How Phantom Liberty Reboots Cyberpunk 2077

[@TheSphereHunter]

To everyone telling me I missed the new overall game ending on Reed’s path, I didn’t. I just don’t have too much to say about it and this video is long enough. There was only one thing I wanted to say about it but I want to keep that for a potential SIGNALIS video. You’ll see.

[@MrAceofspades627]

I very very VERY much dislike that ending, as it leans far to heavily on the bitter side of bittersweet, and honestly assassinates the character integrity of Panam and Kerry. But, the DLC did manage to solidify Don't Fear the Reaper + Temperance as my favorite ending, as the "save songbird" ending of phantom liberty resonated with me the strongest. Fighting as hard as you can just to realize that *you* cant get the good ending, but your friend can really speaks to me. Selfless V is my favorite character arc she can have.

[@internaltext]

​​​​​​​​​@@MrAceofspades627it's a perfect ending thematically though, similar to siding with the corpo path. You side with the nation state, turn good citizen, you get to live a clean, happy, boring, NPC life. Reed, like you, fit imperfectly with it, so much like a soldier returning from war battling PTSD. Committing atrocities for the naive belief in a nation (or even for personal gain, like college tuition or a fix for a brain virus) is never worth it, almost always a lie told to you to make you easily exploitable. For me it fit so well with the soul of the series and the cyberpunk genre in general - the cynical reality of individuals existing like lab rats under the control of powerful institutions, incapable of fighting for themselves in any meaningful way even when they see and know others are out there struggling to make the world a better place (here, Songbird - in real life, things like Extinction Rebellion and Resource Generation). Whether or not you choose NPC behavior in real life outside of the power fantasy of a game is always a conscious, ethical decision you're making every day. And the game, in a kind of meta-commentary, reflects that dichotomy perfectly with the final shot of V fading into the crowd, a nobody, really, no legend of Night City, a cog in the machine of the military industrial complex and corpo-capitalists, just some quantifiable pool of exploitable labor much like Vic.

[@Dripularstein]

Ohhh, I can't wait for signalis. I'm thinking about giving it a try for myself.

[@philipbaker4970]

Thanks for sharing the hard stuff too btw. I can't imagine it's easy in this format, but relating is a powerful tool. I've gone through enough to know that it'll help someone see it's not going to be that way forever

[@ironmaidenmetalgod]

O lord a SIGNALIS video... my soul is ready.

[@LayedBackGamers]

Pleasant surprise to see Mike Pondsmith and him talking about Silverhand's cyberpsychosis. Talked about this awhile back and glad to see it reinforced further!

[@deathmetal6546]

Hey love your stuff keep it up ❤

[@EnkeEnkhtsogt]

my man

[@LayedBackGamers]

@@gerbera3696 Are you trying to say Cyberpsychosis was never referenced before Edgerunners? It was present in the 1990 "Cyberpunk 2020" sourcebook. Not to mention it had presence in the game long before the release of Edgerunners. Have you even played 2077?

[@SomeLonelyShmuck]

​@@gerbera3696Man you got ratiod and even liked your own comment. I hope that reach around you gave yourself was worth lookin like a fool.

[@rubenalvarez6830]

How do you Prevent psyberpsycosis?? That is the real question. On another note I think we would love to know if there will be another Cyberpunk game coming in the future.

[@sloppykitty411]

As a 22y girl who has been fighting against cancer since 14y, I have to say it: Cyberpunk 2077 changed my life A LOT the first time i played it back in 2021 (i was 19). I played the game for the first time without knowing ANYTHING about the game. I just played making the decisions i would do if i was V. I did the Arasaka end, and i was chocked by it. Not by the ending itself, but i realized that i was doing the same as V in my real life: i was trying to survive the cancer SO HARD that i was forgetting to actualy LIVE. And then, i decided to change, i started really living, trying as much as i could to have fun and do the things i love (as far as possible my body allowed). Today im 22y, a terminal hodgkin lymphoma survivor, and i can safely say that Cyberpunk 2077 changed my life forever.

[@Product125]

Well you know what they say, life is just the things you do while your waiting to die.

[@apollodivine]

Glad to hear this, keep pushing forward and living to the fullest! 🙏🏼

[@masonmurphy2679]

"Get busy living or get busy dying" - Andy Dufresne (The Shawshank Redemption)

[@Emeowy]

LETS FUCKING GO SLOPPYKITTY LOVED THAT FOR YOU

[@TheSoulCrisis]

I wish you well and hope you will get to live a life full of love, laughter, enjoyment, and overcome all other hardships in life as we must all face in time..... ❤

[@ikariiprince]

Suzi this is one of the most important videos you’ve made. Especially the conversation with the devs at the end and the issues of crunch, employee treatment, fan expectation, and the passion of all the people working on the game. Just great journalism and work all around. So amazing to see you grow as a creator

[@people2chronically-online]

I hate when people blame fans or developers,investors or hell even the higher ups when it’s the fault of those who set that damn impossible release date

[@666slateran666]

​@@people2chronically-onlineit's not the release date that was the issue. It was a next gen game running on last gen hardware. They didn't want to lose money

[@people2chronically-online]

@@666slateran666 last Gen was a problem but the poor planning was a huge factor to it being released with more bugs than a windshield after a long trip

[@666slateran666]

@@people2chronically-online that's fair, if it had another year to bake people would have adored it at launch like some of us weirdos did

[@Xiatter]

​@@people2chronically-onlineIt really wasn't very buggy on new-gen, I think they just needed to release a disclaimer and admit they were still ironing things out, especially on old-gen.

