The Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 for PC, in its much-coveted physical form (Physical Edition) with a GOG key, is the ultimate "relic" for every serious gamer and collector. In an era dominated by digital libraries, having a physical box on the shelf offers a sense of permanence and ownership, while the connection with the GOG platform ensures complete user freedom, as the game remains DRM-free. This edition is the ideal way to experience CD Projekt RED’s technological marvel, offering the full experience along with the Phantom Liberty expansion, without restrictions and with the highest possible quality.

On the technical side, the PC version remains the "showcase" of the industry, and the Ultimate Edition confirms this in the most impressive way. This is where Night City is revealed in all its glory, especially if you have next-generation hardware. With support for Path Tracing and DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction, the game transforms into a visual poem, where every neon reflection in water puddles and every shadow in Dogtown’s alleys looks real. The smoothness of movement and the detail of textures surpass any console, making the PC the natural environment for the full immersion that Night City’s vision demands.

The choice of a GOG.com key inside the physical box is no accident and is one of the greatest advantages of this edition. As a platform owned by CD Projekt itself, GOG offers a "clean" installation without the need for a constant internet connection or the presence of annoying protection software that often burdens CPU performance. This means the game runs lighter and the player has complete control over their files, which greatly facilitates the huge modding community that has boosted the title’s longevity with thousands of improvements and additions.

The content of the Ultimate Edition is rich, incorporating all the improvements from updates 2.0 and 2.1 that transformed the gameplay. The new police system, improved vehicle combat, and the fully redesigned skill tree offer an experience that feels like a sequel compared to the original 2020 release. The addition of Phantom Liberty completes V’s arc with a gripping espionage story, providing some of the most powerful moments in RPG history. The script remains mature, provocative, and deeply human, exploring mortality and corruption in a world that has lost its soul.

In conclusion, the Physical Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for PC is the most complete way to honor this science fiction epic. It is an edition aimed at those who appreciate top technical excellence, the freedom of DRM-free gaming, and the joy of owning a physical item that represents one of modern gaming’s greatest achievements. If your PC is ready to withstand the pressure of Night City, this purchase is not just an addition to your collection, but an investment in an experience you’ll remember for years.

After 100 hours of gameplay I can write a detailed review for this game. I really wanted to rate it 5 stars, but its 3-4 negatives unfortunately didn’t allow me to. Let’s start with the positives.

Great variety in weapons where you can switch between automatics, shotguns, pistols, snipers, and if you want melee action you can go for swords, bats, knives. Also, a very interesting mechanic with the quickhacks where you can deal with many opponents and get out of tough situations with various combinations of them. I particularly liked the character upgrade part with the cyberware, where you boost V with armor, more RAM, health, and most importantly the OS swap when I got bored of quickhacks and played with the Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan for slowing down enemies.

I should note that it takes a lot of research to make a strong build for your character depending on how you want to play throughout the game. For the quickhacks part, for example, you need to max intelligence, etc.

I also felt that most side quests were interesting and motivated you to continue either to level up or to fight and loot weapons, cyberware, etc.

Nice driving system with plenty of cars and bikes.

Now for the negatives.

I find it unacceptable that after 5 years of the game’s release I still get so many crashes. I changed drivers, did updates, searched forums to see what’s wrong, I ended up saving every 2 minutes in the game so I wouldn’t get kicked out and lose progress. It gets really annoying, fix your damn mess. I thought I’d play the game for the first time now that I built a PC after so long, thinking there’d be no issues, and I’ve never seen anything like this in all my years of gaming. Huge foul, which lasted for about 40 hours of gameplay.

Second and very big negative is the difficulty in understanding the story. You’re supposed to steal some crap from Arasaka and suddenly you have Keanu Reeves in your head and you’re fighting to get him out, and then Militech, Biotechnica, Kang Tao, and Takemura all become a mess. Then you get Idris Elba with Songbird and the Americans in there, which okay, that’s the patch they released later and it was somewhat more understandable. But come on guys, we just wanted to play a game to relax and our heads turned to mush with all this information. And another thing: the dialogues had some English that made me want to tear up my proficiency certificate, come on, kids play this game too, make it a bit simpler so we can make sense of it, you fried our brains.

