years. The first review scores for the game have been released, and they have sparked quite a debate within the gaming community.
As of now, the global averages stand at:
- MetaCritic: 79
- OpenCritic: 84
The scores suggest that while some outlets consider the game a masterpiece, others have taken a more cautious approach due to technical issues or specific gameplay choices. Notably, outlets like The Outerhaven Productions and Gamers Heroes have awarded the game a perfect score.
When does Crimson Desert release? The release is just around the corner. Crimson Desert will officially launch roughly 23 hours from now, on March 20 at 01:00 (TR time).
Detailed Review Scores
Here is a breakdown of the scores from various gaming outlets:
- The Outerhaven Productions: 5 / 5
- Gamers Heroes: 100 / 100
- Gameliner: 5 / 5
- Digitec Magazine: 5 / 5
- DualShockers: 9.5 / 10
- The Nerd Stash: 9.5 / 10
- Generación Xbox: 94 / 100
- The GameSlayer: 9 / 10
- Loot Level Chill: 9 / 10
- Game8: 88 / 100
- DayOne: 8.5 / 10
- TheGamer: 4 / 5
- Digital Spy: 4 / 5
- GameMAG: 8 / 10
- Gameblog: 8 / 10
- PPE.pl: 6.5 / 10
- VG247: 3 / 5
It appears that Crimson Desert has successfully impressed many critics with its visual fidelity and vast open world. However, a Metacritic score of 79 indicates that the game may have some rough edges and might require patience in certain areas. How Pearl Abyss has transitioned their “Black Desert” expertise into a single-player focused structure will soon be experienced by players firsthand.
What do you think of these scores? Does Crimson Desert still look like a day-one purchase for you? Let us know in the comments!