The game is great, just as the Witcher 3 was/is. But! Just like the Witcher 3 at launch it is bug filled. I would imagine maybe back in 2014-2016 they could have gotten away with it. But I feel consumers are more strict nowadays and rightfully so when it comes to bugs. Audio desync, animation and physics problems, clipping, and a crash about 10hrs in so far. Reminds me of my first time playing the Witcher 3, which was a struggle when it first released too. That said, It's a fantastic RPG thus far with great characters and a compelling story. The combat is fun with lots of variety. Driving is better than most open world games (Watch Dogs, Far Cry, GTA4, JC3) But worse than GTAV. Night city is breathtaking. It's easily the most detailed city in a game ever. Even the tiniest and out of the way areas are detailed. My only complaints so far is that I wish there was more interactaviness with people on the streets, stalls, vendors, etc. Being able to buy junk from random stalls, sit down and buy sushi or a burger and watch TV at a restraunt or stall, or play pool, cards, darts etc. So essentially just a slew of random minigames like that would really add to the immersion. Music, guns, voices, ambiance, are all stellar. However the vehicle sound effects are hit and miss right now. Sometimes it glitches out or the engines and tires just sound off. But again its hit and miss. Some cars sound fantastic, some not so much. Honestly I wish I could give this a 4.25/5 on here, I would say its a 8.5 (-1 for bugs, -0.5 for not having enough minigames, and random activities). Whether it lives up to the hype is entirely up to how much you allowed yourself to be hyped. I was expecting a 9/10 game and I got an 8.5 (as of now). So I am happy. If you were expecting a 11/10 futuristic Sims 4, GTA, Fallout, Deus EX mashup (idk why you were) that would make all games obsolete. Then of course you will be disappointed. The Witcher 3 would have dissappointed you with that mentality.
