Disco Elysium

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  • Publisher: ZA/UM
  • Release Date: Oct 15, 2019
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8.5

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  1. VG_Alex
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    I don't have experience in CRPG,but it presents me with a very attractive world. Whether in political discussion or expression of values, the game is displayed from a completely different angle. In terms of thinking, the inner performance of the protagonist's 24 personalities is even more incisive, and the collision between different thoughts has created one wonderful spark after another.I don't have experience in CRPG,but it presents me with a very attractive world. Whether in political discussion or expression of values, the game is displayed from a completely different angle. In terms of thinking, the inner performance of the protagonist's 24 personalities is even more incisive, and the collision between different thoughts has created one wonderful spark after another.

    'DISCO ELYSIUM' has certain requirements for players' reading experience, but this does not prevent it from becoming a very excellent CRPG.

    Review of "Disco Elysium The Final Cut"

    Graphic/Art: 8

    Music/Sounds: 8

    Narrative/Performance:9.5

    Gameplay: 8

    Score: 8.8 (+0.4)    … Expand
  2. runner
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    I have started playing the game for some time and about halfway got the Final Cut update. It's essentially still the same game, but I would refer to the Final Cut mostly.
    Now, this game is a unique and peculiar take on RPG. In fact, I personally felt this is more like a point and click adventure with only *some* RPG elements.
    In short, you have plenty of personality traits and those are    I have started playing the game for some time and about halfway got the Final Cut update. It's essentially still the same game, but I would refer to the Final Cut mostly.
    Now, this game is a unique and peculiar take on RPG. In fact, I personally felt this is more like a point and click adventure with only *some* RPG elements.
    In short, you have plenty of personality traits and those are your "stats" where you'd spread your skill points. Skill points would be gained by exploring the world, advancing with the main story but also for many, MANY other things you can find out and discover around you while exploring and talking with people.
    Many of the actions in the course of these explorations actually depend on those traits, and so your personality will have an effect on a large part of the story.

    Now, describing it like this may make it sound a bit laconic, and it really isn't. But what it does reflect correctly is that this game is not about being purely RPG but it is really all about the story.
    If you're into stories - you'll be fine. You'll be walking around, talking with people and finding out the bizzarre stories and characters of Revachol.
    The game has even much more to it, BUT - if you're lost when it's too much story oriented then this is probably not the game for you. The conversations are very lengthy and I think it's not an overstatement to claim these are the main contents of the game. The original version had it all in piles and piles of text, which made it rather tiring. The Final Cut had it all voiced-over, which I personally found much easier.

    Still, Disco Elysium is not easy to digest. It required your attention and patience. It took me quite some time to finish the game, more than a few months actually, and not because of its length - but because it can be hard to actually take the time to invest in this game when you have a busy schedule and just want a light gaming session at the end of the day, Still, once I DID take the time, I was never bored, and the world and environment were always intriguing and made me want to go on with the game some more.

    Speaking of length, this may vary a lot according to your playstyle. I don't think I played more than 30 hours overall. The true "meat" of the game is that you may restart it with different statspersonality, and while the main story is always the same - the way the world around you reacts may change significantly (or so I've heard, as I'm yet to try a second playthrough).

    What's beautiful about Disco Elysium is that you may truly do what you want and feel is best (or worst) for your characters. While there are a few "game over" occasions, I personally didn't hit that many while playing rather spontaneously. You may fail some (or many) of the tasks and challenges given to you, and this would still develop the story in an interesting way, sometimes even better than expected. At any rate, the autosave system will save you of most troubles.

    So, as stated, along with being a masterpiece it's one of the sort which may be tiring at once and need some of your patience and faith in it. The game is not perfect, but it is very close to it.

    Few irritating points which you may need to overlook - first, without any spoilers, early in the game if you're not careful you MAY make mistakes which would leave you stuck at the end of the day without a way to advance. As mentioned there are plenty of autosaves and manual saves are possible as well, so this shouldn't really be game-breaking, and as I mentioned I didn't encounter such points while playing very spontaneously and not reading too much walkthroughs, etc.
    Still, not completely player-friendly. Speaking of that, the game is generally not player-friendly. Many of the mechanics aren't really explained to you, and as this is a detective game, I'm guessing this is somewhat intentional. There IS some magic in figuring stuff on your own, yet some basic stuff are simply never explained. One technical issue is that loading times can be irritating and completely non-proportional to the content being loaded, whether you're moving to a full scale-city or a tiny room, you'll be encountered by a loading screen of around 10 seconds. This usually doesn't occur THAT much, but there are some points where it's really annoying, especially in a game which is based on exploring and traveling around.

    No one is perfect though, right? and this are really the very few downsides I found. This is, again, very story oriented. In terms of production values, the game is rather top-notch, and while not having the super advanced graphics of AAA titles, it has a just-enough top-down vibe with terrific surroundings, soundtrack, and superb voice-overs, and has a highly complex story which is worth the ride.    … Expand
  3. Dpakowka
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    An RPG miracle! Absolutely crazy and unforgettable game. Totally recommend.
  4. once69
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я когда либо играл.
  5. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    This game's athmosphere is fantastic, with the gameplay its one of a kind. Really solid rpg with lots of talking and detective stuff.
  6. MarsDell
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Потрясающе сделанные диалоги, их интересно читать, я не любитель читать книги в большом количестве и думал что будет скучно, но к счастью я был не прав. Диалоги в игре сделаны на высшем уровне.
    Они иногда провисают и становится скучно но в целом вести расследование очень интересно.
    Динамика повествования, локации, музыка на высоком уровне но местами встречаются недостатки. Небольшие    Потрясающе сделанные диалоги, их интересно читать, я не любитель читать книги в большом количестве и думал что будет скучно, но к счастью я был не прав. Диалоги в игре сделаны на высшем уровне.
    Они иногда провисают и становится скучно но в целом вести расследование очень интересно.
    Динамика повествования, локации, музыка на высоком уровне но местами встречаются недостатки. Небольшие придирки такие как музыка которая к середины игры мне настолько приелась что я её отключил, или огромное количество сюжетных миссий настолько тесно переплетающихся между собой что я забывал что я должен делать и приходилось наматывать круги по малюсенькой карте
    Но диалоги, персонажи и сюжет настолько круто сделаны что я испытал огромное удовольствие прохождения игры 9/10    … Expand
  7. meatmant
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Геймплей - 7/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 8/10
    Сюжет - 10/10
    Саундтрек - 10/10
    Общая оценка - 9/10
  8. infinity_1996
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Insanely elaborate story writing; amazing voice acting; intricate character development arc; more exciting control is definitely the cherry on top; a must-play masterpiece
  9. Oshiri_Maeda
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    Looks like an amazing game, just not my cup of tea.
    Basically, it is another Planescape: Torment.
  10. FireRalin
    Oct 2, 2021
    0
    Смешно, что в игре, основанной на вероятностях и выборах есть несколько моментов, когда игра обманывает вас в них. Есть по меньшей мере 2 или 3 проверки, где вы всегда провалите. Думаете, что не увидели чего-то интересно? Перезагружаетесь десятки раз с целью увидеть интересный результат. Ложь и лень разработчиков, скрытая неумело и халтурноСмешно, что в игре, основанной на вероятностях и выборах есть несколько моментов, когда игра обманывает вас в них. Есть по меньшей мере 2 или 3 проверки, где вы всегда провалите. Думаете, что не увидели чего-то интересно? Перезагружаетесь десятки раз с целью увидеть интересный результат. Ложь и лень разработчиков, скрытая неумело и халтурно
  11. TomasLacerda
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Just play this game.
    The freedom on how you can shape your character and how your decisions echoed throughout the story, this is a true RPG. Don't check trailers, just jump into it so you don't get any spoilers. It's gorgeous! I'm usually must more towards FPS and typical RPG like Fallout & Mass Effect, and this game just wow'ed me.
  12. Zski
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    To start, I wanted to say that typically I am not a fan of these types of games at all. This game had a bit of a slow warmup, but after a couple hours, I was truly hooked and immersed into the world. I think that is part of the game, because you start the game as a character that has no memory of the past. At first, I was a little frustrated with this because I felt so lost, but as theTo start, I wanted to say that typically I am not a fan of these types of games at all. This game had a bit of a slow warmup, but after a couple hours, I was truly hooked and immersed into the world. I think that is part of the game, because you start the game as a character that has no memory of the past. At first, I was a little frustrated with this because I felt so lost, but as the story progresses, it really adds to the roleplaying experience. It’s an open world game where the immersion doesn’t come from the world itself, but from the relationships between the characters. This game gives you the closest experience any form of media has ever provided in taking on the role of a detective trying to solve a case. The acclaim this game has received for its writing is completely warranted, especially because the dialogue is not only with other characters, but its your character's thoughts as well. It really does some cool things that make you understand the psyche of the character as well. I went into this game somewhat hesitantly, but I am honestly blown away at how good it is. It takes a few mental adjustments from you, because its not like many other games, but once you get passed those, its a great experience. The greatest downfall of the game to me was the sometimes overly complex political storyline, it got to the point where I would completely disinterested. The other major issue with this game is that it’s just such a slow burn over the course of a very long time that it’s hard to finish it. I ended up stopping around 20 hours, it’s just too much content, but I enjoyed it while it lasted, I will likely return to it.… Expand
  13. Renaigse
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    Игра кнш очень самобытна, такого объема умного текста, философских и политических размышлений нет нигде больше, только ради этого в принципе можно попробовать окунуться в этот мир. В остальном же, очень неплохая РПГ с интересным сюжетом, графика невзрачная кнш но и плохой ее не назовешь, быстро привыкаешь. Интересные персонажи, нет особого деления людей на заведомо плохих и хороших, уИгра кнш очень самобытна, такого объема умного текста, философских и политических размышлений нет нигде больше, только ради этого в принципе можно попробовать окунуться в этот мир. В остальном же, очень неплохая РПГ с интересным сюжетом, графика невзрачная кнш но и плохой ее не назовешь, быстро привыкаешь. Интересные персонажи, нет особого деления людей на заведомо плохих и хороших, у всех есть свои плюсы и минусы и все не совсем так как кажется на первый взгляд.… Expand
  14. kamgeforce
    Aug 19, 2021
    2
    If you like dialogue heavy games and have a testosterone levels and political views of a teenage female, this game is for you.
  15. tom_harding
    Aug 12, 2021
    9
    Disco Elysium takes the the classic point and click RPG format and brings it bang up to date. Complex mechanics, peerless writing, an intriguing setting and plenty of dark humour makes the game a pleasure to explore. The story on the surface seems straight forward but contains multiple layers of nuance and the political and social commentary is on-point.

