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Cyberpunk 2077

CD Projekt RED and CD Projekt | Released on Dec 10, 2020

9.0
GW Score
75
Metacritic
83%
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About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a landmark first-person open-world action RPG from CD Projekt Red, defined by its deep narrative freedom and sprawling dystopian metropolis. Players become V, a mercenary whose choices weave a unique path through a world of corporate dominance and radical body modification, pursuing a personal legend in the neon-lit streets of Night City.

The gameplay masterfully blends fluid first-person combat—using firearms, melee weapons, and stealth—with intricate role-playing systems. Every moment is shaped by your investment in V's attributes and perks, which unlock distinct playstyles from netrunning to blade mastery. Central to this is cyberware, mechanical augmentations like the Mantis Blades or Projectile Launch System that permanently alter your capabilities. The loop of taking jobs from fixers, exploring the city's secrets, and upgrading your gear with crafted items and earned Street Cred creates a compelling and personal progression.

What truly sets the experience apart is its meticulously crafted setting and standout features. Night City is a vertical, multi-district metropolis, each area boasting its own culture, gangs, and stories. Your journey is profoundly impacted by the digitized consciousness of the legendary Johnny Silverhand, a central figure portrayed by Keanu Reeves. This relationship, alongside the game's multiple endings, creates a narrative where themes of identity and mortality are explored with remarkable depth. The 2023 Phantom Liberty expansion further enriched this with a new spy-thriller storyline and a comprehensive Update 2.0 that overhauled systems like police AI and cyberware.

The game appeals to those who crave a rich, choice-driven story within a dense and atmospheric world. It stands as a ambitious fusion of shooter mechanics and traditional RPG depth, offering a definitive cyberpunk experience where every augmentation and alleyway tells a story. For players invested in character building, world exploration, and consequential narratives, Cyberpunk 2077 delivers a complex and unforgettable journey through a future where the line between human and machine is forever blurred.

9.0/ 10

Review Verdict

A triumphant redemption that transforms a broken launch into a breathtaking RPG masterpiece. Night City is a peerless setting for some of the genre's best character writing and build variety.

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Time to Beat

32h 48mMain Story
72h 20mStory + Sides
129h 14mEverything

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