Cyberpunk 2077 Fixed! Phantom Liberty Review - A Triumph

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Review
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[@TimeBucks]

The stamina changes could be cool

[@mkgamingmlbb6558]

Happy 😊

[@rumadey2423]

👍

[@Swapna-rd9lb]

Nice

[@makemoneyonline6478]

Nice

[@mkgamingmlbb6558]

Happy

[@ACGreviews]

I was impressed by the continued slow chopping away of perf issues and the 2.0 update over the top of a solid expansion that has a good number of acts and some unique continued gig types that never really stop. If you like reviews done by people who buy the game, check out the patron it helps especially as youtube continues to demonotize. www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

[@Dupertron-lo9pz]

Been watching your channel for years. You deserve the amount of subscribers you have. Congrats

[@moonknightish]

Gigs that never stop? That sounds bad, like "radiant quests" crap

[@michaelkrynski7793]

Why is KZbin demonetizing?

[@gst9325]

@@michaelkrynski7793 he's saying that since beginning of the channel. it's almost a meme now

[@gst9325]

so B-roll aside, why don't you report on the version you played ? if it was without flaws, it's only logical that release one will be either the same or better, no ?

[@isaaclee1780]

I'm glad the developers didn't abandon the game despite its rough launch. This and the update 2.0 makes it worth revisiting Night City! Edit: Comment section more happening than the war in Dogtown.

[@ionseven]

Yeah charging more money definitely made them the "good guys." I wonder if basic things like the NCART and flying cars work yet and not just mindless combat changes. :/

[@xorilla]

@@ionseven the update is free. The paid expansion is just the extra story missions and some new areas.

[@CrystallineLore]

It's CDPR, they kind of didn't have a choice. But it's still technically worse off. It lost its massive MP spinoff, the rumored 2/3 xpacs, and probably tons of content that got thrown out because of the focus on actually finishing the game. I can't wait for the big 2.0 patch but none of it is going to change the game's most glaring issues like how lifeless and wasty the open world is, especially compared to games like GTA which has its problem but man has a shitton going on around every corner which is why people keep coming back to it 10 years later. Hopefully they learn from this mess...

[@siruglymane8343]

@@ionsevenpeople will always find something to cry about

[@Axisoflords]

​@@ionseven You're a ray of sunshine aren't you? 😂

[@peckc16]

More than the dlc itself, I'm looking forward to the 2.0 update. I really hope it delivers because cyberpunk Dec. 2020 felt like a draft of a potentially great game.

[@OilersHD97]

1.6 next gen update made it excellent. This looks to take it over the top! Can't wait

[@parj9328]

The 2.0 update still not released ?

[@peckc16]

@@parj9328 I believe it goes live with the dlc- but I could be wrong

[@peckc16]

@@OilersHD97 did they fix any of the absolutely busted things though? I'm thinking police and perks and gear stats. Tbh I haven't thought much about cyberpunk because it was a very mediocre experience for me at launch. But this update and dlc sound like they address some core issues finally.

[@spacedout4061]

​@@parj9328releases tomorrow

[@Ghost19_]

Maybe, if possibly maybe - they could push 1 last dlc for this before doing a 2 might make the whole experience for the returning players really great again. The problem that we are facing (returners) is that we can still vividly remember the story through and through, and I genuinely hope I couldn't remember it anymore because I really do want to replay this game from scratch.

[@romellpoellinetz7435]

I can remember because it's not a super crazy story how can you forget the story is trying to get j.s. out of your head while taking down the corpos of night city

[@itschrispychips2012]

I remember getting this game when it was Dirt cheap bc I really did believe they could deliver an improved version of the combat, happy to see and hear that they did. Patiently waiting yet hopeful and excited about what is to come in the future with a better engine to work with.

[@PenguinsAreColdish]

i played cyberpunk for the first time earlier this year and it was genuinely one of my favorite gaming experiences ever

[@tachyon2357]

same. in spite of coming short of what was show in the original announcement, it is an amazing unforgettable game.

