Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1039 Ratings

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  1. Name
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Still one of the best rpgs ever created, but now its more accessible. .
  2. JimERustler
    May 7, 2021
    0
    The developers are more interested in making a tired, safe political statement than an actual fun game.
  3. able_to_think
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    Communist propaganda garbage. Not worth playing. Glad Steam has a refund policy.
  4. MNecromancer
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    I'm reading through some of these negative reviews and honestly, the people just feel dumb to me. So many people feel like the game is politically preachy, but it presents each branch completely neutrally. Each branch has an aesthetic, but clearly you're not meant to think one of them is RIGHT. They're projecting. It seems like some of these **** just seem to think that French is gay.

    I    I'm reading through some of these negative reviews and honestly, the people just feel dumb to me. So many people feel like the game is politically preachy, but it presents each branch completely neutrally. Each branch has an aesthetic, but clearly you're not meant to think one of them is RIGHT. They're projecting. It seems like some of these **** just seem to think that French is gay.

    I mean, I get it if you don't love reading in your games, but it's no Planescape Torment, it's not DENSE with text. And the text there IS is gorgeous. Cannot recommend this highly enough.

    I'm sure there are some valid criticisms. I just haven't seen them yet.    … Expand
  5. mosherpe
    Oct 5, 2021
    5
    The game's strengths come from the intrigue of solving its mysteries: a murder case alongside a search for identity in a detailed, crafted universe. However the excitement is bogged down in mundane, boring side missions which, depending on your character build, are jammed down your throat. The game's art style is beautiful, but wears off quickly as you realize there is little under theThe game's strengths come from the intrigue of solving its mysteries: a murder case alongside a search for identity in a detailed, crafted universe. However the excitement is bogged down in mundane, boring side missions which, depending on your character build, are jammed down your throat. The game's art style is beautiful, but wears off quickly as you realize there is little under the surface. Load times on the PS4 are abysmal. Disco Elysium's strengths are undermined by these flaws which make the game boring and frustrating.… Expand
  6. shoutsatpigeons
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    One of the most unique and best written games ever made. I feel nostalgia for the characters weeks after playing it.
  7. kimbeeeer
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    It's hard to describe the amount of praise I want to give this game, so I'll just call it beautiful, hilarious and tender. Those three words come up closest to heart when I think of it. Makes you laugh, then reflect on its greater loudness and length compared to how other games make you laugh. This comes at the cost of making you cry at various points as well.
  8. Daisuk
    May 27, 2021
    8
    The writing, the story, the world building and the voice acting in this game are just sublime - it sets a completely new standard for video games, in my opinion. The inner dialogue and subconsciousness constantly chattering away and giving you good or bad advice based on your stats are a thing of beauty. Very original, and a joy to explore. All the characters in the game are interestingThe writing, the story, the world building and the voice acting in this game are just sublime - it sets a completely new standard for video games, in my opinion. The inner dialogue and subconsciousness constantly chattering away and giving you good or bad advice based on your stats are a thing of beauty. Very original, and a joy to explore. All the characters in the game are interesting and well designed (Klaasje a personal favorite), the music score gives off strong Twin Peaks soundtrack vibes, which obviously isn't a bad thing.

    There are quite a few negatives as well though - the story drags out a bit too much at times, and wandering around the relatively big map is a bit of a drag at times - it can be hard to get an overview of where you have been and where you haven't. Fast travel is unreliable at best, and for large parts of the game simply doesn't work. I also expected the choices you took in the game to have much more of an impact on what happened to you in the game, but the rather large dialogue trees pretty much lets you get away with saying anything to anyone, and you'll often find yourself just exhausting every option just to progress (and sometimes you have to). This was the biggest letdown of the game for me, having read much about the game beforehand about how much the choices you took impacted the game. It really doesn't.

    Overall though, a very original game that I'd easily recommend to anyone into RPGs or point n' click or murder mystery games. Brilliant writing.    … Expand
  9. TEG_17
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    Довольно уникальный опыт, по сути это такая новелла с элементами РПГ и детектива. Очень интересно и необычно.
  10. BeardedBambi
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    Big fan of combat based games, like FromSoft titles, God of War, basically any action RPG. So when I first saw this, I thought it wasn’t for me, thought it was some overrated indie game. Then I played and think the exact opposite that it beats out GoW(2018) as my favorite game of all time. The story, the characters, everything about it is a masterpiece. I don’t usually do these reviews soBig fan of combat based games, like FromSoft titles, God of War, basically any action RPG. So when I first saw this, I thought it wasn’t for me, thought it was some overrated indie game. Then I played and think the exact opposite that it beats out GoW(2018) as my favorite game of all time. The story, the characters, everything about it is a masterpiece. I don’t usually do these reviews so that says a lot.… Expand
  11. Senn4237
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A revolutionary CRPG that will make you question what video games can be as an art form.
  12. Ash23Neuro
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of PC RPG game. If you want dive into psychology of character you shape through the game, don't hesitate and give it a try.
  13. Sisyphus69
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Communist propaganda garbage. Totally worth playing. Glad Steam let me finish this.
  14. Sparky1Up
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and the pinnacle of the term "Role Playing". Your character is a blank slate, chose how much of a maniac or how genuinely "lost at sea" you want him to be. The dialogue and actions you can take in this had me laughing all the way through. Easiest 10/10 I will ever give.
  15. CiphirSol
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Take a great game, give it more polish. Make it perfection. MUST. GIVE. TEN.

