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During these trying times we look for solitary methods of entertainment, escape, or even just exercises in catharsis. Some routes are binging on Netflix dramas and others are playing video games. The latest AAA open-world game is Cyberpunk 2077.
Figure 1. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world role playing game (RPG). And it's the first open-world RPG to be released in awhile, so its presence is welcome at a time when demand for escape is perhaps at an all time high. Although its release has been plagued by bugs, particularly on older generation consoles, it has a lot to offer in terms of story, atmosphere, escape and catharsis. I'm playing on the PC, so I've been fortunate enough to avoid the bulk of the bugs; it's still buggy, even on the PC, but certainly playable.
Cyberpunk 2077 is noir, meaning you won't save the world. Night City is dystopian at the end, just like the beginning (one of the defining characteristics of noir). But that doesn't mean you can't make a small difference, at least with yourself and those in your immediate circle of interactions.
In Cyberpunk 2077 you play as "V," a character which you can design yourself: sex, appearance, abilities, and even a few choices for background upbringing. You can design your V after yourself, your parent, your alter-ego, your favorite rock-star, or even a personal hero. I chose the latter and built my V character based on Ruth Bader Ginsburg. How did you build your V?
Figure 2. Cybernetically enhanced Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth is originally a street kid from the city. She prefers to solve problems using an measured, intelligent approach and prefers non-lethal methods whenever possible. However, when the going gets complicated, she's more than capable bringing her own style of equity to Night City with her sunny gavel of justice.
Figure 3. Gavel of justice
Figure 1. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world role playing game (RPG). And it's the first open-world RPG to be released in awhile, so its presence is welcome at a time when demand for escape is perhaps at an all time high. Although its release has been plagued by bugs, particularly on older generation consoles, it has a lot to offer in terms of story, atmosphere, escape and catharsis. I'm playing on the PC, so I've been fortunate enough to avoid the bulk of the bugs; it's still buggy, even on the PC, but certainly playable.
Cyberpunk 2077 is noir, meaning you won't save the world. Night City is dystopian at the end, just like the beginning (one of the defining characteristics of noir). But that doesn't mean you can't make a small difference, at least with yourself and those in your immediate circle of interactions.
In Cyberpunk 2077 you play as "V," a character which you can design yourself: sex, appearance, abilities, and even a few choices for background upbringing. You can design your V after yourself, your parent, your alter-ego, your favorite rock-star, or even a personal hero. I chose the latter and built my V character based on Ruth Bader Ginsburg. How did you build your V?
Figure 2. Cybernetically enhanced Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth is originally a street kid from the city. She prefers to solve problems using an measured, intelligent approach and prefers non-lethal methods whenever possible. However, when the going gets complicated, she's more than capable bringing her own style of equity to Night City with her sunny gavel of justice.
Figure 3. Gavel of justice