[@PenguinsAreColdish]

thankfully didnt follow the prelaunch advertisement very hard so i didnt experience that same level of disappointment many people did @@tachyon2357

[@SouthernGuy5423]

Don't be fooled. Cyberpunk was ALWAYS good... for people with a decent PC. The VAST majority of the crappy bugs you saw was from people playing on last gen consoles. A decent PC with a decent graphics card ran Cyberpunk 2077 just fine at launch. Were there bugs? Sure there were, but no more than most other AAA release in the last 10 years. People claiming otherwise are ignorant or simply lying. Of course, its possible to simply not like the game itself but that's personal taste and a completely different story. All that said, I'm really looking forward to this new expac! It looks amazing!

[@PenguinsAreColdish]

i saw my fair share of hilarious bug montages on the pc version lmao@@SouthernGuy5423

[@tachyon2357]

@@SouthernGuy5423 same. I never had technical glitches or bugs. the game just worked.

[@AstralFrost]

Hey, Karak! Excellent review. I never got anywhere near finishing Cyberpunk, so with the upcoming release of 2.0 I think I will finally play it through and then move onto the expansion.

[@halfdanhaugaard3334]

Thanks for a honest review. I really got annoyed by the other YT reviewers I've watched the past few days. After watching your review I'm actually doubting the other reviewers actually played the expansion at all.

[@eracingchannel]

The game world they’ve created with the 2.0 update and phantom liberty expansion is impressive, such a unique and beautiful city (if you haven’t played this game at 60 fps or above, your really missing out)

[@FatCatProductions]

Maybe this overhaul will be what finally gets me to play through the game. The story telling is awesome but the mechanics were a little janky

[@sup3rAVATARtlafAN]

It's worth it alone for the story, I'd give it another go. But obviously no rush

[@onothepopo]

They did mention there was going to be a revamp to the controls a bit so I’m hoping so too. I loved the game but the camera sensitivity and aiming was so odd sometimes

[@ionseven]

If they added much needed life to the city (not just mindless combat changes and "insert famous actor" mocap) like fixing the NCART, more random encounters (more than 1 or 2), game world interactivity/reactivity, and some gd flying cars, etc then I might buy it.

[@CrystallineLore]

The story was the only good part about the game, and by that I mean the core story. All the side quests and most of the companion quests were pretty boring or outright terrible, and few had any consequences. The 2.0 patch should make it player it actually bearable though, and supposedly it gives the game an ending that won't piss people off by insuiting your V dies anyway post credits. Solid high 80s games I guess but man I'm glad people didn't give it game of the year as a freebie because it in no shape or form deserved it. Hard to believe this is the same studio that made Witcher 3.

[@mraso30]

@@CrystallineLore Yeah I am thinking I will mainline the story this time around. Last time I did a lot of the side quests and I didn't like many of them. Got about 15 hours in and gave up on it, but I did like a lot of what the main quest had going on (only complaint is they should have had like 5 quests during the introduction, instead of that lame montage with Jackie, would have been so much better to have the intro that they showed off as just a quick cutscene). Almost feels like there should really be another DLC made, which is more like a prequel, and fills in that gap of time.

[@julio1148]

I love the flavor of roleplaying that cp2077 offers… every build I make feels like a drastically different action game

[@leonburner1221]

My ps4 is ready 🔥🔥🔥

[@BigClutcher99]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@taintedgoose9138]

Keep dreaming buddy, you need a next gen console to play

[@szilagyimiklos4757]

I dont think it is😂

[@andrehenderson7820]

Lmaooo

[@bensinger6637]

Your Xbox one?

[@Merlin_Price]

This is one of the greatest updates in game history. The difference is night and day.

[@jeffreylong4198]

Thanks for the update ACG! Looking forward to giving this a good go!

[@parawill7074]

I was smart to put it down early and allow the updates and DLC to kick in, so I'd get the opportunity to play the true version of the game. Seems like it will pay off once I'm ready to take break from Starfield. Great review as usual.