[@The5lacker]

Songbird is a member of one of my favorite character archetypes: The sympathetic Dark Mage who's stumbled into power she can't control, desperate to undo the consequences of her mistakes. Which you really don't expect to see in a cyberpunk setting. She's great.

[@spiraljumper74]

New favorite character, honestly. I liked her as much as I despised Reed and Myers. Fantastic character writing for all three.

[@The5lacker]

@@spiraljumper74 Honestly the only thing I felt towards Reed was pity. He’s a broken man, and it’s a god damn shame because you can see the virtues that Ros and the FIA latched onto and twisted. But there’s no saving him, and So Mi deserves a second chance. Everything I’ve done for one, how could I ever deny her that?

[@spiraljumper74]

@@The5lacker Those very virtues made me like him even less for the loss that they represented. He could’ve been a hero, at the very least he could’ve had a life that was actually his own. But instead he’s a blind institutionalist, utterly loyal and utterly willing to do the dirty work of cruel and asocial elites. He’s Takemura by another name, and I could never stand Goro either. Reed is just that slight bit more personable and charismatic but he represents essentially the same interests and holds essentially the same worldview.

[@people2chronically-online]

Myers forced her into the BW

[@people2chronically-online]

@@spiraljumper74how can you like so mi yet hate reed 😂, they’re legit two sides of the same coin

[@jessecox]

This is that good stuff.

[@DarksideGmss0513]

Based one might say.

[@Dracobyte]

This is the spucy meat ball!

[@Gakusangi]

You're finally romanceable in the game... with mods, but it's there.

[@l0rf]

There is something so utterly demonic and evil and foreboding about the Blackwall and what it holds back. Phantom Liberty makes you really feel that darkness hidden just behind the neon and chrome that is always there, pushing, prodding and scraping against the boundaries. Bartmoss ruined the old Net with his Rabbits but hackers like Songbird and the Voodoo Boys may actually destroy the world. I adore the expansion and share your enthusiasm for this grandiose glow-up story of a game. I hope they learned all they can from this lesson and the sequel is presented only when it is actually ready.

[@666slateran666]

It's just a rogue ai virus

[@jacksonm6969]

It gives off a eldritch horror vibe i adore it

[@jackthorton10]

It asks the question of what if the dark web never fell when the internet did… and took over its corpse for its own…. Net watch was trying to contain it… but someone is always gonna try to peak over the edge and the abyss is gonna look back and snatch them right up

[@AdventfatherGaming]

It should also be mentioned that Songbird's also dealing with more than just the Blackwall and how she's in contact with more than one faction. In fact directly after the sequences of 1:11:30 and the two board the train? There's a certain sketchy blue eyed mister overlooking the devastation in a blink and you miss it sort of thing. I'd highly suggest checking it out the next time you're there. I believe they were also right before the elevator descent as well looking through the glass.

[@southernlocust]

The Suicide Ending of this game helped save my life. Thank you for going into that and the passion you gave here. You are loved too Suzi!

[@mattd5240]

That's ironic. But that's good.

[@paradockz]

Same here. Happy to have you still.

[@southernlocust]

@@mattd5240 Really is, But seeing the reactions of everyone I met throughout the game immediately made me see all of them with the faces of everyone in my life and that was a hard thing to imagine. Ya never see the aftermath in most media. So to see what would happen snapped me out of that thought process for good.

[@trickm0nkey]

I'm so glad you're still with us. That ending is mind searing.

[@ironic4910]

Well damn I thought was the only one

[@falkyrie5228]

That's why I love Mike. After all this time, he still talks about his creations with such excitement. He is the nerd that made it. *PS:* Still waiting for CDPR to develop a Mekton Zeta videogame btw

[@SpectreSaunders]

The Samurai song was right about this game... "A thing of beauty will *never* fade away"...

[@smolltaco5667]

A thing of beauty..

[@JusticeSoulTuna]

This was a beautiful, emotional journey that you’ve taken us on, and I’m happy to see the passion you have for this experience, mirrored by the many fans that stuck with this game over the years. This is documentary-level quality for this game, with the storytelling, interviews and background knowledge, and I fully respect you for this. Thank you so much, Suzi. I really mean that.

[@QJ89]

Proof that AAA-video games can Still pack an emotional punch in their stories. (Or would CDPR count as AA?) And people were getting sentimental over Insomniac's Spider-man 2. Puh-lease!

[@sbfh014]

Suzie: I have single handedly saved cyberpunk by being in the game

[@captaincube132]

There are very few games that would not be improved by a Suzi cameo

[@adamsmasher5887]

I just Started the DLC not too long ago where?

[@Armegis]

@@adamsmasher5887 it's a gig that unlocks right after you meet Reed. have fun, it's very good!

