- Crimson Desert has managed to score an underwhelming 78 on Metacritic.
- The review embargo just lifted, and the reviews aren’t as positive as expected.
- Reviews suggest a beautiful open-world design, which is flawed in lots of places.
We are just around halfway through March, and 2026 is already serving us. After the immense success of Resident Evil Requiem, we are just 1 day away from Crimson Desert, and the reviews have finally been dropped.
Crimson Desert has amassed an underwhelming 78 score on Metacritic, which is much lower than what was expected. Despite the hype being so high, the game hasn’t received universal love due to some issues.
Why it matters: Pearl Abyss’s title was undoubtedly the most sought-after game of the year after GTA 6, and now, based on the reviews, it might not be in line for the Game of the Year award after all.
Following are Crimson Desert’s scores from some major outlets:
- Forbes: 9.5/10
- Comicbook: 9/10
- IGN 8.5/10
- TheGamer: 8/10
- Gamespot: 7/10
- Eurogamer: 6/10
- Metacritic: 77
Metacritic just dropped Crimson Desert’s reviews with a score of 77. We are honestly really surprised, given that an early review leaked yesterday and called the title one of the best games they had ever played.
It doesn’t seem like it’ll have a similar legacy to The Witcher 3 or Elden Ring, and reviews certainly don’t suggest a classic in the making for now. The reviews praise it for the breathtaking open world, which immerses you into the title.
Additionally, many reviews also commend the puzzles, boss fights, and the overall experience. However, the mixed opinions are around its quests. While some say the massive open world is entertaining, some feel it’s bland.
However, it is really hard to judge based on current reviews, considering it has received multiple perfect scores, but the mixed reviews are where the problems really occur, and maybe the reception is better from the players.
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