Is cyberpunk worth it now? Considered getting it on series x
I played through the whole game on release (PC), and am currently playing it for a 2nd time with the 1.5 patch.
The game is in a much better state than it originally was. There are still bugs in the game, but it's not even close to as bad as it was on release. There have been some quality of life improvements, such as the ability to change your looks and being able to buy different apartments. The Perk system has been restructured and is much more interesting and balanced now. Police AI is still a joke, but Civilian AI is definitely better than it used to be. Overall the game has been improved in a lot of ways, but there's still plenty of room for growth. They still plan on supporting the game and there's an expansion in development.
Aside from that the world building and atmosphere is top tier, the characters are amazing, the story is pretty good but the side stories are even better. Combat will always be one of the most subjective aspects of a game, but I think it's good enough, and there are a variety of builds. There are legit great things about the game that were there from the beginning, and now with the game being in a much better state than it was before, plus the fact that you can get it on sale right now, there's no reason not to try it out imo. My only recommendation if you do try it out, is to treat the Open World as a backdrop, rather than something you can interact with. I would say the lack of things to do in the Open World is the game's biggest weakness. But if you can get over that, the game is a wonderful and immersive romp in a Cyberpunk setting.