A perceived trend regarding the critical reception of Asian-developed games continues to be observed. Western journalists are once again reacting to Crimson Desert with mixed reviews, frequently assigning scores around 8, with some evaluations even dropping as low as 6.
This pattern mirrors previous reception for other highly anticipated titles such as Black Myth Wukong, Lies of P, and Stellar Blade. The acclaimed Wuchang also reportedly faced similar critical scoring, with some outlets giving it as low as 6 points.