Disco Elysium

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

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  1. Metauserkld
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Best game of 2020 and one of best RPG all time.
    Reminds of Planescape: Torment.
  2. 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
  3. notbrianblessed
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Startlingly original, intelligent and well executed game. It's David Lynch's Baldur's Gate 2.

    Some surprising performance issues, but forgivable in a game of this pace.
  4. 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）
  5. 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
  6. Piruz
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    i don't even need to finish this game to understand what quality level it represents. Revolutionary, exceptional, 12/10
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. hoanns
    May 29, 2022
    10
    It's a great, intelligent, funny and atmospheric role playing game. It has superb writing, a great story and characters and a pretty art style. The different skills that talk and interject into dialogue are an interesting and refreshing element to this game. Each of them and all characters are very nicely voice acted. So if you are not afraid of reading/listening a lot you should try this game.
  10. vadimtrifonov
    Sep 24, 2022
    10
    Poetry in motion. There are no other games like that one, because it replicates an actual tabletop RPG experience.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. once69
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я когда либо играл.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. bronn_43
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Fantastic!
    hearing its not RPG makes me wonder some people know what a Role -playing is? Disco is not just an rpg, its of of the best of all times, because here you not just build your character before you play, you grow into him thru the whole game, with literally everything you do or think. and while the story outside the main hero is trying to live its own life, and is a line in this    Fantastic!
    hearing its not RPG makes me wonder some people know what a Role -playing is? Disco is not just an rpg, its of of the best of all times, because here you not just build your character before you play, you grow into him thru the whole game, with literally everything you do or think. and while the story outside the main hero is trying to live its own life, and is a line in this sense, its amazing how many options the game gives you to live the very same episode of it. foe me GOTY 2019/20
    PS: Beware of "final cut" version - that`s PR-ed bugged version of original game and not worth buying    … Expand
  17. 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.
  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. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. TiM4iK
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Это просто 10/10, поставил бы больше. Игру не описать, не передать, лучшая в своём жанре и не только. Абсолютно каждому будет интересно в неё поиграть, если ты конечно не даун без навыков чтения и мышления. Разработчики сверхлюди.Это просто 10/10, поставил бы больше. Игру не описать, не передать, лучшая в своём жанре и не только. Абсолютно каждому будет интересно в неё поиграть, если ты конечно не даун без навыков чтения и мышления. Разработчики сверхлюди.
  24. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The perfect emotional/compelling/interesting/funny/sad/clever/ambitious rpg-visual novel mix doesnt exi...
  25. Axelle_1
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    A unique Game of a kind, that revolutionize the RPGs with a level of writing rarely achieved elsewhere.
    True Detective plus Bukowski meets
  26. OratorX
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    The best RPG game ever. Final Cut is absolute amazing. This is more an interactive and fascinating book with amazing voice actors, art style and music, than a classical game. Love it!
  27. Kruger83
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр 2019 года. Вариативность прохождений и отыгрешей роли просто зашкаливает. 10 алкокопов из 10.
  28. 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.
  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. 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
  31. 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
  32. GTromp
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    My favorite RPG of all time. The game has an enthralling atmosphere with a very distinct visual style. The narrative is written as perfectly as it could be, with a whole authentic setting behind it (not too important for the gameplay itself but still something nice). The game could be described as an isometric point-and-click detective game where you run around doing stuff where neitherMy favorite RPG of all time. The game has an enthralling atmosphere with a very distinct visual style. The narrative is written as perfectly as it could be, with a whole authentic setting behind it (not too important for the gameplay itself but still something nice). The game could be described as an isometric point-and-click detective game where you run around doing stuff where neither you nor your character will know how it will end up. Also has a very satisfying exploration.… Expand
  33. 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
  34. Dpakowka
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    An RPG miracle! Absolutely crazy and unforgettable game. Totally recommend.
  35. Jaroslaw-
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    After 60 hours in game, i can say this is the best RPG game ever.
    Harry Du Bois literally me.
  36. svltches
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Its the most beautiful game ive ever played, dialogue flows like water, voice acting is phenomenal, Characters and storyline draws you in.

    Don't be fooled by the negative reviews, what it boils down to for them is simply politics. I agree with the politics, but this game shouldn't be judged purley on that. Its the most well written well executed murder mistery made with the most    Its the most beautiful game ive ever played, dialogue flows like water, voice acting is phenomenal, Characters and storyline draws you in.