[@nejiharuno]

@@adamsmasher5887 Right outside dogtown. Though I think you will need to be contacted by Mr. Hands for the gig tho'.

[@toxiiskullz]

​@@adamsmasher5887one of Mr. Hands gigs

[@soulares1]

I definetely feel you on being able to easily relate to the game with Brooklyn apartment scene. Evelyn's character reminded me a lot of my ex and so when shes finally in Judy's apartment after the Konpeki heist I completely broke down it was really hard for me to even look at her the first time around. No need to be sorry about sharing personal details especially because thats the whole point of art.

[@bluesolace9459]

Never apologize for giving us a window into your past. No matter what happened, we're glad you are here. Never stop fighting Suzi.

[@lookitsdante]

I know nothing about Suzi’s past, she has always to me been the girl that loved Devil May Cry series the way I do. She is just someone I enjoy listening and watching talking about video games and hearing her goofy opinions about nuances in gaming generally. I hope she continues to be able to build a career doing this.

[@jamieenoshima5147]

It's sadly very common for us T-girls or dolls. As our wage gap is lower than trans men who are lower than cis women. Who have a wage gap with cis men. Like job discrimination and finances. That's why we should support our sex worker unions and organisers who call for decrim and more union power away from bosses. Not legalisation like Germany that just gives power to male bosses. decrim and unions run by sex workers. Inclusive lgbt sex worker orgs as well we've fought with a few who are quite transmisogynistic.

[@CT_Phipps]

Total support, Suzi.

[@kintsugi3932]

lol you are talking about of your ass. Not a single corporation pays you less for being trans, female, gay or black. It's the opposite actually. There is a literal law for corporations to have to go above for you. If you aren't in US then okay. But if you are, that's a fucking lie. @@jamieenoshima5147

[@people2chronically-online]

@@jamieenoshima5147 wage gap is a myth

[@moonlight2870]

Judy's reaction to V ending her life is so heartbreaking 💔

[@TV-MA.x_x.]

Lmao. I missclicked the suicide ending when I first got to the end and panam just seemed pissed. The amount of joy I had knowing I could make panam mad even after death was worth the accident. Then I went for the save your soul ending.

[@jon-umber]

Legitimately the most disturbed a game has ever made me.

[@zhalosc]

for real, you bet your ass im never picking that ending

[@LuciferMoonlight]

Please don't appolagize about opening up about past trauma. It's commendable, brave and most importantly, inspiring to those who aren't as comfortable yet and validating to those who try to be. I also think the ability to relate to tragic characters shows just how much of a cut gem of a human you are. Please remember that. That you're not damaged or broken. Because even the worst of your life experiences can refine you into a better self. One who reflects the light shone onto them and make it all the more brilliant. One who, despite everything, has only increased in value ❤ Also, great video!

[@Jay-od7if]

In what part did she talked about her past? I must’ve missed but i would really like to hear about it 😢 suzi is such a great person and content creator, i would love to know more about her

[@jw1089]

Thanks so much for weaving some of your own story into relating to PL and making this video. Seeing the story being relatable to ourselves, and then to others, really makes the whole experience far more connecting on a human level. Thank you so much for making this. We needed to hear this.

[@theframe100]

Man what a blast it was to watch people from the team, Mike Pondsmith and Suzi all nerding out over Cyberpunk. Such a wonderful setting, and a lovely game (despite its flaws). I am grateful that CDPR didn't abandon it.

[@dieyng]

I mean, I get it, compared to other companies you have to be grateful, but in reality you are grateful to a company for fixing their product and making it closer to what they promised for years it would be. And let's not forget that many people would need to buy a new rig to be able to play the new version.

[@KarmicXRestrictions]

As a shadowrun girlie (I also like RED and 2020) I'm so glad for y'all that the came turned around like this ❤️

[@KarmicXRestrictions]

As a shadowrun girlie (I also like RED and 2020) I'm so glad for y'all that the came turned around like this ❤️

[@KarmicXRestrictions]

As a shadowrun girlie (I also like RED and 2020) I'm so glad for y'all that the game turned around like this ❤️

[@shashwatrathour5758]

Gotta disagree on the 'Moon ending.' It made me feel hopeful, that at least V helped another person in his/her position go be free. I was always suspicious of Reed's blind faith in his ideals and his bosses, and knew Song would never get a chance to be free/be herself if you betrayed her. I knew from the start Song's cure would only be one time use - it makes sense in a narrative way. But I still chose that ending and was glad I did. Also, Alex survives and resigns, goes free. The parallels with Cyberpunk Edgerunners and Lucy/David with V/Songbird really help. Get your girl to the moon!! But I really appreciate the horror playthrough of Cynosure. It got stale for me though, because there is really only one way to play through it. What I really love about it is the flashbacks in cyberspace. Tragic ending of killing So-mi may fit Cyberpunk better, but I'll take the hopeful ending.

[@clydu91]

Songbird is simply way too dangerous to keep alive. She's already a Blackwall AI's puppet, now in the hands of Mr. Blue Eyes, she might literally be the reason for the apocalypse. It's just better to kill her.

