Cyberpunk 2077: Overview & Critic Reception
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Critic reception
Metacritic (critic aggregate): 87 (Xbox Series X) · 86 (PC) · 75 (PS5) · 61 (Xbox One) · 57 (PS4)
Source: Metacritic, checked 12 Oct 2026. These are third-party critic scores, not ParryStack ratings.
Summary
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action RPG from CD Projekt Red, set in the open-world city of Night City and first released on 10 December 2020. Metacritic scores vary by platform, and Update 2.0 was met with positive reviews (Wikipedia, reception).
Combat and Builds
Wikipedia reports that the game's systems, such as crafting, driving mechanics and combat, received a mixed response from critics. Update 2.0, released days before the Phantom Liberty expansion, overhauled core RPG elements and was met with positive reviews (Wikipedia).
Gameplay and World
The game is set in the dystopian metropolis of Night City, and you play V, a cybernetically enhanced mercenary. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds the Dogtown district. Per Wikipedia, critics praised the quality of the story, the depth and expansiveness of side quests, the immersive atmosphere of the world, its visual quality and the freshness of the cyberpunk setting.
Story and Characters
V is accompanied by Johnny Silverhand, voiced by Keanu Reeves. Wikipedia notes that some critics criticised the game's portrayal of the cyberpunk genre as shallow.
Launch and Performance
Wikipedia reports that the game was widely criticised for bugs and glitches, particularly on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions during their launch period, and that the PS4 and Xbox One versions received “mixed or average” reviews on Metacritic. Sony removed the game from the PlayStation Store from December 2020 to June 2021. We have not benchmarked any version.
Pros & Cons
- Critics praised the quality of the story and the depth of side quests (Wikipedia, reception)
- Critics praised the immersive atmosphere and visual quality (Wikipedia, reception)
- Update 2.0 was met with positive reviews (Wikipedia)
- The PS4 and Xbox One versions were widely criticised for bugs and glitches at launch (Wikipedia, reception)
- The game's systems, such as crafting, driving and combat, received a mixed response (Wikipedia, reception)
- Some critics found its portrayal of the cyberpunk genre shallow (Wikipedia, reception)
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