Black Desert

 PlayStation 4
User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 58
  3. Negative: 39 out of 58

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  1. Danthewolf
    Aug 22, 2019
    8
    The sure depth of this game is what I find most appealing. The grind is something I feel has been just passed over with so many pay to win games. This game seems to have a real grind
  2. RasakiMasamune
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    This game is amazingly beautiful, and enjoyable, but only after you get used to it. With a lack of tutorials for new players, it confuses and frustrates. That is only further aggravated by a slower processing speed from the PS4 system that can't handle the game well, leaving NPC's as blacked out figures making you wait for them to load in. However, the character creation system is nearThis game is amazingly beautiful, and enjoyable, but only after you get used to it. With a lack of tutorials for new players, it confuses and frustrates. That is only further aggravated by a slower processing speed from the PS4 system that can't handle the game well, leaving NPC's as blacked out figures making you wait for them to load in. However, the character creation system is near limitless, and once loaded into the game, there are no loading screens to travel from one area to the next (save a select few quests that relocate you), and once you get used to it, the combat system is fun. For the PS4 performance issues, if you are willing to spend a little extra to replace the HDD drive with an SSD, the issues can be resolved, and getting used to the game just takes time, patience, and sometimes a little bit of research on your favorite search engine. Overall, the game is different from other MMORPGs in a good way, I don't feel the constant crave to power through the game to keep things interesting, but rather I can sit back and enjoy it.… Expand
  3. humnaa
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Powerful action, cool graphics, and PearlAbyss have captured online game service know-how in console games over the years.
  4. Anthor
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Gran MMO de grindeo coreano con uno de los mejores sistemas de combate del género, por no decir el mejor. De compra única (para propietarios, no de alquiler), sin cuotas y traducido al castellano como no suele ser norma con el género. En su contra, le falta pulido en rendimiento general sobretodo, aunque se medio mantiene; framedrop en consolas FAT y delay en carga de texturas son susGran MMO de grindeo coreano con uno de los mejores sistemas de combate del género, por no decir el mejor. De compra única (para propietarios, no de alquiler), sin cuotas y traducido al castellano como no suele ser norma con el género. En su contra, le falta pulido en rendimiento general sobretodo, aunque se medio mantiene; framedrop en consolas FAT y delay en carga de texturas son sus peores puntos. Ya se sabe que estos coreanos se toman su tiempo y no son muy buenos optimizando. Aún así, es buen material si te gusta el género y las propuestas centradas en el combate con el mismo.… Expand
  5. Dreyar-Bit
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego con abundante contenido, tanto para estar afk como para estar activo, no tiene absolutamente nada de sistema p2w, con muchisimos eventos y actualizaciones que ayudan a todos los jugadores por igual, tambien escuchan a la comunidad con lo que quiere y los errores los parchan casi al instante.
  6. Nerdgerbiler
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Black Desert for ps4 is a great mmo. For about 2 years I have been waiting for the perfect console mmorpg and finally was pulled in by black desert. Its hack and slash fighting makes it easy to level up. Although the controls are a bit tough to get used to because it's not like a traditional mmo it really sucks you in once you get the hang of it. You can do a lot more than what I've seenBlack Desert for ps4 is a great mmo. For about 2 years I have been waiting for the perfect console mmorpg and finally was pulled in by black desert. Its hack and slash fighting makes it easy to level up. Although the controls are a bit tough to get used to because it's not like a traditional mmo it really sucks you in once you get the hang of it. You can do a lot more than what I've seen in other games as far as farming and objectives you can set your self instead of just grinding quests. Farming supplies and being a "merchant" with a cart is actually something which makes the game more immersive. It's not necessarily "pay to win" as most of the micro transactions just make it more convenient to progress a little faster and most the stuff you have to pay for is really just cosmetic. I used to play WoW for about 10 years but as I have gotten older my body couldnt take long gaming sessions sitting at a desk playing in 1 position for much longer. Then came along Elder Scrolls Online for console and I was immersed in that from the time it came out to about a year ago so roughly about 3 years of heavy daily playing. As with any mmo the "grind" felt more more like an obligation because I repaying a monthly subscription and finding good gear became really boring after you could easily customize any gear you had to look a certain way.… Expand
  7. SirDingleberry
    Jul 7, 2021
    8
    So much content. Beautiful graphics and a really fun combat system (I’m not sure what some of the other reviews were expecting from an MMO, in my opinion this is the best I’ve ever played). There is a bit of jank, some mistranslations and incorrect idioms but it’s well worth checking out.

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61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Cubed3
    Nov 18, 2019
    50
    Black Desert successfully ticks all the requisite boxes expected from an MMORPG, but it doesn't really push the envelope forward in any meaningful way. While there are a number of jarring performance issues that tarnish the overall experience, it can still deliver an enjoyable, if slightly hollow, time-filler when consumed in small doses. However Pearl Abyss has failed to sidestep the common concerns that tend to plague the genre as a whole. It just feels like a lot of needless, repetitive busy time, designed to prolong user engagement and drive micro-transactions which ultimately, leads to an unavoidable feeling of ennui.
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  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 30, 2019
    60
    There are neat bits and pieces here, but it all feels messy and undercooked.
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  3. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 30, 2019
    75
    Black Desert does a lot right but a lot of it is hard to experience with little to no tutorial and technical issues that never really let up. It's clear that the current generation of console just isn't quite up to handling a game of this magnitude, but even so Black Desert provides an epic and frequently beautiful MMORPG experience.
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