Today’s game is Cyberpunk 2077. I’ve been wanting to save this for my new gaming rig i’ve been planning (i think Lemmy will be happy to know i’m planning to stay with Linux lol), but after getting news some of the parts won’t be here until Febuary, i’ve decided my Steam Deck can go through one last Marathon Sprint through hell trying to drive a AAA game at 1080p before it gets retired to Emulation on the go, Alan Wake, and the Occasional Indie Game.

This game does an amazing job of capturing the feel of the American Interstate System i feel like. On top This is the first time i’ve played a game and gone “Wow. I feel like i’m really experiencing California Traffic. It’s just as bad as the real thing.” I mean this as a compliment, because i feel like it helps sell the vibe and make the city feel more realistic. And the skyline feels like an extra buit of realism too it.

I also got sidetracked petting this cat. The game gets an extra 10 points from me for letting me pet it:

And after visiting Viktor, i think he has to be my favorite character. He seems very chill and relaxed. I’m hoping he survives the game:

  • TheFriar@lemm.eeEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I LOVE cyberpunk. I just finished my [actual number of times I’ve played redacted] play through and I’m stopping myself from starting another. I don’t know what it is about it, but it’s just exactly up my alley. The choices they have you make, they styles of play it let’s you choose, it’s just preem-tier gaming for me. The DLC adds such a massive cherry on top, because it’s so goddamn good it rivals the best the game has to offer.

    Enjoy, because it’s so fuckin fun.

  • Mayor Poopington@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    I highly recommend continuing getting sidetracked. I really enjoyed just roaming around the city, exploring, shooting people, just getting lost in the world.

    • MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      I was going to leave the little section of island I was on but if I can’t until a certain point. I ended up just driving around and then browsing the stores on the street

      • Mayor Poopington@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        6 months ago

        Yes, they do lock you in Watson for the early game. Going to try to say this without spoiling things, don’t feel like you have to do the main missions right away. You can take all the time you want putting those off.

  • tacosanonymous@lemm.eeEnglish
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    6 months ago

    That’s awesome. I finally just got back into it so I could do the Phantom Liberty stuff. Enjoy your playthrough, choom!

  • twinnie@feddit.ukEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I’m enjoying the game but it suffers from that problem where the world feels so hollow, like a museum piece and all you can do is observe. It all looks great from a distance and I always want to go places I see far away but when you get there it’s just dead. Buildings you can’t go in, shops you can’t buy from, vendors you can’t talk to. You walk down these bustling side streets with loads of activity and all you can do I buy a taco from a vending machine.

  • darkkite@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    6 months ago

    my favorite game of this gen.

    playing with 70+ mods and vr is a literal game-changer

  • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I hope you’ll enjoy your time in Night City! I think it’s a great game at this point with some really interesting characters and a good story. It has its flaws, but I had no problem overlooking them though your mileage may vary. If you intend to pick it up on PC when it’s arrived there is also a vast assortment of great mods.

    Also, you’ll be blown away when you’re trying it on your new rig, fully path traced Cyberpunk is probably still one of the prettiest games out there.

  • Malta Soron@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Which Linux distro are you using? I’m considering switching over somewhere this year, but I’m not sure which distro would be best for gaming + regular user stuff.

  • ElPussyKangaroo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Cat pets detected, 10/10 from me too.

    Additionally, have you ever played Driver San Francisco? I doubt there’s a copy available today, but maybe you could source one? Its a really good game.

    • MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      6 months ago

      I have not, but I do believe i watched a YouTuber talk about it years ago. It looks like it’s available for PS3, and I literally just ordered a PS3 yesterday. So maybe I’ll try breaking it in with that if I get a chance