Crimson Desert - PlayStation 5
Customers are saying
Customers regard the gameplay of Crimson Desert as its standout feature, with many users praising how well the title performs on the PS5 Pro. Players also enjoy the immersive experience provided by the expansive open world and the rewarding sense of exploration. While the game is highly regarded for its mechanics, some users have noted that the control scheme can occasionally feel imprecise. Additionally, a few players have expressed that the narrative can be difficult to track and lacks engagement.
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PlayStation 5A vast seamless World
The continent of Pywel, brought to life as a seamless open world, is brimming with countless destinies awaiting your discovery. One day you may face a trial so harsh it brings you to your knees. The next day you might find yourself captivated by the gentle gaze of an innocent creature.The continent of Pywel, brought to life as a seamless open world, is brimming with countless destinies awaiting your discovery.
Relentless action brutal combat
On the unforgiving battlefields of Crimson Desert, there is no single path to victory.From swords, spears, bows to powerful abilities and elemental enhancements, take advantage of the wide arsenal of weapons and skills available to you and create lethal combinations to unleash even greater power. With every strike and move, forge your own way in a world where a split second can decide your fate in fast-paced, visceral battles.
Dawning fate
On the continent of Pywel, the rival factions of Pailune maintained a tense balance. At Kliff's side stood his steadfast Greymane comrades: Oongka, Yann, and Naira. That fragile peace was shattered with the sudden assault of the Black Bears.
Those who fight to protect and those who fight to torment
The Greymanes fall one by one in their clash against the Black Bears. In a desperate struggle against their fearsome leader Myurdin, Kliff and the few Greymanes who survive are scattered to the winds.
The beginning of a new journey
Kliff, etching the names of his fallen companions into his heart, vows to rebuild the Greymanes and exact vengeance upon the Black Bears.Along this path, he would meet those who seek to upend the very order of the continent and face a mission unlike any he has ever known.
- ESRB RatingM (Mature 17+)Compatible Platform(s)PlayStation 5Software FormatPhysical
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 128 reviews
- Gameplay (45)
- Overall Performance (16)
- Open World (9)
- Exploration (3)
- Control Scheme (4)
- Story (3)
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| Gameplay, Overall Performance, Open World, Exploration | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Story, Music | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Crimson Desert - PlayStation 5 | |||
| Control Scheme, Story | Pacing | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |

























































