It's an understatement to say the game is riddled with bugs, it just misses the mark of dominating the experience. No doubt, they'll be fixed, but right now it's an unfinished game rushed to release. It's also worth noting the minimum system requirements will not cut it. Be sure you're updating your drivers before you play. If your machine ain't up there, it'll take a bit of housekeeping.
In terms of gameplay, it's Cyberpunk 2077, much like you thought it would be. A lot in this game is new, and challenging at first. The multitude of pathways can be intimidating, but the ride it takes you on is always worth it. Endless back streets to explore, guns to find, people to meet, cars to jack. However you want to live in Night City is your business, but I assure you the city is alive. Surely, the retreat CDPR promised.
Just fix the damn bugs please, floating cigs make Johnny look like a dweeb, which is a disservice. I can't go anywhere without ghost palm trees in my horizon.