Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Crimson Desert: Andy's Journey Begins! - Kinda Funny Gamescast Plays Sponsored by 5HE
Mar 20, 2026
They dive into starting Crimson Desert and Andy's first impressions from previews. Conversation covers PC visual settings, engine performance, and console worries. They debate combat feel, enemy difficulty spikes, weapon upgrades, and movement quirks. Worldbuilding, quest design, camp systems, and charming NPC moments also get spotlighted.
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Upgrade Gear Before Boss Encounters
- Upgrade weapons before major boss fights to avoid difficult difficulty spikes; bosses can be far tougher than regular hordes.
- Blessing describes visiting a blacksmith, completing a short mission for materials, then upgrading to proceed.
Match Platform To Visual Ambitions
- Expect excellent PC performance but check console targets; PS5 Pro/Series X aim for higher res/60fps while Series S may struggle thermally or at 30fps.
- Andy notes PC locked 60fps here and consoles vary by mode.
Proprietary Engine Reduces Bloat And Enables Systems
- The in-house engine reduces bloat by not relying on many licensed plugins, enabling complex systems (trees, physics, lighting) to run more efficiently.
- Andy contrasts that with engines that layer SpeedTree and other plugins which add CPU weight and complexity.