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Collector's Edition | $279.99

• Crimson Desert Full Game
• Exclusive 17" Diorama
• Collector's Edition Limited SteelBook
• Fabric Map of Pywel
• Letter from the Developer
• Greymane Brooch Pin
• 3 Character Photo Cards
• 3 Patches

It includes DLC bonuses below.

• Ultimate Pack – Tormented Soul Bow, Derictus Spear, Sielos Longsword, Shroud Lantern, Hyperion Horse Tack Set
• Deluxe Pack – Balgran Shield, Exclaire Horse Tack Set, Kairos Plate Set
• [Pre-order Only] Pre-order Exclusive Bonus - Khaled Shield
• [PlayStation 5 Only] PS5 Exclusive Bonus – Grotevant Plate Set

Deluxe Edition | $89.99

• Crimson Desert Full Game
• Deluxe Edition Limited SteelBook
• Map of Pywel
• Letter from the Developer
• Greymane Brooch Pin
• 3 Character Photo Cards
• 3 Patches

It includes DLC bonuses below.

• Deluxe Pack – Balgran Shield, Exclaire Horse Tack Set, Kairos Plate Set
• [Pre-order Only] Pre-order Exclusive Bonus - Khaled Shield
• [PlayStation 5 Only] PS5 Exclusive Bonus – Grotevant Plate Set

Standard Edition | $69.99

• Crimson Desert Full Game

It includes DLC bonuses below.

• [Pre-order Only] Pre-order Exclusive Bonus - Khaled Shield
• [PlayStation5 Only] PS5 Exclusive Bonus – Grotevant Plate Set

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[ThroatPie]

82. Already preordered and waiting to preload. I think these reviewers will either like the game or hate it with more liking it.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I thought reviews didn't drop til the 18th?

 

[Portugeezer]

So, just to clarify the digital foundry situation, all reviews will be on PC (or PS5 Pro)?

Anyway, low 80's because with so much there will be enough things people don't like and things it will miss, but overall it looks like a great game.

 

[pudel]

Couldnt care less...i am logged in already. Hope it scores good for those who rely on reviews to make up their mind.

 

[Draugoth]

I thought reviews didn't drop til the 18th?

Bollock, I've fucked up again

Spoiler: Spoilers

Fixed. I will make the thread bigger in the meantime to compensate

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Kinda hard to give an exact score prediction, so I guess I'll go with the entire 80-84 range this time.

 

[saintjules]

I thought reviews didn't drop til the 18th?

It is. OP is just early on this.

 

[Bojji]

85+

 

[RickSanchez]

We got an early OT and now an early review thread a full two days before the embargo lifts ? Ha! This game is cooking us already. Hope it turns out great. Rooting for a 90+ on opencritic

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Curious about the performance

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

It is. OP is just early on this.

he fixed it, originally had it releasing in 9 hours.

 

[genesisblock]

It looks like "Where winds meet" repackaged.

 

[JORMBO]

Low 80s - lots to do. Some of it janky or repetitive. Bad story and characters. Looks pretty. May have some performance issues on some platforms.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

So ~5 or 7 hours before release. Dang...why does that feel so sketchy...lol
That plus no base console footage. My hype for this game is a rollercoaster.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Gameplay, world, puzzles are probably good/great. Story/side quests most likely not. I'm guessing a 7+.

 

[Topher]

I'm saying 80 on the dot

 

[saintjules]

If I had to give a score myself I'd say somewhere between 80-85%. It will be considered as the game where it drops you in and just go to town on combat with a mediocre story.

The game's campaign has been fixated on combat primarily and I think that is the game's sole focus. A story is there to chug things along but isn't the determining factor for the game imo.

Were review codes given out for other platforms? I just don't see how anyone will have this completed when review embargo is up.

 

[HRK69]

A sexy 82

 

[analog_future]

I'm guessing 84. Extremely ambitious but falls under the weight of it's own aspirations a bit. Still a great game.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

60-70

 

[begotten]

Feels like an 86 or 87

 

[Disciple of MSSP]

Feeling 86, but if I really get let down then I guess a 73.

