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Is Cyberpunk 2077 better than GTA?
Posted on 8/21/26 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 8/21/26 at 4:45 pm
As a single player game?
I just started playing and Cyberpunk seems like GTA but with a lot more to it. The graphics are amazing, the city is freaking amazing, the story is great. The cyberware, the ability to hack people and equipment and make people blow up, all the different builds you can do...
Seems like Cyberpunk could be the better game.
Wondering how the board feels.
I just started playing and Cyberpunk seems like GTA but with a lot more to it. The graphics are amazing, the city is freaking amazing, the story is great. The cyberware, the ability to hack people and equipment and make people blow up, all the different builds you can do...
Seems like Cyberpunk could be the better game.
Wondering how the board feels.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 4:58 pm to i am dan
I feel like GTA does a better job of laying out their environments for traversal. The mechanics of the vehicles and the gunplay are largely better. But I think the gun mechanics in both games are not particularly strong. You can make an argument that Cyberpunk gives more versatility in making a build around a specific weapon or fighting style.
In terms of role playing elements, atmosphere, and immersion, I give it to Cyberpunk.
GTA is a better "game". I sank considerable amounts of time into GTA V just enjoying the city that rockstar designed.
However, if you are looking for something that has moderate rpg/character building elements and gives off a cool aura, Cyberpunk is the move.
In terms of role playing elements, atmosphere, and immersion, I give it to Cyberpunk.
GTA is a better "game". I sank considerable amounts of time into GTA V just enjoying the city that rockstar designed.
However, if you are looking for something that has moderate rpg/character building elements and gives off a cool aura, Cyberpunk is the move.
This post was edited on 8/21/26 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 8/21/26 at 5:14 pm to i am dan
Cyberpunk still feels like it can grow further. It has core elements of an RPG but the storyline feels linear (albeit I know there’s different endings/outcomes) but there’s more immersion in the open world that is possible. Thinking RDR2 type interactions & mini-games (give us the cybercasino, shooting tournaments in the badlands, etc). It’s an amazing game, but it can get a little repetitive doing the side missions unless you force yourself to take different approaches.
The map feels a little empty outside of Night City, but also can feel a little empty while in it too. What’s the point of going to the bar in the game for a drink if someone with a death wish doesn’t challenge me to a drink off or try to shank me in a bar fight?
The map feels a little empty outside of Night City, but also can feel a little empty while in it too. What’s the point of going to the bar in the game for a drink if someone with a death wish doesn’t challenge me to a drink off or try to shank me in a bar fight?
Posted on 8/21/26 at 6:46 pm to i am dan
No, but i see the sunlight.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 6:56 am to i am dan
As much as I loved Cyberpunk, it’s not on GTA level.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 7:26 am to i am dan
Cyberpunk 2077 has better ideas but GTA is far more refined and delivers on execution much better.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 8:22 am to StansberryRules
In fairness I never really loved GTA the way many others did because I fundamentally don’t like games where I have to shoot up cops or be “bad” to advance. Even in RDR2 the point is to redeem yourself via being better rather than GTA where your outcomes are basically an ascending path of chaos and murder until you kill enough to retire on top of you don’t die along the way.
That said, Cyperpunk is a completely parallel world and environment without any grounding in current reality. You build yourself as a cyborg and go on a death march to try to rescue yourself in a dystopian future before the virus in your head kills you. It’s completely novel and incredibly well done, but it’s almost on par with something like fallout rather than a cartoonish simulated rob and kill game like GTA. It’s like comparing a sci-fi movie to a bank heist movie.
There is a psychotic element to CP2077 that is pretty intense IMO. The idea of going around killing hundreds if not thousands of gang members with blades that are implanted in your arm or being able to sit on a roof and remote hack other cyberborgs to the point that their brains start on fire so some fixer can steal a computer or whatever is pretty intense if given any thought.
Long story short we can subjectively argue which one we prefer as a game, but it’s apples and oranges IMO.
But despite my lack of interest in it GTA is possibly the greatest game series of all time and even casuals like me who aren’t into it can acknowledge the incredibly immersive world the writers and developers built. The fact that CP2077 is even being compared to it after its horrifically bad launch is noteworthy.