    Come at me 0/10 reviewers, "I gave up in the middle because the story was boring" Sounds like you're "loose and falling asleep", go try some Lexapro or something because you sound depressed mate.
  16. DRMSUX
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, Obra prima, 杰作, Obra Maestra, 걸작, Chef-d'œuvre, Meisterstück, Шедевр.

    In all languages ​​present in their first game being a small studio. Thank you ZAUM Studios.
  17. Roorm
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best scripts I've ever read. Well written, with political overtones and high-quality voice acting. The best RPG in the last ten years.
  18. D99
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    This game was the one of the best games i ever played in my life... it was a such a unique experience and i don't think there will be a any game like this ever again
  19. Badass_Bard
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Bar none the best RPG I've ever played. If you don't mind reading you should get it asap.
  20. Blenanas
    May 18, 2021
    10
    One of the best, if not the best RPG of all time. The negative reviews are absurd so if you want a really fun time, go read some of those after you've played the game :)
  21. B-Bog
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    INCREDIBLE game. Haven't really played anything like it before. It's like a mix of top-down RPG and point-and-click adventure. Most of the appeal here comes from the lore, characters, writing, story, and dialogue. It's almost a little like those choose-your-own-adventure books. Longer play-sessions can get a little fatiguing because it's a lot of reading and decision-making, but that,INCREDIBLE game. Haven't really played anything like it before. It's like a mix of top-down RPG and point-and-click adventure. Most of the appeal here comes from the lore, characters, writing, story, and dialogue. It's almost a little like those choose-your-own-adventure books. Longer play-sessions can get a little fatiguing because it's a lot of reading and decision-making, but that, along with some minor glitches, are really the only gripes I have with the game.

    If you're open to a new and innovative RPG experience that doesn't involve combat (for the most part) and instead tickles your brain, get this ASAP.    … Expand
  22. donkorleone
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Really good game. I enjoyed it a lot. Excellent creations of the devs. definitely a buy
  23. Hecker
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    one of the best rpgs I've played in the last decade its definitely not for everyone but it is definitely the game for me
  24. A-duck
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Decent game. But not sure what i walked into and was getting kind of bored by the inner monologue all the time after a few hours. Do NOT expect any action or great mechanics in this game. Do expect interesting dialog (and monologues), a weird and exciting alternate universe and some good voice acting.
  25. Hagakuree
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Necesitamos más juegos así, están hecho con mucho detalle y cariño, no es un juego para correr, si no pars disfrutar de la aventura.
  26. Combiner
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Very good game become even better with The Final Cut !
    All the voicing is great.
  27. charlyhinoise
    May 29, 2021
    10
    I'm not into point-and-click adventures. Despite good intentions, they often end up feeling like a contrived puzzle, predictable and rote. So it was only because of some some good reviews and a discount that I took the chance and dove in (final cut edition, with full voice acting on all dialogue)—and came away overwhelmed. Disco Elysium is a uniquely sumptuous, rich, organic, funny, andI'm not into point-and-click adventures. Despite good intentions, they often end up feeling like a contrived puzzle, predictable and rote. So it was only because of some some good reviews and a discount that I took the chance and dove in (final cut edition, with full voice acting on all dialogue)—and came away overwhelmed. Disco Elysium is a uniquely sumptuous, rich, organic, funny, and human experience. The writing is stellar — far beyond what's usual for games, definitely literature territory. Fantastic as the imaginary world of Revachol is, the people and conversations are real and alive. A++ world building, wonderful art and graphics. A definite masterpiece and personal GOTY material without a doubt.… Expand
  28. Castrolias
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Up there with the best games ever made. If the vanilla version was a 9, the final cut is without a doubt a 10. Deep, engaging, entertaining and beautiful.
  29. ginalx
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    An interactive book with interesting ideas, touching politics and psychology among other things. Many different choices add a great amount of replay value.

    Keep in mind, this game is all about reading and the writing is really good and engaging. I can't imagine myself missing on this experience.
  30. Jack0980988098
    May 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best art styles I've seen. The game is a dialog-based RPG and gives plenty of details awaiting for gamers to seek.
  31. gohemis
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    An absolute perfect game for anyone with the time to explore the world and its many hours of branching stories. A unique gaming experience like no other worth every minute of dialogue.
  32. KarelKarel
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    This is the best creation I've ever played. So beautiful, so deep, so bright. Separately, I would like to note the great sense of humor in the game) There is also an amazing musical accompaniment, each separate location has its own unique melody, which simply leaves no chance not to fall in love with it and this place as a whole. Overall 10/10. I'm really looking forward to part 2 and aThis is the best creation I've ever played. So beautiful, so deep, so bright. Separately, I would like to note the great sense of humor in the game) There is also an amazing musical accompaniment, each separate location has its own unique melody, which simply leaves no chance not to fall in love with it and this place as a whole. Overall 10/10. I'm really looking forward to part 2 and a series on the universe. Thank you Robert Kurvits and all team for this art object!… Expand
  33. Elepunto
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best narrative experiences I ever had. The story, the characters, the classic RPG gameplay, all in a complex and rich world with lots and lots of lore to explore. Game of the year... every year
  34. heretikeen
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    To sum it up: Everyone loves the game except the usual butthurt morons that smell communist propaganda.
  35. billy12353
    Jun 23, 2021
    4
    Disco Elysium is a beautiful isometric RPG detective game that innovates on the way skills interact with the story and gameplay. HOWEVER, there are many basic issues with the way the skills get your character to progress. Even worse than that minor complaint, the narrative of the game hammers on political ideas, and not in a unique or equal way. The story... Ugh.. takes a big fat flopDisco Elysium is a beautiful isometric RPG detective game that innovates on the way skills interact with the story and gameplay. HOWEVER, there are many basic issues with the way the skills get your character to progress. Even worse than that minor complaint, the narrative of the game hammers on political ideas, and not in a unique or equal way. The story... Ugh.. takes a big fat flop towards the end, inherently ruining the "who done it" plot that gripped me at the start.

