To criticize Cyberpunk 2077 for being hypocritical and conservative feels almost beside the point.
The game fulfills a vision of steadfast humanity within the framework of a martial arts revenge tale.
The channeling of art nouveau not only impacts the look of the characters and settings, but complements the curves that fighters draw with the motion of their attacks.
Creators like Chmielarz need an obvious symbol of false hope to sell (not articulate) their trendy nihilism that, if anything, should vanish.
Experience is earned largely through quests, which highlights the emphasis on thoughtful storytelling over mindless bloodshed.
A morass of lies, betrayals and undetonated bombs, “Divestment” isn’t about civil disobedience but vengeance plain and simple.