Posted September 22, 2019
my name is catte
i touch your foods
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LootHunter
Political non-Euclidean
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From Russian Federation
Posted September 22, 2019
scientiae: But the general point is that, given "magical technology", flawed humanity inevitably creates hell out of what should be heaven, due to the usual litany of foibles (deadly sins, etc.). As I noted a small group (which is a socialist entity by definition) is able to beat an evil collaboration. The conspiracy (of Zaibatsu or whatever) is defeated by a small group (even if the main character is an (Nietzschean Ubermensch) individual, they will need others to assist them in their journey, if only to provide a tent to sleep in or a meal to eat when they are licking their wounds from the second act).
I'm not arguing with this (or the rest of your comment). Just pointing out that Cyberpunk on paper (and I hope Cyberpunk 2077 will too) doesn't employ most of these tropes. It's Hollywood (and US mainstream media in general) that strives to paint everything black-and-white, so protagonist(s) embody virtuous ideals (though I would argue if it's soicalism) and corporations are just a revamp of Evil Empire trope. That's why I see comparison of Johnny Mnemonic short story and film such a good example how traditional Cyberpunk differs from Hollywood Cyberpunk. There is no corporate CEOs in the book, no mcguffins in Johnny's memory, no "save the world" plot. Just a guy, trying to survive and make a living.
Similar differences are between "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" and "Blade Runner". Though those are not entirely belong to cyberpunk genre.
scientiae
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PainOfSalvation
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From Spain
Posted September 23, 2019
I don't know how much it fits into your category but i've really enjoyed Project Eden.
https://www.gog.com/game/project_eden
https://www.gog.com/game/project_eden