Oh man, so here we are again, diving into this mind-bending world with Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Fellow Traveler and Jump Over The Age have whisked us back into this techy chaos on the PS5. Honestly, cyberpunk worlds always feel like a dream wrapped in neon lights, you know? You get to live as a ‘sleeper’—this soulful copy of a human mind stuck in a metal shell. Kinda deep, right? The journey is all about escaping the messed-up Corporation and this shady gang. You’ll build alliances and steer a ship like you’re some futuristic pirate, snagging contracts aiming to settle your own future. Oh, and no pressure or anything, but you’re trying to dodge two nasty factions: the Corporation and this gang leader who thinks he owns your metal body. Not on your watch! You somehow cracked your own code for freedom, but, surprise, you have no idea what happened before that.
I remember jotting down notes on Citizen Sleeper back in 2022 on the Nintendo Switch. Gosh, it feels both recent and ages ago! And In Other Waters captivated me a few years back, which had me all in a tizz with excitement for this sequel on PS5. Even if you missed the first game, don’t sweat it, you can still vibe with this one—it’s set in the Helion System, just around the Starward Vector space neighborhood.
Anyway, when you start off, you pick your class, right? Like Operator, Extractor, or Machinist. Each one has its superhero move or whatever, called Push abilities. The Operator deals with techy stuff like drones, the Extractor is down for hardcore resource jobs, and Machinists? They’re like robot handymen fixing anything not bolted down. Each has its fun stressy quirks too—believe me, you’ll feel it!
I had this lightbulb moment when I figured out the difficulty settings—Safe is chill, Risky gives a bit of a slap, and Dangerous? Might as well write your will. Like, if you pick Dangerous, think twice—stress adds up real fast, and once you kick the bucket, that’s it. Game over. End of story.
Oh, then there’s this whole dice thing. Picture it like a tabletop game—your choices impact everything, and it all hinges on a dice roll. And let’s talk stress. It’s like that looming thing that can wreck your day or, uh, your dice, and fixing those isn’t free. Glitch dice are all about gambling with fate—either jackpot or lose-it-all. Roll with it, if you dare.
Develop your character by completing objectives—it’s like leveling up in real life. Drives, minor and major, earn your upgrade points to boost skills and even soup up your Push ability. Honestly, figuring out this character screen felt like a mini-victory.
Trophies? They’re all part of the game’s charm, with a shiny Platinum beckoning from afar. There’s a neat mix of tasks, like recruiting folks or making risky dice rolls pay off. It’s like a messy treasure hunt.
Oh, jeez, almost forgot! The vibes here! Seriously, I’m talking Firefly or Cowboy Bebop-esque feels—crew and space vibes, doing your thing in the Starward Belt. If that’s your jam, this is going to be a ride. Anyway, Citizen Sleeper 2 is on PS5 for about $24.99. Or, if you’re into bundles, you can grab it with the original for $39.99.
What a trip, right? Can’t get over how engaging this sequel feels, even with all those choices stressing me out. It’s one of those games I can’t stop thinking about—all cybernetic and chaotic. And, no joke, navigating that with my favorite playlist in the background? Pure, unfiltered bliss.
