Posted on: March 4, 2021

keviny01
Verified ownerGames: 395 Reviews: 23
Disappointment, but still above average
This game is a massive disappointment to many people in terms of what had been promised and what was delivered at launch, but it is a fun experience to be had nonetheless. The exquisite world-building, deep lore, and memorable and well-voiced characters are the strongest points. Some of the lackluster game mechanics are sadly not likely to be improved on. The different "life paths" that used to be the game's selling point is just a short prologue section. The simplistic police warrant system is no match against the sophisticated bounty systems seen in RDR2 and GTA5. Vehicles can't be modified, unlike in GTAV. On the plus side, the role-playing system is fairly comprehensive: melee, gun, hacking, lockpicking, crafting, stealth. Cyberwares are fun to use, such as mantis blades and mass vulnerability. There are tons of weapons, and auto-targeting smart guns are fun to use. Besides the main quest and the main companion quests, which are the game's strong points, there are also tons of side quests and gigs. I've put in 200 hours and still haven't finished all the gigs. In time, we may a little more forgiving towards this game.
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