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Cyberpunk 2077

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 • 2020

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Quick resume

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Immersive open world and storytelling
    • Extensive character customization and build variety
    • Strong replayability and multiple endings
    • High-quality graphics and sound design
    • Significant improvements and content added post-launch

    Cons

    • Initial buggy launch affected reputation
    • Some minor bugs and ai issues remain
    • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Certain gameplay mechanics could be deeper
    • High pc requirements for best experience

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have significant freedom to choose playstyles, make story decisions, and explore the open world at their own pace."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay offers skill-based combat, hacking, and character builds with meaningful feedback and challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Players report long playtimes, multiple playthroughs, and strong attachment to the world and story."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is primarily single-player with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive character customization, build variety, mod support, and player choice in story and gameplay."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions are narrative-driven and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong immersion in a dystopian world provides escape from real-life stress and responsibilities."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different builds, playstyles, story choices, and mods to explore game mechanics."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Open world Night City encourages discovery of secrets, lore, and side quests."

    • Expression
      4

      "Character and vehicle customization, cosmetic options, and modding enable self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in a futuristic dystopian cyberpunk world with fictional technology and narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Minimal social or community features; primarily a solo experience with some social discussion externally."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, knowledge of game systems, and character progression over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some emotional connections through story and character relationships, but limited to narrative context."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management mechanics; single-player narrative focus."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on leveling, acquiring gear, cybernetic upgrades, and story advancement."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Players experience flow and immersion, though some missions and story elements are intense and emotional."

    • Sensation
      4

      "High-quality graphics, sound design, and atmospheric effects provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems within the game; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with complex characters, branching storylines, and emotional impact."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players engage in tactical combat, build planning, and decision-making affecting outcomes."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and story provide suspense and excitement, balanced with narrative tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers substantial content and replayability, especially with DLC and mods."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves gunplay, melee, hacking, and destruction consistent with violent gameplay."

    • Survival
      2

      "Some resource and health management in combat, but overall low threat compared to hardcore survival games."

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