I originally pre-ordered Cyberpunk 2077 a few months before it was released, and I would be foolish to say I wasn't disappointed when it came out. I was. CDPR had promised so much with 2077's "branching storyline" calling it the "next generation of open-world adventure," yet it delivered so little in that regard. Cyberpunk was an absolute mess when it came out. I frequently got game-breaking bugs to where I had to reload a save to start a quest, or if I walked in a certain area, my entire game would crash. As of now, I have encountered very few bugs. Regarding specs, you need a powerful PC. The gameplay is okay. The guns and vehicles have very interesting designs, quickhacking and cyberware feel underwhelming, the gunplay is a little clunky and dated along with the melee, the driving mechanics are alright, and the RPG aspect of the game runs a little thin. The only thing really found in the skill trees are percentage increases, which is underwhelming. As for the story, I'd say Cyberpunk 2077 has one of if not the BEST video game stories I have ever seen. Cyberpunk 2077 stays very true to the original source material it was based on, and the cyberpunk genre. While it may not have its "branching storyline," it has a very enjoyable story. Cyberpunk's characters feel very alive, and make Night City feel like a very believable city. This game does an exceptional job at portraying corporate corruption and greed, and how people abuse cybernetics and other technology that exists in the world. A lot of the greatness in this game lies in the side quests around Night City. Each side quest is different, and might potentially affect the ending you choose at the end of the game. The endings are very bittersweet, and leaves you feeling empty after being emotionally immersed in this game. I am beyond excited for the DLC. If you are going to play Cyberpunk for its gameplay, then find another game. If you are going to play Cyberpunk for its story, I 100% recommend it.