    The games confident isometric    Disco Elysium takes the the classic point and click RPG format and brings it bang up to date. Complex mechanics, peerless writing, an intriguing setting and plenty of dark humour makes the game a pleasure to explore. The story on the surface seems straight forward but contains multiple layers of nuance and the political and social commentary is on-point.

    The games confident isometric style and detailed environment makes for a graphically stunning game. I wanted to explored every nook and cranny of the beautifully dark and grimy world. The user interface is superb, allowing walls of text and branching decisions to be easily read. It really is a credit to the developers exceptional writing and design choices that such a text focused game remains engaging and well paced throughout.

    I have some minor criticisms in how the story is wrapped up but these issues are far outweighed by nearly every other aspect of the game. This is the best point and click experience I have ever had and If you are a fan of this type of game then this is masterpiece that cannot be missed.    … Expand
  16. hello_world
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    Disco Elysium is a great RPG for people who love role play and narrative. The narrative, despite being called a detective RPG, isn't actually all that great as a murder mystery. Sure there are twist and turns, but much of the information is just given to you via checks. There is actually very little detective work on part of the player. If you want that, you're better off with "Return ofDisco Elysium is a great RPG for people who love role play and narrative. The narrative, despite being called a detective RPG, isn't actually all that great as a murder mystery. Sure there are twist and turns, but much of the information is just given to you via checks. There is actually very little detective work on part of the player. If you want that, you're better off with "Return of the Obra Dinn." The story is better as a deep dive into the psyche of the main character, how he deals with loss, heartbreak and the crushing realisation that disco music just isn't cool anymore. Throw in an enduring buddy cop dynamic with a straight laced partner that has to put up with the player character's antics and a metric buttload of world building and you're in for a wild ride. The world, is vast and has a deep political history for sure, but most of my enjoyment came from the comedic writing and the relationship you forge with your partner.

    Gameplay wise, you will be doing a lot of reading (or listening now that 99% of the lines are now fully voice acted) and choosing dialogue choices, some of which requires a check. There is no combat, instead all of the skills are mostly ones that flesh out the personality of the main character. Are they capable of lying? Are they deductive like Sherlock Holmes? or are they an insane cop who listens to the wind and does enough drugs to kill a horse. Most of the time, these skills won't radically change the outcomes of any given quest, though some do have multiple solutions, but rather they colour your experience by giving you insight into the story because of what skills you have.

    My main complaint for the game is how they handled clothes in the game. Clothes are treated like gear in a game and they provide buffs or debuffs to skills. The issue is that most of the time, there is no downside to exiting out of a dialogue tree when you see a check and switch clothes to give you the highest chance of success. This results in you constantly switching clothes which can be tedious at times. There is no real way to sort the clothes or have a way to easily identify which set of clothes provide which buff at a glance. I would prefer if the increase the benefits of clothes but made it a commitment such that you can't switch it out and it's just part of your character's build. Alternatively they could make it give buffs that aren't tied to skill checks so you aren't incentivised to switch all the time.    … Expand
  17. vijay11
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    loved the game, story, writing and mostly characters and story. CUNO loved it as well :)
  18. TommY2033M
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    Incredible achievement in interactive storytelling, proving games can truly be art. A perfect crpg and game, giving incredible amount of choice.
    The world is very haunting and story very personal.
    It would be an equivalent of reading an amazing book, and arguably even better than that.
  19. Prometheus1241
    May 28, 2021
    9
    Actually, everything about Disco Elysium is said in it's description. It is a groundbreaking roleplaying game, which is probably the one that can change the genre in the future, and also one of the best games of our time.

    9/10
  20. CheekyBeef
    May 24, 2021
    10
    The mystery and politics of Revachol and its characters grabbed me right from the start and did not lose its grip over the entire 40 hours of gameplay that this CRPG masterpiece holds.

    The incredibly original and exceedingly beautiful art style and atmosphere set a tone that exudes charm and is propelled to legendary status by the phenomenal soundtrack. Revachol, although mirroring many    The mystery and politics of Revachol and its characters grabbed me right from the start and did not lose its grip over the entire 40 hours of gameplay that this CRPG masterpiece holds.

    The incredibly original and exceedingly beautiful art style and atmosphere set a tone that exudes charm and is propelled to legendary status by the phenomenal soundtrack. Revachol, although mirroring many aspects of the real-world, has its very own history and lore that the player slowly unfolds as they explore various locations and converse with an extraordinarily diverse range of characters (now fully voice-acted in the free Final Cut). The unsolved murder that kicks off the game is truly just the tip of the ice-berg with the rest begging to be uncovered. Once it is, the player is rewarded with a story full of humour, intrigue and drama that delivers on all fronts.

    The RPG system that this game posseses is pure gold, players have a choice of 4 major skill trees, intellect, psyche, physique and motorics each with 6 unqiue skills. The genius part is that every one of the 24 total skills has its own flavour and 'personality' which affects moment to moment gameplay. For instance, 'Drama' speaks to the player in Shakespearean-esque language and assists them with telling and detecting lies, 'Visual Calculus' allows players to construct crime scenes in their head, 'Electro-Chemistry' convinces the player the take drugs and allows them to do so with less downside, 'Perception' lets you hone your senses and notice the smallest of details...shall i go on?

    Of course these skills also impact the success of the dice-rolls that feature in your tyipical CRPG, but the level of detail in the system takes it to a whole new level, creating tense and rewarding moments but also some crushing failures - both of which are tremendously impactful both for the player and the world. Every choice and action matters in Disco Elysium and the game constantly proves to you that what you do has lasting effects on characters and events.

    But there is more, the game accompanies all of this with a totally novel mechanic called the 'Thought Cabinet'. Throughout the game, the player will encounter ideas that appear in their thought cabinet, which can be 'equipped' allowing for the player to choose their ideals and idiosyncracies. Equipping thoughts initally provides a temporary set of skill point alterations (both positive and negative) and after some amount of in-game time, a thought is 'complete.' Upon completion, the alterations can change - for better or for worse - also bringing unique bonuses in the form of character abilities and options. All of this comes together flawlessly with the skill system and gives an unforseen level of agency in character creation and development.

