After patch 1.5, this game should get more credit as being a Masterpiece. Story & characters left me floored. Music direction is amazing. Graphics are amazing (if your PC can handle it). This game does not deserve the hate it got on release. Now is the time to experience this game. Bought this title on Steam; maybe I'll get the goty edition here in time.
You probably heard of CDPR's great new update, right? After numerous articles discussing what a failure this game was, the news of an update brought hope I'd imagine. I always kept my distance from this company regardless, and of course, the moment i let my guard down during a summer sale is when I realize no one can escape being swindled.
I can run any game on my pc, but I cant run this one. Even after downloading drivers and scouring the internet for solutions, I am left looking like a fool. The game is unplayable. I have requested a refund. I know for a fact this is the first and last CDPR game I will own.
While attemting to run this game at 5 fps, I also noticed that it in no way reflects the trailers or what was advertised about the game.
No wonder even Keanu Reeves, the "bait", hasnt even played this representation of modern day gaming ... a scam.
So far I just played for 3h so i might change the review.
For everybody with similiar hardware i post specs and performance
System Specs:
CPU:3700X
GPU:3080
m.2 ssd
32gig 3200Mhz ram
WQHD wide screen Monitor
(note: graphicscad and cpu manually ocerclocked - I don't expect more than 5% deviatian to none OC)
Graphics settings and performance:
settings set to ultra
1440p resolution (3440x1440)
DLSS on (Quality)
RTX Ultra
I have between 45 - 80 fps.
Most of the time it is in the high 60s to low 70s
Fps isn't perfect, but it's ok for me.
With the mentioned settings it is a good looking game.
bugs:
Had only minor bugs/glitches - like a disappearing burger some npc was chewing - I don't rly mind s.th. like that.
positiv so far:
+voice acting and animations are rly well done.
+storytelling
+graphics
neutral:
-gunplay - feels not as smooth as a shooter like COD, BF, Doom...
and muzzle flash is over the top, which is annoying
negativ:
-controls are made for consoles first, UI control especially awkward.
-keybindings are a mess, customization limited (buggy?) the game doesn't accept many keybindings for specific actions...
Since the negativ aspects are just minor things (for me) i would rate it
4 1/2 stars
So don't expect a functional product.
Wasteland 3, Baldur's original sin 3 and now CP2077.
I quit the rpg genre because of these broken games and false promises.
The hardware requirements are false advertising as well. Only rtx 30 series user have a somewhat pleasant experience. The game itself is just another derivative of Ubisoft's open-world formula for the casual masses.
Refunded a request and will not buy any CDPR products in the future. I did not like the Witcher games anyways.
They have already sold out to investors and it is just a matter of time until they become the next Ubisoft, Activision or EA. They are already eager to force you into using the Galaxy client for in-game rewards.