Game Review

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review

4.5/5

CD Projekt RED's ambitious expansion finally delivers on the promise of Night City

Game Information

Developer: CD Projekt RED
Publisher: CD Projekt
Release Date: 9/26/2023
Price: $29.99

Platforms & Genre

Platforms:
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Genre:
RPG
Action
Open World
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review

Score Breakdown

story:
4.8
gameplay:
4.2
graphics:
4.7
sound:
4.6
replay Value:
4

CD Projekt RED's ambitious expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 finally delivers on the promise of Night City. Phantom Liberty is a masterclass in storytelling and world-building.

Story & Characters

The narrative follows V as they become entangled in a web of political intrigue involving the President of the New United States. Keanu Reeves returns as Johnny Silverhand, delivering some of his best performances in the series.

Gameplay Improvements

The expansion introduces significant gameplay improvements, including a revamped skill system and enhanced AI behavior that makes combat more engaging than ever.

Visual Fidelity

Night City has never looked better. The expansion showcases stunning visual improvements that truly bring the cyberpunk aesthetic to life.

Pros

  • +Exceptional storytelling and character development
  • +Stunning visual improvements
  • +Engaging side quests with meaningful choices
  • +Improved AI and combat mechanics

Cons

  • -Still some minor technical issues
  • -Requires high-end hardware for best experience
  • -Limited to specific areas of Night City
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GameMaster2024
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GameMaster2024
1/15/2024

Great review! I've been waiting for this expansion and your insights really help. The improvements to the AI sound particularly interesting. Can't wait to dive in!

CyberFan
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CyberFan
1/15/2024

Totally agree! The AI improvements make such a difference in immersion. Worth the wait!

TechReviewer
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TechReviewer
1/15/2024

I'm still on the fence about this one. The technical issues you mentioned are concerning. How bad are they really? Are we talking about occasional glitches or game-breaking bugs?