Crimson Desert has sold me on its combat, but I’m desperate to explore its world

The Witcher 3 remains one of the best RPGs of all time. As I type that, I feel confident that few will dispute such a statement; even if it isn’t your favorite, the way CD Projekt Red weaves narrative, exploration, and action is masterful. Yet if I were to pick out one area that holds it back, it would be the combat. It’s functional and flashy, but a little one-note. Based on my second time playing it, Crimson Desert could be the game I’m looking for - but I desperately want a better look at how its vicious, pulse-pounding battles are integrated into its grander open world. Continue reading Crimson Desert has sold me on its combat, but I’m desperate to explore its world MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action games, Best fantasy games, Best action-adventure-games

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Crimson Desert has sold me on its combat, but I’m desperate to explore its world
Crimson Desert has sold me on its combat, but I’m desperate to explore its world

The Witcher 3 remains one of the best RPGs of all time. As I type that, I feel confident that few will dispute such a statement; even if it isn’t your favorite, the way CD Projekt Red weaves narrative, exploration, and action is masterful. Yet if I were to pick out one area that holds it back, it would be the combat. It’s functional and flashy, but a little one-note. Based on my second time playing it, Crimson Desert could be the game I’m looking for - but I desperately want a better look at how its vicious, pulse-pounding battles are integrated into its grander open world.

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