    Why should you play the game? Well it is absolutely beautiful throughout the whole experience. It takes art style and cranks it up to 11, being honestly one of the best looking indy isometric RPGs I have ever played. The real pleasure of the game is the character's skills, and how they have their own internal dialogue even with each other. Each skill has its own personality, and even argues with other personality traits, representing your character's internal conflict. Having a high intelligence skill even might even lead you to the wrong conclusion as you might overthink something. However, this is where the joy ends as the rest of the game becomes a disappointment on what is set up.

    Even though they get skills so right, they implement them so wrong. You NEED certain skill levels to progress the game. Instead of having multiple ways to progress, with some skills being useful for some paths, you are just required to have certain amounts to get past a section. You do this by improving them, or.... boosting them with drugs and/or outfits. It never really matters that much if you are deficient in a skill, just throw on a funny hat and down some drugs. Maybe there is something DEEP and EXISTENTIAL I am not understanding about the mechanics, but I just see it as poor level design.

    Every other negative review has said it, and so will I. This game loves to shove politics down your throat, and being an International Relations major, I do not mind the core of it. But.. it is just the way the game goes about it, not fairly analyzing each political idea, and obviously favoring grass-roots communism. Yes, racism and fascism is bad and correctly lampooned. But I would have liked them to go deeper on why fascists are the way they are. I just see it as a mouthpiece for the designers' own political agenda, oh and while they profit off of that agenda despite being avowed socialists. I just find it tired. I wish they would have focused less on politics and more on the primary investigative narrative of the game.

    The narrative is awesome at first, taking a big fat flop towards the end. Essentially, you are a cop whom wakes up with amnesia, and you have to piece together who you were and who committed a murder. It entirely revolves around a "who done it" clue style plot structure, investigating leads and analyzing the motivations of others. However, the game ruins the narrative towards the end, which I will not spoil. To progress to the end part, you basically have to "listen to the wind" which is as ridiculous as it sounds. Honestly, this cannot be overstated, the ending ruined my whole experience and made me think "what was the friggin point?". Well I guess when I become more deep and psychoanalytical, I will get the ending. But it just feels like the writer wanted a twist, but did not know how to go about it.

    In a nutshell, Disco Elysium was exciting with all of its unique improvements on the isometric RPG genre, and its amazing aesthetic. It is however ultimately ruined by poor level design, political preachery (if you bother to do a lot of reading), and a story with a terrible ending. It might not bother some, and if you are into isometric RPGs and want a new take, you might pick this up on sale. But... with the MSRP $40 USD price tag, really wait for that sale.    … Expand
  36. titannet3k
    Nov 6, 2021
    4
    Starts out interesting but becomes more and more underwhelming.
    Disco Elysium is a text heavy adventure rpg. And it works very well in the beginning. You do some exploring, get to know the world and (hopefully) get some interesting payoffs from the skills you picked.
    Unfortunately after after a third or half of the game you realize - The choices just add flavour text (mostly in your    Starts out interesting but becomes more and more underwhelming.
    Disco Elysium is a text heavy adventure rpg. And it works very well in the beginning. You do some exploring, get to know the world and (hopefully) get some interesting payoffs from the skills you picked.
    Unfortunately after after a third or half of the game you realize
    - The choices just add flavour text (mostly in your character's head) and don't matter at all
    - The main story is on rails
    - Skill checks either don't matter or have to be passed by using the right clothes or doing the correct drugs
    - There are no alternate routes to solve quest. Do or don't are your only choice, and sometimes not even that.

    There are some cool questlines, but ultimately the game falls flat on it's nose with an ending that is the same whatever you did.
    Buy the game if you have time to spare, like interactive novels and don't mind playing mostly in your head. Avoid if you prefer gameplay and meaningful choices.    … Expand
  37. Idiota150
    May 29, 2021
    5
    Overrated by people wanting to be cool drunks or something. I just fall asleep anytime I try to play it ... it's like reading Dostojevskij.
  38. Deadheadbill
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Best CRPG I have played in years. The writing is intelligent and funny and moving all at the same time. The hand drawn graphics are beautiful. But the best thing about this game is it let's you roleplay any way you want without punishing you. Wanna be a drunken, drug addicted cop who has completely given up on life, you can do that. Or maybe you wanna play as a down on his luck recoveringBest CRPG I have played in years. The writing is intelligent and funny and moving all at the same time. The hand drawn graphics are beautiful. But the best thing about this game is it let's you roleplay any way you want without punishing you. Wanna be a drunken, drug addicted cop who has completely given up on life, you can do that. Or maybe you wanna play as a down on his luck recovering addict who is looking to redeem himself. The game will accommodate whatever role you want to play. Wanna be a racist, fascist, misogynistic pig no problem. Wanna be a liberal, feminist, communist, no problem.

    It won't be a game for everyone, as if you don't like to read this probably isn't your game because there is quite a bit of reading. But guess what, if you don't wanna read a lot of the dialog you don't have to and the game won't punish you.

