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2020
2020
Positives:
+ Most of the important characters look great and are interesting. Some solid character models/designs and notable voice acting + writing at times.
+ The world (while it often beaks) has a nice atmosphere and is a great backdrop for the game. Imposing, beautiful, deadly, atmospheric it's a pretty solid location all things considered.
+ At times it's really gorgeous to behold and you get really immersed.
+ Soundtrack is really good
+ Great collection of licensed tracks, lots of bangers. (though it might not be everyone's taste)
+ Liked the use of Japanese and Japanese actors
+ Some good heartfelt moments
+ Despite all the issues (and there are plenty) I was still compelled to come back and play more. Lots of things that damaged the experience, but nothing that really outright killed it for me.
+ Some of the guns feel alright to shoot.
Negatives:
- Performance is pretty spotty. This is a game meant for next gen machines.
- A myriad of bugs, glitches and crashes that just constantly chip away at the experience
- Felt a little bit cheated by having my first true view of Night City (Nomad Path) be a montage cutscene fast forwarding a lot of important moments in our character and his friend's journey.
-The lies and false marketing that took place leading up to the game's launch. A lot of hype was created then it suddenly deflated. Didn't live up to the vision it showcased to players.
- Vehicles handle like poo poo
- Enemy AI feels very poor and exploitable
- World can feel very empty at times because of relatively low population density.
- Had massive potential to be as big as something like GTA V, but it really killed it's long term staying power thanks to the terrible launch.
- Wasn't a huge fan of the stealth options
- Hand to hand combat is also very simplistic
+ Most of the important characters look great and are interesting. Some solid character models/designs and notable voice acting + writing at times.
+ The world (while it often beaks) has a nice atmosphere and is a great backdrop for the game. Imposing, beautiful, deadly, atmospheric it's a pretty solid location all things considered.
+ At times it's really gorgeous to behold and you get really immersed.
+ Soundtrack is really good
+ Great collection of licensed tracks, lots of bangers. (though it might not be everyone's taste)
+ Liked the use of Japanese and Japanese actors
+ Some good heartfelt moments
+ Despite all the issues (and there are plenty) I was still compelled to come back and play more. Lots of things that damaged the experience, but nothing that really outright killed it for me.
+ Some of the guns feel alright to shoot.
Negatives:
- Performance is pretty spotty. This is a game meant for next gen machines.
- A myriad of bugs, glitches and crashes that just constantly chip away at the experience
- Felt a little bit cheated by having my first true view of Night City (Nomad Path) be a montage cutscene fast forwarding a lot of important moments in our character and his friend's journey.
-The lies and false marketing that took place leading up to the game's launch. A lot of hype was created then it suddenly deflated. Didn't live up to the vision it showcased to players.
- Vehicles handle like poo poo
- Enemy AI feels very poor and exploitable
- World can feel very empty at times because of relatively low population density.
- Had massive potential to be as big as something like GTA V, but it really killed it's long term staying power thanks to the terrible launch.
- Wasn't a huge fan of the stealth options
- Hand to hand combat is also very simplistic
2021
Positives:
+ Neat set up for the story and world
+ The acting isn't half bad
+ I actually liked the character I created
+ The characters you meet are more interesting then I expected
+ Environments can look quite pretty at times
Negatives:
- Framerate isn't so great on PS4 Pro
- Interface is slow
- Always a small pause before and after a cutscene, which really ruins the fluidity
- Fairly repetitive gameplay loop (recommend playing with others)
- Matchmaking didn't work as well as in other games of the like (Destiny, Division etc.)
- Encountered the same enemy types a few to many times
- Audio implementation didn't feel so great
- Soundtrack didn't do much for me (though the main theme can be a bit catchy)
+ Neat set up for the story and world
+ The acting isn't half bad
+ I actually liked the character I created
+ The characters you meet are more interesting then I expected
+ Environments can look quite pretty at times
Negatives:
- Framerate isn't so great on PS4 Pro
- Interface is slow
- Always a small pause before and after a cutscene, which really ruins the fluidity
- Fairly repetitive gameplay loop (recommend playing with others)
- Matchmaking didn't work as well as in other games of the like (Destiny, Division etc.)
- Encountered the same enemy types a few to many times
- Audio implementation didn't feel so great
- Soundtrack didn't do much for me (though the main theme can be a bit catchy)
This review contains spoilers
Positives:
+ Very pretty and stable on PS4 Pro (Small size too)
+ Controls well, gameplay feels alright
+ Great looking interiors
+ Good atmosphere
+ Some of the characters models look really good as well
+ Set in Romania (extra point from me there), and seems to be fairly authentic at times. Also, has sarmale and mici.
+ The one super scary level (feels Silent Hill)
+ Major Resident evil 4 vibes (though overall not as good)
+ All sorts of secrets to be discovered and backtrack to
+ Glad they went back to Chris's older face
+ It's a fun video game ass video game that kept me engaged from start to finish.
+ Model viewers and concept art for unlocking at the end which is always a cool extra
Negatives:
- Wished the soundtrack was a bit more unique, should have leaned into some more traditional Romanian instruments and sounds.
- This series always goes off the rails towards the end and this entry is no different (I did like it more then 7's later half)
- The story and writing is not particularly good
- Sacrifices A LOT of believably, really "jumps the shark" in this entry...or should I say "chops the hand"
- Wished some of the areas were a bit more fleshed out and slightly expanded.
- The boss fights were just ok and always felt like they were so cramped with so very little space to maneuver.
+ Very pretty and stable on PS4 Pro (Small size too)
+ Controls well, gameplay feels alright
+ Great looking interiors
+ Good atmosphere
+ Some of the characters models look really good as well
+ Set in Romania (extra point from me there), and seems to be fairly authentic at times. Also, has sarmale and mici.
+ The one super scary level (feels Silent Hill)
+ Major Resident evil 4 vibes (though overall not as good)
+ All sorts of secrets to be discovered and backtrack to
+ Glad they went back to Chris's older face
+ It's a fun video game ass video game that kept me engaged from start to finish.
+ Model viewers and concept art for unlocking at the end which is always a cool extra
Negatives:
- Wished the soundtrack was a bit more unique, should have leaned into some more traditional Romanian instruments and sounds.
- This series always goes off the rails towards the end and this entry is no different (I did like it more then 7's later half)
- The story and writing is not particularly good
- Sacrifices A LOT of believably, really "jumps the shark" in this entry...or should I say "chops the hand"
- Wished some of the areas were a bit more fleshed out and slightly expanded.
- The boss fights were just ok and always felt like they were so cramped with so very little space to maneuver.