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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077An open-world action-adventure RPG set in the sprawling, dangerous metropolis of Night City.
Tex Murphy: Mean Streets
Tex Murphy: Mean StreetsA cyber‑noir detective adventure that blends humor with classic point‑and‑click puzzles.
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 gritty 1990s Los Angeles, you play as private investigator Tex Murphy, navigating a neon‑lit underworld to solve a missing‑person case. The game combines witty dialogue, sci‑fi mystery, and challenging puzzles in a fully voiced, FMV‑enhanced adventure. Mean Streets pioneered interactive storytelling with its branching dialogue and inventory‑based puzzles, offering a nostalgic yet timeless experience for fans of classic adventure games.

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
Fans of classic adventure and sci‑fi mysteries
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$19.9967%
release date
2020-12-10
1989-01-31
Specifications
developer
CD Projekt RED
Access Software, The Code Monkeys
publisher
CD Projekt
U.S. Gold, Access Software, Nightdive Studios
age rating
PEGI 18, 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
  • Engaging sci‑fi noir narrative
  • Full voice acting and FMV cutscenes
  • Multiple endings based on player choice
  • Cross‑platform support for modern PCs
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
  • Dated graphics compared to modern titles
  • Puzzles can be obscure without a guide
  • Limited replay value after all endings are seen
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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