[@masonmurphy2679]

"Cyberpunk isn't about saving the world... it's about saving yourself" I've always seen SoMi as a proxy for V in Phantom Liberty's narrative, so siding with her always seemed like the right choice contextually

[@cz1723]

It must be incredible, to be involved in Pondsmith's Cyberpunk. Glad for you.

[@KallosCrypt]

Man I still can't believe you were in the game, crazy how life works

[@nathangordon4891]

The horror ending actually really made sense thematically for me Sort of made me remember Roy Barry’s famous ‘quite an experience to life in fear, isn’t it?’ Especially with So Mi experiencing all those moments in time with you right after it.

[@davidvinc]

I've loved meeting you this year and it's AMAZING that you got a chance to be in an actual game, how cool is that?! Much love from me to you! :)

[@TheSphereHunter]

You're the best David! 🙏

[@kadenjay6207]

I once followed an npc who sat at a bench with an amazing veiw of the city, ate lunch, had a smoke, then got up and walked almost across town where she walked into an apartment. Yhe whole time she was doing stuff like coughing or scratching her nose. It was really cool to see her do all that

[@kirkshanghai]

Quick shout-out to the Cerberus robot level, that was legitimately some of the scariest shit I've seen in a game because of how extremely unexpected it was. Masterpiece of a DLC

[@rockmanraiden6627]

Apparently shit gets crazier depending on some choices you make.

[@Granturion]

Just dropping an alien isolation section in there… crazy 😮

[@waragon4737]

I just rebooted it and helped songbird because jeez my berserk build screwed me over XD

[@ancient-rhinowang6641]

nah it doesn't feel that scary and the robot popping outta the ceillling is just annoying af

[@ivanfelipe240]

Legit an alien isolation section

[@johnkubiak1154]

We can do backflips on bikes and Adam Smasher will use his sandevistan starting December 5th apparently. New patch is also added some new bikes and races for V and Claire to compete in. It just keeps getting better.

[@Maroo0]

It was so cool seeing you in the game Suzie, can't wait to see what you have to say about this amazing DLC

[@toastercleaner1853]

monk questline is misunderstood. you are supposed to play it with eyes closed, literally meditating. it nudges you to actually sit back and relax. serves to punctulate game's endless techno dystopia

[@Runco990]

It was so touching and emotional to me, hearing your own story in parallel to So-Mi. I lived through my own very dark time and came very close to pulling the eject lever. All I can offer you is a big virtual hug in support and thank you for still being with us. 🫂 So-Mi's suicide ending hit me very hard. In the end, I just wanted to hold her and give her a kiss to remind her of her humanity, before honoring her wish. It was an incredibly well written story. I think Cyberpunk 2077 will yet be remembered as one of the greatest games ever made. It has left me truly thinking about life.... and what it means to me.

[@KindaSolidSnake]

It's truly heartwarming to see people actually appreciating and enjoying this game. Whenever I bring up Cyberpunk 2077 to most people, their immediate reactions are usually "Oh? The game with Keanu Reeves and all the bugs?" Even before 2.0, on Xbox One nonetheless, I still loved the story. Especially with how relatable the environment is in comparison to the real world with everything being owned by a mega corp, corrupt politicians, police, etc. Don't even get me started on the music, because I listen to the soundtrack on the daily. But for me, 2.0 made a great game even better. I haven't played Phantom Liberty yet, but I'm looking forward to getting it soon. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for giving this game the recognition it deserves, choom.

[@KedaiCiplak]

After going through with pulling the cable on So-Mi to just let her have her peace. I called my best friend and gave him the biggest hug. Because his life's story parallel with what So-Mi went through minus the horror and guns. Thank you Suzi for this masterpiece of a review.

[@RexxyRocker]

This was a love letter to a series I've held close since I was a child and I thank you for making it. Love your work and I'm always excited to see the next video. Also, something that helps when my past bone hurts "Every single day is an opportunity to be better than you were before."

[@MariusBoss11458]

It's kinda ironic. Johnny dies in 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 gets Revived in 2023. A month after Johnny dies too.

[@agentorangecb1]

Nice! Suzie is perfect for voice acting work. I hope that there will be more in the future. Getting access to the staff and Mike for this vid was awesome too. It's a professionally produced documentary! I think it's all well deserved for an awesome channel and the best is yet to come

[@Robopup325]

The suicide ending was really a wake up call for me. I wasn’t struggling with thoughts of it at the time, but I was sort of just going through the motions in life, and it motivated me to never end up in any situation that could make me want to

[@chukyuniqul]

It's funny, in a way. There's such a thing as passive suicidal ideation. It doesn't suck per-se, but it also acts like somewhat of a plug and (in my case) was a symptom of different problems. But the human brain is hella weird, and the things that just make stuff click and lead to realizations are random in their nature and occurence. Hell, for me I was in the middle of disappointing Jesus when the thought occurred that "dying's kinda like all the games you are looking forward too, as well as future ones you'll like and won't even know being cancelled" and that kinda...made the concept click for me. I never really desired it as much, I don't fear it, still, but back then I was kinda just wanting to avoid this vague idea of "it'll make the people who like you pretty sad". And while that's good and all, living needs a selfish drive. Something that centers on YOU. Because otherwise you, like you said, just go through the motions of life , mainly for the sake of others. Is it goofy? Well yeah. But then life's about fun isn't it? And I think embracing just the bizarre silliness that can happen and swerve grim things around is good. I know at least one person who felt more comfortable about her PTSD after I shared what prompted me to have my only PTSD attack in my life. And make no mistake, it IS goofy.