[@jasondwimes8612]

Man I’m tired of starfield. Think I’m gonna buy this dlc

[@KennyCutz]

It's not the game I wanted from the start, but I think some choice mods to introduce a little more substance will make Cyberpunk feel like somewhat of a masterpiece. I'm looking forward to 2.0! And I'm def going to try out some survival mods, and whatever else makes the world feel more alive!

[@myturn926]

"Somewhat of a masterpiece." Lol

[@bigzachful]

What, did you want more of a rpg?

[@wintermute8315]

​@@bigzachfulYes, people wanted baldurs gate 3

[@KennyCutz]

@@wintermute8315 People wanted what CDPR marketed.

[@KennyCutz]

@@bigzachful Yes.

[@FishyDave7]

Really enjoyed the original game, looking forward to the 2.0 update and starting fresh again followed by playing the DLC can't wait!

[@mraso30]

I'm definitely ready to finally give Cyberpunk a fair shake. I put in about 15 hours over the past couple of years, usually a few hours after each patch to see how it is doing. Back in June of this year it finally felt like a game I could really enjoy playing, but then I realized Phantom Liberty and Patch 2.0 were due out in a few months and decided I'd hold off until the game is truly completed. Thinking I will update to 2.0, restart my main story with female V as her voice actor is a lot better everyone says, replay up to the point I am at currently at least, and then if I am truly feeling great about the game (which I do think I will) I will buy Phantom Liberty. The only issue is that I am enjoying Starfield so much, I don't really want to put Starfield down or on hold... So I am sure I will DL 2.0 tomorrow and start a new game, but it may still be another month or two before I fully jump in again. Soooo many great games coming up to play. Spiderman 2, Alan Wake 2, STALKER 2, Avatar is looking good, Phantom Liberty / Cyberpunk, AC: Mirage is looking pretty good too. May be missing one or two that I am looking forward to as well that release in the next 6 months or so.

[@thegameslave2]

I'm in a similar boat. I've been slowly playing Starfield, and enjoying it more bit by bit, each time I play, but then Lies Of P came out yesterday, and I've been looking forward to that game for so long, so I immediately jumped into that and I'm loving it. Still wanna remember to keep putting time into Starfield, though, as well as checking out CP2077 for the 2.0 patch, and a few other games you mentioned, like Avatar, Assassin's Creed, and Stalker 2. Lots of stuff to look forward to, just gotta figure out where to put the time into which game.

[@adarwinterdror7245]

Previews of stalker 2 are extremely negative so far. Like its miles from being complete. I would temper my expectations. Btw, 2077 is amazing. I find it better than starfield in the most important ways. But both are awesome in their own way. I love such rich-men's-troubles of having too many new games at once :D Not a dull moment.

[@VampiricNightMachine]

who asked?

[@Rupes0610]

@@VampiricNightMachine it's a comment section, it's literally for commenting

[@nzarch9741]

Yep

[@ItzBlackace]

Got this game for 10 bucks years ago and I’m excited to finally try this out with the new update

[@hoodieinfestation]

Great review! I’m giving myself the day off to start a new character with the patch tomorrow, and I’m excited to play the DLC too.

[@nichenetwork9817]

And?

[@michaelkrynski7793]

I love the world of Cyberpunk 2077 and I can't wait to play the Phantom Liberty DLC! :)

[@confidential909]

so gald the patch came out a few days before the DLC, it gave me a great opportunity to try out some of the changes before deciding if i wanted to buy another cdpr product and after 15 hours in a new save i bought in. the performance and system changes that have been implemented since i originally played are great, i just wish there was a ng+ so i could max out my skills since there are so many cool ones now!

[@davidwhite206]

I started to play it, I bought it on sale for pennies compared to the full price. Heard this was coming and stopped dead in my tracks. Was still in Act 1. I'm just going to start from the beginning and go all in on it.

