Cyberpunk 2077 - Are you a preem enough choom to rescue the President?

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Which lifepath will you take?
	NOMAD (I like freedom)
	STREET KID (I like the city)
	CORPO (I like money)
	I don't like labels

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# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:14

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# ? May 21, 2024 20:20

stev: Jan 22, 2013; Please be excited.

Come on Gaben, press the button.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:15

BrotherJayne: Nov 28, 2019

That Italian Guy posted:

Can you go into cyberpsychosis?
No, V doesn't have enough implants allowance to get into it. But you encounter a lot of people affected by it.

Hahahahaha that's a great way to put it xD

I almost always end up with around 2 body left playing Shadowrun, which is on the fringe of getting batty

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:17

Grouchio: Aug 31, 2014

That Italian Guy posted:

Doing a rough transcript of the spoilerfree Q/A from this super long video so that you don't have to go through 3h of it. I may miss some short Q/A here and there but it should be most of the content. Also, I'm going to skip Qs where the answer is "I don't know". I've skipped Q/A that were too spoilery for my taste, although I've included some very light spoilers under spoiler tags.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_w3SNmw-Y8
*snip*

Many thanks! Pro-click.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:17

Zaphod42: Sep 13, 2012; If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.

7 hours to PC launch :getin:

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:18

Popete: Oct 6, 2009; This will make sure you don't suggest to the KDz
That he should grow greens instead of crushing on MCs; Grimey Drawer

Does Steam not have the patch yet?

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:18

ErrEff: Feb 13, 2012

stev posted:

Come on Gaben, press the button.

It's already 6 AM in New Zealand. Gabe is slouching.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:18

Ice Phisherman: Apr 12, 2007; Swimming upstream
into the sunset

That Italian Guy posted:

This is lovely, thank you for the effort.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:18

sdr782: Jun 7, 2005; "I said it was dodgeball time, bitch."

Popete posted:

Does Steam not have the patch yet?

It does not appear so, still just have the 57gb preload

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:19

That Italian Guy: Jul 25, 2012; We need the equivalent of the shrimp = small pastry avatar, but for ambulances and their mysteries now.

E: moved to the new page for visibility.

Doing a rough transcript of the spoilerfree Q/A from this super long video so that you don't have to go through 3h of it. I may miss some short Q/A here and there but it should be most of the content. Also, I'm going to skip Qs where the answer is "I don't know". I've skipped Q/A that were too spoilery for my taste, although I've included some very light spoilers under spoiler tags.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_w3SNmw-Y8

This is everything* from the first 1h32m of the video.
* with the above caveats.

