Much appreciated. This is one of my favorite games of all time and has been the most played in my library since launch. I hope wherever you are now and whatever you're working on is successful.
This game is in my Top Ten alongside games like Chrono Trigger, Elden Ring and Mass Effecf. Just want you to know that plenty of people saw the hard work on display here and really enjoyed it
I cried real tears when I played this game. I'm late 40s and played cyberpunk 2020 in the late eighties and early nineties. It was a favourite, from system to setting. CP2077 was such a hit of nostalgia to my teenage years it almost broke me. CP2077 is a sequel to an adventure in the core book "never fade away". It's nuts how well they got the lore and feeling down. Plus they managed to transform "Chipin' In" from total cringe to an absolute banger of a song. that right there is a blood miracle.
The conversation immersion really hit me early in the game, went to meet Jackie and he was at a street food vendor and V sat with him and casually chatted while he ate. Just a few more mins longer than the usual "speak to, get mission and maybe few optional lines and go" most games have. But that casual sit and chat was so natural it made the extraordinary setting seem casual and natural too, I was immediately immersed.
That's quite a paradox, I found that Jackie segment to be one of the most rushed moments in the game, instead of actually playing the game along with him, the moment when they showed us the short 30 seconds montage of "us" and Jackie fraternizing was the moment I knew something was seriously wrong with the game. I wouldn't even mind a complete DLC dedicated to just doing gigs and getting street cred with Jackie.
@@Bourinos02 I can see where you are coming from, the thing with the montage is that yes its rushed but it is actually present. Many times in various storytelling across forms of media from books onward is we just get left with the presumption that characters are the greatest friends, tight bonds or long standing tension. The montage showed the kind of life they lived, it didn't need to reinforce the connection between the pair at that time. It was the stage being set rather than the play, once you start the story properly is the opening act of the play. Everyone is affected differently, for me once I was properly in control of V the going home to chill after all the chaos and then just meeting Jackie whilst he eats lunch and chatting put the brakes on the story pacing to cement those two having everyday normal interactions helped my immersion.
it was a good prologue. I wish the game was longer because it really seemed like there was more story to tell. Notice that Jackie's segment was the only montage one besides Johnny if you can call it that as we were just skipping through his memories. It was a compact story to really sell us on the idea that Jackie would be there for us throughout the entire game. I found Jackie's whole goal to become a legend lead me down the path to the secret ending when the game first launch. I wanted to live up to that promise he made V no matter what sorry Panam, not calling ya.😂
I only picked up CP2077 maybe a month ago, my sister and I had watched BladeRunner 2049 on my new TV…when suddenly I remembered that I needed that dystopian future/cyber noir vibe in my life. On a series X, with a 4K tv that can do 120hz refresh rate…this game and its story just hit the spot. I haven’t been this invested in a single player game since SKYRIM…and that says something. I’ve just walked around aimlessly taking in the environment…and man does it look and feel good
I love reading this. Skyrim is gonna be forever my young boy favorite game (+ nostalgia) and Cyberpunk will be the same thing for my late teen years. Truly an amazing experience.
I’ll always defend Cyberpunk. When it came out my best friend had just died and I was alone in an unfamiliar city I had moved to (see the parallels?). Playing the game helped me to kind of vicariously move past from. I cried for the first time in years during parts, hell I even learned how to play many SAMURAI songs on my bass. This game might have its problems but to me it is so so special and I hope it gets some more content
the game really does have potential but why I'm personally on the other end is because of all the lying and deceit around release. they had so many roads they could take but they chose to lie and ship an unfinished product. If they would be honest explain their situation and release in early access I'd be way more on board with that but that wouldn't sell as well. In the end its ironic how a game that depicts and shuns corporate greed falls victim to that exact thing.
Every time I watch a cyberpunk video, I see a bunch of missions that I've never encountered in my half dozen playthroughs. I love the depth. It keeps calling me back.
The soundtrack and overall sound direction added a depth of character to the game that I have never really experienced to this level. Between that and the complex relationship V has with Night City makes this game an absolute classic and one of my all time favorites. Thanks for a great vid essay.
Just started playing this game a few days ago. I feel like I’m in a movie whenever I play it. I always loved the Cyberpunk theme ever since Farcry: Blood dragon. That got me into movies like blade runner, 5 element, Dredd. So when I play this game I feel like it was made for me. It’s literally feels like some of my favorite games mixed with some of my favorite movies.
You hit the nail on the head with the part about V actually having a voice and the ability to ACTUALLY SPEAK. It conveys so much more emotion and draws you into the game and story even more. I'm extremely disappointed that Bethesda did not give the protagonist the ability to verbally respond and address the NPCs throughout the game. But that gripe aside; This game, Cyberpunk 2077, now has a spot in my top 5. Maybe even my top 3 games of all time.
I also like that that little thing made it so that remaining silent at points becomes a choice. It stops being a thing you do because the game doesn't allow anything else, and instead becomes a deliberate act of omission on your part. And as an example: in the street kid opening, Padre will react completely differently to you staying silent over cutting off that rando six street to tell him how much of a nothing he is. If you cut him off, Padre will be happy to see you are still the same V he knew, if you stay silent, tho, he will note you've changed. And sure, it isn't much and has practically no influence on the rest of the game - The only thing it doing is just tell you about V a bit... and that is a good thing to learn about the character you're playing - but it is still way more than the literal nothing you usually get.
I'm gonna go ahead and say this now. Holy shit, you guys are absolutely insane. Over 8000 views, thank you all so much for taking the time to click on this video, it means so much to see so many interested and discussing in the Comment. I just want to say to everyone that watched, liked, comented, or subscribed, whether you agree or disagree with what I said, thank you for taking the time to watch it. Stay beautiful :) Edit: What the fuck guys? This is insane.
Thank you for making this video and speaking for those of us who really enjoy this game despite the bugs and terrible launch. Idk how you don't have more subs but this video alone earned you one more.
My favorite part of the game was the ending. All of them were unique and well done in my opinion. Especially the "secret" ending where you and Johnny go through the front doors of Arasaka without any outside help and immediately start blasting your way to your goal. I felt as if it truly encapsulated theme of the game. One last act of rebellion against the corporations.
This essay was good. Thanks for noticing everything good about this game and why we fans love it so much. “An uncut gem” best description of this game I’ve heard yet
My main gripe is i just wanted more immersion. To feel like I'm living in this world. Add some gambling mini games in casinos, inviting a character for drinks at a bar, those purchasable braindances to actually be braindances, a rep system with gangs and cops, more interactions with your "romance" option, etc. The setting and atmosphere of this game are unparalleled and I just want it to be utilized to its fullest potential. If they want to move on to the next CP game, they can and should reuse the whole map imo and just add features and such.