[@84jesterx]

B-roll footage only for reviews again. you'd think they learn that wasn't a good idea the last time. BUT! I'm liking at what you stated about the "see how the patch changes feels, decide to buy later" for the Expansion. That was exactly what I was wondering about.

[@ryanadair952]

Love your final points, very insightful

[@DeadSpaceMartyr90]

This looks fun as hell. Loved it the first time around.

[@jordanevans3500]

If you love cyberpunk, when it first came out, your standards are under the sidewalk

[@preppen78]

Me too. CP2077 had flaws, but it seems the amazing aspects of the game often are overlooked. It's a unique game.

[@casthedemon]

​@@jordanevans3500not really. People love Skyrim and that game was worse lmao.

[@silverhost9782]

@@casthedemon True, funny you say that because both Skyrim and Cyberpunk scratched the same itch for me. The vibe and general experience of just playing and existing in the world in both games is just so satisfying, regardless of the fact that the individual elements of the experience may be flawed

[@casthedemon]

@@silverhost9782 the only good part of Skyrim in the atmosphere and music. But Cyberpunk has a genuinely fantastic story that I loved despite the bland gameplay.

[@seebarry4068]

I enjoyed this originally, dlc looks good, I’m just not spending 30 on it. I will be reinstalling to see what’s new though 👍🏼

[@taylorarrington6801]

I loved this game the first time around, and it sounds like I will love it now too!

[@sup3rAVATARtlafAN]

I adore it as well

[@zlarez4485]

Yeah, it instantly became one of my all time favorites.

[@ionseven]

Me too but because I barreled through it like a COD. It reeeaaally was a lifeless city. If they added much needed city substance (not just mindless combat changes and "insert famous actor" mocap) like fixing the NCART, more random encounters (more than 1 or 2), game world interactivity/reactivity, and some gd flying cars, etc then I might buy it.

[@petterderter6354]

Because u are children

[@AEGISDEFENSE]

The stamina changes could be cool. I like that aspect of tiring while continued firing and moving.

[@underscore_5450]

Its worth pointing out that the area for Dogtown has been in the game since launch, it was just blocked off and contained nothing. It was one of several unused areas around the game that are somewhat textured and modeled but lack any gameplay purpose.

[@Acemont]

Awesome review. Condensed and to the point.

[@animeyay4]

30 feels like a big ask for this at least from my perspective as someone who played it when it first came out and did not at all feel like the company respected that decision.

[@igorthelight]

Same for me. I would buy this DLC later for 15$ ;-)

[@spooner7637]

This seem like really good changes and I hope that this momentum carry’s over to the sequel

[@justin9744]

It won't.

[@TESMediaGroup]

@@justin9744 Will you ever stop whining?

[@DBTHEPLUG]

​@@justin9744Okay. Anyways...

[@roseberry24]

Happy you got your Millie man. You deserve it.

[@RobbieB2606]

Excited to finally play the version of the game I thought I bought 3 years ago....

[@L0vac]

Dropped around 200h in original and plan to do a new char and again that much with DLC and 2.0. It did have some problems on release (not for me, I had a fast NVMe and then new 3070) but the atmosphere did it for me (not most of the music for which I used mods) and it felt like a mix of DeusEx and Blade Runner.

[@TheCgOrion]

Wow! The characters are starting to look real, to the point that it takes a second to be sure it's rendered in real time.

[@voidlight6006]

If you have a 4080ti

[@sonnybits5810]

Thanks for everything you do bud!

[@GothicDragonX]

I played 194 hours of the original game. It was mission-critical if it opened up the map more. I haven't played the story because I was waiting for this overhaul/refinement. CDPR has a record of always giving out a definitive edition/update for their games. Often launched in a playable state, good to some, but often about a year later or so, release the "Definitive" edition. Which often release new mechanics, improvements, or additional content and fixes for the base games. Finally, Night City gets its long-awaited "Definitive" release :)

[@MrArjay123]

I just recently beat the game . After not playing it since launch . The game is crazy good on how it is now . 2.0 update just to make it that much better !

