For decades, the Cyberpunk genre has been a staple of science fiction. The first word coined to describe this genre was coined by Bruce Bethke in 1980, in his short story "Cyberpunk." The story revolved around a character who was in the process of becoming a computer hacker. The word was, in a sense, a way of referring to the subculture of the computer hacker. The story was published in 1983 and was followed by a film adaptation called "Cyberpunk" in 1988.
The game Cyberpunk 2077 is an ambitious open-world role-player game created by CD Projekt Red, the creators of the popular video game known as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game is set in the year 2077, in the futuristic cyberpunk metropolis of Night City. It is the first game in the series to be released by CD Projekt Red, as the studio was previously known for working on the Witcher series.
Gameplay
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-playing videogame, that sets players as a mercenary that can take on a variety of missions in the Night City setting. The gameplay can be described in three basic parts.
- First, players should customize their character's skills, both in the field of hacking and in the use of firearms. The player can choose their skills from a variety of options, and can switch these skills on the go.
- Second, the player can explore the Night City setting. This consists of completing missions, as well as interacting with the various NPCs in the setting.
- Third, at certain points in the game the player will have to engage in combat with enemies. The combat is of a first-person perspective, and can be done either with ranged or melee weapons.
Graphics
Cyberpunk 2077's graphics are some of the best in the video game industry. The game renders impressive lighting effects, with an atmospheric setting that is set in Night City. The game is also one of the most detailed in the industry, and features a variety of different environments to explore.
Replayability
The game has been designed with a variety of different missions, and can be played a number of times with a new character.
Pros
- The game is set in an open world, and there are a number of different ways to explore it
- The game features a variety of ways to customize your character
- The graphics in this game are some of the best we have seen in the industry
- The combat of the game is done with a first-person perspective, which is a breath of fresh air from the usual third-person perspective
- The graphics of the game render a variety of different environments, and they are some of the most detailed we have seen in the industry
- The game has been designed with a variety of different missions, and can be played a number of times with a new character
- The game features an in-depth story, which is something that is lacking in most games in the industry
Cons
- The game's combat is done with a first-person perspective, and this can get frustrating at times as it is difficult to see
- The game has suffered from a number of technical issues, with some people reporting that the game is unplayable
Conclusion
If you are looking for a role-playing game with an intense story, look no further. This game is the perfect marriage between story and gameplay.