    Don't be fooled by the negative reviews, what it boils down to for them is simply politics. I agree with the politics, but this game shouldn't be judged purley on that. Its the most well written well executed murder mistery made with the most impactful and beautifully voice acted dialogue. Theres no changing that regardless of politics.    … Expand
  37. FakeHaouken
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Wonderful, funny, profound, weird, bizarre, blunt, intense, and peaceful - all at the same time. The game captivates with its diverse cast of characters, political complexities and a unique art style.
    A drug-fuelled fever dream of a game, a one of a kind masterpiece!
  38. HBOMax
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Perfectly written. Dialogue that makes you doubt your own ability to write dialogue.
  39. Vr2000
    May 9, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece. You rarely get such a unique and mature story, with gritty dark humor. It is a fictional setting, but it is absolutely believable. It is an rpg, but I feel this is really about exploring the story and amazing characters. I could spend a year in this game.
  40. rhazesmo
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    I made an account just so I could review disco. This is the god-king or rpgs.
  41. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  42. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Don't look at any score. Numbers can't describe how unique this game is. Someone will love, someone won't understand. Someone will hate. For me this one will stay as one of the best games i've ever played.
  43. Blackou1992
    May 24, 2023
    10
    The game i'd choose to play last time before i die. Masterpiece of art. Treasure.
  44. goosecheese
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    For someone not known for finishing games, and who often doesn't have the patience for deep and involved story arcs, this game came as a real surprise to me.

    Not sure what made me take the plunge, perhaps it was the gritty but strangely beautiful art style? Perhaps a gripping trailer? I can't recall. But I'm glad I did. I was hooked from beginning to end. The writing and characters    For someone not known for finishing games, and who often doesn't have the patience for deep and involved story arcs, this game came as a real surprise to me.

    Not sure what made me take the plunge, perhaps it was the gritty but strangely beautiful art style? Perhaps a gripping trailer? I can't recall.

    But I'm glad I did. I was hooked from beginning to end. The writing and characters are deep and memorable, the setting and world absolutely captivating. A story full of twists, turns, while running the full gamut of emotion.

    This is one of those games that leaves a real mark on you. Coming across this type of experience is a rare and beautiful thing.

    I can imagine that the weirdness might not be for everyone. It's truly off the wall. But my experience was so incredibly positive with this game I can't help but gush when unconditionally recommending it to anyone that will listen.

    Do yourself a favor. Dive in.    … Expand
  45. Marube
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    It is one of the most unique games I ever played, one of the best too. If you like videogames and enjoy reading or listening to books this is *the* game for you. The story is great, the setting is amazing, characters are well written, the gameplay made me forget who I am. I wish more people knew about this game.
  46. elmasbarbo8
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    amazing rpg amazing driven story atmosphere and narrative just brilliant 10/10
  47. n11ghtshade
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Life-changing. i'm sad to hear about ZA/UM essentially losing the game's lead creators, the author of the book in which the world was inspired is filing a lawsuit, and just about everything else. Even if the small chance of a Disco Elysium 2 being real, I do hope it holds up to this one.

    So we have to appreciate the game as it is right now. Which is good. Veeery good. The RPG    Life-changing. i'm sad to hear about ZA/UM essentially losing the game's lead creators, the author of the book in which the world was inspired is filing a lawsuit, and just about everything else. Even if the small chance of a Disco Elysium 2 being real, I do hope it holds up to this one.

    So we have to appreciate the game as it is right now. Which is good. Veeery good.

    The RPG elements are a bit BS at times, and I wish the dialogue was a bit more "closed" so the character of Harry could be more consistent throughout the game. There were times other characters pointed traits about my character that I wasn't even aiming for, which disconnect me for a bit. But it was very rare.

    The world is beautiful. With the sheer amount of characters and dialogue, you would expect to forget some and get bored at some point. And i never did. Everyone stands out and complements each other at the same time.

    It's amazing writing, and thought provoking. Def one of my favorites of all time.

