Crimson Desert
Rating: 3/5
Developer and Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Platform: PC, PS5, XBS
Price: Rs 4499

I have some history with Crimson Desert. I first played it in 2024 when it was little more than a tech demo, and then again at Gamescom last year as a more complete experience. At the time, I was not particularly impressed. The controls felt complicated and tedious, although the game looked fantastic on the test system. So, what has changed?

The game begins with a long and frankly unnecessary loading screen. It took close to 20 minutes before I could actually start playing. You are then dropped into a town as part of a group called the Greymanes. After a few conversations with key members, things quickly take a turn. Within moments, your companions are killed, and you are left for dead. Except you are not.