Third negative, I would have liked a few more bosses. Okay, it’s interesting that you play against some netrunners and there’s good competition, but when you level up and get stronger, if you hit them with a slow time and go shotgun them in the face, they go down easily.

Finally, I think that the dialogues often don’t make much difference whether you choose the first or the second/third option. At some key points things definitely change, but for most of them nothing significant happens whether you pick one dialogue or another.

In conclusion, when I finished the game it left me with a bittersweet feeling. Johnny is gone and V is unable to use cyberware, and the only thing he gains is saving his own life. Really disappointing. I just kept the positives and ignored the negatives since the devs put in crazy work for all of this. Excuse me for the long message.

If I had played the game when it was released, after all the hype and the amazing performance of the company following the epic Witcher 3, I would have been depressed the way they released it with so much lies and deception. Luckily, I didn't have a good PC back then and I didn't fall for it (never pre-order games, kids, be patient and wait for them to be released first!) and I played it now after many updates and on basic systems and technical issues that were abundant back then.

The game still has some minor issues, but it is in a very good condition now. It runs perfectly on my Ryzen 5 3600 and 2060 Super system and looks very beautiful on medium-high settings that I play it on (I imagine on ultra settings too!) with few occasional drops if there are a lot of people in a market. Fortunately, playing it now without any problems, I was able to truly appreciate it as it deserves. A very good game from all possible perspectives. A meaningful story with amazing emotional endings, characters that you care about and stay with you, addictive gameplay with different playstyles that, along with dialogue choices, ensure that you will have a great time playing it and at least a second time at some point. Your conversations with the incomparable Keanu Reeves are a big highlight and the music is a real masterpiece (We'll never fade away!!!). I have to say that the driving, if I have to note a few negatives, falls behind compared to other games like GTA, the crafting and upgrading system is not the best, and some systems like the one with virtual reality in the beginning are somewhat rigid and feel like you're playing too much of a tutorial instead of having an organic feel. Overall, the game is definitely worth it (especially for the 20 euros I paid) and I can't wait to play it again at some point, along with its recently released DLC. And obviously, we are also looking forward to its sequel in the future, but after this release, always with caution, no one deserves our money with just promises and good intentions for their past actions! Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me...

Just downloaded it, so I don't have an opinion yet.

I decided to get the retail (with key) version to get the Day 1 goodies.

For just 7.5 euros more than the official discounted price of the game recently, it has MANY things inside that are worth having in your collection. Everything is of good quality, and the map is very good.

I will write a proper review when I finish it.

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Coming back after a long time and about 80 hours in cyberpunk 2077.

The game is indeed very, very good. It has nothing to envy from other big productions, and now it is more than playable on PC.

The story is incredibly interesting and exceeded my expectations. The missions were satisfying, with variety, and rarely did something that I had seen before. (I'm always talking about the main quest.)

Graphics, sound, and performance are also great, although it takes some experimenting to see what works best for you. It is a very demanding game, but the result is a visually stunning experience that truly offers incredible scenes and spectacles. The OST is amazing, and you constantly want to listen to the radio and the music during fights.

In terms of gameplay, it goes beyond, with a huge range of options for what and how to do what you want. Swords, weapons, abilities, they have put everything you can imagine there! A very pleasant surprise! I played after the big 2.0 update, so I hadn't experienced the old system.

I really recommend it, especially for the story and the characters, especially if you have seen Cyberpunk Edgerunners. It evokes a very similar feeling that is difficult to describe in words.

In summary, it is a game that disappointed when it was released, with all the controversies surrounding it, however, now it is worth your time and it will offer you many things that are not easily found in gaming. It is a truly good game!

Well, I have played about 90 hours of cyberpunk 2077, completed all the side quests, unlocked all the endings, and I would also like to express my opinion about the game. First of all, I have to mention that I played the PC version, with an i9 9900k, RTX2070, and m.2 SSD. Unfortunately, it didn't perform well in 4k, but at 2k resolution, I had almost stable 60fps with ray tracing.