    HARDCORE TO THE MEGA!    … Expand
  48. iGGin
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Awesome. The great game standing with games like Fallout - cRPGs.
    It treats the player like a reader. Someone can dislike it. However I *love* this. It is not a cinema kind of games. Your сhoices clearly defnies you as a player, and a *human*
  49. Chillaoi
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Jogo perfeito, mas tem que gosta de ler.
  50. chocoway
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    it's masterpiece disguised as a video game. different decision different outcomes.
  51. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  52. noncepunch
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    easiest 10 of my life. the voice acting itself is a 12 and it's based too? awesome.
  53. Moomby
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    A crpg with a couple books worth of incredibly well written dialogue, narration, and description. The game isn't a book though, it uses the decisions you make and the way you engage with the world in a way that actually fits with games. It's a game that feels extremely real and reactive. Every time I start I play it for a couple hours and reignite my love and passion for staying alive, andA crpg with a couple books worth of incredibly well written dialogue, narration, and description. The game isn't a book though, it uses the decisions you make and the way you engage with the world in a way that actually fits with games. It's a game that feels extremely real and reactive. Every time I start I play it for a couple hours and reignite my love and passion for staying alive, and I go to bed satisfied. The emotional impact of this game is unparalleled.… Expand
  54. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Among my favorite games ever. The writing is incredible, on another level completely. It's witty and funny and emotional, the characters are so well-realized. Revachol is so well realized and so well presented that it feels almost real. The weight of its history hangs heavy over the story and characters. The Streets skill is mandatory IMO. Upgrade and "level up" system is revolutionary forAmong my favorite games ever. The writing is incredible, on another level completely. It's witty and funny and emotional, the characters are so well-realized. Revachol is so well realized and so well presented that it feels almost real. The weight of its history hangs heavy over the story and characters. The Streets skill is mandatory IMO. Upgrade and "level up" system is revolutionary for RPGs, the way it changes what information is presented to you, and how it can even midguide you, is brilliant. Soundtrack and art design out of this world.… Expand
  55. Ooalaley
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. That's painfull that we wont ever get second chapter. End of discussion.
  56. aadl
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    True rpg. Real masterpiece and best game of the all time. Everyone just must play it.
  57. MarcinMorawiec
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    An absolutely unforgettable story. Perfect game for me, no bugs. The multitude of choices is phenomenal.
  58. TheMitherer
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    Dear me, some people haven't done their research before buying again. Obviously it isn't for everyone. I got it cheap in the sales and I have to say if I'd have paid full price my score would be 8 not 9 because the game is rather short. There is some replayabilty but not a great deal. I found it hypnotic, engrossing and very funny in parts. The writing is first class and the artDear me, some people haven't done their research before buying again. Obviously it isn't for everyone. I got it cheap in the sales and I have to say if I'd have paid full price my score would be 8 not 9 because the game is rather short. There is some replayabilty but not a great deal. I found it hypnotic, engrossing and very funny in parts. The writing is first class and the art eye-catching. The skills that you can acquire are intriguing and fresh and the story is very well told. Most of the politics can be avoided if you wish and save scumming is definitely not required to enjoy the game. I have minor gripes about the plot and the GUI needs some polish but overall a great experience.… Expand
  59. chiroben
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    I think it's dark and it looks like it's rain, you said
    And the wind is blowing like it's the end of the world, you said
    And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead And you smiled for a second I think I'm old and I'm feeling pain, you said And it's all running out like it's the end of the world, you said And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead And you smiled    I think it's dark and it looks like it's rain, you said
    And the wind is blowing like it's the end of the world, you said
    And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead
    And you smiled for a second
    I think I'm old and I'm feeling pain, you said
    And it's all running out like it's the end of the world, you said
    And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead
    And you smiled for a second
    Sometimes you make me feel
    Like I'm living at the edge of the world
    Like I'm living at the edge of the world
    It's just the way I smile, you said

    Writing 10/10. Graphics 8/10. Interfacing 5/10. Inland Empire 11/10. Shivers 11/10.    … Expand
  60. Sidian
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    What a game. A worthy successor to Planescape: Torment, at last! Anyone who says that video games can't be art or scoffs at the idea of video game writing, saying "If I wanted a good story I'd read a book!" should play this and hopefully be honest enough to admit they were wrong. In most games, I talk to what are little more than exposition deliverers and quest givers, full of all theWhat a game. A worthy successor to Planescape: Torment, at last! Anyone who says that video games can't be art or scoffs at the idea of video game writing, saying "If I wanted a good story I'd read a book!" should play this and hopefully be honest enough to admit they were wrong. In most games, I talk to what are little more than exposition deliverers and quest givers, full of all the typical clichés - what's this guy's character? Oh, well, he's muscly and shouts a lot, I guess. That's it. Disco Elysium's characters *feel* like people and even though a character like Kim Kitsuragi, your partner in this game, would be hopelessly dull when written by most video game writers, in this game he's impossible not to love. The best of all, though, is not really a character at all but your inner monologues with aspects of your own personality. Incredibly intelligent, beautifully descriptive and outright hilarious writing all the way through.

    But nothing is without its flaws. The skill system is a bit of a mess and encourages you to save up skill points and just casually invest them the second you need them for a skill check, which sort of robs you of the ability to feel like you really created a specific character and are interacting with the world based on who you are, instead you just feel like a skill point investment banker. Also, the thought catalogue system, whilst interesting, is even worse - you have no idea whatsoever what the effects of the thoughts you commit to will be, and it's usually not something you could guess. You could argue that this encourages you to really role play and just pick what you agree with and disregard the stats, but in reality it just makes you want to not really bother with it and save those skill points for stats instead as at least then you'll know what you're getting. There are some quests in the game you simply cannot complete with certain builds, unless you save scum. This is fine in most games like this which expect you to have a good build and understanding of the game, but in a game like Disco Elysium that's almost never the case and it just comes out of the left field to not be able to advance the main plot if you specialised as a rational thinker like I did and as a result didn't have points in 'shivers' to get into a certain building, for instance. I also found the game to be quite buggy which resulted in me missing out on certain quest options.