    With a stellar script, visual style and score, Disco Elysium takes the player on an unforgettable journey and a rollercoaster of emotions. It is really one of the greatest of the greats, a superb feat in the CRPG genre and a game that showcases the absolute best of what video games have to offer.    … Expand
  21. plusRichman
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Disco Elysium is a work of genius. It's RPG in it's purest form with unparalleled mature writing, that doesn't scare away from being artistic, political, meta or outright silly. It's character development and gameplay is totally out of the box with your skills being personified representation of you character inner self that try to influence you. The outcome may not always be successfulDisco Elysium is a work of genius. It's RPG in it's purest form with unparalleled mature writing, that doesn't scare away from being artistic, political, meta or outright silly. It's character development and gameplay is totally out of the box with your skills being personified representation of you character inner self that try to influence you. The outcome may not always be successful for your character but it is always interesting. The amazing writing and the novel gameplay are complemented by an aesthetically impressive artwork, making the whole game a masterpiece. Although this game is not for anyone, if you are into rpg genre you should totally play it.… Expand
  22. Carlst3n
    May 12, 2021
    9
    It was a very interesting game, I didn't give this game a 10 because i think that the dialogues sometimes was a bit to long and confusing. Since i'm not a political guy i found it hard to understand all the political statements and they didn't seem to catch my interest either. Although i think they did a great job at explaining alot of the stuff for you with Kims dialogue. I think that KimIt was a very interesting game, I didn't give this game a 10 because i think that the dialogues sometimes was a bit to long and confusing. Since i'm not a political guy i found it hard to understand all the political statements and they didn't seem to catch my interest either. Although i think they did a great job at explaining alot of the stuff for you with Kims dialogue. I think that Kim is the best character of the game and there were actually numerous times that this game made me laugh. I would've like to continue to Jamrock for a Sequel for sure!!… Expand
  23. demned
    Apr 27, 2021
    1
    Игра отстой. В первую очередь потому что при попытке использовать старую систему РПГ создатели не знают как работает эта система .За частую игра противоречит сама себе. Создается впечатлеие что ты смотриш скучный сериал с середины.Игра отстой. В первую очередь потому что при попытке использовать старую систему РПГ создатели не знают как работает эта система .За частую игра противоречит сама себе. Создается впечатлеие что ты смотриш скучный сериал с середины.
  24. podzorama
    Apr 24, 2021
    2
    What am I missing here? This just ain't happening for me. Reams of static scenes reading endless streams of dialogue about...who knows what. Moving from place to place and interacting with objects and NPC's an absolute joke.
  25. Topfpflanze
    Apr 23, 2021
    3
    A talkative, extraordinarily lame what-the-hell game where you don't get to see any perspective at all. It seems to make no sense whatsoever.
  26. Eliotsan
    Apr 11, 2021
    7
    This game is beyond great in terms of story, but just like Cyberpunk it's filled with outrageous number of bugs, including ones that does not allow You to continue the game. And it's completely random, You may or You might not stumble upon a bug that will force You to start over, because no matter what You do, [Continue] button does not appear (it does appear in another play throughThis game is beyond great in terms of story, but just like Cyberpunk it's filled with outrageous number of bugs, including ones that does not allow You to continue the game. And it's completely random, You may or You might not stumble upon a bug that will force You to start over, because no matter what You do, [Continue] button does not appear (it does appear in another play through however...). It seems that developers are aware, and does not care. The game is also filled with a lot of inconsistencies, including weird story hooks, bad english translations, and just plain misunderstandings of some political concepts which makes You a fascist where You clearly aren't. Some say that this is greatest RPG game of them all, i say : far from it. From such a technically simple game with aspiration to be "greatest" i would expect less game breaking bugs, less storyline shortcuts, and less old school point and click heritage of searching illogical places for clues.… Expand
  27. Kunray
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    Me, for my part enjoyed it. I recommend this game!.This games art style is awesome. It’s got a great soundtrack. Is both beautiful and creepy, but mostly charming.
  28. mikepatyaev
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    Disco Elysium is an open world role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city block to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters
  29. cmp
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    10 de 10. No creo que vaya a encontrar algo similar a esto. Sin combates, con un buen diseño y unos personajes muy dispares donde tienes que crear la personalidad del personaje desde cero y que hará que esto influya en las decisiones y en las opciones.
  30. chronicrenegade
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever played. All games are political inherently, but I'd argue this is the only game that gets it right. The narrative and characters are captivating. Gameplay is smooth and intriguing. The choices you make in game have weight and I often found myself agonizing over paths to take because I was that engrossed. The Communist playthrough is my favorite so far. Cannot waitThe best game I've ever played. All games are political inherently, but I'd argue this is the only game that gets it right. The narrative and characters are captivating. Gameplay is smooth and intriguing. The choices you make in game have weight and I often found myself agonizing over paths to take because I was that engrossed. The Communist playthrough is my favorite so far. Cannot wait for the Final Cut to release on console in March.… Expand
  31. Antictra
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    When I played it game I felt as if Planescape : Torment was resurected in late 2010s ... excellent feeling; too bad that there are no more games like that around there in the world. It gives a lot of intellectually interesting choices, while having original setting and kind of mysterious promise to the player that wants to immerse in that title. A must play !
  32. bokri
    Mar 8, 2021
    5
    The game - super, the ending - disgusting. A game about a detective is supplied with elements of mysticism - nonsense.
  33. zatpee778
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра со взрослой и увлекательной историей, диалоги-просто шикарны, персонажи-неповторимые и уникальные по своему.
    Что можно сказать про геймплей? Складывается ощущение, как будто, ты не играешь в игру, а читаешь роман какого нибудь великого писателя.
    Ты должен в это сыграть!    Отличная игра со взрослой и увлекательной историей, диалоги-просто шикарны, персонажи-неповторимые и уникальные по своему.
    Что можно сказать про геймплей? Складывается ощущение, как будто, ты не играешь в игру, а читаешь роман какого нибудь великого писателя.
    Ты должен в это сыграть!
  34. Zeyon88
    Mar 5, 2021
    7
    Story: 9/10
    The Way story is given: 17/20
    Gameplay: 20/30 Visual quality: 8/10 Feelings left after playing: 14/20 Playability: 7/10 AVARAGE: 75/100 It has a very good way of revealing the story, you start the game with a very high exciment but tempo goes down. Dialogue options are also detailed but you always come to a similar result so this effects your role play experiment.    Story: 9/10
    The Way story is given: 17/20
    Gameplay: 20/30
    Visual quality: 8/10
    Feelings left after playing: 14/20
    Playability: 7/10

    AVARAGE: 75/100

    It has a very good way of revealing the story, you start the game with a very high exciment but tempo goes down. Dialogue options are also detailed but you always come to a similar result so this effects your role play experiment. In the other hand, everyone should take a look at this game. Everyone can find something about themselves in this game.    … Expand
  35. Metauserkld
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Best game of 2020 and one of best RPG all time.
    Reminds of Planescape: Torment.
  36. EgoSum
    Feb 20, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
    Saul Bellow.
    I got fooled (I recognize that!) and I wasted quite a few hours of my precious life reading overly pretentious "mountains" of texts in this simulacrum of "RPG". That's why I gave it 4 middle fingers.
    Lose your life in a library, not in searching a stone thrown in a pond that 100 wise men can not get out.
    (adapted from Saul Bellow.)
    You've been warned.
    PS:
    Cuno, you little sh*te.
    Edit:
    "Recruit Detective Kim Kitsuragi" (Steam) only 16.2% of players achieved this. A character encountered in Day 1 of the game.
    This game is such "masterpiece, a revolution in rpg genre" that 83.8% of the players (that means 5 out of 6!) did not even bother to continue it.
    I did not take into account GOG/Epic statistics, I'm pretty sure they fall in the same ballpark.
    You can believe whatever you want and praise as much as you want but facts are stubborn.    … Expand
  37. bancandrei
    Feb 10, 2021
    8
    Everything is so great and fits together nicely that minor things you wouldn't even notice in another title stand out like glaring flaws or bugs. For example the set-up is a little weak, the train-wreck which is your character was just yesterday, how can you change or solve a case that quickly? A stand-out title in that you don't have any combat, but it does feel more like an RPG than anEverything is so great and fits together nicely that minor things you wouldn't even notice in another title stand out like glaring flaws or bugs. For example the set-up is a little weak, the train-wreck which is your character was just yesterday, how can you change or solve a case that quickly? A stand-out title in that you don't have any combat, but it does feel more like an RPG than an adventure game. So, I would call it a revolutionary title.… Expand
  38. Ratingss
    Feb 17, 2021
    4
    Clearly inspired by Planescape , its the same old point n click adventure game but it uses some stats to lock you out of things, and make stupid people think its an rpg game, and this gimmick that makes the game seem interesting at first soon breaks it into a save scumming game because you will get stuck if you dont exploit it. The game also censors itself which is pretty dumb imo.
  39. DJKrimson
    Feb 11, 2021
    6
    A detective RPG where you play as a cop that has total amnesia. Your goal is to solve a murder and figure out who you are. This game is all about dialogues and there's loads of dialogue content. It lets you immerse deep in ideologies of things like politics, worldview and lifeview. I can see why some people love this game and I sure had my fair share of fun with it, but it's way toA detective RPG where you play as a cop that has total amnesia. Your goal is to solve a murder and figure out who you are. This game is all about dialogues and there's loads of dialogue content. It lets you immerse deep in ideologies of things like politics, worldview and lifeview. I can see why some people love this game and I sure had my fair share of fun with it, but it's way to slowpaced for my taste.… Expand
  40. Denis94
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Animado por la nueva traducción de este título al español me decidí a probarlo de una vez ya que mis ganas eran inmensas de incar el diente a este juego, en este caso me encontré con un juego mejor de lo que esperaba que ya era mucho.