What blows me away is how deep some parts get in contrast to how shallow the rest is, the main quest is what, 8 missions if you don't do any of the branching side quests? Meanwhile they were able to interweave somany gigs and NCPD jobs together AND have them branch and affect eachother and spawn dialog as a result of you doing them *Jotaro Shoto as an example* that made how shallow the romances and main plot were stick out even worse. Like River/Panam, your gonna tell me after hanging out with a group of nomads for 2 days they are willing to help me assault the largest corp on the planet? Granted I saved their leaders life, and helped them steal a tank, but for the entire group to risk their lives for someone they met 2 days ago? But river, ex cop who is sick of the system and is trying to do the right thing to let his lover storm Arasaka alone? I feel like all the departments who wrote and developed the game never got on the same page to put the whole story together and its just sad. The world is fantastic, the gunplay is great, the writing CAN be good but never hit its full potential. I agree, my first thought for them making the game so demanding was so they could use this world for like a decade and just pump out DLC's and expansions and maybe even a sequel before having to reubild it, but now it looks like everything is getting scrapped and they are going to switch to Unreal so all of what they did manage to pull off is going to go to waste.
Just finished my 3rd playthrough. I love this fucking game. Even after all the hours I put into it, I still find new stuff and discover new places I haven't seen so far
This video is A++, your views was fun to listen to and i'm glad that i am not the only one that love this future world. The quests , characthers, story was amazing. Just running around exploring sucks you into this world, you can easy get lost in it. i deffo subbed to you :D
Well put, personally on of my favorite games hands down. The story is superb as well as top notch character development, you don't see that often. Fun fact after a couple play throughs I found you can see Panam in the afterlife upon your first visit.
I have played through part 1 of Cyberpunk four times, and every. single. time. without fail, what happens with Jackie makes me cry. For the video, really *really* well made, and great content.
This game spoke to me early on when it was announced, it was a love hate relationship at first that ended in an incomplete playthrough due to bugs not letting me progress but after a few big patches, an upgraded pc, and a second chance this game has become my all time favorite game ever. Absolutely obsessed with it and I’m depressed for days ever time I’m near the end. Despite its bugs and flaws it’s still a technical accomplishment with one of the best stories in all of gaming. I don’t think any game will top cyberpunk for me for years.
Watching the review after another one in full screen I expected a million views at least - 350 is very shocking. How are you so small with such great content?
Ok and? Silly reason to be mad at people. Doesn't change the fact that the games feels incomplete. Doesn't change that they false advertised. The city is beautiful but is dead ....it's a huge step down from the witcher.
It does now, bay-bee! With a growing channel of almost 200 subs it's a huge feat to get views that sit right now at just under 4,500. Even seeing it with my own eyes, it's still hard to comprehend lol, but it's great! It's always awesome to see great content reap the rewards! I'm subbed now and just love finding channels on the rise so that when they get big I can just sorta take all the credit. "Yeah, that guy? I was his 200th sub, so ya know, I'm kind of a big deal." 😆
Cyberpunk is such a good game, despite the infamous launch. I was waiting for this game for 2 years + a year till I got a gaming PC, and when I finally got to play it I was blown away with it. People should give it another chance... You perfectly described everything I and many people like about this game. You did it justice.
Found this video a few months ago when I was mid way through my own return to the game. Finally finished up and came back to watch. Love the video, and the passion. Cyberpunk was messy, but somehow it's always been perfect.
21:00 not only that ! Its an immersive game, I'm so pleased we can’t see our character as its so immersion breaking. And the concept of Johnny Silverhand in our head is just AWESOME. I didn't like him much in the begening. But MY own REAL feelings evolved, as I was even hesitating on letting him my body. What a piece of art to be able to touch us as much IRL. Mind blonwing.
Found your channel from your most recent video immediately smashed the sub button, but then I just had to watch this one. Well done my dude, I put like 400 hours into CP2077 after it launched because the whole setting is just so damn interesting to me. Then mods started coming out and I expanded things further. After finally seeing every life path to a different end for male and female V I took a break for a couple years. Now I'm finally picking it back up to get to that DLC content and holy hell has the modding community done it's thing. The amount of custom quests and interactions people have added is awesome and the amount of new clothing and such is just nuts. Even a whole bunch of new custom cars, I just love to see it. While even I was mad about the launch I still absolutely love this game and really hope they'll be able to do even better whenever they get around to releasing the next game in the cyberpunk world. Anyways, keep up the amazing work, I love well thought out videos like this.
Seeing this video just rekindled my desire to play CP again, god damn it I'm waiting for new game plus to come out, I already did 2 runs, I want my character to be as I want already, I hope the future dlc taps into the organization behind the Perales's, that shit was fucking great storytelling, I want to go back so bad, thank you for this video!
I bought the game day one. I have the poster of Night City on my wall next to my computer. I haven't finished the game. But now, I think I'll give it another go. Excellent video.
so glad, that I'm not he only one thinking this game is a masterpiece. It's so frustrating seeing people not even giving it a chance after it's rough release. But when you actually play the game it will give you an expreience no other game in the last couple of years could even come close to.
I played on pc it was the only game I played till I beat it and cleared the map! Launch wasn’t even bad in fact some of the patches made the game run not as good for a bit I thought it was excellent in a time where a game can barely hold my interest anymore , I’ve even take super long breaks from elden ring
How, in the ever living fuck are you not a bigger TH-cam account?! The production quality and your overall commentary is par excellence! Keep up the great work choom
Honestly this was my first real story focused game I’ve owned… and I fell in love with it from day one, on a Xbox one, with the bugs and glitches… solely due to the story, I can’t my mind off it even a year later.
This is really nice, man. You can truly feel how much you love the game, because I love the game and talk about it in the same way. I was excited about it since 2013, but never kept up with the hype, and I have about 4 amazing bug-free runs now. No game has ever made me feel the same way, and I can confidently say it's my favorite. I'm very excited about what the future holds. Also, if you haven't checked out the comics yet, please do! They're sooo good!
The sad part is that CDPR could had just shown us this version of the game, and their reputation wouldnt have been damaged as much, but they ended up showing us this overly edited gameplay and the rest is history
@@eightninety. what do you mean by pre rendered? the demo showed in engine gameplay. it was a playable slice of the game, and some guy played it at closed door presentations, for press only, at E3.
@@MD-iw2vt sounds like you don’t know. Cdpr devs said themselves that the entire demo wasn’t real and it was all pre rendered. None of it was using the game engine. They may’ve used the assets but it was all pre rendered
@@clumsycaden5708 This is absolutely not true. The demo was a vertical slice of the game. The devs did critisize the management that preparing it took too much dev time, but non of them even implied it was prerendered. You could link me your source for the claim if you have one...