[@insertnamehere4419]

I'm curious if there's been any improvements to how npc and vehicle LODs are done. Are the floating 2D paper cut outs still a thing? You can see it in the first 3 minutes of the game if you start as corpo, just look out the window and wonder if this is a joke.

[@theoneshot236]

Really? Trough that 14mins of review is that what you care about? Proxies?

[@insertnamehere4419]

@@theoneshot236 wtf is a "Proxies"? yes, 2D paper cut outs ruin immersion.

[@cybergothika6906]

I was expecting you to mention what's up with the driving, if its better, beauty enhancements like mods do (different arms and legs texture by implant) if anything looks closer to the dreaded 48 minutes video ages ago before the release. But I guess this was never realistic.

[@XReflexian]

If anyone is playing for the first time or starting a new game ... The best point to start Phantom liberty is after the Voodoo boys story missions. Its the one thing i was wondering about myself as i wanted to start a new playtrough after not playing the game for atleast a year and a half

[@ColdLights]

I love this game so much and I’m so excited to dive back in.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Sounds like the community was overhyping what the patch and DLC actually does. How is melee combat now? From what I remember it really lacked feedback, felt weightless and was inferior to guns has any of that been changed compared to at launch?

[@igorthelight]

You could watch some streams after that patch + DLC would launch and see for yourself ;-)

[@HomePremiered]

It got way better. They added dash which helps with movement and there is deflect bullets which is cool so there is more to do that just run up and slice. also like someone pointed out, if you have a game you can check it yourself lol.

[@farsighted6407]

Does it let you reallocate attribute points as well when you reload an old character or just perk points? With the massive rework of the skill trees I really hope I get the opportunity to change attribute investments just the once at the beginning instead of having to remake completed character builds from scratch.

[@sicdedworm09]

From what I read, if you load an old character it will make you completely respec anyway so you should be good 👍

[@marvinbaitman8006]

Can you seamlessly travel from dog town back to night city as if it was a integrated part of the original game or is it separated by loading screens

[@yoshighomi]

LOL... loved that line "Some of the missions action pact and some where the action forgot to be pact" Your messages are very quote worthy in every steam you produce.

[@ItsMeNomad]

So glad I gave up after a few hours after launch! Getting to play through the entire game now will be a treat 😊

[@Evoskylution17]

I usually don't like futuristic setting games, but I really wanna try this game atleast for the graphic and atmosphere. BUT 1st person perspective really hold me back. I like 3rd person view games more and most of my games is 3rd person perspective.

[@Ninjachickenfingers]

If you start a new play through, would the recommendation be to beat the main campaign again and then play through the DLC story? Or do DLC story stuff before even finishing main game?

[@XReflexian]

Really enjoyed or rather, was heartbroken by Phantom Liberties story. It doesnt happen often that a story hits my emotions that hard, but the ending definitely did ... depending on the choises you make. Definitely worth playin Phantom liberty just for that and version 2.0 ony adds to me recommending everyone to play cyberpunk. To me they more then made up the messy launch.

[@Baliboyish]

Bought 2077 for $5 (fiasco prices). Played it. Fkcn loved it. Insta buy Liberty dlc. Technicall/Bug aside on launch, Cyberpunk 2077 is a really well crafted story/gameplay/mechanic game. One of a kind. -Choom

[@user-sw2cz3qi4h]

Waiting patiently yet hopeful and very excited about what the future holds with a good engine. I really believed that they could deliver an improved version of the battle, they were happy to see and hear. Which can make it really cool again for returning players. I really hope I don't remember this anymore.

[@Zleeeem]

“my brand is me, my sponsors are you” was the best sell you’ve gained a subscriber

[@joshuam4993]

3 years later, the game is almost what they promised. Unfortunate this will be the only dlc

[@thatpalletguy5352]

Is that what they said this will be the only DLC?

[@senshai1267]

Well they forcing reviewers to use the footage they give is kinda sorta shady .