How bad are bugs?
Didn't encounter many, mostly cosmetic, only 1 gamebreaking (unable to complete a quest). She has a lot of tolerance for jank, though.
Are there enough interiors?
There's a ton of them, you won't see them all in a playthrough.
Do you think you will keep playing after finishing the game?
Game is fun, rather do another playthrough though.
Are guns floating all the time?
Seen some, not many.
Where can I learn more about the lore?
Linked playlists.
Can we make V look like M. Kusanage?
Not sure if there is an appropriate hairstyle.
Bullet sponginess?
A bit, especially at first, until you start mixing in other types of damage (IE: combat hacking).
Can you go into cyberpsychosis?
No, V doesn't have enough implants allowance to get into it. But you encounter a lot of people affected by it.
Can we change the hairstyle after the start?
Haven't found a hairstylist yet.
Does the game feel short?
No, 50h in she feels like she has just scratched the surface. She thinks a 15-20h completion is only possible in a "speedrun" way of playing the game. (skipping dialogue, only main quest, etc).
Are there Activities in Night City beside side quests?
Yes, several types.
Can the game be paused at any times?
Yes.
Can you enter the NET at any time?
No, it's tied to the story/quests.
Does you character change appearance based on the cyberware installed?
Yes, although not noticeably for most things.
Is the lore in the game good, as an expert?
Yes, and the more you know before playing, the more you'll appreciate the game. You won't be able to get the full experience on a second playthrough cause you'll already know what's going to happen; and you won't know the lore on the first one.
What should I concentrate on if I want to learn lore?
Not really a spoiler, but Johnny Silverhand, Samurai Band, Nomads, Arasaka. Also megacorps in general. The Soulkiller Virus and Alt Cunningham.
How is the game handling LGBTQ and T matters in particular?
Can't answer without spoiling stuff, but according to her, better than most games.
How viable is non-lethal/stealth/hacking?
Very, although it's easier to just shoot people in the face.
What's the best origin?
Depends on preference, she picked Street Kid as a starter and she later discovered it's the shortest.
Male Romances?
Couldn't find one yet, not even paying. There are sex scenes though.
Can you harvest enemy cyberware?
Yes, but you will have to go to a ripperdoc to have it installed.
Can you change the size of your character?
Not sure, but she doesn't think so.
Leisure activities in Night City?
Not sure, she went to clubs during quests. Only found one 1 night stand.
Is the main story "a master piece" from the lore pov?
She hasn't finished it yet, but she is positively impressed by the depth and complexity of the Cyberpunk-specific lore.
In your opinion did this game live up to the hype?
Yes. The only thing she didn't like is the melee combat.
Is Braindance only used in mission or can you use it as entertainment?
It's used for several things, not just detective things.
How's the shooting, as a FPS aficionado?
It's satisfying, especially when combined to other mechanics.
Is the hacking minigame still a thing?
Yes.
How does the level/weapon/enemy scaling work?
Not many quests reward you with gear, you can dismantle looted equipment and craft stuff or sell it and buy better equipment. You can also upgrade existing weapons. There are also side-upgrades (IE: tracking or ricocheting bullets). Items are usually tied to the neighborough (some are cheaper with shittier equipment, other are fancier and have better equip). Street Cred is also important cause fixers pay you more if you have more cred/some items require a min level of cred to be used.
Are you forced to wear specific clothes due to the stat they provide?
No. Also if you have a piece of equipment you really like that is not cosmetic, you can keep upgrading it instead of replacing it.
How's the gore? Can you see bulletholes in enemies?
The game is quite gory, but no bulletholes that she could see.
Is there more than 1 HMG?
Yes.
How serious/comedic is the game?
Quite comedic, especially with certain characters Johnny Silverhand.
Can you censor nudity?
Maybe, haven't tried.
Recomended difficulty?
Normal, unless you feel it's too hard/easy to be fun. Quest themselves have several tiers of difficulty.
Are there unique items/guns?
Yes. And you can keep upgrading them if you like them.
Can we
Haven't tried, not sure if there are recreational drugs, although there are a lot of consumables.
Are there shurikens?
Haven't seen any.
Is there more than 1 save slot?
Yes.
Can you customize the look of your cyberware?
No.
Will reading just the Cyberpunk Red book be enough to prepare for the lore?
No. CB R gives you the basic, but you should at least learn more about Arasaka
Cyber pets?
Haven't seen any.
How is the driving?
She likes it, she doesn't like driving in general. She thinks GTA driving sucks, for a comparison. Driving with a controller feels really different vehicle from vechicle. She recommends bike because peak hour city center traffic is bad.
Do the non main NPC feel more realistic than other games'?
They look really good, they are not super memorable/interactable, although they react to stuff. Crowds feel very different location from location, though.
How much does your life path matter?
Not sure, but it opens quests/dialogue options. It matters a lot how much you feel like roleplaying your V.
Are boss fight fun?
They are ok, but nothing memorable.
Should I preorder this?
Preordering doesn't really add much, so only do that if you want to play at launch.
Is the city as alive as it shows in the trailers?
Yes, depending on the location and time of the day.
Can you pay to have sex with men in the game?
She's tried, but couldn't yet.
How's the crafting?
You can create or upgrade items, you need blueprints and materials. It's quite standard. You can craft anywhere.
Is the exploration worth it?
Yes, the city is beautiful.
Fastest way to make Eddies?
Sell everything you loot at first.
Can you become enemy of certain factions?
Maybe, she may have become an enemy of the NCPD
Can you join gangs?
Not really, you are a mercenary.
How many voice options are there?
Two.
Can you use the restrooms in game?
Didn't try.
Can you customize your character height/weight?
Not sure.
Are there any failstates outside of dying?
Doesn't think so.
Are there locations with hidden/special loot to reward exploration?
Yes (although she has only found 1, not looking for it specifically though).
Are there any long coats?
Yes.
Are cars/bikes expensive?
She's not sure, she got hers through quests or stealing.
Is money useful?
Yes, higher end equipment/cyberstuff is more expensive.
Is this your GOTY?
GOTY year just started so difficult to say.
Are there good options in combat?
Yes.
How are the clothing customization options?
You have a ton of them.
Can you take selfies?
Yes, just use the selfie emote and them move the camera where the phone would be.
Are you enjoing this more than Skyrim?
Yes, although she didn't like Skyrim/doesn't like fantasy in general.
Are there GTA style wanted levels?
No, either NCPD is looking for you or they aren't.
Can you create a Transexual character?
Yes* (*depending on the definition of Transexual, I would add).
Are there gloves?
Haven't found any.
Are you satisfied with how Arasaka was presented in the game?
Yes
Can you read books?
Found only 1 book that she interacted so far and it was an easter egg.
Is there something lorewise that you didn't expect?
Yes.
Is the dialogue in real time?
No, although you may have limited time to pick an option on certain dialogues, like in TW3 (otherwise you'll stay silent).
Do iconic items/people look different from the lore?
Yes, everything has been redisigned to fit the new aesthetic.
How hard is to make a lot of money?
You can grind, it's not too hard to make money. The difficult part is not to spend it all immediately on all new shiny crap.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:21

