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Crimson Desert review : Crimson Desert seems to be very good in the category of Video Games, the reviews are very positive overall for this product and the "Pros" are higher than "Cons".
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Crimson Desert ratings

20 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.8/5
95/100 Gaming Trend
19/20 JeuxActu.com
94/100 Generación Xbox
90/100 Windows Central
9/10 Areajugones
84/100 COGconnected
4/5 GamesRadar
8/10 GameReactor
8/10 GamingBolt
80/100 PCGamer
80/100 Games.ch
8/10 XBoxEra
7/10 ActuGaming
7/10 Numerama
7/10 GameInformer
7/10 PCGames
3/5 EuroGamer.fr
6/10 Journal du Geek
5/10 Shacknews
5/10 Well Played
Preview or review without rating: PXLBBQ, JVFrance, MMORPG.com, GameStar, JeuxVideo.com, GameKult.com, GameSpot, IGN, GamesWelt, 4players, wccftech, TheSixthAxis, GameWave, Vandal, Multiplayer.it, ComputerBase, PCGamesHardware, CoupleOfGamer, Absolute Geeks

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Gaming Trend
Graphics are absolutely mind blowing
Voice acting and soundtrack is fantastic
Side missions are almost as satisfying as main missions
SO many puzzles, caves, and mysteries to discover
Incredible worldbuilding
A wealth of things to do beyond the story
Some bugs remain
Instructions can occasionally be obtuse
Not every mechanic or activity is a home run
[95/100] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert...[read the full review on Gaming Trend]
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JeuxActu.com
The combat system is of unparalleled depth and intensity in an open world. The world of Pywel is stunningly beautiful. There is also a striking sense of vertigo (this verticality). It is the most organic (and radical) exploration. Detailed interactions with the environment and NPCs. It NEVER holds the player's hand. It takes between 120 and 140 hours to finish the main quest. For 100%, expect between 400 and 500 hours of gameplay. Endless content. The
but the storytelling is too disjointed. The gameplay is still rough. Sometimes controls are too complex for no reason. Very frustrating difficulty spikes (Kearush and Ludvig need to be nerfed). A game that will discourage the general public.
[19/20] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert : c'est le plus grand open world depuis Red Dead Redemption 2...[read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
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Generación Xbox
[94/100] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Análisis de Crimson Desert: uno de los juegos de mundo abierto más impresionantes que jugarás en tu vida...[read the full review on Generación Xbox]
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Windows Central
The grandest of open-worlds
Combat that continues to evolve
Activities galore
Numerous well-crafted puzzles
Some needed bug polishing
Filler material
Lack of true storage for gear
[90/100] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert (PC) ? massive, chaotic, and unforgettable...[read the full review on Windows Central]
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Areajugones
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Análisis Crimson Desert: el juego más bestia del año y también el más difícil de domar...[read the full review on Areajugones]
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COGconnected
Immense and impressive world
Huge amount of quality content
Distinctive combat
Tons of variety
Great audio design, acting and music
Dull main protagonist
Opaque systems
Frustrating controls
Lots of bugs, some serious
Difficulty spikes in boss design
[84/100] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert ? Huge, Complex, and Impossible to Ignore...[read the full review on COGconnected]
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GamesRadar
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Fighting against groups of enemies is always superb
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A truly vast world, beautifully presented
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Exploring always yields fascinating results
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A story that's difficult to invest in
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Boss fights are often exhaustingly difficult
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Some sloppy or discordant mechanics
[4/5] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert: "Take time to leave the beaten path and you'll find a game that's far better as a sandbox than as a story"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
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GameReactor
The most beautiful, complex and vibrant open world you'll ever encounter
Endless things to do; there's always something for every type of player
Uneven pacing and progression
A very basic storyline
Unbalanced boss fights
It needs a thorough overhaul of the menu and quality-of-life options
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert: A majestic giant with feet of clay...[read the full review on GameReactor]
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GamingBolt
Stunning visuals and attention to detail
Pywel is brimming with activities and rewards organic exploration
Tons of other systems to discover
Responsive combat that's addictive and backed by some strong boss fights
Above-average story that's imminently forgettable with bland characterization, especially for Kliff
Progression feels knee-capped by the demand for Abyss Artifacts early on
Annoying inventory management and no storage chest at launch to help ease the burden
Various odd design decisions that bog down exploration, combat and side content
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert PC ? Virtue's Last Reward...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
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PCGamer
[80/100] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert...[read the full review on PCGamer]
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Games.ch
[80/100] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
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XBoxEra
Incredible Graphics
Tight combat
Fantastic systemic approach to everything
Excellent OST
Hundreds of hours of content
Some of which is highly repetitive
Lots of Bugs
Mediocre Story and some baffling quality of life decisions
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert |...[read the full review on XBoxEra]
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ActuGaming
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert ? L'ombre d'un géant...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
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Numerama
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert est une aventure aussi incroyable que médiocre...[read the full review on Numerama]
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GameInformer
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert - Open-World Overload...[read the full review on GameInformer]
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PCGames
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert ist ein Spiel voller Widersprüche - und genau das macht es so spannend...[read the full review on PCGames]
