Cyberpunk 2077 Review: RPG Augmentation
Developer CD Projekt Red has something fun in Cyberpunk 2077, which feels like a love letter to many of the qualities and innovations of last-gen.
Cyberpunk 2077
Based on the 1988 tabletop game, Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person action RPG game set in a dystopian cyber future developed by CD Projekt Red. Players will tackle the streets of Night City as customizable protagonist V, who struggles to keep their memories intact after receiving a strange cybernetic implant that slowly overrides their memories by a deceased celebrity known as Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves.
Cyberpunk 2077
- Franchise
- Cyberpunk
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X/S , Microsoft Windows
- Released
- December 10, 2020
- Developer(s)
- CD Projekt Red
- Publisher(s)
- CD Projekt
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG , First-Person Shooter
- Engine
- REDengine 4
- ESRB
- M
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, Google Stadia
- Publishers
- CD Projekt RED, CD Projekt
- Expansion Packs
- Phantom Liberty
- Release Date
- 10 December 2020
- Mode
- Single-player
Summary
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action RPG/FPS game set in the universe created by Mike Pondsmith in 1988. Players play as V, a customizable main character who is given an augment that slowly attempts to re-write his memories with those of a dead celebrity played by Keanu Reeves. The two need to work together to keep the protagonist alive. Players will immerse themselves into the neon-lit, crime-ridden environment of Night City as they complete tasks, augment themselves for improved mobility, and customize their weapons to face the foes that inhabit the open city. An expansion pack for the base game, Phantom Liberty, will be released sometime in 2023.
latest
How to Unlock Double Jump in Cyberpunk 2077
The ability to double jump or charge a jump in Cyberpunk 2077 is relatively straightforward to acquire, though it can be expensive.
10 Secrets Most Players Never Discover in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC
Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC features a number of secret features, hidden details, and Easter eggs that most players will never discover.
Every New Weapon In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC
The new Phantom Liberty expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 is bringing an immense amount of new content, including exciting new weapons to play with.
10 Hidden Treasures in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC
Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC introduces a slew of powerful Iconic weapons - but some of them can be harder to find than others.
Cyberpunk 2077: All Free Car and Vehicle Locations
Cyberpunk 2077 lets players drive through Night City in tons of different vehicles. A lot of them pricey, but there are plenty of free cars to find.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC: Should You Kill Or Save Katya In Spy In The Jungle?
Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty puts you in charge of the final decision over former SovOil interrogator Katya. Here’s what the choice affects.
6 Best Silenced Weapons in Cyberpunk 2077
If you prefer to go unnoticed while working on gigs in Night City, you will need some of the best silenced weapons in Cyberpunk 2077 to assist you.
10 Easy To Miss Quests In The Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty features a number of new jobs and gigs; however, not all of these quests are easy to locate - some are easy to miss.
Cyberpunk 2077: 5 Best Vehicles For Vehicle Combat
To survive vehicle combat in Cyberpunk 2077, V needs great reflexes, a eye for danger, and a combat-ready car. Here are the best vehicles for combat.
10 Characters In Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty That Should've Been Romance Options
Though sadly Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty DLC did not add any romance options to the game, there are many incredible NPCs that should have been.
Every Character You Can Save In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC
A lot of the main cast is at risk during Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, but it’s possible to save most of them if you play your cards right.
8 Hidden Easter Eggs In Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC
Cyberpunk 2077's DLC, Phantom Liberty, is an expansive add-on with some exceptional hidden details, interesting references, and Easter Eggs.
Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty: Should You Cure Songbird Or Save Yourself In The Killing Moon?
In a late-game quest during the main story of Phantom Liberty, the game presents a difficult choice - whether to cure Songbird or take the cure for V.
How To Complete The 'I Fought The Law' Quest in Cyberpunk 2077
To complete the "I Fought The Law" quest in Cyberpunk 2077, players must accompany an NCPD Detective on an investigation regarding an assassination.
Cyberpunk 2077: How to Get More Crafting Components
There are many different weapons for players to craft throughout Cyberpunk 2077. This guide shows players how to gain more crafting components.
Cyberpunk 2077: How To Get Johnny's Porsche 911
V has lots of vehicle option in Cyberpunk 2077, but if players want to ride around in style they should locate Johnny Silverhand's Porsche 911.
Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty: Should You Help Alan Or Kill Milko In Treating Symptoms?
Difficult choices are common in Cyberpunk 2077, and Phantom Liberty’s side gig Treating Symptoms is no exception with its life-or-death consequences.
10 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Choices That Matter Most
Not every choice in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty matters, but many of them do have major consequences. Here’s what to watch out for.
How To Get The Agaou Throwing Axe In Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
The Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 added the Agaou Throwing Axe, one of the most broken weapons in the game. Here’s how to get it.
Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed, Story Tease Clarifies Connection To Video Game
Highly talked-about dystopian role-play video game Cyberpunk 2077 will now get the big screen treatment, produced by a popular sci-fi media group.