If you follow gaming at all, you've likely heard of Crimson Desert by this point. The open-world fantasy action-adventure/RPG hybrid came in hot, riding a tidal wave of hype generated by developer Pearl Abyss and a variety of preview events, promising to be the next great "Everything Simulator".
It landed with somewhat more mixed results: some reviewers praised its openness and seemingly infinite ocean of content, while others took issue with its bizarre control scheme, stunted story, and pervasive jank. With that said, the game has managed to rack up an impressive five million sales in under a month, developing a dedicated fanbase that's been probing and prying at the game's engine, with delightful and sometimes unexpected results.