    Truly an amazing game for the correct audience.    … Expand
  39. JasonTracey
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Very good game. Great, funny dialogue. Good well fleshed out characters. Gripping story. A near flawless rpg.
  40. respwn
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Incredibly good, great story and innovative gameplay twists. Go become a detective!
  41. shadowmaster_
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    It's the best game since Planescape Torment. Best narrative game. Good dialogues, a deep atmosphere, memorable characters, and a quite interesting plot. I finished game in English and i was astonished by beauty of dialogues, descriptions. It's not easy to find that quality even in a popular literature. Currently I've started a new game in my native language. Decided to play a differentIt's the best game since Planescape Torment. Best narrative game. Good dialogues, a deep atmosphere, memorable characters, and a quite interesting plot. I finished game in English and i was astonished by beauty of dialogues, descriptions. It's not easy to find that quality even in a popular literature. Currently I've started a new game in my native language. Decided to play a different style. Translation is quite good and the game still presents me new interesting moments.… Expand
  42. Simbat
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Когда я в последний раз плакал? Лет 5 назад не меньше... Но сон в бункере... я не мог читать, так как слезы не переставали течь из глаз.
  43. solidcobra
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Probably one of my favorite games ever and for sure the best RPG i've ever played. Going to play it one more time to see how my choices are going to affect the story.
  44. bogdannn
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Bets Game I ever play! Maximum immersion into the deep depths of the inner world intertwined with the global. You just dissolve in it. It pulls for an Oscar The real Piece of Art!
  45. grantelvalca
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Grüß Gott!
    Best CRPG I have played in years. The hand drawn graphics are beautiful. But the best thing about this game is it let's you roleplay any way you want without punishing you. Wanna be a drunken, drug addicted cop who has completely given up on life, you can do that. Or maybe you wanna play as a down on his luck recovering addict who is looking to redeem himself. The game will    Grüß Gott!
    Best CRPG I have played in years. The hand drawn graphics are beautiful. But the best thing about this game is it let's you roleplay any way you want without punishing you. Wanna be a drunken, drug addicted cop who has completely given up on life, you can do that. Or maybe you wanna play as a down on his luck recovering addict who is looking to redeem himself. The game will accommodate whatever role you want to play.
    - fröhlich sein :))    … Expand
  46. zerevbrol
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Undoubtedly the most refreshing entry in its genre in more than a decade. For lovers of heavy reading, or at least those who are willing to buckle down to get through it, the setting is refreshing, the characters are startlingly human, and the mechanics innovate on tried-and-true table-top RNG to make even some failures feel rewarding and some successes feel guilty.

    Get it on sale, or    Undoubtedly the most refreshing entry in its genre in more than a decade. For lovers of heavy reading, or at least those who are willing to buckle down to get through it, the setting is refreshing, the characters are startlingly human, and the mechanics innovate on tried-and-true table-top RNG to make even some failures feel rewarding and some successes feel guilty.

    Get it on sale, or steal it from a friend. Either way, it's a must-play.    … Expand
  47. vb51x7
    Dec 6, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no agreement among designers on the best way for video games to tell stories. Some games have branching plotlines and characters… Expand
  48. TunaCom
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just very bad.
    I think game developers give money to game review sites to give full I refund it thanks lord GabeN    … Expand
  49. odubik
    Sep 23, 2021
    3
    I find the genre of 'you need to read and study the game to be able to play it' to be really annoying. You should not need to go to the internet for 'secrets' -- they should be sortable in-game with effort.

    I played for a few hours, made it a few days in-game, and while it seemed interesting I found it not worth the effort and never went back to it. So, in my opinion, it fails the    I find the genre of 'you need to read and study the game to be able to play it' to be really annoying. You should not need to go to the internet for 'secrets' -- they should be sortable in-game with effort.

    I played for a few hours, made it a few days in-game, and while it seemed interesting I found it not worth the effort and never went back to it.

    So, in my opinion, it fails the basic test of 'do you enjoy the game?'    … Expand
  50. BDEnergy
    May 7, 2021
    3
    For better or worse, ZA/UM is completely unshy about their political leanings, which, aside from the "males are inherently evil, masculinity is toxic" dreck, doesn't really bother me at all. To say this game isn't political, far-left, anti-right (or 'communist') is ignorance, as the developers clearly stated they *wanted* it to be. And that's perfectly fine, except...

    That's a good    For better or worse, ZA/UM is completely unshy about their political leanings, which, aside from the "males are inherently evil, masculinity is toxic" dreck, doesn't really bother me at all. To say this game isn't political, far-left, anti-right (or 'communist') is ignorance, as the developers clearly stated they *wanted* it to be. And that's perfectly fine, except...

    That's a good 60-70% of the game. Just listening to political opinions, most of which you already agree with and nodding along "Oh, that's SO TRUE! I also hate Nazis!", while making the player feel as though this opinion, shared by 99% of the Earth's adult population, is somehow rare or profound.

    When the game isn't doing this, there's some pretty cool RPG aspects in play, at least at first glance. You're given a lot of options and stats that, on paper, should influence the way your character behaves and interacts with everything during the story. Unfortunately, most of it is just an illusion of choice, and I was rather disappointed to find that, for example, having no intellect didn't seem to amount to much in way of even fun flavor text (compared to say Fallout, where your dialogue options were replaced with moronic gibberish and characters would make one-liners at your expense). Instead, it's used for DnD type skill checks where even the biggest fool can in fact have strokes of genius, and the world's weakest man can muster the strength of an ox with the right RNG.