    But these are all minor niggles; the game is all about the story and writing, and in that respect it's unrivaled. This game will be a cult classic and heralded for decades to come. I sincerely hope it becomes influential and encourages other talented writers to make games like this, and I can't wait for follow-up games by ZA/UM.    … Expand
  61. iseeall
    Jan 15, 2020
    9
    A walking+dialog adventure/rpg detective story with psychological depth, but not for a typical RPG player.

    Pros: - nice art with distinctive style, and good audio - a lot of skill checks and generally a huge number of branches in the dialogs, far more than, say, in Fallout 2 or Baldur's Gate - the general feel of decadence/apocalypse So-so: - it's just dialogs. No tactical/combat    A walking+dialog adventure/rpg detective story with psychological depth, but not for a typical RPG player.

    Pros:
    - nice art with distinctive style, and good audio
    - a lot of skill checks and generally a huge number of branches in the dialogs, far more than, say, in Fallout 2 or Baldur's Gate
    - the general feel of decadence/apocalypse

    So-so:
    - it's just dialogs. No tactical/combat part that would be typical for RPGs but that's what this game is about: talking and navigating huge dialog trees with skill checks
    - text is complex and hard to read which you could call "pretentious" or "refreshing" depending on how you want to look at it. Frankly, it impressed me at first but got me even more bored after a few hours
    - the main character is an alcoholic with weak health. I guess that's interesting to try out in a game for once. However, since I don't drink or smoke IRL, I can't really empathize with that. I have zero interest in problems of alcoholics and would prefer if this game had no references to substance abuse at all, of if that topic was used in NPCs, not the main character.
    - the whole topic of a police investigation: if it's your cup of tea, you will like it, but I was bored to death after the scene with the hanging corpse (basically, where I dropped the game). Why would I be interested in investigating a crime of which the character learnt just recently and isn't even fully sure he's a cop? I would't want to be a cop IRL, I don't respect the police (in fact, even dislike it quite a lot).. i couldn't care less why some body is hanging there and what political tensions exist between some fictional organizations..

    Bad:
    - nothing really

    In short, I share the sentiments which critiques have about this game: that it's unique and a milestone in games. However, personally, it's not what I would enjoy for more than an hour because I'm more of a math person than poetry person. I see why this game is good but sorry, I'm not the type for it. Definitely check it out if you are writer/poet/journalist with a drinking problem!    … Expand
  62. 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!
  63. TwoEars
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Disco Elysium is probably the most ambitious deep dive into the human psyche, and the human condition, that I've ever witnessed in a videogame. It's a real writing tour de force and undoubtedly a game which will be remembered and talked about for years and years to come.

    If you like games with hard hitting writing such as Pillars of Eternity, The Talos Principle, Planescape: Torment or    Disco Elysium is probably the most ambitious deep dive into the human psyche, and the human condition, that I've ever witnessed in a videogame. It's a real writing tour de force and undoubtedly a game which will be remembered and talked about for years and years to come.

    If you like games with hard hitting writing such as Pillars of Eternity, The Talos Principle, Planescape: Torment or Fallout 1 and 2 this game should definitely appeal to you. I will also give big props to the art, artstyle and music which are an easy 10/10 in my book. Pretty original and creative stuff and in combination with the writing it really helps elevate the game and give it a unique feel.

    I will however leave out the perfect 10/10 for a couple of things:

    * The Dice Roll Skill Check really messes up your playthrough sometimes, if you're a bit of competitionist (like me) completing the game without save scumming at a couple of encounters is nearly unavoidable. The alternative, if you don't want to save scum even a little bit, is to probably have to do 3-5 playthroughs to see everything. And some people probably like that but I just don't have time for it. I understand why the skill checks are there but it wasn't a mechanic I was overly fond of since they sometimes broke the immersion a bit.

    * The conclusion of the game ended up going in a tangent pretty unrelated to what came before, maybe they were pressed for time toward the end but in my mind this isn't overly good writing. Maybe real life is like this but fiction typically flows better when what comes next is more strongly connected to what came before. It's maybe not quite deus ex machina stuff but it's close. That's about all I can say without getting too spoilery.

    * The final conclusion of the game could have given more closure. Some cutscenes for our choices would have made for a fitting end to our journey. You could also have listed our achievements with some pictures (hobocop, superstar cop, recovering alcoholic etc). Maybe they were pressed for time but if there is a special edition they should definitely do this.

    * The game is a smorgasbord of philosophical and psychological ideas, if there is one area it stumbles a bit it might however be in the leftist vs ultra-liberal debate which isn't very nuanced. You're quite often asked to take a stand on socioeconomic ideas and the choices often boil down to 1) I'm a dyed in the wool proletarian 2) Ultra-liberalism shall concur all 3) I don't like to take such strong stances so therefore I must be a moralist.... Now, if they had left this part of the discussion out I'm not sure that many of us would have been the wiser. But since it's in there I think many of us would have appreciated a more nuanced debate.

