I do not think you know what the word "objectively" means. You probably meant "subjective" because the game was not great at launch and really is only good. Bugs everywhere, many game breaking or disruptive enough to make you stop playing. Removed features and weakned content to make the deadline, such as the police system, transit, etc... . Not fully fleshing out the lifepaths is another one on my mind. I do not have to bring up fact that it was removed from the Sony store due to how broken it was.
It may be down the line a "great game" if CD pulls a "No Man's Sky" with it, but it was never a great game from the start.