Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
**UPDATE** My REVIEW has arrived! youtu.be/4FGwlX2LCeA
Crimson Desert hands on preview gameplay impressions after four hours with Pearl Abyss’s ambitious 2026 action=adventure. Combat breakdown, boss fights, traversal systems, performance on PC and whether this wildly overstuffed epic actually works.
In this hands-on preview of Crimson Desert, I analyse the brutal multi-enemy combat, insane mid-game air combos, environmental boss chaos, glide and grapple traversal, stealth AI behaviour, control scheme friction and BlackSpace Engine performance. Is this one of 2026’s most important RPG releases, or a fascinating case of ambition run amok?
Platform played on: PC
Gameplay captured March 3, 2026 using preview build
Release window: 2026
If you enjoy deep-dive previews and honest RPG analysis, subscribe to grizgaming for more hands-on coverage.
Chapters:
00:00 Crimson Desert Preview Intro – First Impressions After 4 Hours
00:50 Tone Whiplash & The World of Pywel Explained
02:01 Crimson Desert Combat First Impressions (Sword & Board Gameplay)
03:12 Mid-Game Abilities, Perk Tree & Air Combos
04:21 Boss Fights, Environmental Hazards & Difficulty
05:34 Combat Controls & Lock-On System Issues
06:44 Traversal Mechanics – Gliding, Grapple Hook & Parkour
07:51 Stealth, Enemy AI & Archery Combat
08:18 Open World Systems, Physics & Environmental Details
09:29 Missing Quality of Life Features (Map, Fast Travel & UI)
10:14 PS5 Pro Performance, Frame Rate & Visuals
11:06 Final Verdict – Is Crimson Desert Too Ambitious for 2026?
**UPDATE** My REVIEW has arrived! youtu.be/4FGwlX2LCeA
Crimson Desert hands on preview gameplay impressions after four hours with Pearl Abyss’s ambitious 2026 action=adventure. Combat breakdown, boss fights, traversal systems, performance on PC and whether this wildly overstuffed epic actually works.
In this hands-on preview of Crimson Desert, I analyse the brutal multi-enemy combat, insane mid-game air combos, environmental boss chaos, glide and grapple traversal, stealth AI behaviour, control scheme friction and BlackSpace Engine performance. Is this one of 2026’s most important RPG releases, or a fascinating case of ambition run amok?
Platform played on: PC
Gameplay captured March 3, 2026 using preview build
Release window: 2026
If you enjoy deep-dive previews and honest RPG analysis, subscribe to grizgaming for more hands-on coverage.
Chapters:
00:00 Crimson Desert Preview Intro – First Impressions After 4 Hours
00:50 Tone Whiplash & The World of Pywel Explained
02:01 Crimson Desert Combat First Impressions (Sword & Board Gameplay)
03:12 Mid-Game Abilities, Perk Tree & Air Combos
04:21 Boss Fights, Environmental Hazards & Difficulty
05:34 Combat Controls & Lock-On System Issues
06:44 Traversal Mechanics – Gliding, Grapple Hook & Parkour
07:51 Stealth, Enemy AI & Archery Combat
08:18 Open World Systems, Physics & Environmental Details
09:29 Missing Quality of Life Features (Map, Fast Travel & UI)
10:14 PS5 Pro Performance, Frame Rate & Visuals
11:06 Final Verdict – Is Crimson Desert Too Ambitious for 2026?
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I adore the Dark Alliance IP, but theres just no other way to say it this game needed a lot more time in development. That, or we need a considerable patch to make the AI way more functional than it is. Id give it a while to see if that happens.
Timestamp:
Intro, character select 0:00:00
Tutorial 0:05:05
Companions of Icewind Dale Act 1 0:13:38
Companions of Icewind Dale Act 2 01:13:26
Companions of Icewind Dale Act 3 01:51:03
The Goblins Shard Act 1 02:21:01
The Goblins Shard Act 2 03:04:38
The Goblins Shard Act 3 03:46:31
Verbeeg Jamborie Act 1 04:06:47
Verbeeg Jamborie Act 2 04:36:32
Verbeeg Jamborie Act 3 05:17:49
The Order of the One Light Act 1 05:44:59
The Order of the One Light Act 2 06:19:07
The Order of the One Light Act 3 06:46:53
End 07:10:37")
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Stuck on the minotaur light lenses and rings puzzle on chapter 4 From Hell It Rose in Resonance A Plagues Tale Legacy? This quick guide shows the exact sequence to solve it in two minutes.")
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Full non commentary playthrough completed prelaunch. 4 parts total uploaded. An even mix of aggressive and stealth. Playlist below.
#letsplay , #thelastofuspart1 , #nocommentary
Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPPW1x9IutdJw07fmWxF7oin212OfG38g
Individual parts:
1 - https://youtu.be/SsJc-kR3ICw
2 - https://youtu.be/rBtpMDsMmr4
3 - https://youtu.be/UihDVq2KmYY
4 - https://youtu.be/klopnP1VOME")
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Blind PS5 playthrough (now completed). Female, Corpo V. Cyber Ninja build (Reflexes and Cool focus).
All entries in this ongoing video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/HukRQNVxE0Q
Part 2: https://youtu.be/o1LkQ-EBkiw
Part 3: https://youtu.be/yEKbuoiwTfY
Part: 4: https://youtu.be/1C1QqX2UyoM
Part 5: https://youtu.be/4LapZvR1PaQ
Part 6: https://youtu.be/_CgvICYSBHM
Part 7: https://youtu.be/PffT8VjOFl8
Part 8: https://youtu.be/MAcNN7WrIDg
Part 9: https://youtu.be/fklw9Vk6Sxw
Part 10: https://youtu.be/B4-KPQitj1A
Part 11: https://youtu.be/uRkTcPMYB9A
Part 12 (End): https://youtu.be/t-pBEx6NECg
Part 12.1 (Alt End #1): https://youtu.be/TSMs4iMH7Rs
Part 12.2 (Alt End #2 - Secret): https://youtu.be/MusFbOgKQwA")
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A pre-launch longplay of Outlaws on Hard. Main path focus primarily.")
![Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut [4K 60] Lethal difficulty Lets Play [PS5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tc7gtAavpu4/mqdefault.jpg "Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut [4K 60] Lethal difficulty Lets Play [PS5]
Using a 100% finished save, I cut to the chase and go straight to Iki Island. Samurai build. Frame-rate mode. Japanese audio. English subs.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/tc7gtAavpu4
Part 2: https://youtu.be/O8BZQvxmM0k
Timestamps
Options check 0:00:00
The rest 0:02:40")
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Is Rebellions latest Blowhole Installation Simulator worth scoping out?
My thoughts + non-commentary Authentic Difficulty gameplay chunks. Chapters, too.
Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Gameplay Chunk #1 01:21
Basic plot overview 03:38
Gameplay Chunk #2 05:13
Broad stroke improvements 07:15
Gameplay Chunk #3 10:05
Better weapon customisation 11:17
CQC changes 13:03
Gameplay Chunk #4 13:55
Co-op and MP offerings 15:17
AI/visuals 17:29
Perks showcase 18:15
Final thoughts 20:16
End 21:19
Thanks to FiveStar for providing code.")
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No talking. Just an already completed, main quest focused Give Me God of War difficulty playthrough. 9 x 3 hour chunks, released every 3 hours from launch. Enjoy!")