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EuroGamer.fr
[3/5] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
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Journal du Geek
[6/10] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Notre test de Crimson Desert : le jeu victime de sa propre hype...[read the full review on Journal du Geek]
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Shacknews
A vast, beautiful world to explore
Combat has a lot of depth and is satisfying against smaller enemies
A truly absurd amount of things to do
The characters are archetypes you've seen before
The story is poorly told
One of the worst inventory systems I have ever seen in a video game
An artificial world that exists to bend to you
Tutorialization is poor
Awful boss fights
Kliff and company don't know what basic things are until you pick them up or identify them
Routinely does the worst thing a video game can do: waste your time
[5/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Crimson Desert review: Sometimes more is less...[read the full review on Shacknews]
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Well Played
Pywel?s overwhelmingly gorgeous graphics will make your eyes bleed (complimentary)
Accents and delivery give this world an authentic sense of place
In-engine cutscenes are very well animated
PC performance is surprisingly robust and serves the game tremendously well
Constantly grinding for viable healing items murders any excitement for combat
Controls are an infrequently unresponsive mess
Unintuitive interfaces and mission structures
Long loads, unskippable cutscenes, and a general unhurriedness hamper pacing
[5/10] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert...[read the full review on Well Played]
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PXLBBQ
[/] reviewed at 26/08/2024 - On a passé une heure avec Crimson Desert à la gamescom 2024...[read the full review on PXLBBQ]
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JVFrance
[/] reviewed at 30/10/2024 - PREVIEW | On a testé Crimson Desert sur PC...[read the full review on JVFrance]
[/] reviewed at 10/10/2025 - PREVIEW On a joué à Crimson Desert lors du Tokyo Game Show 2025...[read the full review on JVFrance]
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MMORPG.com
[/] reviewed at 13/05/2025 - Crimson Desert Preview: Pearl Abyss Delivers a Visceral Satisfying Combat Experience | PAX East 2025...[read the full review on MMORPG.com]
[/] reviewed at 11/06/2025 - SGF 2025 Hands-On Preview: Crimson Desert Is Pure Spectacle, Even If It's A Bit Frustrating At Times...[read the full review on MMORPG.com]
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert: Beautiful And Brutal From Start To Finish...[read the full review on MMORPG.com]
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GameStar
... you love nothing more than the triumphant feeling after defeating a tough boss.
... if you want to discover and learn by yourself their gaming world and mechanics.
... you bring a lot of time and patience.
... an exciting story and deep characters are at the forefront for you.
... you quickly give up during puzzles and boss battles.
... overwhelm you with numerous mechanisms and systems.
[/] reviewed at 16/03/2026 - News: Crimson Desert - Wann kommt unser Test? In zwei Tagen verraten wir euch alles inklusive Wertung...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Video: Im Test haben wir Crimson Desert komplett falsch gespielt - Ihr müsst das zum Glück nicht!...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Plus - Test: Crimson Desert im Test - Nach 100 Stunden weiß ich immer noch nicht, ob ich diese Open World hasse oder liebe...[read the full review on GameStar]
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JeuxVideo.com
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert sur PC...[read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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GameKult.com
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Youtube - Crimson Desert, un copié-collé sans âme. Notre test vidéo...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test : Crimson Desert : la preuve que copier Elden Ring et The Witcher ne suffit pas à faire un grand jeu...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
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GameSpot
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert - Highest Fantasy...[read the full review on GameSpot]
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IGN
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert So Far...[read the full review on IGN]
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GamesWelt
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert - Test: So viel Hass und Liebe in einem Spiel...[read the full review on GamesWelt]
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4players
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert im Test: Ein gigantisches Rollenspiel ? mit erstaunlich vielen Problemen...[read the full review on 4players]
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wccftech
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert-in-Progress ? Blissfully Lost in Pywel...[read the full review on wccftech]
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TheSixthAxis
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert in Progress...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
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GameWave
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert : L'apothéose du monde ouvert ou l'ivresse du trop-plein ?...[read the full review on GameWave]
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Vandal
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
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Multiplayer.it
A huge and magnificent game scenario to behold.
Many activities and varied missions.
Excellent progress
Boss fights are the least successful aspect of the production.
Many things to do, but many are superficial and managed in a disorganized manner.
Sometimes limited control system, for what is asked to do.
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert: la recensione di un open world gigantesco, ma a tratti goffo...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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ComputerBase
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert im Test: Benchmarks, Analysen und Tipps für hohe oder hübsche FPS...[read the full review on ComputerBase]
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PCGamesHardware
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2026 - Crimson Desert im Tech-Test: Open-World, geile Grafik mit Raytracing und hohe Fps...[read the full review on PCGamesHardware]
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CoupleOfGamer
[/] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - [Test][Steam] Crimson Desert...[read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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Absolute Geeks
[/] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Test Crimson Desert: a stunning open-world RPG stuck in a Candy Crush grind...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]

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