    When the game isn't being overly pedantic and trying to convince me that in fact, killing people is bad, the story has a few somewhat interesting points depending on the choices you make, and regardless of that, the art is pretty unique and refreshing. I just wish there was more detective work and more pronounced effects for character stats. Some politics are fine, especially in a game of this nature, but over half the story is just spent hammering them in. And that's coming from someone "anti right wing".    … Expand
  51. hamik17594
    Nov 9, 2021
    0
    Disco Elysium isn't focused on gameplay. It's focused on the story, the dialogue, the writing. These elements are all spectacularly bad. If you measure the quality of writing by the volume of words that are thrown at you, maybe this qualifies as decent writing. By any other metric, it's garbage.
  52. MarcioCavalcant
    May 22, 2021
    1
    This version is a clear downgrade from the past one. The new voice acting is atrocious and some of the bugs weren't even fixed (look at you, corrupting save bug).
    Unfortunately the political bias of the writer of the game is still present and very alive (kinda funny that some fans like to pretend like it's not blatantly present).
    DISCO ELYSIUM is easily the most ULTRAoverrated game of    This version is a clear downgrade from the past one. The new voice acting is atrocious and some of the bugs weren't even fixed (look at you, corrupting save bug).
    Unfortunately the political bias of the writer of the game is still present and very alive (kinda funny that some fans like to pretend like it's not blatantly present).

    DISCO ELYSIUM is easily the most ULTRAoverrated game of the past 30 years that I've been playing video games. The pressure and demand for the players to "love it or love it" goes as far as to the point of fanboy bullies being a common vision on foruns of the game on Steam, Reddit and even discord.    … Expand
  53. DuckleDick
    May 4, 2021
    8
    I really tried to like this. The voice and dialog is top notch. The concept is brilliant. There is nothing negative I would say about this title. But, for some reason I just could not get into it. Maybe it was the leisurely pace. The dialog with characters is seemingly never ending.
    So I would say, it's not my cup of tea but for those who relish a story rich atmosphere, this game nailed it.
  54. plato1123
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok this is some of the best writing in any fiction ever, from novels/scifi to film/tv. There are so many laugh out loud moments in this game, and the dialogue really makes you think and consider your own values. I kind of feel like I'm a better human for having played this game.… Expand
  55. JP78
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    This game thought me:

    - That Revachol is ronounced RE-va-shol
    - Nowadays people tend to call "Open World RPG" to any "Point & Click Adventure" that gives you some sense of freedom. I play games to have fun. Had almost none with this game.
  56. Gervant228
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Гайс,все забудьте,что я понаписал,это лучшая игра любого года,момент в церкви это лучшая сцена не только в видеоиграх,но и в любом виде искусства впринципе. Я заплатил за игру 400 рублей,но если бы отдал за нее в 10 раз больше,то все равно не пожалел бы.Гайс,все забудьте,что я понаписал,это лучшая игра любого года,момент в церкви это лучшая сцена не только в видеоиграх,но и в любом виде искусства впринципе. Я заплатил за игру 400 рублей,но если бы отдал за нее в 10 раз больше,то все равно не пожалел бы.
  57. SADG235
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Great game all around I am pleased with this superiority, One of the best scripts I've ever read very thx:)
  58. InfernalD
    Dec 18, 2021
    3
    All I can say is even as a Isometric in 2021 Wasteland 2/3 is la better isometric RPG experience
  59. FatihZirek
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    If pseudo intellectualism was a game it would be called :
    DISCO ELYSIUM: THE FINAL CUT PC .
    Don't get me wrong if you think Neil deGrasse Tyson is great scientist and Elon Musk is genius engineer then this game could be perfect for you . But my advice instead playing this and wasting your time for talking and walking simulator with BAD and boring story . Just buy some decent novel    If pseudo intellectualism was a game it would be called :
    DISCO ELYSIUM: THE FINAL CUT PC .

    Don't get me wrong if you think Neil deGrasse Tyson is great scientist and Elon Musk is genius engineer then this game could be perfect for you .

    But my advice instead playing this and wasting your time for talking and walking simulator with BAD and boring story . Just buy some decent novel and read it .    … Expand
  60. Dlwarrior
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing. I'm so proud of you Demi. Ilysm
  61. notchedbandit
    Apr 17, 2021
    1
    Disco Elysium should be listed in the dictionary under the words Overrated and Pretentious. If I had to choice to go back to playing Disco Elysium, I'd rather read a BAD book.
  62. kirkender
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    Holy moly. What a game. One of the greatest role playing experiences in video games. It's gorgeous as well. At it's heart it is a detective story, but the world building is so fully realized you can get lost in every corner of the game. It's dense, dark. funny, and actually has something to say. Check it out!!!!
  63. socokid
    Apr 16, 2021
    9
    An amazing game that deserves to be played. I you are unable to pick it up now, do yourself a favor and pick it up when you can. It could be 5 years from now. It will still be a great game.
  64. SgAkErRu
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Игра конечно балдеж. Крутая и атмосферная.

    Прикольный сеттинг и стильная рисовка. Тут что-то типа стимпанка, но довольно самобытный сюжет со своей вселенной и миром. Все достаточно научно-фантастично и без магии, что мне очень понравилось. Отличный саундтрек, амбиент сильно запоминается и способствует атмосфере. Также в игре довольно серьезно проработанная RPG-составляющая, хотя    Игра конечно балдеж. Крутая и атмосферная.

    Прикольный сеттинг и стильная рисовка. Тут что-то типа стимпанка, но довольно самобытный сюжет со своей вселенной и миром. Все достаточно научно-фантастично и без магии, что мне очень понравилось.

    Отличный саундтрек, амбиент сильно запоминается и способствует атмосфере.

