Expert Pick #06
Crimson Desert.
A sprawling open-world action-RPG from the Black Desert studio — dazzling combat and physics with some rough edges.
The Verdict.
7.8/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“A dazzling, ambitious open world held back by clunky controls. Worth it for spectacle-seekers; the rough edges may frustrate others.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Expert Consensus78%
Community Rating80%
Metacritic 78 ('Generally Favorable') — praised for ambition and visuals, criticized for control and quality-of-life issues.
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