Recording summary · September 2023
DO NOT BUY Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
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Overview
Daniel found Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion disappointing, noting that Dogtown, repetitive escort and scanning tasks, and the core mechanics remain largely unchanged from the base game.
Additions including Idris Elba's character, vehicular mechanics, and reworked skill trees offer minor enhancements but fail to justify the £25 asking price.
Following Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch and years of fixes, long-term fans should receive the Phantom Liberty DLC free for their loyalty.
Current attention is directed toward Starfield, which is regarded as superior, deeper, and more engaging as an RPG shooter than Cyberpunk 2077.
Themes
Impressions of Dogtown and visual comparisons to Night City.
Repetitive narrative objectives in the intro sequence, including scanning rooms and escorting the president.
Idris Elba's appearance, performance, and American accent.
Passenger seat vehicle sequences contrasted with Grand Theft Auto.
Vehicle combat, exit mechanics, and proposals for in-depth vehicle customization similar to Starfield.
Overhauled branching skill trees, relic skills, and percentage-based modifiers.
Expansion pricing and the debate over content value versus base-game inclusion.
Launch difficulties of Cyberpunk 2077 and arguments for providing the DLC to loyal fans for free.
Comparative engagement and RPG shooter depth between Starfield and Cyberpunk 2077.
Developments
Daniel played Cyberpunk 2077 at the end of 2022 and resumed from an existing save point to begin Phantom Liberty.