Let me clarify my opinion about the console gang and the whole situation with them and the bad graphics from the start. I believe that in this case, Cyberpunk is unfairly receiving hate because if it wasn't the first game on the next-gen consoles, it would be some other game in its place, and people would criticize that. They need to understand that consoles can no longer meet the demands of today's games as well as computers. You might say that PCs are expensive, and I would respond that games on consoles are more expensive, especially if they are online, where you have to pay monthly. Not to mention that on PC, you can play for free with the existence of torrents, but okay, I won't talk about cracked games, etc., because I don't want to seem like propaganda.

Let's get back to Cyberpunk and its graphics. The visuals from a technical perspective are incredible, although personally, I wasn't impressed by the design of the world. But that's just my taste. The story was very good, but I can't classify the game as an RPG when almost all the endings can only be seen by replaying the last mission. Is it a major drawback? Not for me. But since CD Projekt promised something, they should deliver on it, so the complaints are justified. It's a very good single-player game with minimal RPG elements that are a bonus at the end of the game. I didn't encounter many bugs, to be honest, even though I played most of the game on version 1.03 when it was first released. Most of the bugs were graphical, like cars not properly touching the road or an NPC getting stuck in a table, but okay. And in essence, those were the only things that happened. Maybe I'm just lucky because I hear a lot of different things about the bugs in this game. The bugs didn't bother the gameplay at all. And things improved significantly with the patches and bug fixes. The same thing happened with The Witcher, which had countless bugs at the beginning, but the company fixed them, and now it's a legend. Also, The Witcher 3 looked bad on consoles back then, maybe CD Projekt just makes extremely exclusive PC games (lmao).

But let me tell you that the reason the game is now receiving bad reviews is because of the excessive hype surrounding it. People expected a lot from the game and saw a different image than what each of them had imagined.

Personally, I have enjoyed the game, I liked the story, I won't say it became my favorite, but it definitely deserves the time. Maybe I have this opinion because I didn't expect much from the game, I wasn't that hyped. Although I had secretly upgraded my PC to meet the requirements they had released in 2019 for Cyberpunk, but I never believed that a game would turn the world upside down.

So the game was purchased day one, am I a clown? Very likely. But I believed a lot in the company because of Witcher 3. I have spent 188 hours so far in the game and they are scattered among several updates.

Graphics:
Let's not fool ourselves, it's a demanding game and if you have a mediocre PC, don't cry because it doesn't run well for you. In terms of FPS, I never had a problem and no, I don't have a $3000 PC. It requires specific things that if you have seen the trailer, etc., you know and can understand if you will be able to play it.

I have an I5-9300H with 16 GB RAM and 1660TI, and I'm on high settings with 45-50 FPS.

Gameplay:
A promising game that ultimately falls short. It's better to go on foot because the driving is honestly terrible. I'm not saying I want to play Grand Turismo or Ride, but I expected something better than an arcade game from the 00s. It makes GTA V look like a simulation. The AI of the enemies is probably as bad as mine, who orders games day one, meaning minimal. Even if you increase the difficulty, you don't see NPCs making plays or having strategy, they just go up and down depending on the damage. In terms of hacking and quickhacks on enemies, I can't complain, it's fun and overall you can play well, I have no complaints.

Story:
For better or worse, the game puts everything into the story and side quests. This is a 5 out of 5 stars, with great characters that you connect with, original quests, and complex ones. Not to mention the side quests, 80-90% of them could be their own standalone stories (in terms of quality, not duration). It also has the classic everyday side activities that don't tire you out, they're a nice break.

The game's music is well done, from the soundtrack to the radio.

Other:
In general, the game had, has, and will probably have issues for at least another year (I believe it will be ready by the end of 2022). I haven't found any bugs yet that make the game truly unplayable, but there are just too many that might annoy you if you don't have patience. For example, NPCs not appearing immediately (and I mean completely, because at the beginning I just had an issue with their textures not loading), textures not loading wherever they are, whether it's roads, the environment, or NPCs, characters speaking without animation, unless it's intentional like the moonwalk while talking but without moving their mouths. Then I can overlook it.

In conclusion, if you have patience, a good PC, and have experienced playing alpha and beta state games, then this game is for you. It will offer you many hours of fun, thought, and emotion, and especially at the current price, it's worth it and more. If you, dear friend, want something complete, then look elsewhere for now, give love to Ghost of Tsushima, and we'll talk again in a year or so.

