I don't think I've ever seen as much hype for a computer game, as Cyberpunk 2077 was getting for the last few years. Yet, personally, after watching the trailers, I have my reservations about it.
Some, of course, may be quick to point out, that the game isn't out yet. However, pre-ordering and/or getting sucked into the hype, is almost never a good thing. And considering points below, I'd say people should be especially wary of this game. It may well not be No Man's Sky 2.0, but then... It also may be just that.
Gameplay:
For one, none of those trailers seemed to show off a lot of actual gameplay. It was all cut-scenes, or scripted events. And whatever little gameplay those trailers did show, was honestly nothing special. It just seemed like a generic First Person Shooter. As if we need more CoD clones...
World:
I never really get that excited with these games, that advertise their grand scale, like No Man's Sky. Because it doesn't matter how large the game world is, if it's lacking detail. Cyberpunk seems to have the detail, but again, we only saw that on scripted trailers, and the game already seems to be downgrading, which brings me to the next point.
Graphics:
If you look at first trailers, and then, at the "Deep Dive" one, it seems like there's been a downgrade in graphics. And that Keanu Reeves model looks quite bad... Now, visuals don't really matter to me that much, but last minute downgrades are not a good sign. Take in mind also, that Cyberpunk is basically being created on dated technology, considering how long it's been in development. That makes me wonder if more features will be dialed back in the final release. Having that delay is also not a good sign.
Other:
Also, Cyberpunk seemingly will not actually have a Third Person perspective. Which is a really weird choice by creators. It's supposed to be an RPG, right? It even has all that detailed character customization system. Why have that and make it First Person only? Customizing your character and then not seeing it during gameplay... Unless, which I assume will be the case, they make it, that you can see your character sometimes, e.g. when you look in the mirror. Still, it's plain idiotic.
UPDATE:
Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed again, till November 19th now. Delayed twice now. And that is after, seemingly, over 8 years of development:
At the 11:26 mark of the video above, the presenter says (after showing Cyberpunk picture) that they had a "second team" for "quite some time now", working on this game. This took place back in 2012.
So in short, 8 years development, multiple delays, no actual gameplay footage, no demos, nothing. Hmm I wonder how this will go...
Some, of course, may be quick to point out, that the game isn't out yet. However, pre-ordering and/or getting sucked into the hype, is almost never a good thing. And considering points below, I'd say people should be especially wary of this game. It may well not be No Man's Sky 2.0, but then... It also may be just that.
Gameplay:
For one, none of those trailers seemed to show off a lot of actual gameplay. It was all cut-scenes, or scripted events. And whatever little gameplay those trailers did show, was honestly nothing special. It just seemed like a generic First Person Shooter. As if we need more CoD clones...
World:
I never really get that excited with these games, that advertise their grand scale, like No Man's Sky. Because it doesn't matter how large the game world is, if it's lacking detail. Cyberpunk seems to have the detail, but again, we only saw that on scripted trailers, and the game already seems to be downgrading, which brings me to the next point.
Graphics:
If you look at first trailers, and then, at the "Deep Dive" one, it seems like there's been a downgrade in graphics. And that Keanu Reeves model looks quite bad... Now, visuals don't really matter to me that much, but last minute downgrades are not a good sign. Take in mind also, that Cyberpunk is basically being created on dated technology, considering how long it's been in development. That makes me wonder if more features will be dialed back in the final release. Having that delay is also not a good sign.
Other:
Also, Cyberpunk seemingly will not actually have a Third Person perspective. Which is a really weird choice by creators. It's supposed to be an RPG, right? It even has all that detailed character customization system. Why have that and make it First Person only? Customizing your character and then not seeing it during gameplay... Unless, which I assume will be the case, they make it, that you can see your character sometimes, e.g. when you look in the mirror. Still, it's plain idiotic.
UPDATE:
Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed again, till November 19th now. Delayed twice now. And that is after, seemingly, over 8 years of development:
At the 11:26 mark of the video above, the presenter says (after showing Cyberpunk picture) that they had a "second team" for "quite some time now", working on this game. This took place back in 2012.
So in short, 8 years development, multiple delays, no actual gameplay footage, no demos, nothing. Hmm I wonder how this will go...
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