CP2077 kinda reminds me of Vampire the masquerade bloodlines despite its flaws, bugs and glitches I always go back. The story , characters, combat and the aesthetic are just great for the dystopian future setting.
Glad to see we’ve reached a point in talking about 2077 beyond it’s many bugs and issues on launch and actually get into more substantial areas of analysis for its writing and story.
I already forgot about the Bugs, most of them were fixed in a month, the rest were some textures detailes, it's time yo stop bicthing out so much about the launch and apreciate what the Game has to offer
One of the recent updates to the game added some more interactions with your love interests. Getting text messages from Judy's concerned grandmother as she talks to you to make sure you're good for her granddaughter and what your intentions are, really broke me. Everyone in this game is suffering to some degree, dealing with challenges, unfulfilled dreams and ambitions, but this little moment of bright humanity just really hit me. Thank you, CDPR.
Aug 2024 here. CP2077 is still my favorite game, ever. The Phantom Liberty DLC to me is the BEST DLC ever of any game. Add in the comeback? The epic magnificent comeback of CDPR managed to pull off to fix this thing? Totally awesome.
I have a lot of love for Cyberpunk 2077. One of the first games in a long time to get me misty-eyed. I really hope more people come around to it after all the patches and DLC are finished and it’s reputation builds over time.
So sick of seeing people hate on a game that has touched so many people. Ya it had problems at launch but dang has it improved since. Nice to see someone go in depth on it. One of my favorite games, easily top 5. Great vid and you got a new sub!
Man don't hit me with The Star like that without warning, now I'm crying. I loved the Sleep option and the details of body language, did you notice how our partners will move in their sleep? it felt so... Human. The human interactions in this game are wonderful and show a lot of passion and just how much time, effort and love was put on this game. Sadly it'll go down on history like one of the worst launches, but everyones experience was different. I have 2 friends, they both bought it at launch, both PC. One had an almost bug free run (110 hours) with only graphic bugs that didn't affect gameplay, the other had a game plagued with game breaking bugs. I myself loved the game, played it 1 year after release, had an almost bug free run (minor graphic bugs). And man, the human conexion I felt with this game... Even more after 2 years of almost complete isolation, I love this game and I'm eager to see what comes next and what will modders do haha. That said, I want to congratulate you, great video, the way you used the music, your narration and overall analysis, nova. Keep it up choom!
25:30 The only issue I have with Jackie's death is that it happens too soon from the player POV. It's implied in the game that a significant amount has passed between the start of V's story and Jack's demise. V is very close to him and it's clear they have been through a lot together, but from the player's perspective his death imo happend when I wasn't yet super attached to his character as much as I would have liked to be. He is so instantly likeable and relatable, I think his death would have been that much more impactful (Think Aerith's death in FF7 levels of impactful) if we had spend a bit more time with him in-game.
Since his death was revealed in the promotional material I was convinced it would be the main forking pathway in the game Jackie being alive or dead What we got was under-cooked for such a great character
My opinion (shared by many) is that the V/Jackie montage in the beginning was meant to be a playable chapter in the game. I believe the game would have been much better if the Gig with DeShawn was pushed back until you explored the world doing gigs and building your rep first. Then the heist would make more sense, and you could have a rush to the finish fighting the clock on the time bomb in your head.
No game made me feel this way since mass effect. I'm into the world, like I'm playing Neuromancer and that's the best and most interesting gaming experience I've had in the last 5 years. It is also a game that, far from the typical scapist fantasy, kicks me back to the real world trough all the parallels it draws with the darkest aspects of our reality. Fun, beautiful and thought provoking
It's a really a gem of a game. Or more like a diamond. It started rough around the edges but after some preassure and polishing it started to shine. Really amazing experience if you let yourself become immersed in the setting and story. One of the most immersive rpgs out there
SPOILERS AHEAD. Also one thing that I find hard to adress in videos because of spoilers is the endings. You develop a relationship with the game, with the NPCs, even with your V, and at the end, there are no happy endings, you need to chose what to sacrifice in order to get what you think is the highest reward, and that hits hard. It reminded me of the Fallout NV: Lonesome Road ending, where one of your options is to sacrifice ED-E in order to save more lives, but in a complete different level due to the "human" interactions in Cyberpunk.
After update 2.0, and even somethings in the 2.1, this is even truer! The gameplay is incredible, the Expansion hit even harder, especially with the new ending, the gigs in Dogtown even play like complete sidequests with more story and choices that even expand beyond the gigs... Besides some requested features like siting to drink, cop chases and things like that... It's an amazing game right now!
Just finished this game, and it is such a shame some would never give this game a chance because of the state in launched in. I unfortunately, have not been able to get my hands on any next gen console just yet so I played this on my good ol' PS4 Slim. I took the risk and got it on sale and apart from 1 almost game breaking bug, the game played just fine. Occasional pop ins every now and then, but I learnt to ignore them as I spent more time with the game. CDPR is definitely an amazing studio. They did NOT disappoint with this game. I never imagined getting attached to the characters in this game, but the way the narrative expands beyond the main story is phenomenal. I actually felt like V, desperately looking for answers about the Relic and potentially getting ready to say my goodbyes to the people I met along the way. Gameplay loop was enjoyable, creating my own fun was easy. Loved the journey with Johnny and the ending I got. I just wish there was more. What happens after, you know? In a different world, this game would have launched in a well done state and would have been praised. I still think it deserves accolades for the commitment of the team. It's not perfect just yet, but a lot better than before. Kudos CDPR; can't wait to see what you put out next!
Great timing on this video. I picked it up a little bit after launch and went through a playthrough that lasted about 100 hours. I experienced relatively few bugs on my aging base PS4. After the patches, I noticed the load times were getting longer on a new playthrough so I put it aside. I managed to find a PS5 last week and will now get to experience this game again.
Definitely subbed not only because I agree but also due to the fact that you’re one of the rare individuals around whom recognize the truth about cyberpunk 2077 as well as the underrated, misunderstood and well put together wholesome masterpiece being of essence that it is. lol okay not that far but still you get the point the game itself is amazing and despite the flaws I’d play this game a hundred times over before I touch majority of what’s being forced in the gaming market nowadays. Keep going with your channel, I pray you prosper with it as well as prosper in life brother. 🤝🏽
Been following this game since it’s first ever announcement, even after playing it day 1 and going against the constant bugs and crashes, I did not not at all let that deter me from enjoying it, and I enjoyed it every single day. I’m on my third play through and I’ve gotta say, this has been the only game as far as I can remember, that I actually look forward to playing through over and over again. When an open world game actually makes you want to just walk to an objective, just to take in the sights and ambience, I think that says a lot.
