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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077An open-world action-adventure RPG set in the sprawling, dangerous metropolis of Night City.
Rise of the Dragon
Rise of the DragonA gritty 2053 cyber‑noir adventure where every choice reshapes Los Angeles
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.

Set in a dystopian 2053 Los Angeles, you play as former LAPD officer William "Blade" Hunter, a private detective tasked with unraveling a deadly drug conspiracy that has turned the mayor's daughter into a mutant. As Blade, you navigate a living city where time passes, offices close, and characters remember your actions, influencing the story's outcome. The game blends point‑and‑click adventure, puzzle solving, and intense combat against a Chinese mafia led by the dragon‑like drug lord Bahumat. Your decisions determine whether you rescue allies, stop a city‑wide poisoning, and ultimately defeat the dragon in a climactic showdown.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Story-Rich
Best for
Mature fans of deep RPGs and open-world action games
Fans of narrative‑driven cyber‑noir adventure games
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2020-12-10
1990-12-31
Specifications
developer
CD Projekt RED
Dynamix
publisher
CD Projekt
Dynamix, Sega, Sierra On-Line, Activision
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
75/100
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
  • Deep, reactive NPC interactions
  • Time‑aware world adds realism
  • Blend of adventure, puzzle, and combat
  • Rich cyber‑noir storyline
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
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Combat can feel clunky for some players
  • Limited replayability after multiple endings
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
6
0
User rating
3.7 (3)
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What reviewers say

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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