Cyberpunk 2077‘s reviews have begun to emerge and seem to offer mixed opinions on CD Projekt Red’s latest title with some seeming quite positive on it, and others having mixed feelings on the experience.
Our review is still a while away, as we haven’t received our code yet and the whole situation seems like a mess from an organisational perspective. But, here are what some people are saying and even though reviews are positive those that enjoyed the game still have issues with the experience:
Andy Robinson from VGC gave the game 5 stars out of 5 and states:
“You get a sense that CD Projekt Red’s writing and design team were given real autonomy to create this content, and it shows in the quality of the final product.
When it works properly, Cyberpunk 2077 is an unmissable experience for fans of story-focused games both big and small. But again, it’s tough for us to urge you to jump in at launch without that big caveat of its numerous release bugs.”
Jeff Grubb from VentureBeat states:
“I think that Cyberpunk 2077 delivers the big-budget gaming thrills that many people are looking for. But it falls short in a few key areas for me, and a lot of that comes as a byproduct of its ambition.
The problem is that the world of Cyberpunk 2077 suggests so much possibility. The megabuildings that make up the city’s skyline suggests vast interior spaces that don’t really exist. Merchants with a finite number of eurodollars suggests a simulated economy that isn’t in the game. The bustling streets suggests the potential for emergent story moments that almost never really happen.”
Tom Marks from IGN gave the game a 9 out of 10 and states:
“Cyberpunk 2077 kicks you into its beautiful and dazzlingly dense cityscape with few restrictions. It offers a staggering amount of choice in how to build your character, approach quests, and confront enemies, and your decisions can have a tangible and natural-feeling impact on both the world around you and the stories of the people who inhabit it. Those stories can be emotional, funny, dark, exciting, and sometimes all of those things at once.”
Gamespot came in lower on the scale, with their reviewer Kallie Plagge giving the game a 7 out of 10 and stating:
“But then it’s hard to get into Cyberpunk 2077’s world in general. So much of it is superficial set dressing, and there’s so much happening all around you–ads going off at all times, gunfights breaking out in the streets, texts coming in about cars you’ll never buy–that a lot of the game feels superfluous. The side quests and the characters they showcase are the shining beacon through the neon-soaked bleakness of Night City, and they give you room to explore the best the core RPG mechanics have to offer. These are what carried me through an otherwise disappointing experience.”
Jade King from Trusted Reviews gave the game 4 stars out of 5 and stated:
“CD Projekt Red has created a triumphant RPG experience with Cyberpunk 2077, but it often falters under the weight of its own ambition.
Exploring Night City is an unparalleled joy, depicting a dystopian world with an unmatched level of detail in the genre. I lost myself for hours, but such immersion also unveiled a number of deeper issues with its lacklustre themes and problematic writing.
Of all the games out there, this one should have something to say, but it too often doesn’t. Putting this aside, the combination of freeform exploration, frantic combat and stellar storytelling combine to craft an RPG that is a new watermark for the genre.”
So, as you can see, mixed opinions. We will be tackling the review in the coming weeks, so be sure to stay tuned.
Cyberpunk 2077 releases for PS4 on December 10, 2020 and for PS5 in 2021.
Source – [VGC, VentureBeat, IGN, Gamespot, Trusted Reviews]