It is ever since games like Bioforge (released in 1995) that put you into the role of a character and let you live their adventure that I have been hooked on this kind of play style. These games let you influence the story like a movie that you are an actor in, and give you a real sense of progression as your character's skills improve.
To me, Cyberpunk is the current crowning of cinematic RPGs. It has all the elements that make a great story, and goes above and beyond to let you inhabit the role of the main character.
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Desert Sunrise
Added on: 2023.10.02
Night City Sunrise (say, that's a great name for a cocktail). The windmills only add to the charm, I think.
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
Night... City
Added on: 2023.10.01
By chance I found myself climbing up to the radio towers on foot, as I wanted to get to the other side of the hills for a gig. I looked so tranquil from up here, without all the noise from the ads, gunfights and co.
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
Shiny statue
Added on: 2023.10.01
I can only assume that this person is an important figure for Night City, but I have no clue who it is. Pretty statue, though.
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
Happy hour
Added on: 2023.10.01
This was one of those shots you can make by pure chance. When I hastily aligned for the shot (because the lady would very soon walk into a shadow area), I noticed the "Happy Hour" poster :D
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
Just a little wash
Added on: 2023.10.01
I'm in between gigs, catching up with all that laundry. It won't help with all the bullet holes, but at least everything will be clean. Don't you just love the scent of freshly washed clothes when going on a gig?
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
One, please!
Added on: 2023.10.01
Popcorn and hot dogs, yup. The vendor seemed dubious.
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
Knight City
Added on: 2023.10.01
This is such a great spot for the "Knight City" pose.
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
V's stall
Added on: 2023.10.01
So there was a little altercation with a gang of Tyger Claws here, and everyone (understandably) upped and left, including the owner of this neat little stand here. There was a wok still on the stove, so I did what any sensible merc would do, and held the shop until the air cleared :D
Playthrough: Nomad, V2 | Graphics: RTX, No ENBs
What a view :|
Added on: 2023.09.30
This lady was relaxing here, looking at... a giant heap of trash. To top off this nonsense, there was a really nice lounging area to the left, with trees and everything.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Dinner for two
Added on: 2023.09.28
Care to join me for a candlelight dinner in the marina? :P
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Ewwww, seriously.
Added on: 2023.09.27
Ever since I played Duke Nukem (feels like forever ago now), where a lot of funny stuff happened in bathrooms, I make a habit of checking all bathrooms in games.
In this bar, I thought that the realism went above and beyond: On the women's side, everything was pristine. Checking out the men's side, I came upon this mess. It reflects reality so much that I simply cannot believe this not to be intentional :P
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Avantgarde, choom!
Added on: 2023.09.25
Okay, this dude had a really unique style. Not an outfit I'd wear myself, but there was definitely something going on here. Surely this was more than an outfit randomly generated by the game. Which made me think: how many NPC's outfits are randomly generated, or rather, how many are based on hand-crafted presets?
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Cheers, I'll have a Mai Tai
Added on: 2023.09.25
Always on the lookout for unique NPCs, I found Mr Barkeep here, with his stylish red beard. Of course I had to order something - it was sunny, the spot was beautiful, so I felt a cocktail was in order.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Night City Towers
Added on: 2023.09.25
Seen from this hotel room balcony, Night City seems to be just one big block of towers.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
This image contains spoilers: Shows parts of an iconic place in Night City
That's one scary lady
Added on: 2023.09.24
This image contains spoilers: Curiosity for nomad playthroughs.
So that's where he ended up.
Added on: 2023.09.24
This image contains spoilers: Shows a character important for the story
Beer introspection
Added on: 2023.09.23
NC fashion show
Added on: 2023.09.23
Yup, I think we're both ready for the catwalk.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
This image contains spoilers: An interesting place to discover in the game world.
Party on, V!
Added on: 2023.09.23
Moxes tribute
Added on: 2023.09.23
A little dedication to the Moxes. You do good work, ladies.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
I feel for ya, partner
Added on: 2023.09.23
A forgotten suburb of Night City, transformed into a shanty town housing many of those the city has forsaken. I was perched on this big electronic poster that has toppled over, endlessly trying to play old ads on a broken screen, when a war veteran ambled over. He was in need of some kind words.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Hotel atmosphere
Added on: 2023.09.23
Saw this lady standing in a corridor under a lamp in a seedy, half decrepit hotel. I don't know what she was cogitating about, but it did not look overly optimistic.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Eat lead, choom!
Added on: 2023.09.23
I was considering attacking the gangoons visible in the background, when an NCPD officer walked by. I approached him as he waited to cross the road, intending to ask him to help me deal with them. He was not amenable to the idea. In fact, he was rather rude and told me that he had some lead reserved especially for me.
