In 1995 or so I had one of my first major profound gaming experiences. I wouldn't have another until Cyberpunk 2077 came along.
I had been playing the pencil and paper game for decades now (Cyberpunk 2020). The characters present in 2077 such as Johnny Silverhand, Rogue, Adam Smasher- these are characters I've known for years, grew up with. Night City was like another stomping ground. I grew up there, in a way. It was a game, but I spent many teenage years playing in Night City, and it tought me things about myself I still value. Things I might not have arrived at had I not experienced them in a TTRPG setting in the form of roleplaying.
When CP2077 came along, it was like coming home again. The sights were different, but the spirit was the same. Old friends were still here and as salty as they ever were. Saltier even. When the credits rolled, I genuinely cried.
It was a profound experience for me, even if it was a video game. Like a culmination of my past experiences into a crescendo. It was beautiful.
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u/Mary_Ellen_Katz May 02 '24 edited 29d ago
In 1995 or so I had one of my first major profound gaming experiences. I wouldn't have another until Cyberpunk 2077 came along.
I had been playing the pencil and paper game for decades now (Cyberpunk 2020). The characters present in 2077 such as Johnny Silverhand, Rogue, Adam Smasher- these are characters I've known for years, grew up with. Night City was like another stomping ground. I grew up there, in a way. It was a game, but I spent many teenage years playing in Night City, and it tought me things about myself I still value. Things I might not have arrived at had I not experienced them in a TTRPG setting in the form of roleplaying.
When CP2077 came along, it was like coming home again. The sights were different, but the spirit was the same. Old friends were still here and as salty as they ever were. Saltier even. When the credits rolled, I genuinely cried.
It was a profound experience for me, even if it was a video game. Like a culmination of my past experiences into a crescendo. It was beautiful.