I started this just to watch the first 5-10 minutes for initial impressions, stayed all the way through because it was really entertaining. You're great at sounding frustrated about something while still keeping it light and making it funny. Keep it up, man!
I didn't think this video needed to be 50 minutes but it turns out it did. Thanks for the very thorough review, Adam! I couldn't agree more on everything you covered
Absolutely excellent in-depth review. There is nothing I can add to this review other than this: Rocket Arm is the worst piece of cyberware. RIP V: Cause of Death: Self-deletion by rocket arm.
The most positive take I've seen on cyberpunk and it was still filtered through disappointment.
It feels like lack of direction and scope creep really hurt this game. They either needed to delay the game long enough to flesh out the systems they gestured towards. Or have the courage to cut the stuff that was half baked so the game feels purposeful.
I feel like the game really needed it's own Gwent. A well designed goofy piece of side content that humanises all the people who play it, and gives all these bars a reason to exist.
Great overview of the games positives and negatives. This makes me want to pick it up when the dust settles and the game is fixed 👍
Thank you for putting this together so well! A lot of what you've mentioned is similar to my issues after about 65 hours. Appreciate you going so in-depth with this, loved it!
Awesome review Adam. Appreciate the depth and you looking at everything pros and cons. It was awesome to see a review that looks at the stuff you loved and the frustrations you had with the game. Will definitely wait to get this game thanks to your review (plus my backlog is too long right now hahaha) but it will absolutely stay on my list of games to get in the future.
I've been having similar gripes to you apparently. The arm weapons have been just really sad. Level 20 Quickhacking can make the game trivial to the point of it being silly. Still enjoying the game and all it's problems. This was as great video that handled both the positive and negatives well.
Keep up the reviews Adam. You bring a uniqueness to your videos that no one else on YouTube has. It's the reason your fans loved you at RT and it's the reason your fans followed you when you left RT. Always keeping it real but lighthearted.
Pretty much my thoughts exactly. Also played on a high end pc with a 3080,so experience was very similar. On a side note. Anyone who is literally rich and doesn't go buy a mustang, then take it some pimp my ride level of a garage and hand them the avenger pic and say "make me this" is insane and doesn't deserve the money they have.
Great review! I haven't played the game too much because I have audio issues. But I've played enough to be able to agree with a lot of what you said. I was running stealth/hacking, was looking forward to getting the monowire for cooler stealth kills…..and it just doesn't do anything. Dude literally holds it like a garotte, but it just doesn't work like that.
I mean, I'm not… entirely surprised at the state the game launched in. Witcher 2 and 3 also had a lot of problems when they launched and it wasn't until a fair bit after release that they were anywhere near where they ended up. Given the drama from CDPR leading up to it, how much of their time was spent dumping hype into it, and some other little red flags… again, I'm not surprised. There may be a good game in there somewhere, but it was never going to pay off the way they wanted it to at launch, with that studio.
And yet, not being surprised doesn't stop me from being disappointed that my early predictions were right. I was hoping to be wrong, or that their management would've learned something… but apparently it didn't pan out this time, either. I dunno, I may eventually end up picking the game up, but right now it's definitely a bit of a dumpster fire.
A pretty solid review, though – you balanced the good and bad parts with appropriate delivery, and made sure to give both angles their due while sharing honest opinions.
I can't shake the feeling that investors wanted the game out in 2020 so bad that CDPR just couldn't do more that create the bones of the cyberpunk game they wanted to.
I'm hoping we get a DLC eventually that meets the scale and polish of Witcher 3's Blood and Wine.
A good ol' fashion review… What a great start to 2021.
Beautiful Adam, I was on the fence for getting this game but you have convinced me, god tier vid
50 MINUTES!? ITS LIKE A GLITCH PLEASE (tries to hold back tears). yes Adam!
I started this just to watch the first 5-10 minutes for initial impressions, stayed all the way through because it was really entertaining. You're great at sounding frustrated about something while still keeping it light and making it funny. Keep it up, man!
I didn't think this video needed to be 50 minutes but it turns out it did. Thanks for the very thorough review, Adam! I couldn't agree more on everything you covered
Absolutely excellent in-depth review. There is nothing I can add to this review other than this: Rocket Arm is the worst piece of cyberware. RIP V: Cause of Death: Self-deletion by rocket arm.
