Cyberpunk is a game that creates a world and sells you on it through its excellent narrative, characters, storylines, environments, and soundtrack. I cannot speak for this game as it was when it was first released but playing it for the first time now I felt completely engrossed in what CD Projekt Red and Mike Pondsmith crafted. Every detail from the collectible shards, to something as small as a milk carton, adds to the authenticity of Night City. It's impressive just how many details there are for those who want to find it or just pay a sliver of attention to different dialogue or readable content littered throughout the city. It is equally as impressive that these small details tie into the overarching narrative, core cast, and factions seamlessly. I cannot speak much for the gameplay as I've come to realize that my threshold of enjoyment vastly differs from most in this regard but it's enjoyable to play. I don't feel I took advantage of every gameplay option this game had to offer but there's enough diversity that I feel comfortable replaying it with an entirely new build. And finally, the soundtrack in Cyberpunk is phenomenal. I vehemently believe this game would not be the same without it. It adds a layer of finesse that the game would be missing otherwise.
I was initially interested in this game because of some folk in the Girls Frontline community but I was motivated to play it after a close friend shared his passion regarding Mike Pondsmith's work. I just wanted to emphasize that I likely would not have played it, nor enjoyed it as much as I did without their constant guidance and company. My primary motivation to play Cyberpunk stems from seeing the Mantis Blades in-game (I believe in the Lady of Ashes hype) and most importantly from understanding a work my friend was invested in. I do not regret a second of my time spent in Night City and feel that it helped me understand them much better, and for that I am grateful. I typically view the first game I play in the New Year to be an event that is representative of the experience I’ll have with this hobby in the following 365 days. I’m pretty happy that I started 2024 with such a good experience. Thanks, Rus.
I was initially interested in this game because of some folk in the Girls Frontline community but I was motivated to play it after a close friend shared his passion regarding Mike Pondsmith's work. I just wanted to emphasize that I likely would not have played it, nor enjoyed it as much as I did without their constant guidance and company. My primary motivation to play Cyberpunk stems from seeing the Mantis Blades in-game (I believe in the Lady of Ashes hype) and most importantly from understanding a work my friend was invested in. I do not regret a second of my time spent in Night City and feel that it helped me understand them much better, and for that I am grateful. I typically view the first game I play in the New Year to be an event that is representative of the experience I’ll have with this hobby in the following 365 days. I’m pretty happy that I started 2024 with such a good experience. Thanks, Rus.