    Также в игре довольно серьезно проработанная RPG-составляющая, хотя внятная каноничная концовка вроде бы всего одна. Тут достаточно много разных способов и путей прохождения и выполнения квестов, и за счет этого получается более менее уникальное прохождение для каждого игрока.

    В игре очень много интересных и остроумных диалогов. Местами диалоги смешные. Местами очень смешные.

    Стоит упомянуть отличную проработку почти всех персонажей игры. Практически все запомнились. А Ким вообще один из лучших напарников, которых я видел в играх.

    Вообще игра мне видится как интерактивная книжка, где можно влиять на события.

    Советую к прохождению, [9/10]    … Expand
  65. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    4
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 4.
  66. vallici
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, a work outside any regular notion of video game. The writing, the art, the music fit seamlessly to create something truly marvellous: a shiny, even if small, granule of perfection. It is something that lingers on the mind and impresses with the flawlessness of its execution, throughout. Not a technical marvel, nothing that could not have been done 20 years ago, butAn absolute masterpiece, a work outside any regular notion of video game. The writing, the art, the music fit seamlessly to create something truly marvellous: a shiny, even if small, granule of perfection. It is something that lingers on the mind and impresses with the flawlessness of its execution, throughout. Not a technical marvel, nothing that could not have been done 20 years ago, but still fresh and inviting as any current-gen game.… Expand
  67. InacioRodrigues
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Great Game! Thank you for make me feel very curious! BEST PC GAME 2021!
    This game is rare!
  68. X1mcacow
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best walking & talking simulators of 2021.
    Seriously though - the story is good, the immersion is amazing (Interesting characters, attention to details, interesting art style)
    If you like point - and click, a lot of text, and a game where you need to think twice - this is your choice. If you want something like this - but more casual and with combat - play Fallout: New Vegas,    One of the best walking & talking simulators of 2021.
    Seriously though - the story is good, the immersion is amazing (Interesting characters, attention to details, interesting art style)
    If you like point - and click, a lot of text, and a game where you need to think twice - this is your choice.
    If you want something like this - but more casual and with combat - play Fallout: New Vegas, Divinity 2, and etc.    … Expand
  69. Krasoff1337
    Oct 1, 2021
    0
    Died at the very beginning, so upsetting experience. Never buy this crappy game .
  70. kramer
    Jul 17, 2021
    0
    Just plain boring. Nothing really happens, just a bunch of boring text describing a boring city full of boring people. Waiting on a refund from Steam.
  71. Sauron3
    Apr 4, 2021
    2
    The game is terrible! While reading good reviews I was sure that this a masterpiece, especially for those who like the dialogue system in RPG, but there are hundreds of talking about nothing and just them, them and them. And their are stupid, primitive and nothing more to do in this game. The characters are disgusting like a storyline in general! After 3 hours of playing I had a headacheThe game is terrible! While reading good reviews I was sure that this a masterpiece, especially for those who like the dialogue system in RPG, but there are hundreds of talking about nothing and just them, them and them. And their are stupid, primitive and nothing more to do in this game. The characters are disgusting like a storyline in general! After 3 hours of playing I had a headache because of this game and decided to delete it.… Expand
  72. rahan
    Sep 27, 2021
    0
    Jogo lixo, ode ao comunismo, só retardo para se apegar na revolução do proletariado.
  73. Ali1983
    Apr 16, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game
    it's feel soo unique and detailed..
    graphic 10
    sound 10
    game play 9
    story 9    … Expand
  74. rishab98
    Apr 28, 2021
    8
    I can't believe how good this game is. Story is really well crafted, and playing it feels like carving your own path through an existing world, except, it's all crafted and polished to near perfection..

    The game's universe is set in an alternative version of the 50s in an alternative earth-like world, which is sort of a shadow of the actual world.. It's harder to explain, than it is to    I can't believe how good this game is. Story is really well crafted, and playing it feels like carving your own path through an existing world, except, it's all crafted and polished to near perfection..

    The game's universe is set in an alternative version of the 50s in an alternative earth-like world, which is sort of a shadow of the actual world.. It's harder to explain, than it is to soak in. The story superficially resembles a classic detective novel or a film noir, but it actually features themes of comedy, tragedy, life drama and politics.

    If talk about graphics are not so good also the response time is hard to understand sometimes and talk about audio in the background is pretty much good , difficulty increasing at different types of levels like if the roleplay you want to change take more time versus refilling the bullets in gun.

