The Nomad Soul https://youtu.be/AlHrvQJqDMg was way ahead of its time. it was very well received at the time and I had a blast playing it.

But in 1997 it had limitations that today would make it incredible

Cyberpunk meets Watchdogs 3 in an alien world.

You, the gamer, astrotravel into the game and possess the soul of a character, taking their life, living in their apartment and saving the world (I can't quite remember the details of the story, there may have been a murder rampage). You could find other playable NPCs wondering around and you could transfer your soul to them, losing access to the previous ones life and taking on a new persona entirely while continuing on your quest. I think it was a one way transfer and if you character died you would have to find a new soul to possess.

Open world in a cyberpunk city. you played third person however combat was on 1st person.

David Bowie was a character.

Great soundtrack, huge scope before GTA 3D, lots to explore.

the more I think about it this is one game fully deserving of a remake and not get lost to time.