Really nice job on this overview or re-review. Your summary at the end was pretty much my experience, having been disappointed by the release and pre-ordering on 2 of 3 platforms (has since ruined me for pre-orders from then on). Now that it's had more of the development time it needed I'm having so much fun going through these stories and exploring this detail rich world. It's definitely a good time to return to Night City.
Cyberpunk is special. 2 years later, from this video with Edgerunners, The DLC, and 2.0 all dropping and making the game into a moderate success with a cult fan base to one of the most beloved games of the 2020s almost overnight. And it's 100% deserved. The initial hate train from streamers and youtubers about Cyberpunk did so much harm to the game that it was nuts. I played it on a dying xbox one x, and it was my goty. When i 100% it and then replayed it all again after a few updates, it became a top 10 game for me. The DLC, the anime, learning the lore, then 2.0, and the game is top 5 all time for me. I can't stress enough how horrible it felt being a mega fan of this game the months after release. I begged everyone to play. I'm glad videos like this validated me even if Imagine only finding it 2 years too late
This game leaves such emotional, remarkable mark... It has most real characters in the gaming industry I've ever encountered and I'm waiting so much for new game plus to take a one more trip into this world and it's stories.
Like many others I bought at launch and stopped because all the bugs but out of pure boredom I decided to give it another try. Playing it right now and I’m having a blast mostly because I love the world and story. Currently on my 2nd play through as a female just to try all the things I missed.
Great video man! You helped me put a lot of my feelings around this game into words. Very glad you spent the time producing thoughtful reasoning for why this game (while still being extremely disappointing in quality on launch) has such a gripping narrative and atmosphere. Cheers
Cyberpunk is the embodiment of Alt Cunningham, a true potential of the cyberpunk world being fought over by corporations. Great video with a fitting title.
The most annoying thing for me were just the quest bugs. Played on launch date and almost every 2nd quest was bugged where I had to reload a save file or restart the game. Though I had not experienced one single crash in my over 80h playtime. Loved the story, the characters & the music. After the ending I just felt so empty. Even with all these annoying bugs it's still one of my favorite games. But I haven't touched the game since I've finished it & I'm waiting for the expansions since then. Great review btw. you should have way more subscribers!
Though I'm usually not a fan of first-person-only games, Cyberpunk definitely benefits from it. As you mention, there's a level of connection that you as the player can attain with these characters that you just don't reach in third-person perspective. Side note: Glad to see a fellow member of Team Yen :)
Bought the game recently when it's on sale and man, I thank myself for that. Got a blast with the world, lore, characters. Yes, I encounter crashes and glitches but I keep finding myself jump back to the game. I really got suck in the world CDPR built. I think it's because I play the game at 1.5 , many issues were fixed and I actually didn't set high expectation for the game when I bought it.
i played the game around february 2022, so i never experienced the game during launch. i never gave into the hype because i felt something was bound to go awry, but i was still gonna get the game. when i got the game it was on sale and i was kinda excited when i heard that they fixed the game so i knew that it was gonna be a decent experience. my expectations kinda reflected the reviews of the game during launch, but after playing the game i can say the game exceeded my expectation
I was gonna mention Falcmaan when you were talking about what the combat system is capable of...then u did i later on in the video haha the dude is a artist when it comes to that combat system i swear.
I thoroughly enjoyed this game on release even through the bugs and crashes. For months I played it having some of the most fun I'd ever had and unlocking cyberware to enhance my play style. Through every mission, including side quests, I was more absorbed in the story and Kerry's storyline was what caught me. As a lover of guitar I felt like I was able to kinda live out that feeling of being on stage. Though it wasn't until I heard his song on the yacht that I fell in love with Cyberpunk 2077. Looking out at Night City from the water, Johnny laying down and vibing. It was an experience unlike any other
As someone who playes videogames for over 15 years now, this is my fav game of all time. Gameplay might be somewhat weak, or the interactivity might be disappointing, but the overall feeling and the story hits hard, and the one particular ending especially hit me on a personal level. I'm kind of sad and glad at the same time that I've waited 2 years to play the game.
At least I wasn't alone in this exact feeling about the game. Launch day supporter on PC. There was never a game breaking bug to put me off. So as you mentioned, I truly feel in love with this game. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'd love to see more content released for the game or another chapter release.
For someone like me, that worked on the game (but also after 10 years is not part of CDPR anymore) videos like this means a lot. Thank you!
Much appreciated. This is one of my favorite games of all time and has been the most played in my library since launch. I hope wherever you are now and whatever you're working on is successful.
A fking great game besides the bugs and glitches. Art direction was incredible. And the story and gameplay details are amazing.
This game is in my Top Ten alongside games like Chrono Trigger, Elden Ring and Mass Effecf. Just want you to know that plenty of people saw the hard work on display here and really enjoyed it
This game inspired me to get into game development for real
why did you leave?
I cried real tears when I played this game. I'm late 40s and played cyberpunk 2020 in the late eighties and early nineties. It was a favourite, from system to setting. CP2077 was such a hit of nostalgia to my teenage years it almost broke me. CP2077 is a sequel to an adventure in the core book "never fade away". It's nuts how well they got the lore and feeling down. Plus they managed to transform "Chipin' In" from total cringe to an absolute banger of a song. that right there is a blood miracle.
The conversation immersion really hit me early in the game, went to meet Jackie and he was at a street food vendor and V sat with him and casually chatted while he ate. Just a few more mins longer than the usual "speak to, get mission and maybe few optional lines and go" most games have. But that casual sit and chat was so natural it made the extraordinary setting seem casual and natural too, I was immediately immersed.
That's quite a paradox, I found that Jackie segment to be one of the most rushed moments in the game, instead of actually playing the game along with him, the moment when they showed us the short 30 seconds montage of "us" and Jackie fraternizing was the moment I knew something was seriously wrong with the game.
I wouldn't even mind a complete DLC dedicated to just doing gigs and getting street cred with Jackie.
@@Bourinos02 I can see where you are coming from, the thing with the montage is that yes its rushed but it is actually present. Many times in various storytelling across forms of media from books onward is we just get left with the presumption that characters are the greatest friends, tight bonds or long standing tension. The montage showed the kind of life they lived, it didn't need to reinforce the connection between the pair at that time. It was the stage being set rather than the play, once you start the story properly is the opening act of the play.
Everyone is affected differently, for me once I was properly in control of V the going home to chill after all the chaos and then just meeting Jackie whilst he eats lunch and chatting put the brakes on the story pacing to cement those two having everyday normal interactions helped my immersion.