    If you're into books, then check it out just for the great dialogue you can read; It will make you laugh out loud, or shed a tear..    … Expand
  75. Plishin
    Jun 21, 2021
    0
    Бредовая игра да 2021 года графон слабый сюжет слабый ну и то что ее так превозносят что в топ входит это перебор для сосредственной игры
  76. DarkosDaKing
    Jun 13, 2021
    0
    La mejor narrativa de la historia del videojuego, simplemente imprescindible.
  77. Stefanobed
    Apr 2, 2021
    2
    Fps ridiculous , high prize and no subtitles for so many languages . Great idea but bad support for console
  78. Cthulhu5000
    Apr 5, 2021
    5
    I really waited for final cut and was utterly disappointed. Yeah, smells communism. Too much French words of pseudo-intellectuality for my taste. Slooow walking. Zoomers reinvented book. I heard those complaints before playing, and I was ready. I was waiting for final cut and voice-acting. But…you gotta read that text. Just gotta. Visuals really don't give you much world info. And moreoverI really waited for final cut and was utterly disappointed. Yeah, smells communism. Too much French words of pseudo-intellectuality for my taste. Slooow walking. Zoomers reinvented book. I heard those complaints before playing, and I was ready. I was waiting for final cut and voice-acting. But…you gotta read that text. Just gotta. Visuals really don't give you much world info. And moreover voice-acting is incomplete. It's awesome, but no one pronounces narrator's words. So you hear someone talking and continue talking, while you missed important info in narrator's words in-between those character's phrases. Get back and read. Basically the worst voice-directing possible.
    And when all those known and unknown minuses combined into internal dialogue, where I've chosen phase "dumb brain", got moral loss and game over, I was just fed up with this **** too much to reload. Overvalued game of decade.    … Expand
  79. sex69
    Apr 1, 2021
    0
    I gave up in the middle because the story was boring.
    Apart from other things, there are so many unfamiliar words and the whole thing is too loose and falling asleep.
  80. laughingal
    Oct 7, 2022
    0
    This is a $5 iOS game sold for big $$$ on consoles. Good payday, nicely done!
  81. Kelkil79
    Jan 4, 2022
    5
    Overrated, Silly, Frustrating. Good voice acting, Story Arches, Interaction. Well, this is an okay game, I don't regret playing it, but it is annoying when a game like this is "Game of the Year" on so many lists. I do hope more games like this are made but perhaps with less "influencing" on the player.
  82. Danny83
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Finally, those looking for something that transcends the immaturity of modern gaming look no further. Beyond the tirade of rubbish that tells us being adult is about how much we kill, or how much we swear, but instead tells us being adult is about how much we think.
  83. Kehferey
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    Easily one of the best RPGs ever made, people will be talking about it after decades.
  84. rdonoso
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    The best game ever made. Just that. Sound, pictures, story, humor, combat, simply amazing.
  85. Moomstr
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! I was really amazed with gameplay, so refreshing. Music, Storytelling, Graphics, everything about Disco Elysium is awesome! Zaum, please make more!
  86. Edward_Nigma
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game I've ever played. Gameplay isn't for everybody - you just walking, finding a stuff and communicating with characters, "throwing dices" in a checks (because there's a pretty good RPG mechanics) and read A LOT. But the plot, the world, the atmosphere, the characters...man, that's indescribable. It was perfect, every single detail. Literally fell in love to this game.Simply the best game I've ever played. Gameplay isn't for everybody - you just walking, finding a stuff and communicating with characters, "throwing dices" in a checks (because there's a pretty good RPG mechanics) and read A LOT. But the plot, the world, the atmosphere, the characters...man, that's indescribable. It was perfect, every single detail. Literally fell in love to this game. Completed it twice in a row, and started a third walkthrough. Heavily recommend it to people who like unusual worlds and charming atmosphere, perfect writing and a memorable characters. There's a lot of possibilities for role-playing and new walkthroughs. It's not just a game. It's the ART. Go try it and find your copotype.… Expand
  87. rezo_21
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 92 IIIIIIIIII====================
  88. svonton
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    that was the most interest walkthrough of the game - i dropped this game 2 or 3 times on different period of time (few months i guess) but every time i came back to dive into this perfect masterpiece of game development. so, lest first talk about minuses of this game because on my mind there only two minuses. first one in some part of this game dialog is kind of protracted (and this is thethat was the most interest walkthrough of the game - i dropped this game 2 or 3 times on different period of time (few months i guess) but every time i came back to dive into this perfect masterpiece of game development. so, lest first talk about minuses of this game because on my mind there only two minuses. first one in some part of this game dialog is kind of protracted (and this is the main reason why i dropped this game few times) and the second one is: *SPOILER ALERT* your investigation partner leave you and you have ability to complete some quests but when your partner back to you he knows exactly what are you did although you don't tell him (on my mind it's kind of strange). *SPOILER ALERT ENDS*. so, this it. it all minuses what i found. all other aspects are solid pluses. first and one of the main is a plot - it's interest, funny, dramatic, instructive, sarcastic, serious and all of it in one flacon. second one is perfect art style of the game. the game is painted with oil paints and this first time while i saw it and i actually love it. system of skill check is another grate plus. disco elysium give you ability to build your own character. coming out of the character build you have different answers in dialogs or different activities in game world. but let's talk more about activities game have a lot of it and all have huge number of ways that player can solve it (all puzzles or quests have something like 2-3 ways of solving). so summarize all of it who will enjoy DISCO ELYSIUM? probably that person who have ability to read o lot of text, i mean REALLY large amounts of text. or that person who in love with all this romantic of drunk detective things. what about me? i really enjoyed process, and when i completed the game i thought it was really good pastime.… Expand
  89. WLCouple
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    A game that I thought of every day at work.
    An authentic adventure genre I've been playing for a long time!
    Super masterpiece!
  90. Padudu
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    Disco Elysium is an RPG detective game (almost an interactive book), a game where instead of upgrading your character skills, you put points on growing as a person. The story starts slow but rapidly captivates you. You start off as a nobody and you know nothing about this world and yourself and by exploring and interacting with people (whose have really captivating personalities) you startDisco Elysium is an RPG detective game (almost an interactive book), a game where instead of upgrading your character skills, you put points on growing as a person. The story starts slow but rapidly captivates you. You start off as a nobody and you know nothing about this world and yourself and by exploring and interacting with people (whose have really captivating personalities) you start to gain a new purpose and by helping them you improve as a person. Your primary goal is to solve a murder and the game helps you relatively well regarding the next step towards your goal. The game will hit you with a lot of surprises (some good and some not really) and it's your job to make the best out of the situation. These decisions will make a big difference for the rest of the game and this game really encapsulates this mechanic like few do. Luck and interacting with the world are the main factors for the gameplay which is not my favorite, you could even say that luck is so important in this game that if you're really unlucky you could have a bad time in this game, which fortunately didn't happen to me (except when I tried the hardcore mode). Despite that it was still really clever on how to approach those two mechanics and bringing them together to capitalize on what I consider to be a success formula. There are also other interesting correlations of the world in the game with our reality that are cleverly incorporated in the game. In conclusion, Disco Elysium really takes a step further in creativity with rich ideas, characters, role-play and story-telling, where the player is actively rewarded for exploring and being a bad-ass detective.… Expand
  91. Jardanes
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Communist propaganda garbage. Not worth playing. Glad Steam has a refund policy.
  92. moodna
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    Really loved this game. Almost never became boring especially for a game that has so much dialogue and reading. The voice acting is so fantastic and masterful. Definitely would suggest
    It would been so much better with a better soundtrack though. Also I came across a very few audio bugs in the dialogues.
  93. MaxCaulfield
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    When I first started playing the game had pretty massive bugs. Ones that would normally make me drop it. But I didn't. I couldn't. It's just so gooood! Also, I keep thinking about it and I'm gonna have to go back.
  94. nekut
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    Хорошая текстовая игра. Из плюсов стоит отметить красивые диалоги, причем не столько с нпс, сколько внутренние, интересный лор игры, непрямолинейный основной сюжет, прикольная графика. После последнего обновления очень улучшилась работа игры, разработчикам респект. Из минусов можно отметить порой затянутые описания предметов или событий (но это очень субъективно).Хорошая текстовая игра. Из плюсов стоит отметить красивые диалоги, причем не столько с нпс, сколько внутренние, интересный лор игры, непрямолинейный основной сюжет, прикольная графика. После последнего обновления очень улучшилась работа игры, разработчикам респект. Из минусов можно отметить порой затянутые описания предметов или событий (но это очень субъективно).
  95. ghosttoyou
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Давно меня настолько сильно не затягивали игры, давно не было такого что я пиздец был расстроен тем что игра закончилась. Ахуенные войс актёры, ахуенные диалоги, ахуенные шутки, ахуенный сюжет на уровне какой-то книги бестселлера . Всё в этой игре на 96% ахуенно. Приятная рисовка.Плохо у меня получается писать положительные ревьюшки , но могу просто сказать , что эта игра вызвала у меняДавно меня настолько сильно не затягивали игры, давно не было такого что я пиздец был расстроен тем что игра закончилась. Ахуенные войс актёры, ахуенные диалоги, ахуенные шутки, ахуенный сюжет на уровне какой-то книги бестселлера . Всё в этой игре на 96% ахуенно. Приятная рисовка.Плохо у меня получается писать положительные ревьюшки , но могу просто сказать , что эта игра вызвала у меня миллион положительных эмоций и сбила мне режим не один раз, ибо в 6 утра больше хотелось узнать чо будет дальше , решить какую-нибудь задачу , чем идти спать :). Ахуенно! надеюсь эта эстонская (Ахуел кст когда узнал что эстонцы сделали игру) компания сделает ещё что-то подобное, либо же может продолжит эту историю.… Expand
  96. MeatGrindeR
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    После этой игры, большинство разговоров в других играх вам покажутся скучными, неинтересными.
  97. HughMBehavior
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    I've heard this is a great game from people I trust. However, the Devs are communists. For real. Now they are rich communists, and I haven't heard anything about how their money is going to the proletariat. Nothing about how they haven't bought houses. Property is violence, remember.

