A classic adventure game. Cinematic, but has a great pace and remains fun throughout. Almost like playing a Saturday morning cartoon. The world has the right mix of edge and humor.
I went into this game without expectations. Like everyone else, I saw the mess of a launch that this game had and decided to wait until the game was in a more playable state. I bought it on sale and had some free time, so thought it was the right time to give this game a go. I figured I would stick with it for a couple of hours until getting bored and moving on. I was totally hooked about an hour into the game. The strength of its writing and its world-building really shine through. Its so refreshing to play a game where your not a hero; you are playing to survive. You are a flawed character, and you have to make choices that truly impact other characters. I don't just mean that the game decides that you get a good or evil ending; this is one of those rare games where I walked away from playing and was still asking myself whether I had made the right decision at critical junctures in the game. The Cyberpunk roleplaying system is a bit more streamlined than something like Dungeons and Dragons, but it allows for many play-styles. You can have a stealth build, or play a brute who goes in guns blazing. Maybe you want a bit of both. Your own perception of your character changes through the choices you make, and you'll alter your build in the direction that suits your style. Discovering your style is what its all about in a cyberpunk universe. Finally, the graphics and sound are stunning. For the main portion of the game (about 50 hours), you feel like your in a William Gibson novel that has come to life. I think most people who praise the game have already said that a lot of kudos should go to the art team, and I agree. Every part of Night City has been crafted. The voice acting is top notch, making the characters are believable. I really did not expect much out of this game, but it left an impact. There are some bugs and jankiness, but it still feels like a benchmark for adult-oriented action RPG games.
