Okay, let me give this a shot. Here goes nothing.
So, the Switch 2, yeah? Turns out it’s packing some serious tech under the hood compared to its predecessor. What really gets me is seeing Cyberpunk 2077 running on this thing. Like, who would’ve thought? I spent some days fiddling around, soaking up how it handles, trying out those newfangled mouse controls. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty darn impressive. If you haven’t strolled through Night City yet, this ain’t a bad way to dive in.
But hang on—gotta take you back. Flashback to my early days with Cyberpunk on the PC when it dropped in 2020.
My Old Thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077 on PC
Cyberpunk’s cityscape was, and still is, a delightful chaos of neon lights and thick crowds. You can be whoever you want in that world, tackle whatever quests your heart desires, punch a bad guy or two in the face—your choices actually leave ripples, and those ripples have some serious weight. It’s like a cocktail of emotions and chaos—laugh-out-loud moments, dark twists, you name it. Now, the main quest? A bit short, might leave you wanting more if you don’t dig deep into the side quests. Those side quests, though, they really switch things up for the finale if you give them a shot. Bugs, oh the bugs, they threw a wrench in the experience here and there, snapping you out of the mood. But still, it was a blockbuster RPG—no doubt.
Score: 9
You can dig through my full Cyberpunk PC review if you’re curious.
Fast forward to the present, and yeah, that was just the PC. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions? A hot mess. Really had to revisit that with a more down-to-earth score back then. (And hey, we did a 2023 review on the Phantom Liberty DLC—Switch 2 rolls with that, too.) Luckily, Switch 2 doesn’t bring back the old gen’s disaster vibes. Nope, it’s doing pretty great.
Cyberpunk 2077 Does Look Slick on Switch 2
One quick peek and bam—Cyberpunk looks fab on Nintendo’s shiny new toy. Night City’s signature glow and grime hold up surprisingly well. No, you won’t get the crystal-clear finish like on PCs or the big consoles, but it’s not pulling a Witcher 3-on-Switch-1 kinda thing. That was like, “We got it to run, sort of?” Not here. Here, it’s working smoothly enough to enjoy.
Framerate: Decent, Not Mind-Blowing
Skim through the tech specs if that’s your jam. I’m relaxed with anything above, like, 30fps—I know, shocking for a PC junkie, right? So to me, Cyberpunk does its thing pretty solidly in docked mode. Not perfect, sure. Dropped frames, the occasional hiccup. Still way less jarring than what those Zelda ports pulled off. If sub-60fps ain’t your cup of tea, maybe move along, but if you’re cool with the original Switch experience, you’ll vibe with this.
Switch 2’s Mouse Magic
Now, those Switch 2 mouse-like controls? Man, what a game-changer. Flicking that Joy-Con around, pretending it’s a mouse—it surprisingly doesn’t suck. Jumping from my PC to this, headshots were way easier. Not like gaming-mouse-level precision, but it’s my go-to now. Biggest win if you ask me. But, hold up…
Joy-Con Mouse? Not for the Long Haul
The catch is the feel. Joy-Con’s tiny grip, man, my hand couldn’t handle the cramps after long stretches. Even tried slapping a 3D-printed cover on it. But when you’re jumping between shooting and chatting, nowhere comfy for the thumb. Mouse > motion controls any day though.
Motion Controls? Not Really
So yeah, the Joy-Con swinging to melee or reload? Kinda felt like Wii days—awkwardly charming but nah. You jerk it around, the camera goes on a jittery spin. Hand stress versus camera chaos—pick your poison. Mouse it is for me.
This RPG’s Still Gold
Getting back to Night City reminded me—Cyberpunk’s still a blast, bugs and all. Immersive world, capturing scenes, stellar quest cinematics. Never played it? Give it a whirl on the Switch 2 if you can.
Still cooking up a detailed Switch 2 review, but hey, check out our takes on Mario Kart World and Welcome Tour meanwhile. And if ports are your thing, we have the dirt on Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy too.