    Nos encontramos en un juego donde el azar, la lectura y el diálogo entre personajes es la base, un juego donde se tratan temas de actualidad tanto políticos    Animado por la nueva traducción de este título al español me decidí a probarlo de una vez ya que mis ganas eran inmensas de incar el diente a este juego, en este caso me encontré con un juego mejor de lo que esperaba que ya era mucho.

    Nos encontramos en un juego donde el azar, la lectura y el diálogo entre personajes es la base, un juego donde se tratan temas de actualidad tanto políticos como sociales si esas dos cosas no van de la mano siempre claro, con unos tintes de humor que personalmente me reí muchísimo en alguna ocasión y que me recuerda por qué me gusta tanto esta industria.

    Gráficamente parece un cuadro pintado con acuarelas, lo cual lo hace muy bonito visualmente sumado a los cambios de clima que crean una atmósfera perfecta, la ambientación más de lo mismo atrapante de principio a fin.

    La banda sonora es sin duda la parte menos trabajada del título, no es muy amplia pero lo solventa con la buena calidad de los temas.

    Disco Elysium no es para todo el mundo, es un RPG lento basado por y para la lectura y eso sí... con una personalidad y carisma espectacular, se convierte para mí en uno de los mejores juegos de los últimos años.    … Expand
  41. Kruger83
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр 2019 года. Вариативность прохождений и отыгрешей роли просто зашкаливает. 10 алкокопов из 10.
  42. letefte
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game defies the conventions of traditional crpg design and is the best written game possibly of all time. The journey Disco Elysium takes you on will make you cry, laugh, introspect and think about your own choices in life. Do yourselves a favor and play this masterpiece.
  43. Olkadan
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    It is the most boring game I have ever played.
    I can’t really think of it as game. You are left clicking and reading.
    If it sounds fun to you, you are welcome to try this "masterpiece". The reviews of this game had not made clear what this game is like, but it is perfect 10/10 RPG. It is not for me I guess. For me it is actually below 0 out of 10, because I gave zero to much better    It is the most boring game I have ever played.
    I can’t really think of it as game. You are left clicking and reading.
    If it sounds fun to you, you are welcome to try this "masterpiece".
    The reviews of this game had not made clear what this game is like, but it is perfect 10/10 RPG. It is not for me I guess. For me it is actually below 0 out of 10, because I gave zero to much better games. I see no value in this game.

    Refunded.    … Expand
  44. visforvito
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    If you usually skip dialogues in videogames, well, this game is not for you. The writing is very interesting, even though the ending of the game was a bit anti-climatic to me. The RPG elements work well when exploring the semi-open world. I have really enjoyed the game, even tho oftentimes I was put off by racism and homophobia in the dialogues. I get that the devs wanted to portrayIf you usually skip dialogues in videogames, well, this game is not for you. The writing is very interesting, even though the ending of the game was a bit anti-climatic to me. The RPG elements work well when exploring the semi-open world. I have really enjoyed the game, even tho oftentimes I was put off by racism and homophobia in the dialogues. I get that the devs wanted to portray reality as faithfully as possible, but there are other ways to express hate without using slurs.… Expand
  45. Black_Turtle
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    ´´Ι can see it too``
    tears start to fall..
    After playing games for a long long time, i have to say the following: ..this is probably the best game ive ever played so far, not just the best rpg..but a full, rich experience, wrapped up in beautiful artwork and captivating music, leaving you with thoughts and emotions even after finishing the game and turning off the computer. It is made    ´´Ι can see it too``
    tears start to fall..

    After playing games for a long long time, i have to say the following: ..this is probably the best game ive ever played so far, not just the best rpg..but a full, rich experience, wrapped up in beautiful artwork and captivating music, leaving you with thoughts and emotions even after finishing the game and turning off the computer. It is made with lots of love by the poduction team, who probably spent attention even at the smallest little detail and tried to give us the best possible version of their original idea. More than anything, it pushed up the bar higher for what games should mean/be and possibly showed other creators that new ideas and concepts are not something to be afraid of. Thanks a lot ZA/UM, keep up the great work! a 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  46. Broyax
    Jan 16, 2021
    5
    Quelle bizarrerie ! mais pour un jeu indé et a fortiori un jeu de rôle, ç’aurait pu être pire… quoique Disco machin ressemble davantage à un jeu d’aventure qu’à un véritable jeu de rôle… même si quelques choix ou du moins l’orientation que l’on peut donner à son personnage (principal et imposé, du reste) change plus ou moins la donne.

    Il faut dire qu’en dehors de son amnésie assez    Quelle bizarrerie ! mais pour un jeu indé et a fortiori un jeu de rôle, ç’aurait pu être pire… quoique Disco machin ressemble davantage à un jeu d’aventure qu’à un véritable jeu de rôle… même si quelques choix ou du moins l’orientation que l’on peut donner à son personnage (principal et imposé, du reste) change plus ou moins la donne.

    Il faut dire qu’en dehors de son amnésie assez importante, notre « détective » est un alcoolo, un camé et un taré… un déchet complètement à côté de ses pompes, bloqué sur une affaire de meurtre dans un quartier minable, dans un hôtel minable. On a alors la possibilité de le rendre encore plus dingue ou de le sortir du trou… tout en essayant de résoudre l’affaire !

    Et c’est là le plus gros souci de Machin Elysium : c’est un jeu policier avant tout, un Cluedo à la mords-moi-le-noeud sur lequel on progresse lentement, parfois en inspectant simplement une… putain de fenêtre ! C’est bien sûr un jeu extrêmement bavard (avec heureusement une bonne traduction française) à la manière d’un Tides of Numenera : il est d’ailleurs souvent très intrigant mais aussi beaucoup trop confus en ce qui concerne son « monde » mêlant de surcroît des discussions ou réflexions politiques et sociales particulèrement maladroites et vaseuses.

    Néanmoins, les compétences qui interviennent lors des dialogues comme autant de « voix » intérieures issues des méandres de l’esprit humain (ou d’une psyché dérangée…) sont une bonne idée et donnent du relief aux conversations avec des choix de réponses qui incluent un lancer de dés obligatoire… et très aléatoire ; la sauvegarde rapide est donc votre amie… indispensable, car là encore, une réponse « réussie » décide de la suite de l’enquête, rien que ça !

    Techniquement, ça ressemble à un indé bricolé avec Unity, le moteur 3D des pauvres indés plus ou moins foireux… et c’est vrai que c’est bien moche, tout petit et qu’en plus, ça se permet de charger (encore) ses toutes petites zones sans vergogne ! Cela étant, la curiosité nous pousse toujours à aller de l’avant jusqu’au fin mot de l’histoire… assez décevant, ma foi.

    Néanmoins, comme ce « monde » est tout petit (un quartier seulement !) il se révèle fort dense et démontre qu’il n’est nul besoin d’un monde ouvert immense pour raconter quelque chose digne d’intérêt et a fortiori un jeu avec quelques possibilités. Original et intéressant donc, finalement… ce Disco Elysium mais bien trop de lourdeurs quand même, hélas.    … Expand
  47. Solaris123
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    A real RPG in which I play a role and where every dialogue matters, not boring Witcher 3
  48. LordTiger
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    One of the most inventive RPGs I have ever played with an engaging detective story and a very unique art style. this game definitely worth multiple playthroughs because of the variety of skills, thoughts, and conversation options.
    cons:
    -clumsy controls
  49. Turrialba
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This was simply the most incredible gaming experience I've had. It basically floored me. You have to give this a chance it's incredible.
  50. Akanay_Kalkan
    Dec 29, 2020
    6
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  51. Blakar
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    I bought this while it was on sale and would say the current full price is a bit of a stretch (35£). Get it for 20£ or less and you should not be disappointed. I finished the game in 23 hours. You can make it last a bit longer but I think I saved the replay value by not focusing too much on finishing every single side quest (or so I hope).

    The game is, as a digital RPG game, original as    I bought this while it was on sale and would say the current full price is a bit of a stretch (35£). Get it for 20£ or less and you should not be disappointed. I finished the game in 23 hours. You can make it last a bit longer but I think I saved the replay value by not focusing too much on finishing every single side quest (or so I hope).