[@spacedout4061]

Lol i think its to avoid spoilers. You are overthinking things

[@igorthelight]

To avoid spoilers. But you still shouldn't buy ANYTHING at day 1 - wait a week at least ;-)

[@InvertedWIng]

@@spacedout4061That's what they always say. As if this expansion actually has a story worth telling.

[@jamesick]

@@InvertedWIng but the person reviewing it has literally played the game. asking to use "b-roll" footage is just a gesture that any reviewer can deny

[@Tom__L]

Are the 100+ new items (weapons, cyberware, cars, and fashion) of the DLC only be obtainable in Dogtown, or are they also available in the main game when PL drops and it‘s worth waiting for the DLC before starting a new game?

[@Sirthatguy]

Do we have an estimated time to beat for the new content alone? I understand this is more a Hearts of Stone than a Blood & Wine in terms of hours of content, but curious if it's worth me grabbing now from the get go vs waiting when I do a full replay.

[@TheMenarch]

I dropped the game near launch due to bugs and poor performance, tried again a few months later and they nurfed my build into the ground (stealth hacking, when they made the damaging hacks tell everyone were you were) so I dropped it again. Hesitantly excited for 2.0 and will be giving it one last chance, hope its the game we all expected way back when.

[@greatpadinski]

Very excited to jump back into the game after not touching it since launch. Thanks for the awesome review as always!

[@paul7t5]

I'm really enjoying 2.0, and looking forward to this immensely!

[@imagerydiversions6127]

Congrats to reaching over 1 million subscribers nice

[@gorackgorack]

Thanks for the great review like always! It's pretty impressive what this game is turning out to be, I loved the story of the original game. I hope you will do a Payday 3 review as well!

[@eiadtarabulsi]

I finished Cyberpunk 2077 recently on the PS5 and I found the experience to be enjoyable for the most. It was a good game, but not necessarily a great one. I spent 40 hours playing the game and I got to level 25. Even with the update, I still came across some bugs and glitches. At the end of the day, it was still a fun game and it definitely had some wonderful moments. I'll probably check out the Phantom Liberty DLC and I'll go back the main game as well. Plus, there are a lot of side missions that I still haven't completed yet. Thanks, Karak! As always, I appreciate the honest, unbiased, and detailed review! God bless and stay safe!

[@COddietsch]

Keanu is one of my favorite actors and now Idris, another one of my favorites, I watch him anytime his name pops up in a movie. I will try the update first, it sounds like a lot of fun (truly unfortunate that the cops don't go into Dogtown, that is kinda the whole point; cops in the worst parts) but I for one could never get into the game. I have a good rig, AMD Ryzen 7, RTX 3060 on a 1080p. Will be up grading to a 8k next month but something just is off with the game to me. Maybe the update will help.

[@joshuamoshier6444]

I played cyberpunk at launch, on a day one xbox one, and i loved it then lol, i played it to completion and even wanted a new game plus. I havent played it at all since then, i'm about to though, for the first time since launch, and this time on my new gen console too, about to start a new playthrough and do everything (again) including phantom liberty and I cant wait. Great video as always! Thank you!

[@mike20170]

smart to make the cops not go there because those cops ai were scuffed

[@igorthelight]

Cops were FULLY remade in 2.0 ;-)

[@Makoto03]

Thanks for the Phantom Liberty review. Loved Cyberpunk 2077 and excited to play this expansion.

[@Kaynos]

Can't wait to play again. Haven't played in over a year, will start over with 2.0 to experience everything new from a fresh point of view. I never really finished the game anyway, so no biggie for me.

[@TheUniversalRocker]

Played this last year when it was off on steam. Thought i would regret it, didnt. This seems like its just icing on top of a nice surprise

[@iDEATH]

Despite it's many flaws I really enjoyed the game at launch. It only got better as they patched it, even to the point I'd call it "good", you know? The lack of world immersion was a big sore spot, but as an ARPG I think it's a pretty fun game. I'll be waiting some mods (QoL, UI/HUD and some cosmetic ones mainly) to be hopefully updated before I get into this, then I'll be doing a full fresh playthrough. I'm kind of interested in comparing it now to what I remember of my initial Dec 2020 time.

