Gift for Xmas 2023 along with all DLC. I like, but didn't love Witcher 3, and I'm not a big fan of FPS, but Cyberpunk gripped me more than most other game in recent years. I am currently 159 hours in, and only just started Phantom Liberty, after completing the main game and all sides, and I can honestly say, it's now one of my favourite games. I have enjoyed every aspect, from the main story, to sides and extras, even spending way too much time on outfits and cars! I am glad I avoided all of the bugs and performance issues of the launch, I understand if you played it back then and was put off, or read the reviews and avoided, but I must recommend you revisit it now in 2024, it's the time to try it!
I bought this after looking for a party-led turn-based RPG. The graphics and references to FF tactics caught my eye, I was not disappointed. I have spent the majority of lock-down playing this, hooked by the innovative and cerebral combat. I am a fan of Shining force, Children of Zodiarcs, Divinity:OS, so tactical battles, with party building and loadout strategy is my taste. The mechanics have some new ideas as well as old ones: hitting the enemy in its the back quarter with a large mace is effective, as is manoeuvring them into a corner them and ‘pushing’ them off an edge. The story was interesting, and the characters were refreshing, with the main three having depth and flaws as well heroism and conviction. Kyrie stood out to me as the new face of the reluctant heroin, without being too righteous and 2D. Overall, I was expecting a weekend's worth of play for £8 (on sale) and in the end I played for 80+hours and still wanted more. Rick