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There will be no spoilers.

Good evening, I would like to write my own review for the game as I see many people with high-end computers, so I thought that an old computer (built in December 2016) would give you a different perspective on this particular title. First of all, I want to mention that my system is i5 6500, rx 480 8gb xfx edition, 16gb ram. Now that I am writing this message, I have come to the conclusion that for my PC, the best settings are crowd density low, slow HDD on, graphics textures high, FOV 80, and the next 4 settings all off, including motion blur. Then, we start with shadows contact off, improved facial off, anisotropy 4, local shadow mesh quality medium, local shadow quality medium (if you have additional issues, set it to low, cascaded and both medium, then set the following 4 to low after cascaded), screen space reflections medium, scattering quality medium, ambient occlusion off, color precision high, mirror quality low, level of detail medium, and the remaining 3 off because I don't have an Nvidia card and because fidelity affects the resolution of the game like I have myopia. My resolution is 1080p, vsync off, max frames off. With all these settings, I have around 35-45 frames during battles with explosions, etc., depending on whether I am in a crowded area or not (it plays a big role), and 30-47 in poorly optimized areas, with drops to 24, 26, 28 frames, especially in markets and areas with a lot of people. Rarely do I drop below 30. This only happens in markets and when I am running, it goes down to 28 if I'm not running, and 24-26 if I am. But overall, the game runs at 30-47 frames outside of markets, with 30 in specific areas when driving because there hasn't been any optimization at all. Even high-end computers have drops in the areas I mentioned. Now, about the game itself, it is an excellent title that you should definitely not rush through the story to finish. You will miss out on a lot. Games like this should be played with 1 story mission and then 2-3 side missions or until you come across side missions. In this particular title, there are side missions with good stories, similar to The Witcher 3, and then there are other missions where you simply transport cars for money or other objects. If you don't have time, don't buy the game because it will make you addicted. They have done a great job with the world, making you feel like you are in a living world. For example, yesterday I was at a festival and I heard a guy playing the guitar, which triggered a side quest. You will see green markers on the map, usually indicating events that can be a simple conversation or even a side quest. The side missions are called "side missions" and there are also "gigs" which are similar but with less plot and story. There are also the classic events that appear with a symbol indicating that there are enemies or something similar, symbols that indicate you need to go and eliminate a specific target, and areas with question marks that can be one of the things I mentioned. In general, in this aspect, it reminds me a lot of The Witcher 3. However, the developers have done wonders with the buildings. They have a vertical perspective that makes you believe that the building actually has size and actual spaces inside. It should be noted that what they said about being able to explore all the spaces indoors is true, but only for areas that are like centers that give missions. There, where the main characters are, it's not everywhere. The graphics, even on low settings, are amazing for me. Personally, I don't see much of a difference between medium and high in 1080p, so I keep them at the settings I mentioned because I have found that they have the best balance of image quality and smoothness. The sound is excellent. I have the soundblaster g6 sound card plugged in and with the Witcher 3 mode, it immerses me in the city, hearing every detail. I also tried the free Dolby Atmos for headphones that Windows offers for 5 days since Cyberpunk is advertised for it, but I didn't notice any difference. I really enjoy the gameplay, especially the battles with weapons, although the melee combat is not as good, and the driving feels very "strange" in terms of vehicle control, it slips easily. You can upgrade weapons like in most games where you create empty slots for upgrades, and you can also upgrade your eyes, hands, and legs to jump higher and scan people with your eyes. It has a skill tree where you can upgrade "stealth," melee combat, weapons, hacking, and "cool," which is essentially additional statistics, etc. In other words, it has depth for RPG lovers. I would describe it as a pure RPG with elements from titles like Watch Dogs. The characters are wonderful, you feel connected to them, and there are many things to do. The voice acting is very good, I have nothing bad to say about it.

