Too Much Cyberpunk 2077 Hype might lead to Disappointment

CG writes: CD Project Red released their Cyberpunk 2077 deep dive video on Friday which comes as a highly condensed version of their E3 and Gamescom 2019 demo. We already posted our opinion on the demo having witnessed it first-hand a few weeks ago at Gamescom. Whilst still very excited for the game which releases in April next year, we stated that we’ll keep our expectations in-check for now, noting that this is perhaps a prudent approach to take rather than too much Cyberpunk 2077 hype pre-release.

[InUrFoxHole]

At this point if ur expecting something that isn't. It's your own fault. There has been plenty of coverage to know what to expect.

[bunt-custardly]

Up to this point you might expect to see your character in cutscenes. Except that changed when they announced most cutscenes now in first person view. This decision might not be a new one. But only now is made public. I would have liked to see my character in 3rd person during scenes but it's not a deal breaker for me. I am reading for some people it has dampened their enthusiasm.

[neutralgamer1992]

game was originally announced as 3rd person too but CDPR changed that too. I like CDPR as they are't greedy and respect their fans time and money so i can respect their decision but i still feel like 3rd person will come via patch later

right now they are trying to finish the game

[InUrFoxHole]

Not make or break for me. I understand if it is for some though

[Christopher]

***game was originally announced as 3rd person too but CDPR changed that too***

No, it wasn't. Even in 2016 people didn't know if it was first or third-person. It had a teaser that was in third-person, that's all. People assumed third-person because of what was shown as a teaser (which was changed greatly after that). They never said anything on it at that time, but did cover news on it being open RPG, character evolving, etc.

[SierraGuy]

Cutscenes can go the way of the dodo. CGI mini movies littered in games never did it for me.

Also third person game controls are always clunky and remove the immersion unless when aiming they zoom in like a hybrid 1st/3rd person view. That's where games are headed. Look at this game or gears 5.

[fonger08]

I mean this can happen to just about any modern game in the era of the internet. For me, “over-hype” generally happens in the story, gameplay and/or graphics you generally know what to except these days with an overload in previews.

[Stanjara]

Its the other way around. Over-hype usually happens in gameplay and graphics, because you can see the difference between what they tried to sell, and things that end up being sold. Sometimes it's up there...in dreams relm, especially when they show early build, where lots of features end up being changed at the end.

[agent13]

cd project red are increasing the hype themselves and it looks like they really believe in their new game, for now honestly the deep dive video was kinda not what I expected but we can't tell if it's a masterpiece or an disappointment until we all play it.
god of war and rdr2 had the same amount of hype but they were successful while a lot of other over hyped games failed badly like anthem

[Shezgear]

I remember farcry 2 when we had to pick out character. And then he barely spoke and and wasn't visible in then cutscenes. I almost forgot about who I chose as a character.

[TheGamez100]

Which is why you never preorder and wait for reviews and opinions.

[SaveFerris]

Wasn't the 4 'styles' meant to have some impact on your character or in the way V was to be seen as?

ENTROPISM - Necessity over style
>KITSCH - Style over substance
>NEOMILITARISM - Substance over style
>NEOKITSCH - Style and substance

But with removal of the 3rd person perspective, has this now been removed as well?

[Neo111]

Since you don't understand simple facts (like: give developers freedom to choose what is best for THEIR game) - was part of your body also removed?

[SaveFerris]

I appreciate that you took the time to reply, but it doesn't answer my question.

[m2stech]

[random comment to show I'm a cool, mature and well educated person]

[blackblades]

Any hype can lead to disappointment, which why I rarely hype. From the gameplay footage I say it'll be fine definitely if you like deus ex series. Cause that what it looks like to me.

[BlackDoomAx]

This whole industry is based on hype and disappointment.

[bluefox755]

I dunno, after Witcher 3 they've earned my trust, and I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt even on things I might not traditionally like, first person for instance. The company has yet to let me down, so I can't imagine being so entitled that I get to make creative demands from a company with such a stellar track record.

[robtion]

I love CDPR for their consumer friendly practices in an industry which is rife with greed and lacks integrity.

That said they have not handled things well with Cyberpunk. It was announced way too early and there has been some poor communication leading to unfulfilled expectations and dissapointment from many fans.

I still can't wait to play it as it has been my most anticipated game since it was announced. I completely understand why people are concerned though.

[TheOpenWorlder]

Yeah gotta disagree with you on the whole "Friendly practices" and they "don't lack integrity" bit.

They downgraded the shit out of The Witcher 3, lied during launch while still advertising faked screenshots from earlier builds on the game's sale page, then after a bunch of people bought it...only THEN did they "have a [genuine LOL] sit down with Eurogamer" admitting it like I should have given them a cookie for coming out to the lie almost TWO WEEKS LATER.

CDPR are notorious liars...not sure why people put downgrades, and lacking integrity beyond them. lol

[robtion]

I know they downgrade graphics but i'm not so worried about that. They have frequently made it known they are against microtransactions, loot boxes, and exploitative dlc in full price games. I respect that.

They seem passionate about what they do, i.e. not just another game factory churning out the same thing each year looking to get as much money out of their customers on an annual basis using whatever means necessary. Thus, at least relative to many of their peers in the industry, they have some integrity.

[Kosic]

Can be said with many games. I'm feeling the same may come to deaths standing.

[Prince-Ali]

I've been saying this for a while now and their last 14 minute showing of the game is the perfect icing to finish on! They've shown off a great amount of content for the game, they've shown us combat, customisation and were all invested in the world. They don't need to do anyyyymoree work! They can stop now.

[HeisenbergX]

It’s inevitable .. i can already see it

[AK91]

HAHAHAHAHAHA.......No

[Rambokind]

Ya think?

[Neo111]

proper comparison: https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

[No Way]

It really does make sense to have (most, anyway - apparently) the cut-scenes in FPV.. They say it's about immersion. Think about it. If you are watching in 3rd person, and then you want to pull a gun on someone during that cut-scene, then the camera would have to zoom to your character to continue on.. That would be wonky.