Characters were always what made Cyberpunk shine, and Phantom Liberty is no exception.

Phantom Liberty is CDPRs attempt at a spy thriller set in the Cyberpunk universe, but beyond the backdrop of a Bond movie, the DLC has a cast of characters that both feel very real, and are easy to empathise with once you get under their shell. Between Songbird, the "spy techie" with a secret, providing a mirror image to V making you question to what extent you're really willing to go for "the cure", and Reed, the "old guard" loyal to his nation, which ends up showing his deep empathetic side as the story progresses, you're left immersed in a story that proves much deeper than the spy thriller framing promises.

Beyond the fantastic characters, and the new questions and perspectives on V's story, You're provided with the new area of Dogtown, and several gigs taking place in the area. All of these are of high quality, posing questions to the player again, about how far you're willing to go in this world.

Cyberpunk 2077 is as much a story about letting go, as it is about responsibility, crime, and the excesses of the world. Phantom Liberty is no exception, constantly questioning the player about their motivations and true wants, until the credits roll.

At the current price of about €30, this is absolutely worth it.

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Having replayed for multiple endings, the innovation in gameplay should also be noted. While some of the sections do not function as well as one could hope, for instance the temporary transition into horror game, it reflects the inspirational commitment to pushing the "RPG-genre" to new areas, rather than stagnating in the pseudo-MMO character-builder structure too many games adopt.

Characters were always what made Cyberpunk shine, and Phantom Liberty is no exception. Phantom Liberty is CDPRs attempt at a spy thriller set in the Cyberpunk universe, but beyond the backdrop of a Bond movie, the DLC has a cast of characters that both feel very real, and are easy to empathise with once you get under their shell. Between Songbird, the "spy techie" with a secret, providing a mirror image to V making you question to what extent you're really willing to go for "the cure", and Reed, the "old guard" loyal to his nation, which ends up showing his deep empathetic side as the story progresses, you're left immersed in a story that proves much deeper than the spy thriller framing promises. Beyond the fantastic characters, and the new questions and perspectives on V's story, You're provided with the new area of Dogtown, and several gigs taking place in the area. All of these are of high quality, posing questions to the player again, about how far you're willing to go in this world. Cyberpunk 2077 is as much a story about letting go, as it is about responsibility, crime, and the excesses of the world. Phantom Liberty is no exception, constantly questioning the player about their motivations and true wants, until the credits roll. At the current price of about €30, this is absolutely worth it. ------------------------------------------------------------- Having replayed for multiple endings, the innovation in gameplay should also be noted. While some of the sections do not function as well as one could hope, for instance the temporary transition into horror game, it reflects the inspirational commitment to pushing the "RPG-genre" to new areas, rather than stagnating in the pseudo-MMO character-builder structure too many games adopt.