@@Tuberuser187 There's a reason for that. Because it's better overall than montages. Montages make things feels rushed and cheapened out.
it was a good prologue. I wish the game was longer because it really seemed like there was more story to tell. Notice that Jackie's segment was the only montage one besides Johnny if you can call it that as we were just skipping through his memories. It was a compact story to really sell us on the idea that Jackie would be there for us throughout the entire game. I found Jackie's whole goal to become a legend lead me down the path to the secret ending when the game first launch. I wanted to live up to that promise he made V no matter what sorry Panam, not calling ya.😂
Exactly that! 💯 I love the game. The female V voice-over is the best I have ever experienced. They build an incredible world!
I only picked up CP2077 maybe a month ago, my sister and I had watched BladeRunner 2049 on my new TV…when suddenly I remembered that I needed that dystopian future/cyber noir vibe in my life. On a series X, with a 4K tv that can do 120hz refresh rate…this game and its story just hit the spot. I haven’t been this invested in a single player game since SKYRIM…and that says something. I’ve just walked around aimlessly taking in the environment…and man does it look and feel good
Same bro🤘🖖
Series X is capable of those things but the game doesn’t run at 4k/120hz
I just got a series x bought cyber even though bad reviews not played it yet I also got a Lg c2 120hz 🙌🏾😊
FYI I loved skyrim.
I love reading this. Skyrim is gonna be forever my young boy favorite game (+ nostalgia) and Cyberpunk will be the same thing for my late teen years. Truly an amazing experience.
I’ll always defend Cyberpunk. When it came out my best friend had just died and I was alone in an unfamiliar city I had moved to (see the parallels?). Playing the game helped me to kind of vicariously move past from. I cried for the first time in years during parts, hell I even learned how to play many SAMURAI songs on my bass. This game might have its problems but to me it is so so special and I hope it gets some more content
Ok
the game really does have potential but why I'm personally on the other end is because of all the lying and deceit around release. they had so many roads they could take but they chose to lie and ship an unfinished product. If they would be honest explain their situation and release in early access I'd be way more on board with that but that wouldn't sell as well. In the end its ironic how a game that depicts and shuns corporate greed falls victim to that exact thing.
Fortunately they kept working on it and, with the expansion, it’s one of the best games of all time
Bro, can you post a samurai bass tutorial, please?
Thank you for making this video! I'm happy to see more and more people giving this game the appreciation it deserves.
Every time I watch a cyberpunk video, I see a bunch of missions that I've never encountered in my half dozen playthroughs. I love the depth. It keeps calling me back.
The soundtrack and overall sound direction added a depth of character to the game that I have never really experienced to this level. Between that and the complex relationship V has with Night City makes this game an absolute classic and one of my all time favorites. Thanks for a great vid essay.
Just started playing this game a few days ago. I feel like I’m in a movie whenever I play it. I always loved the Cyberpunk theme ever since Farcry: Blood dragon. That got me into movies like blade runner, 5 element, Dredd. So when I play this game I feel like it was made for me. It’s literally feels like some of my favorite games mixed with some of my favorite movies.
You hit the nail on the head with the part about V actually having a voice and the ability to ACTUALLY SPEAK. It conveys so much more emotion and draws you into the game and story even more. I'm extremely disappointed that Bethesda did not give the protagonist the ability to verbally respond and address the NPCs throughout the game. But that gripe aside; This game, Cyberpunk 2077, now has a spot in my top 5. Maybe even my top 3 games of all time.
I also like that that little thing made it so that remaining silent at points becomes a choice. It stops being a thing you do because the game doesn't allow anything else, and instead becomes a deliberate act of omission on your part.
And as an example: in the street kid opening, Padre will react completely differently to you staying silent over cutting off that rando six street to tell him how much of a nothing he is. If you cut him off, Padre will be happy to see you are still the same V he knew, if you stay silent, tho, he will note you've changed. And sure, it isn't much and has practically no influence on the rest of the game - The only thing it doing is just tell you about V a bit... and that is a good thing to learn about the character you're playing - but it is still way more than the literal nothing you usually get.
I'm gonna go ahead and say this now. Holy shit, you guys are absolutely insane. Over 8000 views, thank you all so much for taking the time to click on this video, it means so much to see so many interested and discussing in the Comment. I just want to say to everyone that watched, liked, comented, or subscribed, whether you agree or disagree with what I said, thank you for taking the time to watch it.
Stay beautiful :)
Edit: What the fuck guys? This is insane.
Bro it's going viral ;)
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33K NOW
Dude you gotta buy a better mic and learn a few audio editing tricks. Thennn you goood to go. Quality content already tho.
@@arkarmoethouk2445 everyone keeps saying that, can you please explain what the problem with my mic is? i have a blue yeti
Thank you for making this video and speaking for those of us who really enjoy this game despite the bugs and terrible launch. Idk how you don't have more subs but this video alone earned you one more.
My favorite part of the game was the ending. All of them were unique and well done in my opinion. Especially the "secret" ending where you and Johnny go through the front doors of Arasaka without any outside help and immediately start blasting your way to your goal. I felt as if it truly encapsulated theme of the game. One last act of rebellion against the corporations.
This essay was good. Thanks for noticing everything good about this game and why we fans love it so much.
“An uncut gem” best description of this game I’ve heard yet
My main gripe is i just wanted more immersion. To feel like I'm living in this world. Add some gambling mini games in casinos, inviting a character for drinks at a bar, those purchasable braindances to actually be braindances, a rep system with gangs and cops, more interactions with your "romance" option, etc.
The setting and atmosphere of this game are unparalleled and I just want it to be utilized to its fullest potential. If they want to move on to the next CP game, they can and should reuse the whole map imo and just add features and such.
That door is left open for modders. you can play arcade games now and they are actually fun
What blows me away is how deep some parts get in contrast to how shallow the rest is, the main quest is what, 8 missions if you don't do any of the branching side quests? Meanwhile they were able to interweave somany gigs and NCPD jobs together AND have them branch and affect eachother and spawn dialog as a result of you doing them *Jotaro Shoto as an example* that made how shallow the romances and main plot were stick out even worse. Like River/Panam, your gonna tell me after hanging out with a group of nomads for 2 days they are willing to help me assault the largest corp on the planet? Granted I saved their leaders life, and helped them steal a tank, but for the entire group to risk their lives for someone they met 2 days ago? But river, ex cop who is sick of the system and is trying to do the right thing to let his lover storm Arasaka alone? I feel like all the departments who wrote and developed the game never got on the same page to put the whole story together and its just sad. The world is fantastic, the gunplay is great, the writing CAN be good but never hit its full potential.
I agree, my first thought for them making the game so demanding was so they could use this world for like a decade and just pump out DLC's and expansions and maybe even a sequel before having to reubild it, but now it looks like everything is getting scrapped and they are going to switch to Unreal so all of what they did manage to pull off is going to go to waste.
@@scivirus3563 That's great n all but I'm a console player so
@@stormshadowoffire so level up and stop holding us back! Y’all fault this game came out like this lmao I’m big joking big trolling!
