Expectations after Witcher aside.. First impressions: incredible graphics, lack of cutscenes in literal sense combined with firs person view adds a great deal to the immersion, not mentioning character animation during interactions. I have an awful tendency to skip dialogs in other games, but not here. On the downside: some glitches here and there (pick-up items stuck in the floor, some dude levitating in the middle of a road, skipped frames during otherwise seamless animations). Also, you see all those implants, mods, cyber customisation which you don't know how to handle in the beginning - a bit confusing. As game progressess..: - For me story is spot on. Dialogues, slang, twists, a bit of silliness during dialogues and some interactions - love it - When I looked at the map for the first time I thought "oh no, GTA/Saints Row all over again.. But City itself is beautiful and even though gigs, random events etc seem a bit generic sometimes, there is a lot going on and it doesn't create a feeling that you have to tick off each and every side-mission/event to grind your character. It all just happens in its own pace. Talking about character, who said that if you can customize it in many aspects and wear fancy clother you need to admire it all the time? Actually I like the fact that you just see it from time to time in the mirror, or during scripted events. - Driving works nice, but if you are not a driver it's a bit stiff - Combat - awesome - a lot of possibilities, very dynamic and over the top. - Civilians, walk a bit stiff but if you look at them as a crowd, they look alive especially in crowded areas. - Not a fan if enemy AI.While they try to spread, surround you etc it's still predictible, generic and easy to abuse Some other thoughts: - (as in most games), "press W to walk forward"-ish tutorials are a bit humiliating... - love the music - Johnny has weird eyes if he takes off glassess... It's not perfect, but still amazing. Make it even better
