Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

So Phantom Liberty is a fun expansion with an expansive new story and a dozen or so detailed side missions. The main story revolves around 3 interesting new characters. They bark a lot of orders at you, but they've all got their own motives and were fun to interact with. The main story can branch off towards different endings depending on the player's choices (it's pretty obvious when this happens, which I appreciate). These endings are all kinda depressing, but the least depressing one was rather satisfying and maybe even a little uplifting. Don't worry though, they don't interact with the original game's endings I think (just introduces a new one). All the side missions are more unique and interesting than the numerous gigs you'll come across in the main game. This kinda makes me wish Cyberpunk wasn't as "open world" and prioritized quality over quantity, but that's a discussion for another time. I haven't played Cyberpunk before this big 2.0 update. But from what I gathered, most of the additions by the 2.0 patch are improvements in my opinion (you get this patch for free even if you don't own Phantom Liberty). The biggest and most important improvement I believe is the replenish-able inhaler/healing items. So instead of carrying around a bazillion healing items like in a fallout game, you now have an "estus flask" sort of healing item with a cooldown timer instead. Make what you will of that, but I believe it increases the challenge of most of the combat now. So with all that being said, the gameplay loop of going from Point A to Point B and talking or shooting is fun, but nothing addicting or massively enjoyable. It's a very competent shooter and narrates a buncha fun stories, but I was never really blown away. All in all, it's a fun expansion and definitely worth it if you enjoyed the main game. If not, check out the 2.0 free update and see if you like the changes.

After 4 years I give a 2° try with the new DLC. And is very good dlc, all wanted+the new updates. The story is fun, the characters are cool and interesting. Is a shame that is only 1 expansion and not 2 because now they have a very solid foundation of a game. A real shame.

I played this DLC twice to see if there's much difference depending on whatever you choose. Most of the time there's some small reactivity, like person A surviving instead of person B and you'll have a chat or something with the surviving party. Only the last mission is completely different based on the side you pick. The story itself is ok, but expects you to care about certain people even though there's little reason to do so. The level design seems very different from the original with much more emphasis on parkour, though you can still stealth through most of the stuff. Just remember to use sonic shock before other hacks. The most annoying thing in the DLC was scripted BS that doesn't allow you to play with the build you built. Like to rip and tear? Tough luck, mandatory stealth session with enemy invulnerability. Like stealth? Well, maybe you'd like to fight a boss in a cramped arena anyway...

For me this expansion really is on par with the quality of the Witcher 3' incredible expansions. It adds so much fun gamepay and memorable moments.

I enjoyed the original game, which I played a year after its release to avoid any major problems. Playing Phantom Liberty felt like a sequel...because, wow, just wow. I was blown away by the pace, the story, and the upgrade of the original game (the 2.0 patch). It transforms you into a real badass, especially with the enhanced vehicle mechanics (like being able to make them explode). My only regret is that Phantom Liberty story doesn't blend well with the original story when you play it from beginning to end and set aside the other parts. Some really hardcore stuff happens, and you'd expect those events to be reflected in the main plot. That said, well done, team. I feel like this is the game you wanted to release from the beginning, although I'm sure there was much more planned, such as flying cars. Please make more DLCs like this—they're worth every single penny (in my case, Japanese Yen