Zeta Acosta: Dec 16, 2019; #essereFerrari

stev posted:

Come on Gaben, press the button.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:21

sean10mm: Jun 29, 2005; It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, MAD-2R World

Digital Foundry basically said it was Deus Ex With Cars in a way they really liked.

sdr782 posted:

It does not appear so, still just have the 57gb preload

IIRC it drops 1 hour before launch.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:22

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

That Italian Guy posted:

E: moved to the new page for visibility.

Doing a rough transcript of the spoilerfree Q/A from this super long video so that you don't have to go through 3h of it. I may miss some short Q/A here and there but it should be most of the content. Also, I'm going to skip Qs where the answer is "I don't know". I've skipped Q/A that were too spoilery for my taste, although I've included some very light spoilers under spoiler tags.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_w3SNmw-Y8

this is helpful, thank you.

the game...might be good? :ohdear:

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:22

ZeeBoi: Jan 17, 2001

Giant Bomb is doing a live quick look in about an hour

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:25

Amp: Sep 10, 2010

That Italian Guy posted:

This post is so good, thanks.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:26

pieuvre armement: Feb 27, 2018; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

People talking about their graphics cards or waiting for more patches

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:26

Sab669: Sep 24, 2009

Mr. Pool posted:

lol

You could tell me the dev just said "I was just making fun of actual employees who forget to update a template's text" and I'd believe it for the tone of this game :shrug:

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:27

GreenBuckanneer: Sep 15, 2007

w00tmonger posted:

7 hours

work suuuucks

I know

Keannu left us by the stairs

surprises let us know he cares

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:28

ymgve: Jan 2, 2004; Offensive Clock

Have anyone seen anything about theft in the game? I'm watching Cohhcarnage and it seems like he can loot anything without consequence, but might just be the areas he's in.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:28

SettingSun: Aug 10, 2013

Sab669 posted:

You could tell me the dev just said "I was just making fun of actual employees who forget to update a template's text" and I'd believe it for the tone of this game

If these tickers are editable then I hope commuters on the highway are prepared when I mod in My Immortal.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:29

doingitwrong: Jul 27, 2013

That Italian Guy posted:

Can we change the hairstyle after the start?
Haven't found a hairstylist yet.

Goddamnit someone find me a hairstylist.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:29

Zaphod42: Sep 13, 2012; If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.