    The game is, as a digital RPG game, original as it has no combat. You work your way through the story based on your character's skills and the roll of the dice. A first play through gives you the feeling that by starting off with entirely different stats the next time you'll be able to see the story in an entirely different light.

    The story telling is good and a lot of work has gone into it. Although at times it will feel as some conversations are stretched out a bit too much. A bit more adventure like personal thinking would be welcome as you might feel like you end up going on a guided tour where you just click through endless conversations. Still the story and character building is what you should play this for.

    The "Open World" part will feel as a bit of stretch. Also don't have expectations for the graphics. It works for the game but the same game could've been made more than 10 years ago as the engine is fairly mediocre. Sound is a bit odd, I'm not sure that having characters switch from voice acting to text only is that much better than not having voice actors at all.

    If they take the same idea and make it more open ended and make it significantly bigger it would probably have no competition and even if it would exist in a niche it would have to be played by any adult gamer. Now it has not a lot of direct competitors but it is also not necessarily a must-play game.    … Expand
  52. gerdrieche
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    The choices are a freaking lie, its fun until it shoves you into situations that cant be solved anyhow and you have to reload your checkpoints like 2 days back to find a way of playing constructively, there is some really nice ideas and game design, but sadly also some of the worst.
  53. alonedark
    Dec 23, 2020
    6
    劇情真棒，遊戲體驗極佳。
    但我實在無法接受所謂的語言在地化，繁體中文號稱由該國具有背景的專家翻譯，卻僅是機械式翻譯，該有的專有名詞卻因為「可能性」因素而未體現出專業。
  54. andmedved
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Disco Elysium is my favorite game in 2019 and one of my favorite games. It game so many different emotions from happiness to sadness. So I want to thank all creators of this game.
    Hope this game will get Russian localization soon, so more people could enjoy it. But I still think that it's better to play Disco Elysium in English to understand all jokes and wordplays. As for me I wrote a    Disco Elysium is my favorite game in 2019 and one of my favorite games. It game so many different emotions from happiness to sadness. So I want to thank all creators of this game.
    Hope this game will get Russian localization soon, so more people could enjoy it. But I still think that it's better to play Disco Elysium in English to understand all jokes and wordplays. As for me I wrote a full notebook of word translations to understand each phrase.    … Expand
  55. skull_x_man
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Disco Elysium is...something else. Clearly a love letter for all old-school RPG and adventure games fans. Doesn't hold back, doesn't take any crap: this is storytelling at its finest. Thanks for this amazing experience. That is all.
  56. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The perfect emotional/compelling/interesting/funny/sad/clever/ambitious rpg-visual novel mix doesnt exi...
  57. Revon
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    For me it supposed a revolution to the genre. Brilliant story. If you like narrative driven games this is a must have. Also has a nice voice acting.
  58. toxyk
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos y RPGs que he jugado en mi vida, totalmente recomendable te guste o no el RPG y las historias interactivas, JUEGAZO
  59. Welkinz
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    The storyline and the philosophy behind it are so beautiful. I felt great content when I finished the game.
  60. Gonoru
    Oct 2, 2020
    3
    Dialogs are loooooooong, boring, and confusing. Although the setting is interesting, I culdnt finished, it felt as every quest took too long and I was bored
  61. honest_rev7
    Sep 24, 2020
    6
    People like to hype this game up because of its originilaity.

    Yes it is original. Art is remarkable. There's atmosphere. There's lore and world-building. Characters are interesting, but I just didn't enjoy spending my precious free time in a miserable world with miserable people and drunkard protagonist, srry. But art, its bold direction, and the art style of your traits/skills (?)    People like to hype this game up because of its originilaity.

    Yes it is original. Art is remarkable. There's atmosphere. There's lore and world-building. Characters are interesting, but I just didn't enjoy spending my precious free time in a miserable world with miserable people and drunkard protagonist, srry.

    But art, its bold direction, and the art style of your traits/skills (?) is impressive.

    Still, I'll never probably touch it again. Miserable world and its miserable people. Thank u next.    … Expand
  62. lqstuart
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    The important thing to know about this game is that it is, at its core, a text-based RPG. It consists almost entirely of reading and dialog options--and, if you're playing on an UWHD monitor, it's kinda tedious to keep staring at the right side of it. But it's a genre that is sorely underrepresented these days, as these games are capable of offering a depth of gameplay that AAA titles withThe important thing to know about this game is that it is, at its core, a text-based RPG. It consists almost entirely of reading and dialog options--and, if you're playing on an UWHD monitor, it's kinda tedious to keep staring at the right side of it. But it's a genre that is sorely underrepresented these days, as these games are capable of offering a depth of gameplay that AAA titles with amazing graphics and physics simply can't, and I strongly encourage people to give it a chance.

    I didn't realize this initially, and I was initially turned off by the incredibly heavy-handed political ideologies that are baked into the narrative and read like the Livejournal of a freshman at a third tier university, but the more I played, the more I became absorbed. The art style is really incredible, the characters are actually engaging, and the game gives you real choices just like an old school text adventure, as opposed to modern ARPGs where taking the obvious "wrong" choices will simply go nowhere. It's worth buying just to see if you like this kind of thing.    … Expand
  63. AntiqueOne
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Everything is just incredible; story, RPG elements, dialogs, lore, atmosphere and so on. Deciding who the Harry is through the game was an incredible experience. It is 9 just because the ending could have been way better.
  64. PanMrkvicka
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    masterpiece of CRPG it has amazing writing and story, game is pretty postmodern at times and very political, just pure art.
  65. RMDsilva
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    This game defines roleplaying, in an intensely original **** up way. Go for it.
  66. FurionPS4
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Love it..................................................................................................................................................................
  67. sex69
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Both the atmosphere and the story make you sleep.
    It doesn't seem like such a great game.
  68. MurphyBrandon
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    If you don't love to read, Disco Elysium may not be for you. You'll only hear voice acting when new characters are first introduced or when an important scene is happening. It took me 51 hours to do everything and beat the game. 90% of it was reading and responding.
  69. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Jogo simplesmente genial, muito bem pensado, passei horas desfrutando dessa bela obra indie, por isso sempre digo, indies são muito importantes para a indústria, e ''Disco Elysium'' nos mostra que há gênios por toda parte e que merecem um certo reconhecimento. Parabéns por esse jogo fantástico, super recomendo para quem tá precisando de um RPG diferente para jogar na falta de jogos do PC.
  70. elryo
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Sure, this is more of a novel than a game. But my word, it is incredible. The writing, themes, music, graphics all make this world come alive. Every character you meet is memorable in every way. Let me get this straight - if you don't like reading, this game isn't for you. There is A LOT of it. But it's all just brilliant. I couldn't tell you how many times this game made me laugh outSure, this is more of a novel than a game. But my word, it is incredible. The writing, themes, music, graphics all make this world come alive. Every character you meet is memorable in every way. Let me get this straight - if you don't like reading, this game isn't for you. There is A LOT of it. But it's all just brilliant. I couldn't tell you how many times this game made me laugh out loud. Mostly from failing a skill-check. It's also unbearably sad in places. You learn more and more of the world and the plot as you go on and it keeps you fully engaged throughout this 25-30 hour adventure. And the world. My goodness, I wish I could learn more about it. There are so many mysterious qualities about it that left me gagging for more. It touches on the bizarre without making you go 'pfft, that's too unrealistic' which for me was just perfect. I rarely replay games anymore. I'm replaying this just a few months after I first completed it - which is a testament to how good it is, but also a testament to how replayable it is. Choosing different options, perhaps roleplaying it differently too. Is your cop super smart but as frail as a piece of tissue paper? Or perhaps he's incredibly stupid but built like a monster? Your choice, and it feels so organic. This game is a breath of fresh air and I hope it inspires other companies to make more like it. Not an easy task I imagine, as the writing in most games is okay at best. In this it truly feels like I'm reading a great novel, so I have to give ZA/UM massive credit there.… Expand
  71. tgb87
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    The writing is amazing and the main character is relatable. I have never laughed so hard playing a video game since Portal 2!
  72. arandomasteroid
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I like the game and currently on my 2nd hardcore playthrough. This time not reloading a game if a skill check fails. I want to learn more about this world and people living in it. I did skip some side quests because there is too much reading and it gots too annoying reading walls of text but on my second playthough I will do one extra side quest because I understand the world a little bitI like the game and currently on my 2nd hardcore playthrough. This time not reloading a game if a skill check fails. I want to learn more about this world and people living in it. I did skip some side quests because there is too much reading and it gots too annoying reading walls of text but on my second playthough I will do one extra side quest because I understand the world a little bit better. So I might play this game until I understand everything going on in it and exhaust the game's replayability value.… Expand
  73. insanekrishna
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece. This is the best and very “adult” game what i played for a last 20 years. This is a classic literature level
  74. CHayNZ
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Please, before you buy Disco Elysium, watch a "Let's Play."