[@opticalsalt2306]

@@chukyuniqulloved reading your comment, it takes strength to be vulnerable

[@opticalsalt2306]

Same for me! The ending helped me realize a lot of things I’ve never thought about. Talked with my grandma about how much I love this game yesterday and she actually likes the game now haha

[@Sarcastic_Sophist]

I'll admit I can understand where you are coming from. Granted my ideation was more from a place of self loathing. In fact for several years I only lived for my family and our if a feeling that it was crueler to myself to live. For me it was a novel that fully pulled me out of that mindset and realize that my continuous self loathing was purely self centered. I'm not healthy by any means but I'm a lot better than I was.

[@AMAGIGE]

That was some powerful stuff. You don''t gotta apologise for getting personal, if anything it just goes to show how much this game and it's story matters to you, and that's no small thing. If anything it was very brave of you to bring it up and be so open about it. I really related to a lot of it too. And, just like the message you gleaned from the story, you're still here, moving toward a brighter future that gets closer every day, and the world's better for it! You're a unique light of a person, we're glad you're here.

[@NovusDundus]

I got the "other" ending on my first LC run and damn did that hit super hard for me. It's almost this bittersweet reward after going through the Reed path. Having the original goal done, both you and Johnny coming to terms with it and being at peace, the consequences of that choice and getting a glimpse of what happens next in NC and even a send off for V Also... Misty

[@glowerworm]

I loved that ending. Best ending of the game. Previously I thought the devil ending was the best thematic ending. I really love the idea that the punk can get out without "selling out" or dying. Sometimes it feels like those are the only two choices. To be a punk oftentimes feels like signing a contract saying you'll die early or become a villain. V's escape from their life reminded me of a real person (perhaps it's poor taste to compare fiction to real life, but alas), Pat the Bunny. An anarchist folk-punk musician who got sober by going to rehab, stopped getting in legal trouble by cutting out his closest friends, wrote one final self-reflective album, and then retired from the punk scene. He got a standard job in a standard town and is happy. "since we'll all return to dirt, let's bring some stories for the worms"

[@masonwagner768]

I really appreciate how sincere and personal this video felt. It feels like so much of the world these days is insincere or selling you something, but this just feels like another human being sharing their thoughts and feelings on something they connected with, which is really refreshing. The quality in general is also great. I look forward to checking out the rest of your content!

[@Darthpsychonis]

Thank you for sharing some of your life story with us, Suzi. And thank you for putting up "You are loved" in the self-delete ending. You never know who you might end up helping.

[@DurtyDan]

This video convinced me to play Cyberpunk, and now I'm kind of obsessed with it. I'm having a lot of fun.

[@LegacyDaKing]

Loved your first Cyberpunk video and have been eagerly awaiting this one! Thanks for all the work you do Suzi we appreciate you!

[@VerluxUA]

This was an amazing video. I really appreciate you sharing your own experiences, it's hard, scary to do and raw. Also super neat that you gave some of the devs a space to talk about their experiences!

[@JarvisBaileyVA]

Never apologize for opening up. Seeing people like you who I admire for their work pushing forward is what inspires me to continue on with my own goals. Ironically enough I also know a few people who are in cyberpunk among my voice actor friends so it's cool that you're in it too!

[@treefingers6572]

I've been really looking forward to when Woolie finally streams this one. It's so up his alley he doesn't even know yet.

[@Videosrockyouuup]

I’m currently live streaming this expansion. It’s incredible and I loved your side mission with Stella. What an amazing comeback Cyberpunk has made.😎👍🏿

[@ostegonation]

This is a great video, but I also wanted to say something a little personal: From one survivor to another, you're doing absolutely wonderful! I always look forward to your videos.

[@7orotv3]

Your side quest was one of my FAVORITES😭. Let’s goooo

[@JohnAnderson529BeSeeingYou]

The only Phantom Liberty review video on KZbin I was waiting for

[@GenePark]

Dang Pawel read you like a book when he recommended you go back and do it again. Love it

[@sagewaterdragon]

such a funny reaction to it, too. it really was like they built an ending just for her.

[@passthehanky]

Thank you for this amazing video suzi! I’m glad you’re here, i’m glad you’re doing well, and i hope making this helped you keep moving forward. You are loved.

[@iamtondro3747]

Cool to see ya again, thanks for getting me back into cyberpunk both the game and the table top

[@krushchilde]

Love you Suzi! My jaw dropped when I saw you in game. That was such a hilarious side quest. The fixer missions in PL are soo good. I wish every fixer mission had that amount of narrative weight and character moments.

[@LacroixboiMarx]

I just recently played through all the endings. Doing Panam’s ending with having Judy as a partner was the closest to a happy ending V could probably get. The Reed ending where you’re cured was one of the most gut-wrenching for me aside from the suicide ending. It was so painfully over. Anyway, amazing video! I only cried twice!