I wanted it to be a rpg and the game they said it would be.
Just finished my 3rd playthrough. I love this fucking game. Even after all the hours I put into it, I still find new stuff and discover new places I haven't seen so far
@Planet Khan same
This video is A++, your views was fun to listen to and i'm glad that i am not the only one that love this future world. The quests , characthers, story was amazing. Just running around exploring sucks you into this world, you can easy get lost in it. i deffo subbed to you :D
Well put, personally on of my favorite games hands down. The story is superb as well as top notch character development, you don't see that often. Fun fact after a couple play throughs I found you can see Panam in the afterlife upon your first visit.
I have played through part 1 of Cyberpunk four times, and every. single. time. without fail, what happens with Jackie makes me cry.
For the video, really *really* well made, and great content.
It is just so dang immersive and addictive. I find myself just aimlessly walking around it’s beautifully crafted streets and environments.
28:20
“A grim reminder, that night city is not the place where the hero prevails”
You just earned a sub. Excellent commentary
This game spoke to me early on when it was announced, it was a love hate relationship at first that ended in an incomplete playthrough due to bugs not letting me progress but after a few big patches, an upgraded pc, and a second chance this game has become my all time favorite game ever. Absolutely obsessed with it and I’m depressed for days ever time I’m near the end. Despite its bugs and flaws it’s still a technical accomplishment with one of the best stories in all of gaming. I don’t think any game will top cyberpunk for me for years.
It really is something special
Watching the review after another one in full screen I expected a million views at least - 350 is very shocking. How are you so small with such great content?
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say
This game soundtrack be hittin like no other.. i wish they did more with this game
I love how you talked about the game, to get people to focus on this wonderful world
Love what you said here. I'm on my 5th playthrough. I love living in this game world.
I was so mad on people that they does not noticed how complex the game is. Thank you for your wide explenation fot others.
Ok and? Silly reason to be mad at people. Doesn't change the fact that the games feels incomplete. Doesn't change that they false advertised. The city is beautiful but is dead ....it's a huge step down from the witcher.
@@devinvez3869 step down? lol
@@devinvez3869 game feels incomplete with some of the most complete storylines to date lol 🤡
@@thetrashcanman7537 yup
@@devinvez3869 the witcher 3 was a bugy shit hole to at lunch so you comment makes no sense
watching this i assumed it had 1000s of views. great work my friend!
thank you for your kind words
It will have 666 000 views soon.
It does now, bay-bee! With a growing channel of almost 200 subs it's a huge feat to get views that sit right now at just under 4,500. Even seeing it with my own eyes, it's still hard to comprehend lol, but it's great! It's always awesome to see great content reap the rewards! I'm subbed now and just love finding channels on the rise so that when they get big I can just sorta take all the credit. "Yeah, that guy? I was his 200th sub, so ya know, I'm kind of a big deal." 😆
@@johnnybensonitis7853 Cybercrap is a bad game. He defends that game too much.
Cyberpunk is such a good game, despite the infamous launch. I was waiting for this game for 2 years + a year till I got a gaming PC, and when I finally got to play it I was blown away with it. People should give it another chance...
You perfectly described everything I and many people like about this game. You did it justice.
Found this video a few months ago when I was mid way through my own return to the game. Finally finished up and came back to watch. Love the video, and the passion. Cyberpunk was messy, but somehow it's always been perfect.
21:00 not only that ! Its an immersive game, I'm so pleased we can’t see our character as its so immersion breaking.
And the concept of Johnny Silverhand in our head is just AWESOME. I didn't like him much in the begening. But MY own REAL feelings evolved, as I was even hesitating on letting him my body. What a piece of art to be able to touch us as much IRL. Mind blonwing.
This game made me feel.
But I'm not blind. No matter how hard I try to overlook through the issues.. and false promises.
Bro that was the best video i've ever seen about my dearest cyberpunk and I think it's clearly good analysed by you
the intro music is just the most amazing piece of audio ive ever heard
I recently started it and I’m loving it.
i can hear the passion for the game in your voice and i feel the same way. good job man!
Found your channel from your most recent video immediately smashed the sub button, but then I just had to watch this one. Well done my dude, I put like 400 hours into CP2077 after it launched because the whole setting is just so damn interesting to me. Then mods started coming out and I expanded things further. After finally seeing every life path to a different end for male and female V I took a break for a couple years.
Now I'm finally picking it back up to get to that DLC content and holy hell has the modding community done it's thing. The amount of custom quests and interactions people have added is awesome and the amount of new clothing and such is just nuts. Even a whole bunch of new custom cars, I just love to see it.
While even I was mad about the launch I still absolutely love this game and really hope they'll be able to do even better whenever they get around to releasing the next game in the cyberpunk world.
Anyways, keep up the amazing work, I love well thought out videos like this.
Seeing this video just rekindled my desire to play CP again, god damn it I'm waiting for new game plus to come out, I already did 2 runs, I want my character to be as I want already, I hope the future dlc taps into the organization behind the Perales's, that shit was fucking great storytelling, I want to go back so bad, thank you for this video!
I bought the game day one. I have the poster of Night City on my wall next to my computer. I haven't finished the game. But now, I think I'll give it another go.
Excellent video.
so glad, that I'm not he only one thinking this game is a masterpiece. It's so frustrating seeing people not even giving it a chance after it's rough release. But when you actually play the game it will give you an expreience no other game in the last couple of years could even come close to.
For real, I was hesitant to try it at first but I bought it a couple days ago, sure its buggy, but I have been enjoying it a lot.
Unplayable
I played on pc it was the only game I played till I beat it and cleared the map! Launch wasn’t even bad in fact some of the patches made the game run not as good for a bit I thought it was excellent in a time where a game can barely hold my interest anymore , I’ve even take super long breaks from elden ring
How, in the ever living fuck are you not a bigger TH-cam account?! The production quality and your overall commentary is par excellence! Keep up the great work choom
Honestly this was my first real story focused game I’ve owned… and I fell in love with it from day one, on a Xbox one, with the bugs and glitches… solely due to the story, I can’t my mind off it even a year later.
This is really nice, man. You can truly feel how much you love the game, because I love the game and talk about it in the same way. I was excited about it since 2013, but never kept up with the hype, and I have about 4 amazing bug-free runs now. No game has ever made me feel the same way, and I can confidently say it's my favorite. I'm very excited about what the future holds. Also, if you haven't checked out the comics yet, please do! They're sooo good!
Bro you totally encapsulated my thoughts about this game.
Great essay. Subbed👍🏾
The moment I saw "Yen is better" pop up, you earned my sub. Well done.
Great analysis of cyberpunk 2077, thanks for the video!