    Don't just watch the trailers, they are condensed marketing-spin and greatly put the game into a different light than what it is. The trailers lead you to believe this is an action-packed detective thriller with deep RPG elements, akin to BioWare and Black Isle games of old. To be clear (this NEEDS clarification), Elysium is    Please, before you buy Disco Elysium, watch a "Let's Play."

    Don't just watch the trailers, they are condensed marketing-spin and greatly put the game into a different light than what it is. The trailers lead you to believe this is an action-packed detective thriller with deep RPG elements, akin to BioWare and Black Isle games of old.

    To be clear (this NEEDS clarification), Elysium is a PCA (Point and Click Adventure game) with gratuitous amounts of text awkwardly stuffed in. It is in no way any kind of RPG that I'm familiar with. Taking a PCA and stapling-on some stats to the character doesn't make it an RPG. Taking a PCA and making the dialogue as long-winded as possible doesn't make it an RPG. Taking a PCA and adding dialogue-tree skill-checks for the stapled-on stat system doesn't make it an RPG. Taking a VN and adding dialogue trees with skill checks doesn't make it an RPG. Taking a VN and adding an isometric watercolor world with a movable character model doesn't make it an RPG.

    Everyone lauds this game as something so deep, wonderful and enchanting that you'd be led to believe this game has caused a sort of paradigm-shift in gaming as a whole, opened the minds of the masses and given rise to a higher-consciousness. I believe it's all a bunch of shilling from folks who are more concerned with their online personas than they are with being honest with themselves. Sorry if this truly is your "best game evarrrrrrrr!!!!11," but then again, why are you reading this?

    Oh, the writing...

    I'm NOT a writer; I can barely form coherent sentences most of the time, but the writing in Disco Elysium just grates on me in the worst possible way. It thinks it's SO SMART, yet it can't get out of its own way to tell a story or make a proper point. Its the style of writing that attempts to sound quite profound by making phonetic abominations out of normal words. Cat = ch'eaut. Dog = De'au'hogg. Horse = H'eaurshe. The writing takes the longest possible route to get to the point, rife with meandering metaphorical paragraphs.

    It's the kind of writing that aims to be obscure and intelligent, crafting and combining languages, twisting meandering metaphors, long winded and indulgent descriptions, and to what avail? What does it ADD to the game? It makes it difficult to read, it comes off as pretentious (well, you SHOULD know what "eprit de corps" is, you uncultured barbarian), and it is quite out-of-place in the world it creates. A sore thumb sticking out to garner attention and affectations of those less able to comprehend its true meaning; as though a thorny bush, subtly and sublimely woven-entwined within the d'elegant tapestry of ones own psyche. In and out, over and under, around and around it wraps its thorny stem around your very s'eaul... Best be careful to not rub it wrongly, for it may leave its impression deeply. Ad infinit'um, the meander of the story gets ensnared unto your psyche, wistfully dangling abhorrently in the downtrodden and addled face of its owner; craquelured heavily yet dignified enough to barely form an expression. A horrible smile on the s'eaul would best be a scowl were it on anyone else.

    Sorry, I got a little Elysium there, I hope you get the point: it didn't add anything to my review to go on and on and on, it was out-of-place, it was painful to read and so why would that style of writing add anything to a game?    … Expand
  75. ErhanCeylan123
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This game have a soul.This is how you make your characters interesting.I love everything in this game.World,characters,dialogue,skill system and of course phasmids.
  76. Axa4u
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Rational words fail describe how this game made me feel, so i'll just let my emotions take the wheel:

    I've swinged myself through this whole real rockstar stuff, and need to say it's damn sexy baby! I mean you are a half cop, half rockstar and half lifesaver. You are 50% + 50% + 50% so you are more than 100%, and that's hot! I would share a bed with the dialogue style in this    Rational words fail describe how this game made me feel, so i'll just let my emotions take the wheel:

    I've swinged myself through this whole real rockstar stuff, and need to say it's damn sexy baby!

    I mean you are a half cop, half rockstar and half lifesaver. You are 50% + 50% + 50% so you are more than 100%, and that's hot!

    I would share a bed with the dialogue style in this game. I mean literally slapping the cheeks of all the sentences which are written in this masterpiece. Everyone who thinks otherwise, I accept that, but FU!?

    After I've seen the end credits roll over my screen, I've realized I'm another human now. I'm Disco now. And that's all because I've never lived such an experience before in my life. And damn yes I would go through all this clicking, licking, thinking and reading again so I can experience this game with another character build.

    I love this game and if you love this game too I love you too. Otherwise I have two fingers for you, and they aren't crossed, they are held straight into your face.

    DISCO, BABY.    … Expand
  77. Gonzaked
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First you're doing prank calls to the phone, wasting your precious coins hardly earned...

    Then, you remember a number...
    And it's her... Your ex-wife on the phone...

    You're going from a good laugh to a nearly sobbing state...
    The colors, the music... everything in this game is helping you to feel what the character is feeling.

    It's a small and anecdotic example of what this game can make you feel...

    And It does it well... It's a marvel that must be discovered even if you don't like RPG or puzzles...    … Expand
  78. Kemp
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    A 7/10 for me represents a good game that's worth your time. The writing in this game is downright hilarious sometimes. I legitimately laughed out loud, by myself, while playing it. If you like weird, self-deprecating humor, colorful characters, and dialogue-based games, you'll love this game.

    I absolutely loved the RPG elements and really felt that they altered the way I played. The    A 7/10 for me represents a good game that's worth your time. The writing in this game is downright hilarious sometimes. I legitimately laughed out loud, by myself, while playing it. If you like weird, self-deprecating humor, colorful characters, and dialogue-based games, you'll love this game.

    I absolutely loved the RPG elements and really felt that they altered the way I played. The stuff you can say in this game is bizarre. The story ends up being pretty good, though not quite as satisfying as I was ultimately expecting.

    My main complaint is probably that it felt like a lot of the game I was just clicking through long text walls of dialogue. Sometimes they were very interesting, other times, not so. At times, it felt like I was reading a book rather than playing a game. The plus side is the writing is much more akin to a book than a game. The down side is there is much less game here than a typical game. While I did find it fun deciding whether to be a free market fundamentalist or an outright communist, I didn't feel that my choices had all that much of an effect on the overall outcome.

    That said, you won't play many games like this one. I give it points for being unique even among neo-noir mysteries. It's worth your time if you like this sort of game, so I give it a 7/10.    … Expand
  79. oolevityoo
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    It's a solid 9 or 10. While the game does slightly deceive players in some respect, it's all forgiveable for such a memorable and engaging experience. The soundtrack is incredible too!
  80. falsegamer
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The themes are so somber but the writing is funny and the game is not cynical like a lot of other medias tend to portray this stories. The game is heavy on the texts but thankfully the writing is very enjoyable.
  81. muzmuz
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Disco Elysium is a rather unique take for a video game, at least in my experience. I would call it an interactive sandbox novel with RPG mechanics, dialogue choices, inventory management and slight puzzles. The gameplay could be compared to any other point and click titles, but it sports an artistic writing comparable to books with dialogues and choices influenced by the player and yourDisco Elysium is a rather unique take for a video game, at least in my experience. I would call it an interactive sandbox novel with RPG mechanics, dialogue choices, inventory management and slight puzzles. The gameplay could be compared to any other point and click titles, but it sports an artistic writing comparable to books with dialogues and choices influenced by the player and your character's fully customizable attributes -- which makes up the primary RPG flavour of the game. It is an interesting change of pace, but it's not for everyone.

