Review Update for Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2

Okay, so let’s dive in. You know how sometimes life just hands you a surprise? Like when you spill coffee and it somehow misses your white shirt? That’s kinda how I felt seeing “Cyberpunk 2077” on the Nintendo Switch 2. Totally not what I expected. I mean, who would’ve thought? This was a game that felt like it barely worked on the old setups, and now it’s doing a decent job here. Night City on the Switch 2? Wild.

Remember when “Cyberpunk 2077” first came out on PC in 2020? It was like a big city wrapped in neon—so much going on, endless ways to mess around. The game was a riot of choices. You could build your character, hit the quests, or just roam and feel like you were influencing everything and everyone. Felt like a movie sometimes, with all the ups and downs, laughs, and crazy scenes. Oh, and the bugs were… let’s be real, they were kind of a buzzkill. But hey, who’s perfect, right?

Fast forward, and the Switch 2 version? It’s not a hot mess like those old Xbox One and PlayStation 4 disasters. Phew! Actually, it’s doing surprisingly okay. Not the jaw-dropper it was imagined to be on the beefy machines, but certainly playable.

Visually, sure, it may not be as sharp as on a gaming rig with all the bells and whistles, but who’s nitpicking? The colors, the vibe, it’s all there, and that’s more than I hoped for, especially after the whole “The Witcher 3” Switch fiasco. Remember that? Talk about a last resort. Anyway, moving on.

Now, about the framerate – here’s the deal. It’s good enough, maybe not mind-blowingly silky, but playable. If you can’t handle anything under 60fps, here’s your cue to move along. But for a fuss-free gamer like me, it works fine. When docked, it hums along—okay, maybe it sputters sometimes, like old engines, but nothing tragic.

The real kicker is the Switch 2’s quirky mouse-like control with the Joy-Con. I was skeptical—I mean, c’mon—but it wasn’t half bad. You get an edge, nailing those headshots, which is sweet. Not as precise as a dedicated mouse, but close enough if you squint. Too bad my hands aren’t tiny enough for long sessions without cramping up. Seriously, I might need a hand massage after this.

Motion controls? Less said, the better. They’re there, but it’s a bit like trying to politely ignore a loud sneeze in a quiet room—impossible to miss, slightly awkward, but kinda funny in hindsight.

Despite these quirks, immersing back into the streets of Night City was like slipping into an old pair of boots you forgot how much you loved. The atmosphere, the pacing—it’s as if CD Projekt Red shook the game down to polish it up, and it shows. The scenes, the feels, the story—worth diving into if you haven’t yet.

Yeah, so this isn’t a full-blown review, just some genuine rants and raves. But if you’re into seeing what else the Switch 2 can do, check out Mario Kart World or Welcome Tour. Then swing by for a bit of “Tears of the Kingdom” action or catch some “Hogwarts Legacy” magic. That’s the list right now.