I know some people were asking for a character build breakdown

Here ya go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cW9feT0UvI

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:32

Mr. Pool: Jul 10, 2001

one thing that will actually make me sad is if the melee sucks, don't wan to stand there and hit them with a nerf bat that makes numbers

even then will prob just need to wait for mods

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:32

Zaphod42: Sep 13, 2012; If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.

Mr. Pool posted:

one thing that will actually make me sad is if the melee sucks, don't wan to stand there and hit them with a nerf bat that makes numbers

even then will prob just need to wait for mods

From the sound of things they really tried, there's stamina and different types of attacks and you can block and stuff. But it is first-person and I always find melee is better in third, footwork is so important to melee combat.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:33

BrotherJayne: Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Pool posted:

one thing that will actually make me sad is if the melee sucks, don't wan to stand there and hit them with a nerf bat that makes numbers

even then will prob just need to wait for mods

from what I understand it's more like you're hitting them with a gibbinator

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:34

emdash: Oct 19, 2003; and?

there's at least one review (Ars, maybe) saying melee is actually OP at the moment

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:34

Funky See Funky Do: Aug 20, 2013; STILL TRYING HARD

E: beaten!

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:34

Mad Wack: Mar 27, 2008; "The faster you use your cooldowns, the faster you can use them again"

ok i ended up just uninstalling and redownloading - so if anyone else gets that issue with gog galaxy try that (also holy poo poo this client sucks, amazing that it makes steam look good)

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:35

rap music: Mar 11, 2006

Claes Oldenburger posted:

Is there going to be a fat patch for PC on launch or is it baked in already?

patch most likely, have something 2077 related in steam's download queue after preloading a couple days ago

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:37

queeb: Jun 10, 2004; m

i didnt expect there to be so many skills and perks, jesus.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:37

Marshal Prolapse: Jun 23, 2012; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:38

Zaphod42: Sep 13, 2012; If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.

Oh snap first time I've seen this confirmed:

melee weapons are all non-lethal, and any/most guns can be modded to be non-lethal. So a non-lethal playthrough seems possible

queeb posted:

i didnt expect there to be so many skills and perks, jesus.

Yeah there's over 200 perks. Its crazy. Way more than they let on pre-release.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:39

sean10mm: Jun 29, 2005; It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, MAD-2R World

Zaphod42 posted:

Oh snap first time I've seen this confirmed:

melee weapons are all non-lethal, and any/most guns can be modded to be non-lethal. So a non-lethal playthrough seems possible

Not quite IIRC blades are lethal, blunt are nonlelthal as long as you don't curb stomp downed enemies

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:40

pieuvre armement: Feb 27, 2018; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

That Italian Guy posted:

[*]Can you enter the NET at any time?
No, it's tied to the story/quests.

I don't care about the bugs and stuff but this is bogus

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:41

Bob the terrible: Aug 9, 2006

Ended up buying it. Justified it for myself by thinking about the fact that I bought an rtx card last spring, and still have not played a game with ray tracing or dlss.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:41

Hamelekim: Feb 25, 2006; And another thing... if global warming is real. How come it's so damn cold?; Ramrod XTreme

Sab669 posted:

You could tell me the dev just said "I was just making fun of actual employees who forget to update a template's text" and I'd believe it for the tone of this game

That sort of thing was reported for sure and they shipped it because it was low priority compared to other bugs.

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:41

Escape Goat: Jan 30, 2009

LifeSunDeath posted:

they should have just made this game using the Star Engine

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:42

Palpek: Dec 27, 2008; Do you feel it, Zach?
My coffee warned me about it.

Zaphod42 posted:

I know some people were asking for a character build breakdown

Here ya go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cW9feT0UvI

Yeah, watched it earlier and this is a good spoiler-free video that may really help in making choices. Pro-click

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:42

Amp: Sep 10, 2010

I don't even know what DLSS is someone please help

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:42

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# ? May 21, 2024 20:20

rap music: Mar 11, 2006

Zaphod42 posted:

I know some people were asking for a character build breakdown

Here ya go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cW9feT0UvI

good lord

# ? Dec 9, 2020 18:43

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