    Get it if you love point and click, story rich and choices matter games; and most especially if you don't mind reading A LOT, as that will be needed.    … Expand
  82. fallacies8899
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This game should come with a disclaimer that it is more of a book than a game. I knew it was a point and click adventure game but I didn't realize how seriously it took itself and how much of a commitment and how much reading it would take to try and follow along with the story. Maybe it's a good game but if I want to read that much, I'll pick up a book, because at least with books I'm notThis game should come with a disclaimer that it is more of a book than a game. I knew it was a point and click adventure game but I didn't realize how seriously it took itself and how much of a commitment and how much reading it would take to try and follow along with the story. Maybe it's a good game but if I want to read that much, I'll pick up a book, because at least with books I'm not wasting time wandering around aimlessly half the time wondering what I'm supposed to be doing, or wondering how a dialogue option ended up killing me and making me start over at the last save. I appreciate what they tried to do with this game...actually I don't. I really hope more video games don't try to take this direction, and that's coming from someone raised on point and click adventure games.… Expand
  83. Kosturko
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I fell in love with this game. I find the main character and his POV combined with his, well, skills POV to be hilarious and always a treat to read. Specially when they get into a conversation with each other too! The story is interesting and the world is vast and fleshed out. I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking for a fun experience.
  84. MarkusCreed
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Disco Elysium è un gioco che colpisce principalmente nella profondità della scrittura dei dialoghi, strumento attraverso il quale viene descritta e per certi versi messa in discussione la società moderna. Le tematiche spaziano verso argomenti scottanti come la struttura socio-economica e politica del mondo di gioco. In sostanza è stato presentato al “pubblico” un gioco di ruolo decisamenteDisco Elysium è un gioco che colpisce principalmente nella profondità della scrittura dei dialoghi, strumento attraverso il quale viene descritta e per certi versi messa in discussione la società moderna. Le tematiche spaziano verso argomenti scottanti come la struttura socio-economica e politica del mondo di gioco. In sostanza è stato presentato al “pubblico” un gioco di ruolo decisamente sui generis che potrebbe non piacere a tutti gli appassionati del genere. Per coloro che amano giochi di ruolo fortemente testuali, risulta un must have, ma chi ama il lato più “action” dei giochi di ruolo potrebbe essere al di fuori della propria comfort zone.… Expand
  85. Azurim
    Jun 17, 2020
    6
    Four good words: I AM THE LAW

    Three bad words : deus ex machina. I had to consult my inner voices before writing this review. The RPG system here is amazing and very original. The art style is nice. There are a lot of good jokes. But there is a problem with the game as a whole. In the beginning you are tricked that you playing an interesting detective story with multiple choices that    Four good words: I AM THE LAW

    Three bad words : deus ex machina.

    I had to consult my inner voices before writing this review. The RPG system here is amazing and very original. The art style is nice. There are a lot of good jokes. But there is a problem with the game as a whole. In the beginning you are tricked that you playing an interesting detective story with multiple choices that will affect the ending. However, the final act reveals that this is not the case. Very disappointing ending that makes you feel that you wasted your time on this game. But the game had it's moments. It was fun to be a super drunk art apocalyptic communist cop.    … Expand
  86. BenFoldsLaundry
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    The most poetic game I've ever played. A psychedelic dream breathed through language spilt onto the canvas of a video game. Beautifully thought provoking, political, existential, hilarious, and empathetic. A writer's game. An old school tabletop RPG with some modern ingenuity. The game magically feels universal and inherently specific to your own journey at the same time. If you don'tThe most poetic game I've ever played. A psychedelic dream breathed through language spilt onto the canvas of a video game. Beautifully thought provoking, political, existential, hilarious, and empathetic. A writer's game. An old school tabletop RPG with some modern ingenuity. The game magically feels universal and inherently specific to your own journey at the same time. If you don't mind reading and you are a reflective person you will love this gem.… Expand
  87. JuanLuisGG14
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    Disco Elysium is a masterpiece of storytelling. The fact that the protagonist knows the same about himself when we start the game works great and inevitably compells instantly. Then, the plot is a labyrinthic sprawling mysterious quests that constantly defies your expectactions. Such good dialogue and plot is achievable through a believable lore and world and through the mentalDisco Elysium is a masterpiece of storytelling. The fact that the protagonist knows the same about himself when we start the game works great and inevitably compells instantly. Then, the plot is a labyrinthic sprawling mysterious quests that constantly defies your expectactions. Such good dialogue and plot is achievable through a believable lore and world and through the mental personalities that appear in the protagonist's mind . This leads to the only weakness of the game: it can be very excessive. There are just so many dialogues that every session feels at first like you have to push yourself. Dialogues can get excessively pretentious, although never without a reason. An that's the beauty of the game at the same time. That makes Disco Elysium a quite niche game , too.… Expand
  88. Matusiowo
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent game and one the best I've played in my life! Strongly recommending!

    + Excellent narration + Brilliant, useful and very interesting statistics of a hero + Good humour ++ Extremely engaging plot, with various plot twists (from the smalles to the biggest ones) ++ Realistic and at the same time unusual characters (with their behaviour and thoughts) creating new puzzles in    Excellent game and one the best I've played in my life! Strongly recommending!

    + Excellent narration
    + Brilliant, useful and very interesting statistics of a hero
    + Good humour
    ++ Extremely engaging plot, with various plot twists (from the smalles to the biggest ones)
    ++ Realistic and at the same time unusual characters (with their behaviour and thoughts) creating new puzzles in place of those already discovered.

    - Sometimes you feel that there's a small choice for the characters in what he can say.
    - Sometimes there are too long conversations, making it seem like every person is extremely talkative.    … Expand
  89. Faxthtax
    Jun 2, 2020
    5
    Way too heavy on dialogue. This is the only time i ever took a refund on Steam. It was simply not for me. If you are a bookworm and love to read, you might get away playing this one.
    I am sure this is a good game though, but not to me. So i am giving it a 5.
    I was dead bored and fed up when i died in this point & clicker 3 times after selecting wrong answers and was thrown back to the    Way too heavy on dialogue. This is the only time i ever took a refund on Steam. It was simply not for me. If you are a bookworm and love to read, you might get away playing this one.
    I am sure this is a good game though, but not to me. So i am giving it a 5.
    I was dead bored and fed up when i died in this point & clicker 3 times after selecting wrong answers and was thrown back to the last save, only to do everything all over again.(how do one die in a point & click game??)
    Just save often, i tell you!    … Expand
  90. ChewPai
    May 30, 2020
    10
    【极乐迪斯科】，由六位作家联手完成的大师级RPG作品。外行人把RPG元素做到了前所未有，难能可贵。作家团队定调了该游戏的武功路数。整个流程20小时，不长不短。剧情发展与你角色属性息息相关，走向又峰回路转花明柳暗。极乐迪斯科是当前世代不可多得的游戏。是初出茅庐的处女作，下笔痕迹里却满是老练娴熟。100/100（大师级作品）【极乐迪斯科】，由六位作家联手完成的大师级RPG作品。外行人把RPG元素做到了前所未有，难能可贵。作家团队定调了该游戏的武功路数。整个流程20小时，不长不短。剧情发展与你角色属性息息相关，走向又峰回路转花明柳暗。极乐迪斯科是当前世代不可多得的游戏。是初出茅庐的处女作，下笔痕迹里却满是老练娴熟。100/100（大师级作品）
  91. Narwhalrus
    May 23, 2020
    10
    I rarely write reviews if at all, but I love this game so much that I feel like I have to spend a few minutes spewing praise for it.

    This game is really fun to play; it might not seem like that because it's pretty much 99% reading with no fast-paced combat or any combat at all, but the writing makes hours of playing in one sitting a really easy thing to do (even for me, who prefers    I rarely write reviews if at all, but I love this game so much that I feel like I have to spend a few minutes spewing praise for it.

    This game is really fun to play; it might not seem like that because it's pretty much 99% reading with no fast-paced combat or any combat at all, but the writing makes hours of playing in one sitting a really easy thing to do (even for me, who prefers mindlessly killing enemies in games to reading). The art style is beautiful, all the character portraits and the environment are straight up eye candies. The different side quests are also interesting because even the miscellaneous characters are entertaining to interact with. I also love how the skills you have also affect the narrative and how it's written, making you want to replay with different type of cops. The different themes in the game are well-tackled and the game balance them incredibly well with a great ratio of serious and more lighthearted moments. Despite the serious and dark themes that are ever present in the game, it didn't feel overwhelming for me who generally prefers lighter themes. Regarding the skill checks, this game makes failing them not really punishing. There are definitely times when you want to succeed on the checks, while if you fail there's a chance that you can die. So, I'm not saying that failing checks won't affect you in any way. But sometimes failing checks are just so entertaining and funny that you won't want to succeed.

    While there are a lot of other things to say i just wanna finish with:

    I love Kim Kitsuragi

    literally one of my favorite characters in any game ever. And although there are lots of factors that make me love this game, he is definitely a big one. To me great characters really make a good story and Kim made a big impression on me.

    This review is all over the place and not well organized but it is from my heart (cringey, i know). I honestly write this because I just want to share some love on this game that has become one of my favorite games of all time.    … Expand
  92. calderra
    May 18, 2020
    10
    A flawed masterpiece, but aren't they all?

    + Dark tone. It's like Baldur's Gate if the main character was schizophrenic and the main bosses all lived inside his head. You're often fighting yourself more than the environment. + Great setting. This is a dreary, almost Lovecraftian streampunk take on post- World War 2 France. There are early instant cameras, automobiles, the supernatural    A flawed masterpiece, but aren't they all?