The sad part is that CDPR could had just shown us this version of the game, and their reputation wouldnt have been damaged as much, but they ended up showing us this overly edited gameplay and the rest is history
what is in the demo that isn't in the final version?
@@MD-iw2vt that demo was pre rendered
@@eightninety. what do you mean by pre rendered? the demo showed in engine gameplay. it was a playable slice of the game, and some guy played it at closed door presentations, for press only, at E3.
@@MD-iw2vt sounds like you don’t know. Cdpr devs said themselves that the entire demo wasn’t real and it was all pre rendered. None of it was using the game engine. They may’ve used the assets but it was all pre rendered
@@clumsycaden5708 This is absolutely not true. The demo was a vertical slice of the game. The devs did critisize the management that preparing it took too much dev time, but non of them even implied it was prerendered. You could link me your source for the claim if you have one...
Well this video made me start a new adventure in Night City. Great work choom
CP2077 kinda reminds me of Vampire the masquerade bloodlines despite its flaws, bugs and glitches I always go back. The story , characters, combat and the aesthetic are just great for the dystopian future setting.
Glad to see we’ve reached a point in talking about 2077 beyond it’s many bugs and issues on launch and actually get into more substantial areas of analysis for its writing and story.
This video is aging so well
I already forgot about the Bugs, most of them were fixed in a month, the rest were some textures detailes, it's time yo stop bicthing out so much about the launch and apreciate what the Game has to offer
One of the recent updates to the game added some more interactions with your love interests. Getting text messages from Judy's concerned grandmother as she talks to you to make sure you're good for her granddaughter and what your intentions are, really broke me. Everyone in this game is suffering to some degree, dealing with challenges, unfulfilled dreams and ambitions, but this little moment of bright humanity just really hit me. Thank you, CDPR.
Aug 2024 here. CP2077 is still my favorite game, ever. The Phantom Liberty DLC to me is the BEST DLC ever of any game. Add in the comeback? The epic magnificent comeback of CDPR managed to pull off to fix this thing? Totally awesome.
by far THE BEST video i have seen about cuber punk well fucking done sir i wish i could do more to get others to see this
I have a lot of love for Cyberpunk 2077. One of the first games in a long time to get me misty-eyed. I really hope more people come around to it after all the patches and DLC are finished and it’s reputation builds over time.
Congratulations! Without a doubt, the best video I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Simply perfect! Awesome
So sick of seeing people hate on a game that has touched so many people. Ya it had problems at launch but dang has it improved since. Nice to see someone go in depth on it. One of my favorite games, easily top 5. Great vid and you got a new sub!
Man don't hit me with The Star like that without warning, now I'm crying. I loved the Sleep option and the details of body language, did you notice how our partners will move in their sleep? it felt so... Human. The human interactions in this game are wonderful and show a lot of passion and just how much time, effort and love was put on this game. Sadly it'll go down on history like one of the worst launches, but everyones experience was different. I have 2 friends, they both bought it at launch, both PC. One had an almost bug free run (110 hours) with only graphic bugs that didn't affect gameplay, the other had a game plagued with game breaking bugs. I myself loved the game, played it 1 year after release, had an almost bug free run (minor graphic bugs). And man, the human conexion I felt with this game... Even more after 2 years of almost complete isolation, I love this game and I'm eager to see what comes next and what will modders do haha. That said, I want to congratulate you, great video, the way you used the music, your narration and overall analysis, nova. Keep it up choom!
25:30 The only issue I have with Jackie's death is that it happens too soon from the player POV. It's implied in the game that a significant amount has passed between the start of V's story and Jack's demise. V is very close to him and it's clear they have been through a lot together, but from the player's perspective his death imo happend when I wasn't yet super attached to his character as much as I would have liked to be. He is so instantly likeable and relatable, I think his death would have been that much more impactful (Think Aerith's death in FF7 levels of impactful) if we had spend a bit more time with him in-game.
Since his death was revealed in the promotional material
I was convinced it would be the main forking pathway in the game
Jackie being alive or dead
What we got was under-cooked for such a great character
My opinion (shared by many) is that the V/Jackie montage in the beginning was meant to be a playable chapter in the game. I believe the game would have been much better if the Gig with DeShawn was pushed back until you explored the world doing gigs and building your rep first. Then the heist would make more sense, and you could have a rush to the finish fighting the clock on the time bomb in your head.
Yeah we should have been around a lot longer so that you can actually get attached to the character
We are waiting for a DLC that will give us more missions and time with Jackie during that time-skip. Hope CDPR delivers.
It's been 2 years so you've probably noticed this by now but my favourite thing about the Tech Weapons is the fact that charged shots penetrate walls
No game made me feel this way since mass effect. I'm into the world, like I'm playing Neuromancer and that's the best and most interesting gaming experience I've had in the last 5 years.
It is also a game that, far from the typical scapist fantasy, kicks me back to the real world trough all the parallels it draws with the darkest aspects of our reality.
Fun, beautiful and thought provoking
It's a really a gem of a game. Or more like a diamond. It started rough around the edges but after some preassure and polishing it started to shine. Really amazing experience if you let yourself become immersed in the setting and story. One of the most immersive rpgs out there
Great Video essay really appreciate the level of detail & effort you put into it! Can't wait for DA:O!
I had no idea this game had this side quest... I'm waiting for update 1.6 to replay
best cyberpunk video on TH-cam.
SPOILERS AHEAD. Also one thing that I find hard to adress in videos because of spoilers is the endings. You develop a relationship with the game, with the NPCs, even with your V, and at the end, there are no happy endings, you need to chose what to sacrifice in order to get what you think is the highest reward, and that hits hard. It reminded me of the Fallout NV: Lonesome Road ending, where one of your options is to sacrifice ED-E in order to save more lives, but in a complete different level due to the "human" interactions in Cyberpunk.
This game gave me some real feelings. I knew what would happen to Jackie, but I still cried in that Delamain cab and I broken up at his funeral.
After update 2.0, and even somethings in the 2.1, this is even truer! The gameplay is incredible, the Expansion hit even harder, especially with the new ending, the gigs in Dogtown even play like complete sidequests with more story and choices that even expand beyond the gigs...
Besides some requested features like siting to drink, cop chases and things like that... It's an amazing game right now!
Just finished this game, and it is such a shame some would never give this game a chance because of the state in launched in. I unfortunately, have not been able to get my hands on any next gen console just yet so I played this on my good ol' PS4 Slim. I took the risk and got it on sale and apart from 1 almost game breaking bug, the game played just fine. Occasional pop ins every now and then, but I learnt to ignore them as I spent more time with the game. CDPR is definitely an amazing studio. They did NOT disappoint with this game. I never imagined getting attached to the characters in this game, but the way the narrative expands beyond the main story is phenomenal. I actually felt like V, desperately looking for answers about the Relic and potentially getting ready to say my goodbyes to the people I met along the way. Gameplay loop was enjoyable, creating my own fun was easy. Loved the journey with Johnny and the ending I got. I just wish there was more. What happens after, you know? In a different world, this game would have launched in a well done state and would have been praised. I still think it deserves accolades for the commitment of the team. It's not perfect just yet, but a lot better than before. Kudos CDPR; can't wait to see what you put out next!