    Don't let that perturb you though, as I said this game is in my mind already a very memorable masterpiece and an instant classic. If you like old school RPG's, text driven games, adventure games, philosophical games, noir games etc then Disco Elysium should be at the very top of your short list.    … Expand
  64. Umadbro
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    A very strange journey through the human mind and an interesting spin on the isometric RPG genre. You can be insane and talk to visions or just use stone cold logic all packaged into a detective noir storyline, just don't expect any form of combat. One of my favorites this year.
  65. 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
  66. PrincessRose
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    This game is amazing with top notch writing, characters and voice acting.

    I like that characters have plenty of good unique dialogue as I have played an RPG where you wasted time talking to anyone and everyone to find quests and alot of the NPC's would have some repetitive useless remark, small talk or comment that was the same as the other person. This game is amazing that there is so    This game is amazing with top notch writing, characters and voice acting.

    I like that characters have plenty of good unique dialogue as I have played an RPG where you wasted time talking to anyone and everyone to find quests and alot of the NPC's would have some repetitive useless remark, small talk or comment that was the same as the other person. This game is amazing that there is so much unique, good dialogue.

    I mostly enjoyed playing it , but there were times I felt it dribbled on and bored me especially the political stuff as I dislike political stuff and have no idea about any of it so just select an answer even though I am not sure what it is, so at times Iam as confused and feel as lost as the main character. I have also made a few choices I wasn't happy with and found out I missed out on some things but didn't reload as I feel that is just being authentic and showing that me and the main character(I wont say his name as I don't wish to spoil anything for others)aren't perfect and are your typical flawed human that makes mistakes and life is never perfect so I will choose to reflect that.
    The game did sometimes crash for me so it's imperative to have multiple saves and to quick save often.

    Even so I consider this game a must play for those who love RPG's, adventure games and a good story.    … Expand
  67. WerN1211
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    If you do not like reading or if you are looking for the usual RPG (whatever combat system, a conventional skill tree, etc.), do NOT bother playing this one.
    Those who miss the good writing and an original story should definitely buy this one.
    I sincerely hope that Disco Elysium is a commercial success, and that it will define the new standard of future RPGs. Also, in my view, being an    If you do not like reading or if you are looking for the usual RPG (whatever combat system, a conventional skill tree, etc.), do NOT bother playing this one.
    Those who miss the good writing and an original story should definitely buy this one.
    I sincerely hope that Disco Elysium is a commercial success, and that it will define the new standard of future RPGs.
    Also, in my view, being an 'adult' is a prerequisite to really enjoying playing that big drunk loser (i.e. the main character).
    9/10 to encourage big studios to follow the same path.    … Expand
  68. Drael
    Oct 18, 2019
    9
    After three solid days (and I mean, a marathon, three actual full days), of playing I've finished Disco Elysium

    It's wild. It's soaked in radical politics, drugs, hallucinations, and mostly driven by you talking yourself. I finished play as a fascist smoking speed junkie. Well more of a woman hating nationalist. I avoided heart attacks and psychic collapse, and glimpsed the end of    After three solid days (and I mean, a marathon, three actual full days), of playing I've finished Disco Elysium

    It's wild. It's soaked in radical politics, drugs, hallucinations, and mostly driven by you talking yourself.

    I finished play as a fascist smoking speed junkie. Well more of a woman hating nationalist. I avoided heart attacks and psychic collapse, and glimpsed the end of the world.

    Seriously, check it out. It's batty, and very compelling. Also, the music, the sound effects, the plotting, and the graphics of this engine are amazingly polished for an indie studio. The graphics blend 3d and 2d effects pretty seemlessly in a manner that impresses as much as Pillars of Eternity 2, partly due to the oil painting style art, but also shadows and lighting effects that really you wouldn't expect from a small indie (it's not easy to blend 3d and 2d in an isometric game like this)

