I dodged all the hype before the launch, having seen only one cinematic trailer and that's it. So I think that's one of the main reasons I've enjoyed this game A LOT... given the fact that I don't like cyberpunk setting, like, at all, and I'm not too fond of GTA-types of games either.

...so what can be said after 125 hours?

Unpolished and buggy? Yep
Glitchy and resource demanding? Yep
Next-gen gameplay? Nope
Next-gen graphics? Hmm.. no, I don't think so

....great story, amazing setting, catchy characters? Immersive and huge open world? A lot of stuff to do besides main story line? OH HELL YES!!!

If you're too sensitive to bugs and glitches, wait up a bit till they fix it, but I didn't encounter anything THAT game breaking. Good game it is!

Edit 1: Improvements and Phantom Liberty

Boy, has this game improved over the years! The Night City has blossomed, to put it mildly. So many things fixed and features added. I mean, I thoroughly enjoyed the game at launch, but had it been released in this state back then, it would have been glorious. Well, it certainly is glorious now, so yeah, it's obvious that the devs have put a tremendous amount of effort into their game.

Now, about Phantom Liberty... I don't know where to start, really. I think I've learned the difference between DLC and Expansion. Truly, this is not some petty DLC stuff. It looks like a standalone game rather than an expansion, especially compared to actual games that are being released nowadays. The story is rock solid, with so many different paths that it makes you want to replay it until you find the outcome that suits you best. Also, you unveil different sides and aspects of the said story when you choose to go this or that way, which really expands the experience.

The whole new area of Dogtown could have been bigger, in my opinion, but don't get me wrong, it really is big. I just can't get enough of it. It's a huge addition to the game map with its own unique atmosphere, features, events, quests, etc.

I also have to give it to Idris Elba, who did an outstanding job, and it's no less impressive than what has already been done by Keanu Reeves. They both delivered fantastic performances, and I must admit I don't know any other celebrity in any other game whose appearance is anywhere near what those two have done. It's not just some visual resemblance of an in-game model or a cinematic feature. It's a full-on acting performance. The amount of dialogue is enormous, and it is acting, not just "here, I'll read my lines." It's clear that they are invested in their characters and strive to deliver the best performance they can.

Overall, this is a must-have game in every gamer's library. As I mentioned above, I'm not really into the cyberpunk setting, but this game has changed my perception of the genre. I really enjoyed it, and I envy those who will experience it for the first time now. It's worth every cent, and I eagerly await what comes next.