    Don't give your money to the violent. Presuming you aren't rich, perhaps you should get this game for    I've heard this is a great game from people I trust. However, the Devs are communists. For real. Now they are rich communists, and I haven't heard anything about how their money is going to the proletariat. Nothing about how they haven't bought houses. Property is violence, remember.

    Don't give your money to the violent. Presuming you aren't rich, perhaps you should get this game for free. You know, "according to your needs." I'm not going to call for piracy or anything... not for me anyway... but I can tell you this: I'll never pay more than $3 for these dev's product.    … Expand
  98. dashaaff
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Brilliant game.

    A CRPG that demands you take your time with it. Don't go in expecting any action. I wouldn't say it's a point and click game either. No pixel hunting or trying to combine random items together.

    Strong, strong writing and voice acting. Memorable characters. Rich world building and lore. Beautiful looking artwork.
  99. Arshaya
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish game had more action parts like tribunal,and the murderer wasn't a random guy sitting in an island.… Expand
  100. OratorX
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    The best RPG game ever. Final Cut is absolute amazing. This is more an interactive and fascinating book with amazing voice actors, art style and music, than a classical game. Love it!
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Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. GameGrin
    Oct 15, 2021
    100
    Traversing the mind of your character is as much a plot as the case you’re trying to solve, and once you’re immersed into the world of Revachol, you’ll be struggling to leave.
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  2. Shindig
    Jun 18, 2021
    100
    Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is something rare. It’s a re-issued version of an already-beloved game, that manages to eclipse the source material through clever and thoughtful additions that maximise one of the game’s most beautiful assets: its prose. But more than that, it’s the only CRPG that can truly claim to emulate the tabletop experience—not through adherence to statistics or rules or character sheets, but through the simple act of asking questions, and thoughtfully incorporating the answers.
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  3. TrueGaming
    Apr 28, 2021
    95
    Disco Elysium has a distinctive quality to its narrative, whether it's the interesting history of its world, or the mysteries surrounding the investigation, not to mention the depth and uniqueness of the many characters. It's one of the greatest story-driven experiences we've ever seen.
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