    + Dark tone. It's like Baldur's Gate if the main character was schizophrenic and the main bosses all lived inside his head. You're often fighting yourself more than the environment.
    + Great setting. This is a dreary, almost Lovecraftian streampunk take on post- World War 2 France. There are early instant cameras, automobiles, the supernatural horrors all live in the main character's mind. Or do they?
    + Great accidental humor. There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments. My character just convinced himself he's a murderer and he feels so guilty he tried to blurt it out to strangers and beg forgiveness. Dialog options will be like "1. Hello. 2. Nice day. 3. Oh God I am so sorry I killed that man!". It really is like I'm controlling a psycho who's on the verge of a breakdown. It's great.
    + So many game design lessons. The skill/persona system turns the CRPG genre on its head. It's so inventive and thoughtful. Game designers will be learning about this game for years to come. In short: your skills aren't necessarily good for you. Becoming a meathead who's impervious to pain may also give you a short temper and cause you to seek out danger. This is wonderfully complex.

    - Politics. There are a lot of areas where you can easily tell the political bent of the authors. The authors make it clear you're either a card-carrying Communist, or you're a fascist white male virgin with a tiny penis. It's very cringey.
    - Very unforgiving. Personally I'm loving this, but a lot of people are turned off by the large opportunities for failure in the game. You can - quite literally - end up with a Game Over because you tried to ask a girl out and she turned you down, and you're out of pills to take to make you feel better, so you give up and quit being a cop. I'm not even kidding. That can happen. To me that's hilarious and great. Some people, especially people who like to 100% games, will hate it since it's basically impossible to see everything.
    - Bugs. I haven't had any yet, but almost everyone reports bugs. Save often. This is pretty common in CRPGs, so I can barely ding them on it.

    A lot of people complain about "all the reading" ... this game has no more reading than Baldur's Gate or Pillars of Eternity. It's a lot, but in this case it's all about the main character's inner turmoil and the city you're in. My eyes glazed over during a lot of Pillars of Eternity's text because they mention so many distant kingdoms and historic events that I have no idea what is or isn't going to be related to the main story. I never have that problem with Disco. Every bit of Disco, from the main character's turmoil to an old war hero's ramblings about the city you're in, really do further the story in a tangible way.    … Expand
  93. vvavelord
    May 16, 2020
    10
    INTERACTIVE BOOK OF CHOICES.
    I have been waiting for such game so long time. There are no useless battles or boring grinding. But there are tones of interesting texts and tasks. It's like something between a book and a game mixed together with and amazing music. The expressionism style fills up the entire game. And don't forget that this is RPG game so you can play any role you want. It    INTERACTIVE BOOK OF CHOICES.
    I have been waiting for such game so long time. There are no useless battles or boring grinding. But there are tones of interesting texts and tasks. It's like something between a book and a game mixed together with and amazing music. The expressionism style fills up the entire game. And don't forget that this is RPG game so you can play any role you want. It means you can walk around the city wearing only one shoe. You can punch a kid in his face and don't feel sorry about it. And don't feel shame to pick up empty bottles and earn money. And then spend all your money to buy new shoes...
    I recommend this game for everyone who likes books, Dostoevsky and Franz Marc.    … Expand
  94. Mikimax
    May 10, 2020
    5
    It's like playing a game by reading a book. No thanks. Walls and walls of text are not what i'm looking for.
  95. mugsy
    May 10, 2020
    5
    Waaaay overhyped game. This game is basically a huge wall of text. Full of meaningless, confusing and pseudointellectual text on top of that. If I want to read, I will get a book.
  96. grvk76
    May 7, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece. best gaming experience this year so far.
    the very ending... may be 8/10 there, expected a bit more... a new revolution would be good, but even so - overall is 10/10.
    and you know what - even if all the rest was just **** (which obviously is not) - the dance in the church (as it happened, holding a crow bar in hand - my favorite item to hold in hand i guess) - was simply    a masterpiece. best gaming experience this year so far.
    the very ending... may be 8/10 there, expected a bit more... a new revolution would be good, but even so - overall is 10/10.
    and you know what - even if all the rest was just **** (which obviously is not) - the dance in the church (as it happened, holding a crow bar in hand - my favorite item to hold in hand i guess) - was simply **** awesome. didn`t have such a good wave for a while this fake quarantine **** around.    … Expand
  97. Shiv3R
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Created the account only to leave this rating. This game is a masterpiece... for me. Descendant of original Planescape Torment from dialogues perspective and it goes even further with it. Well written, great story with touching ending. This is one of these games you really hate to finish and think about it very long after finishing it. Unique retro style graphics and music that completesCreated the account only to leave this rating. This game is a masterpiece... for me. Descendant of original Planescape Torment from dialogues perspective and it goes even further with it. Well written, great story with touching ending. This is one of these games you really hate to finish and think about it very long after finishing it. Unique retro style graphics and music that completes fully the greatness of this game. It might be slow, it might feel there's too much text but once you will conquer your first hesitation it is truly rewarding and satisfies you completely. Can't wait for next chapters of this adventure. Well done producers and developers!… Expand
  98. curzon_dax
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    The game is a typical case of a love it or hate it scenario since many will rate it a 10/10 and others will find it terrible and very few will see it in a more balanced way.
    The gameplay is good and the story is impeccable however the obscene amount of obscure and non-native speaker english text it contains can become tiresome.
    All in all you're gonna love it if you want a great story    The game is a typical case of a love it or hate it scenario since many will rate it a 10/10 and others will find it terrible and very few will see it in a more balanced way.
    The gameplay is good and the story is impeccable however the obscene amount of obscure and non-native speaker english text it contains can become tiresome.
    All in all you're gonna love it if you want a great story and you aren't bothered reading a lot but if you are in for some traditional quick action run away fast.    … Expand
  99. Lazyyybone
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    사실 스토리만으로 보면 소설과 비교했을 때, 마지막 결말 부분에 있어서 부족한 점이 있는 것은 사실. 하지만 중반부의 몰입감은 여타 다른 문학과 비교해봤을 때도 나쁘지 않았고, 유화로 색칠한 듯한 심도 깊은 세계관 속에서 인물들과 사건들간의 복잡성 그리고 결국 내면에 대한 이야기라는 것을 감안했을 때는 훌륭했다. 그리고 단순한 라이트노벨게임과는 다르게, 커스터마이징, 이야기의 진행에 있어서의 주사위와 능력치 그리고 물건과 NPC 등 그렇게 퉁치기에는 게임적 요소가 너무나 다양했다. 걸작.사실 스토리만으로 보면 소설과 비교했을 때, 마지막 결말 부분에 있어서 부족한 점이 있는 것은 사실. 하지만 중반부의 몰입감은 여타 다른 문학과 비교해봤을 때도 나쁘지 않았고, 유화로 색칠한 듯한 심도 깊은 세계관 속에서 인물들과 사건들간의 복잡성 그리고 결국 내면에 대한 이야기라는 것을 감안했을 때는 훌륭했다. 그리고 단순한 라이트노벨게임과는 다르게, 커스터마이징, 이야기의 진행에 있어서의 주사위와 능력치 그리고 물건과 NPC 등 그렇게 퉁치기에는 게임적 요소가 너무나 다양했다. 걸작.
  100. TimmaC
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Whatever you think about the game, there will be a before and an after Disco Elysium in the world of video games, and especially of RPG's and narration.

    This is not only due to the quality of the writing, the music, the plot etc, but rather, it's the RPG system itself, and how satisfyingly it related everything that you do, with the traits that you chose, the actions you took and the    Whatever you think about the game, there will be a before and an after Disco Elysium in the world of video games, and especially of RPG's and narration.

    This is not only due to the quality of the writing, the music, the plot etc, but rather, it's the RPG system itself, and how satisfyingly it related everything that you do, with the traits that you chose, the actions you took and the context that evolves.

    This is a masterpiece.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Apr 10, 2020
    100
    A murder mystery set in a rich, fictional setting, Disco Elysium is told with sweeping profundity and hilarious absurdity. With no combat to impede story progression, this is a choice-driven role-playing adventure that deftly raises the bar of quality for the medium.
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  2. Gamersky
    Mar 28, 2020
    95
    Disco Elysium is a very special RPG that most of your time will be spent on reading. It features a well-written detective story, various tricky skill trees, and memorable characters. This game might be the best one of its kind. But if you can't stand reading for a long time, just don't try it.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    Unconventionally conceived adventure game with excellent visuals and world worked out to the smallest detail. But it will satisfy only those of you who are not afraid of the huge amount of English dialogue, because it makes up the vast majority of gameplay. [Issue#299]
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