“Inspired by Assassin’s Creed”: Crimson Desert Seems to Be a Satisfying Experience for AC Fans With Signature Mechanic
Crimson Desert's approach to its open world has Gamescom 2024 attendees comparing it to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed in one important aspect.
- Crimson Desert received a playable demo at Gamescom 2024, courtesy of developer Pearl Abyss.
- Many players liked the game's selection of weapons and unique mechanics.
- Its exploration was well-received, with one player comparing an important mechanic to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed.
Among the more interesting titles making an appearance at Gamescom 2024 was Crimson Desert, an upcoming single-player action adventure title from Pearl Abyss. Following the adventures of its lead character Kliff in a new open world called Pywel, the game’s medieval setting and unique mechanics received a lot of praise for their execution.
While the game does not currently have a release date, many players who managed to try it out at the event believe in its success on account of its well-designed weapons and exploration systems that are sure to grab the attention of Assassin’s Creed fans due to a few similarities with Ubisoft’s behemoth franchise.
Crimson Desert Climbs Its Way to the Top of Wishlists
Reactions from players who got to play the game’s demo at Gamescom are largely positive despite many weapons not having their full set of animations on various attacks and the lack of NPCs in its open world, with Pearl Abyss currently working on the title to potentially showcase a more complete version at future events ahead of its early 2025 release window.
Taking to Reddit to discuss Crimson Desert’s pros and cons, players are excited about the game’s setting and open world while details about its main story remain scarce at this juncture in its development. However, exploring the game’s world has elicited a comparison to Assassin’s Creed that Pearl Abyss would probably like to hear.
A New Open World and Narrative Excite Action Adventure Fans
While Kliff’s narrative and character arc remain under wraps as Pearl Abyss works on the title, initial impressions of Crimson Desert point to a well-rounded experience that balances exploration, combat, and narrative beats to deliver an open-world experience that is sure to please many fans of the genre.
The post below showcases what players are currently saying about the game while praising its mechanics even in its current version.
Any open-world title is bound to invite comparisons to some of the genre’s best games, and Crimson Desert is no different, as one player finds that the game’s verticality during exploration was a joy to navigate due to its similarity to Ubisoft’s approach to climbing surfaces in its games.
However, Crimson Desert seems to have unique mechanics that could help Pearl Abyss differentiate it from other titles in the action adventure space. It’s also evident that the studio is putting a lot of effort into fine-tuning various details that could make the game an immersive experience that stands out from its competition on release.
Fans of action adventure titles are sure to keep a close eye on Crimson Desert, waiting on further updates from Pearl Abyss as the game gets closer to its release window.