    It's anachronistic, dreamlike and a super compelling setting. Get ready for lots of text though (thankfully, voice overs too, great ones)    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. bskierys
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Fascinating world that feels so much strange yet familiar. The game has a really well told story with insane and gorgeous moments. Prepare yourself for walls of text that you will read with mixed feelings of fascination, tension and occasionally boredom. And you will smile or laugh more than few times. The game balances its humor and tension perfectly, so even when the moments aren'tFascinating world that feels so much strange yet familiar. The game has a really well told story with insane and gorgeous moments. Prepare yourself for walls of text that you will read with mixed feelings of fascination, tension and occasionally boredom. And you will smile or laugh more than few times. The game balances its humor and tension perfectly, so even when the moments aren't really funny, they will be hilarious for you, because the rest of the world was so dark.
    What this game is? It is a disco-noir buddy detective point & click game with side quests, statistics and dice rolls. If you want to play a classic cRPG game like Baldur's Gate - turn around. But if you want to play a classic pen & paper RPG where story matters - this will be a great game fro you.
    I love the art style of this game. Everything from character portraits to user interface and music is so well done. And if you afraid of the writing - don't be - the dialogues are really well written and it is a pleasure to read them.
    The game of course has its problems. The one that stands out is that you can get stuck. You jumped the fence too early? Be prepared to search for the exit for a long time. You forget to get some money to sleep tonight? load the game save from an hour age to solve this. Because everything is based on skill checks, there are quite a few things that you can miss and there is a temptation to either use a walkthrough or save-load brute-force combination.    … Expand
  71. 4y4
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    Great game! I have had many funny moments playing this game. Watch some gameplay on YouTube before buying it so you will know if it's for you.
  72. Dubsys
    Feb 16, 2020
    9
    The best game I ever played in 2019, It kept me gripped from start to finish and made me want to dedicate time to playing it, the ending was sudden which I wasn't a fan of but other than that it was a great time.
  73. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    Cool developers, and a pretty cool game to boot.

    It's a real shame that ZA/UM was basically hijacked and sabotaged from the inside, I do not think I would feel comfortable giving whoever controls the company any more money now.

    I oppose imperialist capitalist conquests that hurt the developer.
  74. 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
  75. razMN
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    (+) Good exploration. The lore and story is great, diallogues, characters, skill-system are also very good.

    (-) The game has some locked skill checks that you'll either need to grind or the game won't tell you that you'll simply have to wait until you can unlock the option. Some other stuff the game won't really tell you how to do/use, so you'll be going to Google sometimes. Oh, and the    (+) Good exploration. The lore and story is great, diallogues, characters, skill-system are also very good.

    (-) The game has some locked skill checks that you'll either need to grind or the game won't tell you that you'll simply have to wait until you can unlock the option. Some other stuff the game won't really tell you how to do/use, so you'll be going to Google sometimes. Oh, and the ending is lazy af.    … Expand
  76. aSkorm
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    An amazing story with great characters!
    If you haven't played this, you are doing yourself a disservice.
    The game has only 3 flaws I can think off: - It censors one certain word with a beep. For such a sweary game, this is weird and pointless. Just takes you out of the atmosphere. - The politics are very heavy handed at points. Seems to be written from a very left wing perspective.    An amazing story with great characters!
    If you haven't played this, you are doing yourself a disservice.

    The game has only 3 flaws I can think off:
    - It censors one certain word with a beep. For such a sweary game, this is weird and pointless. Just takes you out of the atmosphere.
    - The politics are very heavy handed at points. Seems to be written from a very left wing perspective. What the game considers to be fascism is particularly hilarious. Some takes being a bit unrealistic can also mess with the atmosphere a bit.
    - Low replayability for a CRPG. Once you've seen the story, you'll be done with it.

    This being said, you should play it.    … Expand
  77. niko433a
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest video game experiences I've ever had.

    Truly lives up to the word of truly letting you make your character: From being a communist to an ultraliberal or even a fascist and being a rockstar-cop or a very nihilistic person.

    Mixed with some of the best and most creative writing I've seen to date. That explores new ways of building characters. Where the world around you truly reacts to your choices and how they affect the overall narrative.

    Really looking forward to seeing more from this studio ;)    … Expand
  78. Wineneeder
    Sep 9, 2022
    9
    Fantastic, surpassing everything I expected. It's well-written, with beautiful and intricate art assets, and a deep and interesting setting. I suspect it has at least two or three replays worth of content.
    An amazing return to isometric RPGs, too... and there's not really an actual combat system. I just forgot it 'needed' one along the way, that caught up into it.
    The soundtrack is    Fantastic, surpassing everything I expected. It's well-written, with beautiful and intricate art assets, and a deep and interesting setting. I suspect it has at least two or three replays worth of content.
    An amazing return to isometric RPGs, too... and there's not really an actual combat system. I just forgot it 'needed' one along the way, that caught up into it.

    The soundtrack is spectacular, forlorn and beautiful. The music sells the eerie, depressing bleak but beautiful setting. The voice acting is great, and even the sound design is pretty great, all in all a delight to ear.

    The story and content narrows as the game nears the end, I'm sure I had interacted with most everyone in Revachol by the 4th day, and most of the content by the 5th. Maybe one more unlockable section, and some more to do would have helped, for me anyway. It becomes quite linear, too. I understand it isn't a big studio, and you have to wrap up a story (especially one which can adapt to successes and failures).

    This might be the first game that I consider to be 'art', whatever that means today. Also, if they adapt it right, it might also be the only video game to transcend the impossible video game movie* barrier, without being incredibly campy/tongue in cheek or a guilty pleasure.

