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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077An open-world action-adventure RPG set in the sprawling, dangerous metropolis of Night City.
Mystery Case Files: Shadow Lake
Mystery Case Files: Shadow LakeUnravel a ghost town mystery with a psychic medium and an interactive map
Overview
Description

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure game set in Night City, a sprawling metropolis driven by power, glamour, and body modification. Players assume the role of V, a mercenary outlaw in pursuit of a unique implant that holds the key to immortality, navigating a world where mega-corporations operate above the law. In a gritty future defined by cyberware, violent crime, and extreme poverty, your choices directly influence both the narrative and the world around you. Experience deep role-playing customization of skills, cybernetics, and playstyle as you carve your own legend in the streets of Night City.

Mystery Case Files: Shadow Lake is the ninth adventure‑puzzle installment from Big Fish Studios, released on November 20, 2012. Players join the Master Detective and a psychic medium to investigate the eerie destruction of a ghost town, solving hidden‑object scenes and brain‑teasing puzzles along the way. The game introduces an interactive map that lets you travel between locations, adding a fresh layer of exploration to the classic Mystery Case Files formula. Available on PC, Mac, and iOS, it offers a single‑player experience perfect for casual mystery lovers.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Mature fans of deep RPGs and open-world action games
Casual mystery and puzzle enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$9.99−83%
release date
2020-12-10
2012-11-20
Specifications
developer
CD Projekt RED
Big Fish Studios
publisher
CD Projekt
Big Fish Games
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
75/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Breathtaking and highly immersive visual design of Night City
  • Deep cyberware and skill customization systems
  • Engaging, choice-driven narrative and memorable characters
  • Action-packed gunplay and fluid movement mechanics
  • Rich, atmospheric visuals
  • Innovative interactive map adds depth
  • Wide variety of puzzle types
  • Available on multiple platforms
Cons
  • Pivotal choices can occasionally feel restricted by the overarching plot
  • Complex world and systems can overwhelm new players initially
  • High system requirements for optimal graphical performance on PC
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Occasional repetitive hidden‑object scenes
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
6
0
User rating
3.7 (3)
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Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews

3.7 (3)
Verified User

Love it

Been playing Cyberpunk 2077 with friends. Greatly improved since launch. One gripe: some lingering bugs. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Cyberpunk 2077

Been playing Cyberpunk 2077 with friends. Strong main story and Phantom Liberty. One gripe: demanding hardware for ray tracing. Would recommend.

Verified User

Fun with caveats

Been playing Cyberpunk 2077 with friends. Upside: deep build variety. Downside: some lingering bugs.

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