Huh? They mashed up all the masterpieces into a total hodgepodge? But it's DELICIOUS! Crimson Desert

    

I’ve put together a blog post summarizing what I covered on my YouTube channel.

For those who prefer watching, I’ve also included the video below!

Open-world Crimson Desert, a bizarre hodgepodge mixing all kinds of masterpiece games. This actually works?

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Right after release, there was heavy criticism regarding the controls and story, but when I played it myself, an insane level of interaction and physics engine that crushes all those flaws was waiting for me. It's a hodgepodge, but a mind-blowingly delicious, Michelin-tier hodgepodge was born.

Can a regular PS5 properly run this massive world? What is the real charm of this game dubbed a "trashy masterpiece"? Here is a thorough analysis.

* PS5 Regular Edition Performance Comparison: Performance vs Balance vs Quality

* Clunky controls? Clunky UI! : Controls are not the problem

* Criticized story: What if you are the type to skip all cutscenes?

* Freedom and Interaction: Implementing a world bordering on obsession

00:00 This actually works?

00:16 What kind of game is Crimson Desert anyway?

01:13 3 modes comparison on regular PS5 (Performance/Balance/Quality)

03:30 Controls, is it really a problem?

05:16 Inconvenient gear swapping

06:01 Why does the story feel weird?

06:37 The story is just a side dish? Interaction-centered game!

09:11 Didn't know what you'd like so I mixed it all: Michelin-tier hodgepodge

09:51 Insane interaction bordering on obsession

11:25 Reward design that gives a sense of accomplishment

12:10 BlackSpace Engine and future expectations

12:42 Final Conclusion: So who is this for?

14:08 Cookie video: What are the MBTIs of the Pearl Abyss devs?

* Game Info

Game: Crimson Desert

Developer & Publisher: Pearl Abyss

Platform: PS5 / XBOX / PC / MAC