Cyberpunk 2077 has been out for a little over a month now, and I've played through the entire game twice already. The game was released on April 16th, and since then, it's become one of my favorite games of 2019. Cyberpunk 2077 is a roleplaying video game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by Microsoft Studios. It takes place in Night City, an alternate version of Los Angeles that has been transformed into a dystopian metropolis ruled by corporations and augmented humans called cyborgs.
The game is set in the year 2077, where the world is divided between two major factions: the government-controlled megacorporations known as the “Inners” and the underground hacker group known as the “Outers.” Players take control of V, a former member of the Outers who has recently been recruited to work undercover within the Inners. As V, players will explore the city of Night City, complete missions, and fight against other gangs, rival organizations, and even each other.
The game features a large open world with many side quests to do. You can go anywhere you want, but there are also several story arcs that need to be completed before the main quest line. There are four different classes to choose from, including combat styles like melee or firearms, hacking skills, cyberware, and more. Each class comes with its own unique abilities and weapons. For example, the melee class uses heavy armor and dual pistols while the hacking class can hack enemies and use stealth takedowns.
The game looks absolutely stunning. Everything from the character models to the environments look great. The characters have distinct designs and animations that make them feel real. One thing that really stood out to me was how detailed the facial expressions were. When V talks to people, they react naturally and their emotions come across clearly. The soundtrack is amazing too, featuring songs from artists such as M83, Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, and more.
I'm not going to lie, when I first heard about Cyberpunk 2077, I wasn't very interested. After all, what does a futuristic RPG based on a pen and paper RPG series sound like? However, after playing the game myself, I realized that this isn't just another generic RPG. Instead, it feels like a true successor to the classic tabletop RPG genre.
I think the biggest strength of Cyberpunk 2077 is the gameplay. It's similar to Fallout 4 in terms of how you play the game, but instead of being in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, you're in a dystopian future filled with neon lights and high-tech gadgets. Combat is turn-based, which means that you'll spend most of your time planning ahead and making sure you don't get killed during battle. This system works well because it forces you to plan carefully and execute your moves properly.
Another big difference between Cyberpunk 2077 and other RPGs is that you won't level up your stats. Instead, you'll gain experience points (XP) and level up your attributes by using those XP to buy new skills and upgrades. These skills and upgrades are tied to your specific class, so if you switch between classes, you'll lose access to some of these skills. While leveling up doesn't give you any stat boosts, it still gives you access to better equipment and allows you to unlock new powers, skills, and abilities.
While the combat is fun, one of my favorite parts of the game is the exploration. Unlike most games, you aren't limited to exploring only certain areas. Instead, you can travel wherever you want and see everything that the world has to offer. You can talk to NPCs at every corner, find hidden collectibles, and even solve puzzles. If you want to know what's around the next corner, you simply press X to activate your radar.
One of my favorite things about the exploration aspect is that you can actually save anytime you want. The game will automatically save whenever you enter an area where you can save. You can also save manually if you want to take advantage of quick saves.
One of the best aspects of Cyberpunk 2077 are the side quests. They're usually pretty simple, but they add a lot of variety to the game. Some of the side quests involve helping people who need help or finding missing items. Other times, you might be tasked with assassinating someone or stealing something. Most of the side quests are optional, but there are some that you must complete before progressing through the main story.
The story itself is interesting, but it's definitely not for everyone. The plot revolves around a group known as Night City, which is basically a city built underground. The city is run by corporations, and its citizens live in fear of the police and the government. There are multiple factions within the city, and each faction has their own agenda. As far as the characters go, they have a few different types.
The main character is V, who is part of the Punk movement. He wants to make the world a better place, and he believes that technology should be used for good rather than evil. His goal is to bring down the corrupt government and corporation that runs the city. He's joined by two companions: Dyson, who is a hacker, and Case, who is a mercenary.
There are four major factions within the city. The first is called the Tachanka, which is led by a woman named Gail. She wants to use cybernetics to create a utopia for all of her subjects. The second is the Technomages, who believe that technology should be used to control people rather than enslave them. Their leader is named Jurgen, and he wants to eliminate the Tachankas because they don't share his beliefs. The third is the Angels, who are a religious cult that worships a god that was created from technology. Their leader is named John, and he wants to destroy the Tachankas and the Technomages because they threaten humanity. Lastly, there is the Templars, who are a secret organization that works for the government. Their leader is named Jack, and he wants to keep the city safe from the other factions. Each of the factions has their own unique abilities. For example, the Angels can manipulate electricity, while the Templars can hack into computers.
There are three endings to the game, and depending on how you play through the story, you'll get one of those endings. If you do everything right throughout the game, then you'll end up with the "Good" ending. This is probably the most common ending, so I'd recommend doing your best to avoid getting this one. However, you can still get the "Bad" ending even if you mess up. In fact, the "Bad" ending is more likely than the "Good" ending because you'll have to commit crimes during the course of the game. It doesn't matter whether you commit these crimes intentionally or unintentionally; either way, you'll end up with a bad ending.
The gameplay is very similar to Fallout 4. You'll explore the city using a map system, and you'll find various locations and objects that will provide you with resources such as food, money, weapons, armor, etc. You'll also need to complete quests in order to progress through the story. These quests usually involve killing certain enemies, looting certain items, and completing certain objectives. Some of the quests are optional, but others require you to follow specific directions.
As far as combat goes, you can equip yourself with a variety of weapons, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, melee weapons, and energy weapons. Energy weapons include plasma guns, lasers, and grenades. There are also different types of armor available, such as body armor, helmets, and shields. You'll also be able to upgrade your equipment over time.
Cyberpunk 2077 looks absolutely stunning. The graphics look great, and it's easy to see why CD Projekt Red spent ten years developing the game. The character models are detailed and lifelike, and the environments are extremely well-designed. The soundtrack is amazing too, especially since it features an original score composed by Michal Makowski.
Overall, Cyberpunk 2077 is a fantastic RPG that combines elements of both action games and RPGs. Fans of the genre will love the gameplay, and newcomers will enjoy the story and characters.
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