    *(Yes, I know the adaptation is going to be a 'TV show', but movies have lost the mandate of heaven for years now, unfortunately.)    … Expand
  79. pinismenshox
    Feb 23, 2020
    9
    this really reminds me of planescape tides of numenera because of a very alike interface. this one is less surrealistic and altough disco was a thing of the future in this game, you`ll learn that you are surrounded by a mist of nothingness gripping in around the world you live in and discover that it is not round but rather broken and full of holes. the dialogue is filled with funnythis really reminds me of planescape tides of numenera because of a very alike interface. this one is less surrealistic and altough disco was a thing of the future in this game, you`ll learn that you are surrounded by a mist of nothingness gripping in around the world you live in and discover that it is not round but rather broken and full of holes. the dialogue is filled with funny references and the unique itens and characters makes you be what you want to be in a rather peculiar alignment system ranging on your morality and dialogue choices in the game "moralistic, fascist, ultraliberal, communist" and it shapes what you are and so does what you wear. it has different point systems for your characters status and you can play it entirely bullheaded, smartly or empathically, which will yield different results. so play this if you liked planescape torment and tides of numenera because it kind of goes like that while you primarily investigate who murdered someone with many other sidequests.… Expand
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Oynanış sıfır olsa da bir daha bu kadar iyi bir RPG gelmez.....................
  87. zephtyr
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    An RPG I never knew I needed, definitely a new standard for the genre, a must play for rpg fans out there
  88. Matzeofdoom
    Oct 17, 2019
    9
    A lot to read, but it's my biggest Gaming-Hit 2019.
    There are not many games like this, this is RPG at it's best. Taking place in an great scenario (alternative 50's) your "Job" is to "get your sh*t together" solve a murder case wrapped in a thrilling "i want to know more" plot-blanket.
    not 10 because: The graphics are okay (could be better) and dialogs switch between voice acting and    A lot to read, but it's my biggest Gaming-Hit 2019.
    There are not many games like this, this is RPG at it's best. Taking place in an great scenario (alternative 50's) your "Job" is to "get your sh*t together" solve a murder case wrapped in a thrilling "i want to know more" plot-blanket.

    not 10 because:
    The graphics are okay (could be better) and dialogs switch between voice acting and reading due to the sheer amount of text…

    i recommend this game, it's really something    … Expand
  89. edxtan
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    Disco Elysium uses the parallels between our worlds and how we interact with them to deliver a powerful message.
  90. CallumMcA
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Disco Elysium is an RPG that invites the player as a troubled Detective into it's torn world filled with colourful and dynamic personalities but the most interesting is yours. The game is all about approach asking the player what should your character wear, what drugs should they take or which tasks they would like to overcome and in what way.

    The skill system can feel complicated at    Disco Elysium is an RPG that invites the player as a troubled Detective into it's torn world filled with colourful and dynamic personalities but the most interesting is yours. The game is all about approach asking the player what should your character wear, what drugs should they take or which tasks they would like to overcome and in what way.

    The skill system can feel complicated at first and unexpected outcomes happen because of this in the first few hours of the game however after the first few tasks you can quickly piece it together.
    Investing skill points into specific areas allow extra (sometimes hidden) dialogue options or greater chances of success when trying to perform an action.

    You should take your time with conversations every action could potentially have an unexpected reaction, sometimes comical. World building is there if you ask the right questions and isn't forced upon you.

    The graphics and art are phenomenal and fitting to the grim setting of the game. The controls are very basic and it's ultimately a click to move experience which is welcome in this type of story driven game.

    Disco Elysium is dark, comical and filled with mysteries to solve. The question is how far do you stray away from your morality to solve them and what type of person do you need to be to get things done. Do you accept a bribe or not? Would things be easier if you pulled out a gun? Are you willing to lie?    … Expand
  91. LazerDoofus
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    - GET READY TO READ... RATHER A LOT.
    - This game starts in something of a tropey & weird place, but it goes someplace wonderful
    I'm not a big game reviewer, but I felt I owed the dev team a review after I had such a wonderful experience with my first playthrough of this game (this will be other playthroughs). I laughed, I almost cried, I actually felt ashamed of one of my decisions    - GET READY TO READ... RATHER A LOT.
    - This game starts in something of a tropey & weird place, but it goes someplace wonderful

    I'm not a big game reviewer, but I felt I owed the dev team a review after I had such a wonderful experience with my first playthrough of this game (this will be other playthroughs). I laughed, I almost cried, I actually felt ashamed of one of my decisions after everything panned out. I really did care for many of these characters and really enjoyed spending over 30 hours with them. This game has some very strong writing while handling some challenging themes. I only wish my decisions lead to better outcomes...