I handled the gangoons on my own.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Love ya style
Added on: 2023.09.23
I had not seen this outfit yet, and seeing this lady strutting through one of the shabbier parts of town made me make a double-take. One can clearly see what she thinks of me and my outfit though. She has that typical "Ugh... maybe if I ignore her she'll go away" look.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Why so serious?
Added on: 2023.09.19
This guy lifting weights was downright scary. He lifted those weights as if they weighed nothing. Also, he called me a weasel and had that weird necklace with bones (are those...? no, surely not).
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
3, 2, 1, Fight!
Added on: 2023.09.19
Found these twins training in an area where a whole group of people were exercising outside. I don't think they really appreciated my antics. One guy lifting weights called me a weasel. Still, these two sure looked like they meant business. Respect.
This goes to show yet again how much attention to detail there is in this game. Granted, most of the NPC population does not do anything worthwile, but these small exceptions contribute to an overall feeling of that the city is more than just mindless empty shells waling around.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Desert lake scenery
Added on: 2023.09.18
This lake is atificial, the dam is somewhere to the right. I liked this spot, because for once there is not a single structure in sight (okay, I cheated - there is a house in the distance hidden by my character's hair). This lone stick on the beach looked like it could use some company though :P
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 |Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Cactus annihilation
Added on: 2023.09.18
Yup, this car is definitely a beast. It doesn't even slow down for trees, much less for cacti.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Engines and Sandstorms
Added on: 2023.09.18
I was in the badlands when a sandstorm happened. In the bad visibility, I had the wild luck to find this beast of a car. The sandstorm lighting was quite special, so I had to jump out for a shot.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
The Ferris wheel by night
Added on: 2023.09.18
I wanted to see the pretty ferris wheel lights at night, so I did some climbing. It was definitely worth it :D
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
An evening out at the ferris wheel
Added on: 2023.09.18
I had noticed this lady with a hang drum (also called a hand pan) in a previous playthrough, and was happy to see that she was still there. It made for a nice relaxing evening, even if she kept saying that she's waiting for her friend for some reason (?).
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
This image contains spoilers: Details on a gig for a fixer
You can walk the rest of the way
Added on: 2023.09.18
Changing the future
Added on: 2023.09.13
Liz and V on their way to discover some rather surprising secrets.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Night City is mine!
Added on: 2023.09.13
When I was on this street (in front of the Peralez' building), I felt it was a good spot to celebrate my V's achievements. Yup, a lowly nomad outcast managed to climb to fame :)
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Gratuitous car pose
Added on: 2023.09.13
Traffic jam + nice car. Could not resist :P
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Waterfront party
Added on: 2023.09.13
A few hooligans had set up some nice tunes on the waterfront. Usually I check NCPD records and dispatch murderers right away, but in this case there were too many civilians present. No matter: I was sure we would cross paths again, so I put my righteous impulses on hold and joined the party :D
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Lively waterfront chat
Added on: 2023.09.13
I quite liked this lady's style, so I engaged her for a little chat. I think she was slightly amused by my antics, judging by that smirk.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Let's wait a bit together
Added on: 2023.09.12
This lady was standing next to a traffic light like this with her arms crossed. I thought she would appreciate some crossed arms support.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Let's get outta here!
Added on: 2023.09.12
I have to admit, I'm a bad driver. I only know one speed - pedal to the metal. This lady here was there when I crashed into oncoming traffic, and - quite understandably - started running. Curiosity got the better of me, so I ran after her, intending to find out how long she would run.
I'm not sure if having me chasing her on foot kept her running (seems reasonable), but she showed no inclination of ever stopping.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
Awkward pose? Yup.
Added on: 2023.09.09
This looks awkward. It is doubly so if you take the bloodbath into account that's hidden off screen after the gig I just completed. It's quite wild to see that such mayhem can be so easily transformed into such a tranquil scene. Okay, the pose definitely looks forced though.
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
My parking skills are fabulous
Added on: 2023.09.07
When the Jinguji store was attacked, MaxTac dropped a chopper in front. I had parked my car there before going in, so I was quite happy to see that they did not squash it when I came back out again. It even looked as if it was all planned.
(If you look closely, you'll see that the police officer behind is actually standing in the car)
Playthrough: Nomad, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
This image contains spoilers: Minor curiosity in the game world
Annoying the news anchor again
Added on: 2022.12.08
Nothing like a cosy fire
Added on: 2022.12.06
This overpass had some hooligan squatters that I got rid of. This woman stayed there through the gunfight, eating her noodles as if the world around her did not exist. Standing there beside her afterward next to the fire, I got an inkling of the appeal - it was a nice quiet spot for sure.
Playthrough: Corpo, V1 | Graphics: GTX, No ENBs
This image contains spoilers: Minor curiosity in the game world