Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1039 Ratings

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  1. bronn_43
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Beware: there are 2 items called DE: original DE and DE "final cut".
    1st was created with love and is one of the best games ever. it became popular from scratch, by word of mouth, because it was good.
    "final cut" however, was created by people who stole rights and profit from the creators of Disco Elysium, and the whole "final cut" was hugely PR-ed for money grab, (typical capitalist    Beware: there are 2 items called DE: original DE and DE "final cut".
    1st was created with love and is one of the best games ever. it became popular from scratch, by word of mouth, because it was good.
    "final cut" however, was created by people who stole rights and profit from the creators of Disco Elysium, and the whole "final cut" was hugely PR-ed for money grab, (typical capitalist scum behavior) while:
    *The writing was downgraded and changed for worse, petty "polit-correctness"
    *The voice acting got destroyed and WAY worse than the original
    *Game that went smoothly before on PC now got bugged until it became unplayable - sometimes even texture would not load properly
    DO NOT BUY FINAL CUT - just get a copy of pre-bugged original DE and enjoy original game, that one was 10/10    … Expand
  2. PenetratorGod
    Sep 1, 2023
    4
    I played the game and it was definitely one of the worst and boring games I've ever seen and I deleted it. It's not a game, it's more like an e-book.

    First of all, this is not an open world game. I have no idea how it can be marketed like this, have the makers ever seen an open world game? The NPCs do nothing but sleep at night and the world is a small and frankly empty map. It's static    I played the game and it was definitely one of the worst and boring games I've ever seen and I deleted it. It's not a game, it's more like an e-book.

    First of all, this is not an open world game. I have no idea how it can be marketed like this, have the makers ever seen an open world game? The NPCs do nothing but sleep at night and the world is a small and frankly empty map. It's static and dead and never changes. It's not even a world, let alone an open world.

    It's not a real RPG either. Yes, you have stats and inventory and dice rolls, but that's it. Also, these are just game mechanics, there's a skill tree and inventory like in a lot of games, but they don't make a game an RPG game, and there's no real choice, because the whole difference is tied to dialog options, which you'll click on anyway, further destroying the role-playing part, and for a lot of things, choosing to do something will actually be a dice roll, and the mechanics of retrying the roll are overly complicated and too overwhelming to take the time.

    No matter what you do, you'll be dragged towards a single ending, which makes sense since it's a murder mystery, but as a player you have no choice, the only real choice is at the character creation screen, and from that point on it's pretty much set how you're going to play the next 30-40 hours of the game, which is filled with dialog just to drag it out.

    Yes, you can click on options in dialog windows, but the game will decide for you whether that happens or not, and it will mostly depend on your character's stats and some modifiers. Yes, again, it's an RPG mechanic, but as a player, you don't really get to choose anything or do anything.

    An example of a game where your choices really matter would be Detroit Become Human. Or even Witcher 3. Disco Elysium is nowhere near that level, Detroit is already not an RPG game, Witcher 3 is not a pure RPG, but supposedly Disco Elysium was marketed as open world and a pure RPG, but it's not even half as successful as those games.

    In short, Disco Elysium is not a game to be played even if it's free. I never understood what they liked about this game. It is one of the most overrated games of recent years.    … Expand
  3. Yllelder7
    Aug 29, 2023
    2
    Es una aventura gráfica point&click de toda la vida, pero con MUCHO texto. Yo diría que demasiado, en serio. Que no tiene por qué ser algo malo, pero en un videojuego espero una interactividad más constante, para leer tanto texto en una pantalla mejor un libro.
  4. aadl
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    True rpg. Real masterpiece and best game of the all time. Everyone just must play it.
  5. Latun
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Одна з самих незвичайних ігор яка просто по факту свого існування показує що маленька не ААА компанія може зробити гарту,стильну та цікаву гру з лором який лаконічно подається в геймплеї та викликає бажання знати як можна більше про саму гру. МАСТ ПЛЕЙ для кожного.Одна з самих незвичайних ігор яка просто по факту свого існування показує що маленька не ААА компанія може зробити гарту,стильну та цікаву гру з лором який лаконічно подається в геймплеї та викликає бажання знати як можна більше про саму гру. МАСТ ПЛЕЙ для кожного.
  6. Alan_vento
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This was was such a wonderfull surprise to me, its a bit text heavy, but overall it is an amazing story, a true role play game. memorable chracters, insane good dialogues, great music, something that touches your soul. This is what i have been missing in the video game industry. Loved this game!
  7. dallen33
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    Made me love isometric games, the atmosphere and writing are some of the best I've seen in a game of this caliber
  8. Randompalindrom
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    This game is the best game I have ever played. I didn't realise video games could be like this. It was godly.
    If you like story/character/heavy questions about the shape of society and the world at large then you should try it.
    Sense of humour is required.
  9. So-Leng
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    If watching a trailer or review of Disco Elysium leaves you even remotely interested in this game, buy it.

