Edit after playing through The Heist mission in Act I (the first major mission that brings you into the main plot):
I love story games. Legend of Zelda, Detroit: Become Human, the Half-Life games, or anything similar all seem to really make me happy. I love how they work, I love how they play, I love their designs.

But I've never had a story game like Cyberpunk 2077.

As a choose-your-own-path game, you can decide how you interact with other players and how your story might flesh out in a wonderfully crafted alt-futuristic setting. These characters are expertly crafted both visually and audibly, making their actions and words feel natural in any given situation you may find yourself in.

The gameplay is simple yet complex; with perks you can modify to your choosing and an inventory and crafting system that seem intuitive even for the casual player. Gunplay is fun and beautiful, and at times will make you feel like a certified badass.

The story is riveting and emotional, gripping the player in their heartstrings and holding tight. It feels natural and comfortable, no matter how you may choose to play, to see what it feels like to become V.

I cannot express enough how much this game has me attached. I love story games, but Cyberpunk 2077 goes beyond that feeling. It is a masterpiece (despite some launch hiccups like small bugs and few crashes) that genuinely exceeded my already high expectations.

I have not yet finished the story, in fact I'm just getting started with the main plot. Cyberpunk 2077 has such a well-designed world that my endless replayable runs will have me entertained for quite some time.


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[Review after just a few hours in the Prologue]
This is a phenomenal game.
On launch, there has been a small bunch of glitches (some that other friends have not seen) like foliage being visible on top of everything even when it is behind objects like buildings. Regardless, nothing seems to have been game breaking or upsetting just yet, unless you really want cinematic screenshots right off the bat.

I am thoroughly enjoying the story so far (only having completed the Prologue by the time of writing this), and I am excited to see how things progress from here.

This IS the game we have all been waiting for. Buy it.