    oh well, hopefully next playthough :-)    … Expand
  92. Crimert
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    One of the best RPGs I have ever played. I don't need much to say. 26hrs on record.
  93. Mr_Robot1613
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    Amazing overall aesthetic, interesting story & characters not a whole lot to hate on to be honest. Pacing and gameplay can definitely put some off to those not used to RPGs in general. But if you like RPGs and games with story and highly detailed dialogue from interesting characters, definitely check this game out.
  94. fioritos
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    A magnificent game. The only mistake is that sometimes looks like you're not making considerable progress despite playing hours and hours. When I finished, I could only think that the game universe is unique and original, even today, where originality is rare. The political game, the satirization of our organizations and systems, the loneliness as a joke of oneself, are all a greatA magnificent game. The only mistake is that sometimes looks like you're not making considerable progress despite playing hours and hours. When I finished, I could only think that the game universe is unique and original, even today, where originality is rare. The political game, the satirization of our organizations and systems, the loneliness as a joke of oneself, are all a great backdrop to an interesting story with striking characters.… Expand
  95. Kif1983
    Jan 15, 2020
    9
    This is a truly great game. The only reason for a 9 and not a 10 is that sometimes, the conversations can lead to it being more of a novel than a game.

    However, if you are willing to give the game the time, thought and attention it deserves, you may learn about yourself and challenge your own political views. As a game goes. Unlike a lot of games with random rolls there are 2 main    This is a truly great game. The only reason for a 9 and not a 10 is that sometimes, the conversations can lead to it being more of a novel than a game.

    However, if you are willing to give the game the time, thought and attention it deserves, you may learn about yourself and challenge your own political views.

    As a game goes. Unlike a lot of games with random rolls there are 2 main things that keep you from wanting to save scum. First, failures are often as interesting as successes. Second, a number of checks can be retried with better odds if you speak to the right people, do the right thing, or put points in the skill. Skill points aren't the only way to level up, in a similar fashion to Outer Worlds, performing certain actions will unlock thoughts, which, when internalized, add or sometimes reduce stats and abilities.

    To stop you just coasting, the pressure is kept on because you are working against a clock. Every interaction nudges that clock along, and you have a limited number of days to complete your tasks. Not only that, but your NPC companion will only leave at night and he may not approve of everything you do. So, you have to think about your time, and how to use it. Be it helping someone, being corrupt, getting money so you can sleep somewhere, or just pushing your main task along.    … Expand
  96. kordivan002
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    que se puede decir , un juego excepcional con buena historia y manejo de la misma
  97. patron11
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    In this review I will list the Pros and Cons of this game and also write down my opinion in a summary. But before I do that let me say this- the game is very political and also 95% of the content in this game depends on reading. Dialogues, Encounters, Thoughts, the World around you, everything pretty much is written down and there are very few cut-scenes. So if you aren´t in either ofIn this review I will list the Pros and Cons of this game and also write down my opinion in a summary. But before I do that let me say this- the game is very political and also 95% of the content in this game depends on reading. Dialogues, Encounters, Thoughts, the World around you, everything pretty much is written down and there are very few cut-scenes. So if you aren´t in either of those things this is probably not the game for you.

    Lets start with the Pros:

    -interesting characters
    -dialogues are extremely satisfying
    -many dialogue options
    -lots of skills to level
    -sounds are amazing
    -detailed explanation of surroundings, thoughts etc.
    -cool outfit options
    -absorbing main-story
    -gripping political breeze

    And the Cons:

    -checks which are necessary to progress get you stuck sometimes
    -no open world and small map
    -sci-fi aspects that seem kind of weird in this setting

    Summary:

    In general this is a very good game and i enjoyed my time absolutely playing this game. Never ever have I played a game before, with so many fascinating dialogue options. The characters (especially your partner) are entertaining (some in a positive-some in a negative way) and you really want to get to know every one of them. There is also a wide range of skills, with which you can form your own type of main-protoganist the way you want him to be (with some restrictions, because of the white/red-check system). These can be quiet annoying if you are unlucky. At two points in the game I talked to every NPC and exhausted all the dialogue-options without a possibility of making progress anymore, which really sucked and I am not the only one with this problem, it occurred for quite a lot of people. So my tip is to save a lot! Pretty much before every white/red-check i saved the game for the possibility to achieve it if failed before. This will save you tons of time and you wont have to load older save-files to continue with the story. Side quests offer a wide range of variety and I enjoyed doing them as well. The whole game feels like a book, with options to influence the story really. Art-Style is beautiful and the world seems alive, even tho there isn´t a lot of movement (sound is absolutely stunning). The story has it´s twists and plots, it´s conclusive and I really didn´t expect the end. Some people will like it, some wont. Me, for my part enjoyed it. That said the game is a great experience and brings in some fresh air of entertainment in the RPG-Scene, totally recommend it!

    8.5/10    … Expand
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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