Every few generations, there are video games that epitomize everything great about the medium itself. From Final Fantasy VII and Ocarina of Time, to Bioshock and The Last Of Us, these masterpieces epitomize what’s possible in video games, encapsulating the unique ways they can deliver stories and offer perspective on the world we currently find ourselves in.
In 2020, CD Projekt Red did what few developers ever have. It followed up the conclusion of its generational fantasy role-playing trilogy, The Witcher, with a dystopian look at our own bleak future. While the game infamously launched in shambles, the Poland-based studio managed to turn it around for the better over the next three years. The result was nothing short of astonishing. Cyberpunk 2077 is not only one of the best role-playing experiences of the current generation, but it sits pretty comfortably as one of the best games ever made. And this month, PlayStation Plus subscribers get to enjoy this instant classic for free.
