It’s a hyper-alienated end-stage capitalist world, you morons. Also
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The good ending can only be achieved if you choose to accept help from the close knit community of outcasts
Capitalists not entirely missing the point of media challenge.
I agree. Cyberpunk as a genre has tragic elements baked right into it, so complaining that CP2077 didn’t have happy endings is like complaining that Romeo and Juliet didn’t end up living happily ever after
A lot of the classics of the genre actually do have semi-happy endings. Snowcrash turns out okay. Neuromancer and Johnny Mnemonic aren’t totally downer endings.
The OG Deus Ex has positive endings where real social change occurs.
Old school cyber-punk wasn’t unrelentingly miserable. When the good guys won, or at least survived or broke even, it was usually because the punks came together and figured out a way to survive.
As soon as I saw that I thought “is it Paul Tassi, the redditbrained blogspam guy who uses sockpuppets to defend himself on reddit? I bet it is,” and then I checked the link and it is in fact that walking imitation of a reddit-trained ChatGPT.
tbh chatgpt may have done a better job in this case
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The recent expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, has been highly anticipated by players and critics alike. One aspect of the game that has garnered a lot of attention is the inclusion of romance options. In the base game, players have the option to pursue romantic relationships with various characters, but many players have voiced their desire for more diverse and inclusive romance options in Phantom Liberty.
One area where Phantom Liberty could improve in terms of romance options is by offering more LGBTQ+ representation. While the base game does include some LGBTQ+ characters and romance options, there is still a lack of representation in comparison to straight relationships. By including more LGBTQ+ romance options, Phantom Liberty could appeal to a wider audience and be more inclusive to players who may not feel represented in the current romance options.
Another way that Phantom Liberty could expand on romance options is by including more diverse characters. The base game includes a diverse cast of characters, but there is still room for improvement in terms of representation. By adding more characters of different races, nationalities, and cultures, Phantom Liberty could better reflect the diversity of its player base and create a more immersive and believable world.
In addition to expanding on the diversity of romance options, Phantom Liberty could also improve on the depth and complexity of its romantic relationships. In the base game, many of the romance options feel shallow and lack depth, with little development beyond a few scripted scenes. By adding more dialogue and branching storylines for romance options, Phantom Liberty could create more meaningful and engaging romantic relationships that feel like a genuine part of the game world.
Another way that Phantom Liberty could improve on romance options is by including more non-romantic relationships. While romance is an important aspect of the game, not all players are interested in pursuing romantic relationships in-game. By including more non-romantic relationships, such as friendships and professional partnerships, Phantom Liberty could offer players a wider range of options for character development and relationships.
Finally, Phantom Liberty could benefit from including more player choice and agency in romance options. In the base game, players often feel limited in their ability to pursue specific romance options, with certain characters only becoming available under specific circumstances. By giving players more control over their character’s relationships and allowing them to pursue the romance options that interest them, Phantom Liberty could create a more player-driven and immersive experience.
Overall, the new expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, has the potential to greatly improve on the romance options available in the base game. By offering more LGBTQ+ representation, diverse characters, and meaningful relationships, as well as more player choice and agency, Phantom Liberty could create a more inclusive and engaging experience for players.
Apparently there are two men romance options, one of them is a cop, and one of them is a blink and you’ll miss it thing that you might never even find bc it’s buried in some random conversation.
I only ever saw the men romance options mentioned like a year after release.
Meanwhile the Mass Effect games came out like, what, ten? fifteen years ago? And people are still horny for various hot alien dudes.
Cop is only an available romance if your character is a has a feminine body.
The other male romance is canonically bisexual, but only into you if you have a masculine voice and body. He’s not really blink and you’ll miss it, but you can only meet him through doing side quests and is fairly late game.