[@bcorey3660]

Does it still feel dead? My biggest issue with the game was that despite the city being basically perfect, it felt dead and the npcs felt like mannequins

[@flouserschird]

@@bcorey3660 I never understand this type of complaint in a game because most of game NPC’s are lifeless. The only open world games I can think of with interesting NPC’s are rockstar games

[@bcorey3660]

@@flouserschird I agree, which is why most open world games that try to include large amounts of NPCs have a similar issue. I agree rockstar is an exception

[@iDEATH]

@@flouserschirdSaints Row 2 did it way better in 2008. If a game of the scale of CP2077 can't hit that benchmark over a decade later there's a problem. Rockstar definitely sets the gold standard for what other games should be aspiring for, though, even if they don't manage to get there. I think the problem with CP2077 at launch is that it was like they didn't even try. Crowds had zero reactivity and were basically lifeless. It was very distracting.

[@iDEATH]

@@bcorey3660 They did improve it in the patches along the way. Crows scatter, some (foolish) citizen might even draw on you, drivers panic...it's still not exactly "alive", but they did make it feel a lot less lifeless. It's certainly less like just a very pretty stage set the game takes place on, let me say that. I'm hoping the improved police system will help, as well as the random car chases.

[@lynco3296]

I think it's important game developers understand that players will give a game another chance IF they fix some of the glaring problems that were present at launch. "Build it and they will come" is just as true of videogames as it is of anything else.

[@shorgoth]

I just can't wait to see the next Cyberpunk game they announced. They finally know how to make meaningful new gigs with strong, heart shredding decision branching, can't wait to see their new skills in action without being impeeded by older designs. I think comparing the original Gigs with the new ones is basically a study on why "show don't tell" works so much better to create an emotional response. There were plenty of good ideas in the diverse story logs in the original Gigs but they were all in text version in computers and shards instead of played live.

[@Godofantz]

"Fly pretty bird!! BLAM!!" I lost it so fas this time😂

[@Omn1c1d3]

"CDPR requested that only B footage and trailers be used." Here we go again lol

[@spacedout4061]

All their trailers are gameplay lol. You are being paranoid

[@CrazyxEnigma]

​@@spacedout4061Given what happened last time isn't the "paranoia" warranted? Liars can be telling you the truth but because they're liars they aren't going to be believed.

[@spacedout4061]

@@CrazyxEnigma given what has happened since it is not in fact warranted. They have done stuff since launch lol

[@CrazyxEnigma]

@@spacedout4061 We agree to disagree then.

[@spacedout4061]

@@CrazyxEnigma ok but are you gonna even acknowledge all the things they have done to make things up since then? Including update 2.0 which has literally no bad reviews judging from the 4 or 5 reviews ive seen so far

[@badplayerone1731]

You could also just watch the movie “Escape from New York” from 1981 with Kurt Russell at least for the story arc. 🙃

[@oddicocidic]

Blade runner or ghost in the shell. but theres more play time in Cyberpunk 2077

[@wardope]

I have a 7900xtx and am excited to see how the game runs at full ray tracing with FSR 3.0 enabled. Either way, I'm currently getting 70+ FPS with full ray tracing at 1440p on my 7900xtx, and that's good enough for single-player games, so I know I'll enjoy playing this game regardless.

[@1977Yakko]

Looking forward to starting a brand new character for 2.0 and this expansion. Sure, I have 3 lvl 50 characters but I'm still gonna start brand new.

[@ZZ-cr9pz]

Another playthrough for sure, looks amazing and it seems there is a ton of valid builds this time around.

[@krolltheknight]

The endings of the original game upset me a bit at the time but I get it. Fantastic game even on release, miraculously I didn’t have any major bugs

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

Nothing miraculous 200k of 275k reviews on Steam were positive even in the first couple weeks

[@spacedout4061]

Did you play all 7 endings?