I think CDPRs response to that faceplant is worthy of being studied in business school as far as how to redeem a failed product launch: own it, be honest about the scope of the problems, work relentlessly to fix it comprehensively and then don’t stop until you’ve not only met, but exceeded consumer expectations.
That said, Cyperpunk is a completely parallel world and environment without any grounding in current reality. You build yourself as a cyborg and go on a death march to try to rescue yourself in a dystopian future before the virus in your head kills you. It’s completely novel and incredibly well done, but it’s almost on par with something like fallout rather than a cartoonish simulated rob and kill game like GTA. It’s like comparing a sci-fi movie to a bank heist movie.
There is a psychotic element to CP2077 that is pretty intense IMO. The idea of going around killing hundreds if not thousands of gang members with blades that are implanted in your arm or being able to sit on a roof and remote hack other cyberborgs to the point that their brains start on fire so some fixer can steal a computer or whatever is pretty intense if given any thought.
Long story short we can subjectively argue which one we prefer as a game, but it’s apples and oranges IMO.
But despite my lack of interest in it GTA is possibly the greatest game series of all time and even casuals like me who aren’t into it can acknowledge the incredibly immersive world the writers and developers built. The fact that CP2077 is even being compared to it after its horrifically bad launch is noteworthy.
I think CDPRs response to that faceplant is worthy of being studied in business school as far as how to redeem a failed product launch: own it, be honest about the scope of the problems, work relentlessly to fix it comprehensively and then don’t stop until you’ve not only met, but exceeded consumer expectations.
This post was edited on 8/22/26 at 8:33 am
Posted on 8/22/26 at 9:51 am to tide06
I’m glad I got Cyberpunk at a discount. It sounds like it’s a good game but lacks necessary ingredients for a great game.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 9:59 am to J Murdah
I initially thought cyberpunk was going to be a better version of Deus Ex with some gta elements mixed in.
That isn’t what it turned out to be.
It’s fine but it never lived up to what I thought it could be. But on the flip side, cdpr seems like a studio that takes a concept and iterates on it until it becomes excellent. The first Witcher was rough compared to a stellar third entry, for example.
Not sure if lightning strikes twice though.
That isn’t what it turned out to be.
It’s fine but it never lived up to what I thought it could be. But on the flip side, cdpr seems like a studio that takes a concept and iterates on it until it becomes excellent. The first Witcher was rough compared to a stellar third entry, for example.
Not sure if lightning strikes twice though.
This post was edited on 8/22/26 at 10:00 am
Posted on 8/22/26 at 1:12 pm to i am dan
I think Cyberpunk can be a worthy competitor to GTA, but as a big fan of both, GTA is still on another level. But I wouldn't be shocked if CDPR is able to narrow the gap.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 7:50 pm to i am dan
I have about 200 hours logged in the game and 100%d it,
Anyone on PC looking to replay the game, check out some of the mod collections on Nexus Mods. I have been playing with “Welcome to Night City”.
Anyone on PC looking to replay the game, check out some of the mod collections on Nexus Mods. I have been playing with “Welcome to Night City”.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 7:52 pm to i am dan
quote:As a game? yes, no question
Is Cyberpunk 2077 better than GTA?
As a cultural phenomenon? no
Posted on 8/24/26 at 12:38 pm to i am dan
For me? Yes. I prefer the Cyberpunk world and for all the initial release issues, none of them bothered me. The only day 1 bug I had that bothered me was the very first quest Jackie was invisible. Once I restarted the game i never had another quest bug. I played it 100% twice before they patched it. I think I had 4 full playthroughs before Phantom Liberty came out.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 12:45 pm to i am dan
Cyberpunk isnt as good aw gta, but it does have a better narrative.
Cyberpunk dlc was one of the most fun single player story experiences of the laet decade.
Cyberpunk dlc was one of the most fun single player story experiences of the laet decade.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 3:20 pm to i am dan
The world isn't as reactive as GTA but in my opinion the story and writing are better
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