 

[pudel]

60-70

very likely from Eurogamer...yep!

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

For me it will be a solid 88. Sandbox magic mech guy who turns into a bird, has hulk hogan as a friend, and dates an elf looking lady with an ice bow…sounds great.

I think it will score mid to high 70s on the review sites but will ultimately be the game that elevates Pearl Abyss into major developer/publisher territory.

 

[missiles]

High 70s from the likes of Gamespot, IGN, Metro, the usual outliers that you've never heard of giving it 10/10, and an EDGE 6.

 

[Amish Prince]

I'm thinking it realistically hits 86, but I could see some reviewers scoring it lower based on not being a Western or Japanese publisher. So it could drop to 83 or so.

There's also a chance this really is a 93 and everyone's expectations get btfo. Well will see...

All that to say 88. Fuck it goty candidate too.

 

[Chuck Berry]

I loved stuff like Order 1886
Early Ninja Theory shit
Immortals of Aveum
Star Wars Outlaws
FF16
Mafia 3
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

"Professional reviewers"

 

[Lootlord]

Probably getting like 50% max from western media cause you can smack women in game

 

[pudel]

Probably getting like 50% max from western media cause you can smack women in game

Yeah, really curious which clown reviewer comes up with this one.

 

[Yerd]

I'm all in, 100% or nothing.


I did not vote.

 

[Nankatsu]

Easy 90-94, videogame lesson of the year to all developers chasing GaaS.

 

[Northeastmonk]

90's. Here's hoping for the tagline: "it's Zelda, but for grown ups"

 

[Nankatsu]

90's. Here's hoping for the tagline: "it's Zelda, but for grown ups"

 

[DarkShadowXI]

80-84%

I think the sentiment will be: "it's ambitious, rough around the edges, and has a forgettable story, but it's impressive."

 

[TaciturnWolf]

90's. Here's hoping for the tagline: "it's Zelda, but for grown ups"

"Crimson Desert saved open world games"

 

[skneogaf]

Looks good but I chose 80 to 85 as it going to be a elden ring.

Nothing can.

I really like the nvidia graphics though so I'm likely to pick it up.

 

[Baemono]

I want to believe 93

And why create a thread already ?

 

[roosnam1980]

90 plus

 

[Rien]

Low 70

 

[L*][*N*K]

I think these reviewers will either like the game or hate it

Is there a third option?

 

[Roman Empire]

85 due to no handholding, meh story, and odd control scheme.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Seems like a fun game / 10

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Story and characters looks very meh and an afterthought.

Not sure what the hook is yet regarding the actual gameplay.

It's either going to be exceptional and be an 90+ game.

Or very average but perhaps fetch a generous 80-90 inflated score because of the visuals and world scale lifting it up.

 

[Arsic]

I went 90-94% because of how much dick sucking the game has been getting.

If it isn't that then wtf?

 

[vpance]

People and reviewers are hungry for AAA singleplayer with any sort of hype around it. So it's going to be overrated no matter what.

 

[Dynasty8]

I am calling 80-84% for a few reasons that I've been hearing about.

1. Story and side quest narratives is not going to be on the same level as Witcher 3 and that will rub some people the wrong way. Won't be bad by any means, but won't be a masterpiece and nowadays people's expectations are a bit high.
2. Certain clunky menu systems and certain quality of life issues that will be addressed.
3. Lack of yellow paint hand holding in some puzzles and other areas will cause a meltdown for the usual suspect "journalists". (I personally love this)
4. Game is too massive and will probably feel too overwhelming for some.

I think the user reviews will end up being higher here.

 

[Lokaum D+]

85+ is my best bet

 

[//DEVIL//]

8.5 out of 10 for the PS5 pro.

2 out of 10 for PS5 version

Xbox series s

 

[Lokaum D+]

People and reviewers are hungry for AAA singleplayer with any sort of hype around it. So it's going to be overrated no matter what.

its a AAA Korean game, not Nintendo Zelda.