Crimson Desert

April 4, 2026 - Reading time: ~1 minute - Category: game library project

Crimson Desert is the big new game of the year, and as I often do, I fell for the hype. I've played for just a few hours and have barely scratched the surface of the game. There are so many systems and mechanics that it's honestly a bit overwhelming.

I've heard the game doesn't really open up and get good until around 8-10 hours in, and right now I'm only about 3, so I'm really just trying to get used to the controls and how the game works. The story seems like a big nothingburger, and the main character is a bit of a blank slate, but I'm trying it kind of like a Skyrim where it's more about exploring the world.

It seems like a good time so far, but they're putting patches out so quickly I almost want to slow down and take my time while they continue working on things. I'll revisit this one a bit down the road.

Verdict: Play Later

Part of the Game Library Project

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My name's Mike, and this is the Lore Depository - my spot online where I can write out my thoughts on games, books, tech, movies, and anything else I find interesting. 

My biggest project is my Game Library Project. I have a ton of games collected throughout the years, and have barely played any of them. Check out the linked post to learn more about the project, and click here to be taken to the category page where you can see all my posts for the project.

Another project I'm working on is my Pokemon Living Dex Challenge, where I try to obtain one of each available Pokemon and transfer them into Pokemon Home.

Yet another project I'm working on is my Old School RuneScape "Completionist" Quest, where I'm attempting to max out all skills and see everything the game has to offer as a completely new player.

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