#Open World
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Clutch: One Hour of Gameplay Tests Whether Narrative Racing Actually Works
Following a Summer Game Fest reveal that turned heads, Maverick Games livestreamed an hour of Clutch's opening. An open-world racing game with stated narrative ambitions, led by veterans of Playground Games. The footage and intentions are there. What's still missing is proof they can coexist over the long haul.
Crimson Desert Review — Pearl Abyss Delivers Brilliance and Frustration in Equal Measure
Years in the making and reworked multiple times over, Crimson Desert has finally arrived. Pearl Abyss delivers a muscular open-world action-RPG that's visually stunning but hamstrung by design choices that irritate as much as they intrigue. Is this the game worth the wait? We spent twenty-plus hours in the world of Pywel to find out.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Feudal Japan Deserved Better Than This
After years of waiting and a tense launch, Assassin's Creed Shadows finally plants its feet in feudal Japan. Two protagonists, a colossal open world, impressive graphics engine — on paper, it's all there. But between Ubisoft's promises and the reality of a dozen hours in-game, the gap can be painfully wide. Lumnix put the game under the microscope. Uncompromising verdict.
Crimson Desert: Full Review of an Unforgiving Action-RPG
After years of delays and overhauls, Crimson Desert finally arrives. Pearl Abyss delivers a rare action-RPG that blends visceral combat with a dense open world. But behind its ambition lies plenty of rough edges that won't suit everyone. We put it through its paces to see if the wait was worth it.
Crimson Desert: Where to Find Abyssal Artifacts in Trials and Mutations
Crimson Desert hides its abyssal artifacts in demanding challenge zones, and missing them often means replaying entire sequences. For players wanting to complete their collection without wasting hours fumbling around, here's a breakdown of key locations scattered across the Trials and Mutations areas. A treasure hunt that demands as much patience as navigation skills in Pearl Abyss's ambitious open world.