Console version, many things cuted yet. Badlands crashing my quests. I wait 2months before continue.
The most positive take I've seen on cyberpunk and it was still filtered through disappointment.
It feels like lack of direction and scope creep really hurt this game.
They either needed to delay the game long enough to flesh out the systems they gestured towards. Or have the courage to cut the stuff that was half baked so the game feels purposeful.
I feel like the game really needed it's own Gwent. A well designed goofy piece of side content that humanises all the people who play it, and gives all these bars a reason to exist.
Great overview of the games positives and negatives. This makes me want to pick it up when the dust settles and the game is fixed 👍
IMO, this game feels like a wonderful passion project that was crippled by poor managment and unreasonable corporate deadlines. Loved the video Adam!!
You worked so hard on this video Adam! It turned out 1000x better that I ever imagined it would be!
Thank you for putting this together so well! A lot of what you've mentioned is similar to my issues after about 65 hours. Appreciate you going so in-depth with this, loved it!
good review you said it all !!
Have you found any cool legendary gear?
This was such a positive and constructive review, you voiced a lot of things I felt as well!
Awesome review Adam. Appreciate the depth and you looking at everything pros and cons. It was awesome to see a review that looks at the stuff you loved and the frustrations you had with the game. Will definitely wait to get this game thanks to your review (plus my backlog is too long right now hahaha) but it will absolutely stay on my list of games to get in the future.
I've been having similar gripes to you apparently. The arm weapons have been just really sad. Level 20 Quickhacking can make the game trivial to the point of it being silly. Still enjoying the game and all it's problems. This was as great video that handled both the positive and negatives well.
Looking forward to giving it a run (sci fi = my jam) in 2023 when PS5 are available for purchase.
Keep up the reviews Adam. You bring a uniqueness to your videos that no one else on YouTube has. It's the reason your fans loved you at RT and it's the reason your fans followed you when you left RT. Always keeping it real but lighthearted.
I'm a katana player and had all the same experiences. It feels like they sold us an unfinished beta.
2021 and people are still moaning about this game and giving the devs shit ive never known a game thats has generated so much publicity 🤣🤣🤣
The bathrooms do have the 3 seashells tho! Demo-man is pleased!
3:00 check the shadow wacky inflatable tube man hahahahahahhahah🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂
Pretty much my thoughts exactly. Also played on a high end pc with a 3080,so experience was very similar. On a side note. Anyone who is literally rich and doesn't go buy a mustang, then take it some pimp my ride level of a garage and hand them the avenger pic and say "make me this" is insane and doesn't deserve the money they have.
Gorilla arms are awesome cause they finally let you return to monke
Plot twist: the glitches are just Johnny Silverhand messing with you.
Great review! I haven't played the game too much because I have audio issues. But I've played enough to be able to agree with a lot of what you said. I was running stealth/hacking, was looking forward to getting the monowire for cooler stealth kills…..and it just doesn't do anything. Dude literally holds it like a garotte, but it just doesn't work like that.
3:01 the running animation on that shadow about sums up how I feel about this game in its current state
Okay right off the bat YOU CAN'T CHANGE YOUR HAIR IN GAME??? That's so weird!
I mean, I'm not… entirely surprised at the state the game launched in. Witcher 2 and 3 also had a lot of problems when they launched and it wasn't until a fair bit after release that they were anywhere near where they ended up. Given the drama from CDPR leading up to it, how much of their time was spent dumping hype into it, and some other little red flags… again, I'm not surprised. There may be a good game in there somewhere, but it was never going to pay off the way they wanted it to at launch, with that studio.
And yet, not being surprised doesn't stop me from being disappointed that my early predictions were right. I was hoping to be wrong, or that their management would've learned something… but apparently it didn't pan out this time, either. I dunno, I may eventually end up picking the game up, but right now it's definitely a bit of a dumpster fire.
A pretty solid review, though – you balanced the good and bad parts with appropriate delivery, and made sure to give both angles their due while sharing honest opinions.
I can't shake the feeling that investors wanted the game out in 2020 so bad that CDPR just couldn't do more that create the bones of the cyberpunk game they wanted to.
I'm hoping we get a DLC eventually that meets the scale and polish of Witcher 3's Blood and Wine.
I’m positive that 6th attribute slot is for a new attribute they’ll be adding in one of the big expansions.