Negatives: The game (many believe wrongly) started being developed in 2016 and not in 2012-2013 as falsely reported on the internet. When I say it was created, I mean all the processes involved, because in the creation of a game it's not only the programmers. So, for the 4 years that the company had, plus the many delays, personally, it disappointed me a little because the game freezes. And it's not just me with my PC, but from high-end PCs with 2080ti to 1080ti and of course the lower ones like 1070, 1060. When I say it freezes, for example, when you drive and pass through a specific area, you will go from 42-43 frames to 30, and if you drive in an area with people, it drops to 28. That's for my PC. For example, a 2080 drops from 90 to 70 and lower. I've seen it in videos. Also, yes, I have seen bugs, but I haven't had a single crash, and the bugs don't ruin the game, but for example, I've noticed several times that when I was talking on the phone with someone, they would appear behind me normally in their form and talk to me on the phone. Very strange. But it doesn't ruin the experience for me, it made me laugh. It's not a stable game at all, so don't expect to have a stable experience in terms of frames, especially if you have a card below the 1080. Actually, hardly at all with any card because it has drops in certain areas. So, in conclusion, it's a wonderful RPG game, it wants you to give it your life, your time, otherwise you won't enjoy anything. Very nice graphics, even on my PC, nice storyline, nice missions, a little downside with the narration and the hand-to-hand combat, but not enough to give it a lower rating. However, where I will give it a lower rating is for the optimization, which is a disaster after 3 delays. So, while I would give it a 5, I will give it a 4 because of the freezes that the title has, from low-end PCs to high-end ones. Good purchases.

Personally, I got it on PC and with a decent graphics card (Nvidia 1060 6GB) it runs very well. I should note that I also saw it on PS4 (the regular one, not the Pro) and although it wasn't the same as what I see on PC, with some simple settings it was decent. The sound quality is also very good.
As for bugs, I haven't encountered anything terrible. In the worst case, some keys weren't working and I saved and loaded and it was fixed. Obviously, there are bugs, but it's not something that ruins the game. The company has already announced two major patches, so I believe these won't exist soon either. I understand that it's bad to deal with bugs in such a game, but we're talking about a huge game that has just been released. CDPR has shown many times that they respect consumers and I believe they will quickly resolve any issues. Something similar happened with The Witcher 3.
As for the plot, although I haven't progressed much, it is very interesting so far and makes you not want to stop playing. Even the side quests, except for the NCPD ones that seem a bit like random encounters, are well-crafted, with their own (albeit small) story.
The gameplay is good and runs quickly and smoothly. The customization options can make the game look very different, depending on each person's choices. Although it resembles other games in some aspects, I can't say it gives me the impression of being a copy. The game clearly has its own identity. Overall, it is a well-crafted RPG that keeps the player's interest.
The fact that it doesn't have multiplayer doesn't interest me at all. I don't understand why everything has to have multiplayer. Some of the best games I've played were single-player only. In any case, if someone wants multiplayer, for now at least (they have said they may add it in the future), they should probably look for another game.
Some details that made a very good impression on me:
1. The detail in motorcycle driving. Simply put, when I ride a motorcycle, I don't change the first-person view for any reason. Anyone who rides a motorcycle will understand.
2. The soundtrack. Here it reminded me of GTA.
3. The ability to do the same thing in many different ways, although I usually end up struggling with hacking and stealth (but that's a matter of taste).
4. Braindancing. Although I have only used it once so far, in the main quest, I really liked the whole concept.
In general, if you are looking for a good RPG and don't mind dealing with some bugs for a while, buy it. If bugs bother you so much, give it some time for the patches to come out and get it afterwards.

CYBERPUNK 2077, one of the most anticipated games of 2020 and perhaps the most ambitious effort by CDPR, which has created the epic Witcher trilogy (let's remember that Witcher 3 was game of the year in 2015). The game was released and received tremendous hate from players.

Let's start from the beginning then. Night City is one of the best maps I have ever played, with great detail, colors, landscapes, and of course, inhabitants. Wherever you are, there may be an opportunity to talk to someone, explore a place, or simply engage in combat with the city's gangs.

The combat in the game is very enjoyable, with many weapons at the player's disposal (AR, SMG, shotguns, snipers, and blades), and many mods for the weapons that provide an advantage in battles. A big plus is the AMAZING soundtrack that plays during combat in the game.