[@lukeluke333lukeluke]

I also did Panam’s ending with having Judy as a partner! For me. That's the best ending and my head cannon. Sure, its bittersweet but its also hopeful and so very sweet!

[@animositis6632]

Hey Suzi - I've been watching your videos for years and literally had zero idea about your past or identity. As someone who is very much lost in a cycle of their own trauma, thank you for sharing. It's pretty inspiring to see through the other side of it. Cyberpunk has been a favourite of mine from day one - even through launch. Games that evoke this much emotion are truly special.

[@markittystuff]

Suzi I wanted to say I especially loved you not glossing over the unalive yourself ending and having you are loved on screen that felt all very good to remember whilst experiencing a very emotional ending. I also love the keep fighting outlook and I think this game does a great job in instilling that pursuit to keep fighting

[@chukyuniqul]

It wasn't until a while ago, after (mostly) having an epiphany that helped me get over passive suicidal ideation that I understood why this "you are loved" thing is so prevalent in media relating to suicide. Because it's not a cure, yes, but it's that lifeline that keeps you trudging along until you find yourself one day arriving at a conclusion that just moves you past. That one thought that slowly lets you rebuild your drive to keep existing. And that's the best you can do when you don't know what to do. Like the boondocks said: "What do you do when you can't do nothing, and there's nothing you can do? You do what you can".

[@Langtw]

​@chukyuniqul Same here. I've gone through passive suicidal ideation for most of my life. Not planning necessarily, but always looking at it as the exit door. I didn't expect that ending to hit the way that it did. The realization that by taking that action, you have measurably increased the amount of pain and suffering in the world really affected me, ESPECIALLY seeing how Judy reacted, because of how suicide affects her storyline.

[@Thollis1987]

Why would Suzuki want to do that?

[@wesley_rueda]

Wow I think this is not a impression or a review video, this is a movie! this is Art!! like, all the way you tell your impressions, the expansion history, your history, the humor, the heavy parts it s just amazing. If someone tells me that is a bonus content of the game I would believe it, cause it's so well done, so emotional. Thank you so much for all your effort to do this video and congrats for the amazing work ! Much luv Hunter!! (And sorry any writting issues not english speaker here hahaha) Once more Congrats!!

[@Scarecr0wn]

CP77 does something very few games do correctly. It feels like you did not just kick the hornet´s nest, it´s like you entered some massive cave-hive and going just deeper and deeper. The feeling of "how the hell are we going to survive this" is the constant presence and I faking love it. Also Songbird is my new femme fatale and I dunno how am I gonna get over her.

[@gaelangaudette9576]

I've long held the belief that you have a fantastic voice for narration, and that you would make a good voice actor. Hearing your iconic voice in the DLC made me fanboy a bit. Not gonna lie. Edit: I had no idea what you had been through, but you don't need to apologize for sharing it. I'm just sorry that you went through it. I'm glad you made it out the other side in one piece. You're stronger than I ever realized.

[@Truthfulnerd]

1:34:31 I don't see why you need to apologise. Speaking on your own life experiences and relating them to the character, is a normal and natural thing. The main thing is that you're okay now and living a better life. Much love and respect.

[@theinfamousn6385]

I loved every single moment of this video, and with both endings I was left speechless and heartbroken especially honoring songbirds wish. God love this game.

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

So cool you're in Cyberpunk! Also I loved the music video, it was truly amazing and I was so saddened that the main character died at the end and couldn't be in the series / game

[@219SilverChoc]

That personal bit hit me like a truck emotionally, so happy you seem to be doing better now!

[@animatednerd3428]

Sphere, I just want to say, your work here on youtube, is very well done, I think you put in so much effort for your content, from your cosplay sections, how you cover some of my personal fav games, I love watching your vids, whether I watch them as I do work, or on my off time, I always look forward to new uploads, very great work here! my heart goes out to CDPR devs for what they had to put up with, with this game. And to you for your personal experiences, I'm glad you're possibly doing better, great vid choom!

[@JakeTalksGamesYT]

Hey! I loved the Monk questline!!! I struggled a lot with violent tendencies earlier in my life and had to redefine life for myself to truly let it go. The monk quests felt like an affirmation of my new views and my journey to let go of my rage.

[@emilymitchell6823]

Every video gets better and better. I don’t mind waiting when you’re releasing absolute classics like these! Thanks for sharing, thanks for being here

[@millzy7141]

I really appreciate you including the parts explaining your emotional connections with the story of Cyberpunk and sharing how the Dev’s felt also. It’s a really nice change to hear the humanising aspect.

[@ryanrizzajones]

For what it's worth Suzie, I'm going through an emotionally hard time RN and your videos and your voice always makes me feel better. You're awesome and it's good to share our stories, thanks 🙏

[@Crackerjack917]

Incredible work, Suzie. Your personal blend of humor and heart to heart mixed with unique analysis and trivia really resonated with me. This game resonates with me, you, and so many other fans in its unique theme of not giving up in the face of the world around you and within. I found your reliability to songbird and her story incredible moving and I'm sorry about what happened. i'm proud that you found the strength to keep fighting for your future. Keep up the good work.