Great timing on this video. I picked it up a little bit after launch and went through a playthrough that lasted about 100 hours. I experienced relatively few bugs on my aging base PS4. After the patches, I noticed the load times were getting longer on a new playthrough so I put it aside. I managed to find a PS5 last week and will now get to experience this game again.
I’m so into these pro Cyberpunk videos!!!! Finally
I bought this game today BECAUSE of your video. In your own words " I 💘 this shit"
Definitely subbed not only because I agree but also due to the fact that you’re one of the rare individuals around whom recognize the truth about cyberpunk 2077 as well as the underrated, misunderstood and well put together wholesome masterpiece being of essence that it is. lol okay not that far but still you get the point the game itself is amazing and despite the flaws I’d play this game a hundred times over before I touch majority of what’s being forced in the gaming market nowadays. Keep going with your channel, I pray you prosper with it as well as prosper in life brother. 🤝🏽
Been following this game since it’s first ever announcement, even after playing it day 1 and going against the constant bugs and crashes, I did not not at all let that deter me from enjoying it, and I enjoyed it every single day. I’m on my third play through and I’ve gotta say, this has been the only game as far as I can remember, that I actually look forward to playing through over and over again. When an open world game actually makes you want to just walk to an objective, just to take in the sights and ambience, I think that says a lot.
Really nice job on this overview or re-review. Your summary at the end was pretty much my experience, having been disappointed by the release and pre-ordering on 2 of 3 platforms (has since ruined me for pre-orders from then on). Now that it's had more of the development time it needed I'm having so much fun going through these stories and exploring this detail rich world. It's definitely a good time to return to Night City.
Since its launch, i got absolutely hooked by the setting and atmosphere. Still am, and waiting for more content
Excellent video. I love this game, bugs and all. I've played it thru a dozen times. Can't wait for new content.
Cyberpunk is special. 2 years later, from this video with Edgerunners, The DLC, and 2.0 all dropping and making the game into a moderate success with a cult fan base to one of the most beloved games of the 2020s almost overnight. And it's 100% deserved.
The initial hate train from streamers and youtubers about Cyberpunk did so much harm to the game that it was nuts. I played it on a dying xbox one x, and it was my goty. When i 100% it and then replayed it all again after a few updates, it became a top 10 game for me. The DLC, the anime, learning the lore, then 2.0, and the game is top 5 all time for me.
I can't stress enough how horrible it felt being a mega fan of this game the months after release. I begged everyone to play. I'm glad videos like this validated me even if Imagine only finding it 2 years too late
This game leaves such emotional, remarkable mark... It has most real characters in the gaming industry I've ever encountered and I'm waiting so much for new game plus to take a one more trip into this world and it's stories.
Like many others I bought at launch and stopped because all the bugs but out of pure boredom I decided to give it another try. Playing it right now and I’m having a blast mostly because I love the world and story. Currently on my 2nd play through as a female just to try all the things I missed.
Great video man! You helped me put a lot of my feelings around this game into words. Very glad you spent the time producing thoughtful reasoning for why this game (while still being extremely disappointing in quality on launch) has such a gripping narrative and atmosphere. Cheers
The mission Dream On is one of the most profound experiences I’ve ever had gaming in all my life.
No game comes close to how real the characters feel in CP2077
The music you played at the start also still fills me with anxiety
Cyberpunk is the embodiment of Alt Cunningham, a true potential of the cyberpunk world being fought over by corporations. Great video with a fitting title.
The most annoying thing for me were just the quest bugs. Played on launch date and almost every 2nd quest was bugged where I had to reload a save file or restart the game. Though I had not experienced one single crash in my over 80h playtime. Loved the story, the characters & the music. After the ending I just felt so empty. Even with all these annoying bugs it's still one of my favorite games. But I haven't touched the game since I've finished it & I'm waiting for the expansions since then.
Great review btw. you should have way more subscribers!
Though I'm usually not a fan of first-person-only games, Cyberpunk definitely benefits from it. As you mention, there's a level of connection that you as the player can attain with these characters that you just don't reach in third-person perspective.
Side note: Glad to see a fellow member of Team Yen :)
Finally a positive Outlook, an original and refreshing review 🙌
Bought the game recently when it's on sale and man, I thank myself for that. Got a blast with the world, lore, characters.
Yes, I encounter crashes and glitches but I keep finding myself jump back to the game. I really got suck in the world CDPR built. I think it's because I play the game at 1.5 , many issues were fixed and I actually didn't set high expectation for the game when I bought it.
i played the game around february 2022, so i never experienced the game during launch. i never gave into the hype because i felt something was bound to go awry, but i was still gonna get the game. when i got the game it was on sale and i was kinda excited when i heard that they fixed the game so i knew that it was gonna be a decent experience. my expectations kinda reflected the reviews of the game during launch, but after playing the game i can say the game exceeded my expectation
idk how i came across this video but im glad i did. im so convinced to pick up the game the next time i have money to spend!!
I was gonna mention Falcmaan when you were talking about what the combat system is capable of...then u did i later on in the video haha the dude is a artist when it comes to that combat system i swear.
I thoroughly enjoyed this game on release even through the bugs and crashes. For months I played it having some of the most fun I'd ever had and unlocking cyberware to enhance my play style. Through every mission, including side quests, I was more absorbed in the story and Kerry's storyline was what caught me. As a lover of guitar I felt like I was able to kinda live out that feeling of being on stage. Though it wasn't until I heard his song on the yacht that I fell in love with Cyberpunk 2077. Looking out at Night City from the water, Johnny laying down and vibing. It was an experience unlike any other
This is a very nice video, its well edited and i really enjoyed it
Underrated video, this is awesome
This video aged like a wine
As someone who playes videogames for over 15 years now, this is my fav game of all time. Gameplay might be somewhat weak, or the interactivity might be disappointing, but the overall feeling and the story hits hard, and the one particular ending especially hit me on a personal level. I'm kind of sad and glad at the same time that I've waited 2 years to play the game.
i love this game the soundtrack the world the characters everything
At least I wasn't alone in this exact feeling about the game. Launch day supporter on PC. There was never a game breaking bug to put me off. So as you mentioned, I truly feel in love with this game. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'd love to see more content released for the game or another chapter release.
We need more videos like this