The RPG element is perhaps one of the best I have seen. SO MANY perks, mods for the player's body, suits, tools, grenades (healing is done through consumable items that can be either purchased or found through loot. NEVER forget to loot, kids, it's ESSENTIAL in the game!)

The story is very good, the voice acting is quite good (Keanu Reeves is outstanding), and the music is captivating.

The controls of the game are easy to understand, but driving is quite difficult, I would say, and it takes some getting used to.

Now let's talk about the graphics and requirements. First, let me tell you that I am playing with an i5 8500 3GHz and a 1660ti gaming X, and the system struggles to reach 50-60 fps at 1080p. I have everything set to high with 3-4 parameters on medium. Personally, I am satisfied. Very nice graphics and good detail.

BUGS: So far, I have found 2-3 bugs that I simply reloaded a save to fix. These console bugs are hard to find on a computer.

Conclusion: Is Cyberpunk 2077 worth it?
YES! If you have a powerful computer and you're excited about the game, buy it, you won't regret it. If you don't have a powerful computer, then upgrade before buying it.

So the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived.

A tremendously ambitious game that unfortunately requires a powerful PC to run properly. But let's take a look at things one by one.

In terms of graphics, the game is perhaps the most beautiful game out there. The lighting, reflections, shadows - everything is designed with incredible detail that will leave you in awe.

The gameplay is enjoyable and solid, both in driving and combat. There is a wide variety of vehicles and weapons to suit every taste. You can play with guns, stealth, or hand-to-hand combat.

The story starts off a bit slow, as the game's prologue takes about 5 hours. You spend some time learning the controls, the game's mechanics, and exploring here and there. But once those first few hours pass, the story takes off and immerses you completely. Additionally, there are countless side quests and activities to do while exploring Night City, which always offers something fresh.

The sound, both in terms of the soundtrack and audio design, is exceptional. The soundtrack offers music for every taste, which, combined with what's happening in the game, enhances the game's madness. The same goes for the rest of the game's sounds - they are all crystal clear and have enough depth that you often feel like you're actually there.

Everything is perfect until we get to the performance aspect. Guys, this game requires a very powerful system to run smoothly, even at 1080p. Forget about 80, 100, 120 fps, etc. If you manage to hit 60, consider yourself lucky, as to play at 1080p 60fps, you need a graphics card designed for 2K gaming. To play at 2K 60fps, you need a card for 4K, and for 4K 60fps, you need something like an RTX 3080-3090 or the equivalent from AMD. I should also mention that the game has quite a few bugs that sometimes force you to reload a mission in order to progress.

In summary: The game is a masterpiece with great depth and a good story. If you want to play it now, I highly recommend it. However, if you want a flawless experience, it's better to wait for the bugs to be fixed.

Evaluation after ten hours of gameplay. It is definitely a game that stands on its own. You start playing and you are forced to stop because your body needs sleep or your eyes are tearing up. Only then. Tremendous gameplay, music, environment, graphics, characters. The city truly leaves you speechless. Let's get more specific now. The player's handling is quite good - expected. I personally had some issues with the dpi and the camera was shaking a lot, but it was fixed through the game's settings. The combat, whether with weapons or without, left me completely satisfied. The upgrade menus, etc. are relatively easy to understand and simple. The music that accompanies every moment in the game is amazing. It truly gives a different feeling to whatever you do, whether it's a mission or just driving around Night City.

Let's talk about graphics - performance. DLSS saves the day!! My build is an Intel i9 9900K, 32 GB RAM, NVMe SSD, RTX 2080. I have ray tracing disabled, DLSS on auto, and everything on ultra. I get 90-110 fps and the graphics are truly exceptional. The game itself gives you the feeling of ray tracing, so in my opinion, enabling ray tracing is a waste of fps.

The negatives so far are a couple of bugs that I noticed, nothing terrible but they exist. I imagine they will be eliminated in future updates.

In conclusion, this is a game that has a lot to offer. And we will definitely see many things in the future (multiplayer, DLC, etc).

Update:
I finished the game (street kid lifepath). Forget everything they say about bugs, glitches, unplayable, etc. It is a true masterpiece. I have nothing else to say. I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who has the opportunity to play it but doesn't.