The Switch 2 may pack much better hardware than the original hardware, but I’m still amazed that the game running on the Nintendo system (which doesn’t work much better) is a CyberPunk 2077. The full answer is impressive and if you have not had the joy of exploring Night City before, this seems like a sure way to do so.
But first, let’s look back at what I said in a review of Cyberpunk 2077, which was first released in 2020.
Of course, it was just for the PC version, and the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions were a very infamous mess, so we had to go back. Another review After reaching out at launch, it scored much lower. (And don’t forget that we also reviewed that excellent review Phantom Liberty DLC Included in the Switch 2 version in 2023. ) Thankfully, the Switch 2 port is not near the disaster that was found in older console generations. In fact, it’s pretty amazing.
CyberPunk 2077 looks pretty good on the Nintendo Switch 2
With Nintendo’s new console, a quick glance to make sure the Cyberpunk 2077 still looks very good. All the dirty streets of clear neon light and dirty city are alive and alive here, even if they aren’t as clear and clean as they’ll find on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X. This isn’t Switch 1 port of Witcher 3it felt like “I think we can make this feature.”
The frame rate is decent, but it doesn’t drop the jaw
You can check the technical specifications of our story How CD Projekt runs CyberPunk 2077 on Switch2 In short, it runs at 1080p when docked, 1080p or 720p in handheld, depending on whether you’re playing in quality or performance mode, and it runs at 1080p or 720p, with maximum at 40fps. Despite my PC gaming background, your mileage may vary here as I am not a huge performance snob and have no issues playing under 60fps. So, in my eyes, the CyberPunk 2077 works pretty well in docking mode, even when it’s far from perfect. Some dropped frames and don’t work as smooth as Switch 2 edition The tears of the kingdom or Wild Breathbut nothing more distracting than actively hurting my time in this context. If you can’t stand anything under solid 60fps, this may be something you need to skip. Anyone who is used to playing the game completely on the original Switch should be comfortable enough here.
Switch 2 Mouse Control works surprisingly well
For me, one of the biggest draws on Switch 2 is the ability to mimic mouse controls with a sideways Joy-Con, which could give them more accuracy in first-person games like this. I’m glad that it was exactly that, as it was very easy to jump to this control option from a PC and get much more headshots than a regular gamepad. It’s not on the same level as a high DPS gaming mouse or something, but playing this game whenever I sit down to do so is definitely my preferred way of doing it, and it’s a big win. That being said…
Joy-Con mouse is not very common for long sessions
As you know, the problem with the mouse mode of Switch 2 is actually not the quality of the mouse control itself, but the physical sensation of using it. The Joy-Con is smaller than a regular mouse, and my hands were convulsing trying to hold it nicely after a long play session. I used a 3D printed shell To make you feel better. That’s because there’s no place to comfortably place your thumb while you can press the right stick, Y button, or button. All of these are required for a variety of actions when jumping between combat, conversation and menu management. So, although the mouse is better than I thought, I’m worried that this nasty grip will stop using it consistently in the future.
There aren’t many motion assist options for Cyberpunk 2077
That being said, mouse controls are at least better than using movements to shortcut certain actions. It is available to use the usual method of targeting the right stick, and fine-tuning the purpose using motion controls, which works here as well as things like Zelda, but the motion assist option is quite useless elsewhere. It swings Joy-Con and uses melee weapons to give early Wii games a flutter flashback or twists them to perform actions like reloading and healing. It might hurt my hands, but I always mouse control this.
This is a great RPG that is still worth playing
Finally, a revisiting Night City reminded me of how great the game is, especially after all the improvements after launch. The world is moody and dangerous, and does an amazing job of dropping you and making you feel like a part of the culture right away. It also maintains quest conversations better than any RPG I’ve ever seen, making simple chats a movie quality without taking them out of the driver seat. If you’ve never played Cyberpunk 2077, we recommend checking it out here.
I’m still working on the final Switch 2 reviewbut you can check our reviews Mario Kart World and Welcome Tour Meanwhile. Also, if you want insights about other ports, please take a look. The tears of the kingdom, Wild Breathand Hogwarts Legacy.
