"Red Desert" Update Makes Game Easier; Players Call for Hardcore Mode

I'd give it a 7. Because the optimization is indeed solid, but the difficulty has been nerfed too hard. Steam Platform reviews have shifted to "Very Positive"; these numbers don't lie. Just like playing Castlevania back in the day, what kind of action game is it without punishment mechanisms? Now you just need to block and wait for the Boss to finish their attack, and you can easily defeat them.

This update adjusted Boss fight difficulty and resource gathering efficiency. Some players install MODs to increase the difficulty themselves to restore the combat experience. To put it plainly, this is the real demand of the core audience. Our generation grew up in the PS1 era; we've seen too many AAA titles flop. Control optimizations are expected not to be reverted, which is understandable.

The community is calling for the introduction of multiple difficulty options or a hardcore mode. The developers stated they might adjust the balance or introduce optional difficulties. But then again, anyone can make empty promises; the key is execution. 30-year-old veteran players aren't asking to be tortured; hoping for respect just means providing choices.