[@kuribojim3916]

I think you are right that the expansion probably doesn’t change the core lack of immersion. I am concerned that we are all back on the unrealistic hype train again; I’m seeing many people claim that this update will “give us the game that was promised”. No, it won’t. Not by a long shot. It’s still Cyberpunk 2077, but as you say, some of the most obvious mechanical stuff has been fixed and we have a DLC with a bit more story going on. But it isn’t suddenly an immersive sim or an in-depth RPG.

[@truespeedsonic78]

We need NG+. Very excited for the expansion but I’d love to replay the game with the expansion streamlined in with my current V

[@roskelld]

I like that you covered the two paths on if this might be worth trying if you didn’t love the original release. I’m in the latter camp. I was disappointed with the world sim and my lack of being able to play my own character through it. Doesn’t sound like (nor did I expect) this to resolve that. Same reason why Fallout 4 didn’t capture me. The story forced you on a path that was too narrow to flex in.

[@donamameng]

im in the same boat. i expected fnv and got far cry 3. both good in their own regard, but i bought into the roleplaying aspect and not so much the shooter when original trailers came out.

[@donamameng]

im in the same boat. i expected fnv and got far cry 3. both good in their own regard, but i bought into the roleplaying aspect and not so much the shooter when original trailers came out.

[@IAmMightyMike]

If anyone can handle it, nows the time to try this game in VR. I can't play it any other way now.

[@bighoss7437]

Can you visit the prostitutes while playing in vr?

[@IAmMightyMike]

Good question, no I'm pretty sure it just plays as a cinematic in front of you :(

[@wretchedslippage3255]

Runs great on my 4080 with RT on OD RR on

[@FuzzyTues]

I'll have to start a new playthrough for this! Thanks for the review

[@sup3rAVATARtlafAN]

I adore cyberpunk 2077, can't wait to play this next Tuesday

[@kewinabea5439]

Freaking loved 2077 can't wait for this!!!!

[@wombat7961]

Motorcycle looks llike the ideal way to get around, way better looking hud + scenery

[@michaelthompson9862]

just casually ending the review with "gang gang". Love you ACG.

[@Nil2none]

Soooo game looks great, the dlc is awesome and dogtown is a big chunk of area added onto the map. Its not like a small couple blocks like he makes is seem like. Its a substantial area added onto the already big map. Update 2.0 has greatly updated the game and has added to an already amazing game. Okay. Gotcha.

[@nonyabizz3533]

Bro its amazing. Cant believe we are alive in a time where we are lucky enough to play this. We basically won the lottery of life.

[@jesusbarrera6916]

@@nonyabizz3533 hello PR department

[@PhunnyConflicts]

good to hear. Cyberpunk was always a favorite of mine despite the many flaws. Can't wait to play this expansion.

[@HeadlessGamer79]

As always great review. Thank you 😄

[@MabusGaming]

Trying to avoid spoilers so apologize if this was answered in the video. But was everything Phantom Liberty related only in Dogtown. Or were there events / weapons etc outside in the base game now? Basically people are trying to see if they should start tomorrow with 2.0 or wait for Phantom Liberty date to not have a lesser fresh start experience.

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

There will be events outside Dogtown, perhaps even in space but nothing sure for now Also there may be some linking to base game but this is largely standalone Feel free to start after patch 2.0 and reach till Voodoo boys

[@spacedout4061]

They said in an interview that the dlc is pretty much contained within dogtown

[@wilus84]

I think Idris is an awesome actor, can’t wait to check this dlc out.

[@benprins8240]

Excellent job ACG, you swayed my decision to pick up this DLC 🙂🙂 Thanks man.

[@Ralsar]

Loved Cyberpunk since launch, can't wait to start my fourth aythrough

[@drdoomslab]

Nice review. I might check it out sometime. But, dlss 3.0 is frame gen. 3.5 is not frame gen, it "ray recon". 3.5 can be used on 20/30/40's series cards. 3.0 can only be used on 40 cards. Nvidia named it Really Really badly.