[@dunhune]

If you've read the Akira manga, the lift scene into Cynosure and the containment sphere Song is held in is a really cool reference to that series.

[@DaUnplugged]

"I didn't become a cyber-goddess"- YET

[@DDxRaptor]

This resonates more with me than I thought when I starting watching this video and listening to you. The things you talk about at the end and stuff that you're "teasing" that you've been through... it sounds very close to what I've been through in my life. I approach my 30th birthday soon and there have been a few very dark moments in my life where I literally didn't believe in even making it to 25. I won't get into details here, but I will say that I suffer from a chronic form of severe depressive disorder along with some other stuff. Feeling your emotions through your voice carries a strange comfort with it, not only because I found another person who knows how this stuff feels, but also that I'm not the only one who doesn't want to give up on life. We don't know each other, but you have my sincere thanks for this piece of art. And don't ever forget, surrender is never an option

[@guyk768]

I was waiting for your Phantom Liberty review, Suzi. Crazy you're in Cyberpunk now, but definitely deserved. Love the music video and your side question is one of my favorites as well.

[@lukeluke333lukeluke]

I just finished Phantom Liberty and Cyberpunk 2077 and wow! The game is amazing. The story and characters are the highlights for me. I also love the city and art deigns. The music also hits hard in moments. I love the music. Its hard for me not to see a parallel between V fighting to live and my own life struggles. I struggled with chronic migraines and can't count the days I lost due to them, also struggle with mental issues and thoughts of ending it. I love finding any medium that both show the struggle and shows its worth fighting for. I could say I've been struggling for forty years but I much prefer to tell people I have fought for forty years! Its not easy and I've been gut punch too many times to count, but its worth fighting for! Nice video and keep up the great work!

[@ColtonGamingTV]

As someone who has struggled with suicide and depression, seeing the suicide ending part in this video legit brought me to tears because it just hits so different now than it did years ago. V might be the video game character that I can most relate too, and this game just hits different years later. Truly one of the best videogames of all-time, especially now. Edit: Finally beat Phantom Liberty after 9 months and did the King of Wands. Glad to see I got the best ending because I didn't feel like handing songbird over to continue to be a slave for the NUSA and the star ending to me will always be canon to me, so this ending doesn't upset that. That being said, I wanted to be the one to flatline Hansen. Also, shoutout to dev team adding a way to get missed iconic weapons. Still depressed and suicidal. Another thing, to me Stella was awkward/ the voice acting felt off, just sayin'. Lastly, my fem V may be down bad for River and Judy, she also looks forward to the day Aguilar finds her and they "meet".

[@southernlocust]

Glad your Here Alive and Breathing choom.

[@ColtonGamingTV]

@@southernlocust Thanks choom!

[@jackthorton10]

Hey Choom, never stop fighting as Silverhand once said, they can’t hold us down forever eh?

[@hojiaxz]

Thanks for giving the employee and staff perspectives. I really appreciate it.

[@p-o2938]

Laying down in that car with Suzie was a cool experience.

[@mr2000s]

Your coverage of this game is the most objective I’ve seen. You really, really “get” it :)

[@SolidPeaks]

Great video! I never thought about how the story deeply reflects on people living with terminal diseases or how real the trauma of being a SW/living in a toxic life can impact people. I gotta go back in and play more of this!

[@ryanbarnett1928]

Having heard your story before getting to that interaction made it even more impactful but also as someone that has family that you see being pulled down a path that isn't where they need to go it is heartening to hear someone that has dealt with it as well. Your influence goes beyond games and I enjoy the love you have for them as well as the cyberpunk genre in general

[@Kazrel]

Not gonna lie, I screamed and giggled like a dork when I found Suzi in Cyberpunk. I'm not the only one right?

[@ChaseSBE]

You're not the only one I must admit

[@gaelangaudette9576]

I did the same thing. I would recognize that iconic voice anywhere.

[@kikicoot]

Nah same. I was like, oh shit wait...this voice sounds so familiar...and then I was like OH SHIT IT'S SPHERE HUNTER AHHHH!! Lol

[@Kazrel]

@@kikicoot Saaaame! I was like "Haha goofy npc- HOLY SHIT IS THAT SUZI?!" *Unironic soyjak pog*

[@deadcard13]

I didn't, but that is my new favorite side job in the game. Never stopped laughing.

[@yozoradreamz]

i really appreciate the different perspectives from everyone including you! cyberpunk really came a long way from its initial launch and i still also think to this day that its one those unique games that is out. even on launch there was a lot of things i saw that was good than some games. Night City itself is so beautiful and looking forward to what CDPR will cook up next for their sequel 😎

[@storyfirstgamingyt]

Since the update, I've been baiting cops while doing gigs to draw out gang members, and it's been really useful at lower levels

[@syntaxusdogmata3333]

Please don't apologize for inserting your own story into this narrative. I found it fitting and most appropriate. Thank you. 👍

[@Tyrannosaur6265]

Great job in your side quest, definitely one of the most memorable in the DLC if not the game.

[@L0rd_Ba1thazar]

Fantastic video. Just found your channel by the grace of the algorithm today and couldn't be happier to subscribe!