    Much like a good candle, it's a slow burn, and is at it's best when fired up during a quiet evening in. I say this because in order to fully appreciate the experience on offer, you must allow yourself to get immersed. Mind you, the games narrator Lenval Brown, makes this an easy    If watching a trailer or review of Disco Elysium leaves you even remotely interested in this game, buy it.

    Much like a good candle, it's a slow burn, and is at it's best when fired up during a quiet evening in. I say this because in order to fully appreciate the experience on offer, you must allow yourself to get immersed. Mind you, the games narrator Lenval Brown, makes this an easy task as he delivers a captivating performance from start to finish. So much so, that it would be rude to skip any of games dialogue.

    The dialogue is smart and well-written, rewarding those that engage with it fully and take the time to listen. Personally, I would have preferred a portion of the games main story beats to take a slightly different path, and found some dialogue sections feeling a bit convoluted, however this does not take away from the overall experience of the game.

    I must admit that seeing the end credits of a game has become somewhat of a rare occurrence these days, with many games feeling bloated and uninspired, however Disco Elysium kept my attention throughout, all the way to the end.    … Expand
  10. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I have headache
    I do not like the complicated game
    but game had no problem
  11. Jawiwiu
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    It's the best game I've ever played. Beautifully written, well composed, extremely thoughtful. Astonishing.
  12. Virooo
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game made me start drinking 3 bottles of tequila a day, would recommended
  13. Katsudaira
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I went into this game knowing nothing about it and came out with a new perspective on the world I live in that has stuck with me ever since. There is beauty in the sadness.
  14. VideogamesEnjoy
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Personally, my favorite video game (and that I haven't played a few). Its world is complex, with interesting characters and a good plot. Quite interesting and memorable, worth a try even if you don't like RPGs or games with more text than dialogue. There are parts where the text is overwhelming, yes, but it's still a game that holds a big place in my heart.
  15. buraktksy
    Aug 11, 2023
    5
    Hands down, Disco Elysium Director's cut is the best possible RPG game of all times.
  16. Senn4237
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A revolutionary CRPG that will make you question what video games can be as an art form.
  17. 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
  18. Jardanes
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Communist propaganda garbage. Not worth playing. Glad Steam has a refund policy.
  19. 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
  20. raneex
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Very sarcastic and at the same moment tragic. Just beautiful. High literature stuff.
  21. mdk567
    Jun 10, 2023
    8
    능력치와 상호작용하는 선택지 시스템. 달라지는 묘사가 흥미로움
    숨겨진 요소들도 많고 서브퀘스트도 다양해 오랜 시간 즐길 수 있는 게임
    아쉬운 점은 다른 능력치를 올려 플레이 스타일을 바꿔도 메인퀘스트의 결과는 크게 바뀌지 않는다는 것
  22. BlackAstra
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played. I admit it, the first 2 hours were not great. I got a headache from reading all those dialogues and I couldn't understand the mechanics of the system at all. Damn, the first time I stepped outside, I didn't know what the hell I'm supposed to do. But little by little, everything came together and the game began to get fun. I finished it 3 times in just oneThe best game I've ever played. I admit it, the first 2 hours were not great. I got a headache from reading all those dialogues and I couldn't understand the mechanics of the system at all. Damn, the first time I stepped outside, I didn't know what the hell I'm supposed to do. But little by little, everything came together and the game began to get fun. I finished it 3 times in just one month and perfected it on Steam (And I swore that I would finish it at least once a year). Probably the best thing about the game is that you can play it a handful of times and it would still feel like a new experience. You can choose different dialogue options, or put different amount of numbers on each 4 main attributes or you can do a 180 and completely change personalities. You can go wild and do whatever you want, or you can be a good cop and just solve the case. The choice is yours.… Expand
  23. Grevn
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    One of the few 10/10 I have experienced in 20 years of gaming.

    its all you could ever hope for in a game in this genre. Unique, beautiful, gorgeous music and storytelling you will not find in modern games anymore. So much love went into this game.

    One of the few must plays.
  24. Fake_Stalker
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Perfect writing.
    Perfect soundtrack.
    Good rpg system.
    Unique, breathtaking plot, comparable to best movies/books.

    Mediocre gameplay and gamedesign. As a game it can be sometimes boring and irritating.
    Despite huge number of dialogue options, quests and game itself lack of endings and variability.
  25. Mene0
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Incredible story and voice acting. Truly a mysterious game that hooks you in. Highly recommend.
  26. ijsm
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The best game ever. Story is good as a feelings after complete it. highly recommended.
  27. ParadisoShlee
    May 3, 2023
    10
    I write a best games of the year article for a medium sized gaming press site.. Disco Elysium has been my game of the year for 4 years running (and that's only because I didn't play it at launch).

    Perfection.
  28. evandroledema
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Disco infernum. It is a poem written to the dispossessed. I've already played twice and gone to a third playthrough.
  29. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    The best story-driven game I've ever played. Definitely buy it, but I'd say be careful not to do things too quickly because this game is over before you know it.
  30. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Ця гра мені сподобалась. Але дуже багато тексту. Через що варіанти, які використовувались, то більш важко знайти у вітках варіант який ще не був
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Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
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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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