Crimson Desert reviews say it’s not the second coming of open-world games

After years of unimaginable hype (and a week or two of last-minute skepticism), the reviews for Crimson Desert are finally in. According to the critics, Pearl Abyss’ ambitious open-world game is neither a generational masterpiece or an over-hyped flop. It’s simply a solid open-world game where your enjoyment will depend on how much patience you have for its frustrating quirks.