[@hycrafter6398]

I feel like calling the moon ending the bad ending is like pushing a thorn at the devs hearts i feel like both endings try their best to avoid feeling like the wrong choice and also any ending where Alex geta to stay alive is a good one in my books lol

[@TheSphereHunter]

I also said it’s my preferred ending.

[@jameslars7391]

I feel like with the moon ending it won’t be the type of fix that songbird thinks it will be in the end just the fact that during that ending you can see Mr. Blue Eyes there just watching your progress is foreboding

[@casey_sux]

just amazing suzi. so stoked that you got to talk to mike pondsmith himself as well! i bet you were beaming after that call. i truly love this game with all my heart and it's just so lovely to see someone who i respect gush about it while also being brave enough to get into the super personal reactions you had to it. thanks so much for this, for reminding me all over again why i love this world.

[@lunalauna]

I wasn't expecting to cry watching thise but here I am. That ending destroys me, if anyone is also struggling with existing seek for help, reach your friends and community. You matter ♥

[@aziffx2]

I saw that unreleased Let You Down scene that you used!!! I love let you down it's genuinely my favorite cyberpunk media and I love Sasha SO MUCH, thank you for doing what you did to make it come true! You unironically rewrote my brain connections :y

[@aziffx2]

Also, as someone who works in the games industry (Albeit at a very low position :y) I hope one day I can participate in something like this!

[@happycompy]

Do you know where to find thst footage?

[@AzathothLives]

With the whole Blackwall, it's always puzzled me if what Somi contacted was the Blackwall itself, or a rogue AI on the other side who used her as a breech into our world in a faustian bargain whenever Meyers ordered it. Either way, I loved that they dove into the AI with the expansion, they were one of my favorite things about the setting. How they were so alien and powerful, like new kinds of gods which were one of the few things that could stand up ro corps. How there would be good, bad, and neutral ones... and yet all of them were something to be feared. I hope the next game goes into this further. Maybe the blackwall falls and the next corporate war begins. Either could result in some real shaking up of the world.

[@mawile3037]

Well the Blackwall itself is a mega super charged AI designed to combat rogue AIs, what So Mi is able to do is continuesly by pass it to reach other AIs or maybe even one specific AI which she uses to hack what would be low tier hardware when compared to what a rogue AI has

[@Jslicer13]

11/10 review. It's so nice to see stuff you noticed in playthroughs that nobody else seems to have covered (or been able to) Almost makes me jealous I didn't get to make a video on certain things first😂

[@ashemountain]

I know it's parasocial as fuck but you letting us in a little bit makes the video hit that much harder. And once again I am in awe of the passion you bring to your videos. I'm so glad I found your channel at the start of 2020 and gotten to watch your channel grow. And cheers to the devs and Maximum Mike!

[@OlafMetal]

I just played through PL and I'm watching this now. I just wanted to say I appreciate you talking about your past. Thank you for sharing such a personal story. I relate to it quite a bit. Naturally mine is a very different story, but the beats are similar, and I felt the exact way about So Mi. I'm glad you're doing better. I'm doing better now, too. And for us, in our "canon" ending, So Mi is doing better.

[@WolfGirlArtemis]

Just wanted you to know I've been following you forever, you're amazing and absolutely an inspiration as a trans woman, and you're literally the only reason I'm gonna get back into this game. I truly wish only the best for you, and I'm so glad you're doing so much better

[@amplefyre]

Hey Suzy, I just want to say I love watching your videos and I always find your enthusiasm in regards to the source material so fantastic. But most importantly, I just wanted to say I really felt a similar connection with Cyberpunk that you did when experiencing Songbird’s memories. Obviously we all have our own unique stories, but hearing your reaction and the telling of your story made me feel a sense of validation because someone else got a similar reaction from one of my favorite settings in all fiction. I’ve been in many dark places in my life up and until this day. Hearing your story gives me hope things can get better, and that feeling how I do when a fictional story tells me what feels like an eerie retelling of my own story back right back at me is alright. The feeling that I can be understood by others has been sorely missed for a long time, and I really wanted to say thank you for letting me feel that from a stranger whose videos I really like on youtube. Thank you.

[@Andy_Sgouros]

And its actually Stella 😅

[@paulsillanpaa8268]

Suzie, don't apologize for 'sharing too much.' You didn't have to share anything, and I think I speak for a good part of the audience here when I say I feel privileged that you trusted us enough to do so anyway. Thank you.

[@deohere7647]

Thank you Suzie. For being honest. For being real. For being strong enough to show your vulnerabilities. From a trans girl in her 30s who finally managed to start hrt six months ago and can finally look in a mirror or stand her own voice just... Thank you. And thank you for another wonderful video. Phantom liberty and 2077 are special. Can't wait to explore this world and others with cdpr, pondsmith, and hopefully, you.

[@NX6.2]

You'll never be a woman.

[@Matte_Blaak]

This was an awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to create this. Cyberpunk is a masterpiece!

[@ignaciojzam]

Please, don´t apologize. Allowing yourself to being open about your past from a place you love so much and so far away from those dark days, was absolutely welcome and beautiful. And you have my favourite voice on the internet. I could listen to you for days. Thank you for these 2 hours together 🤍