Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

 PlayStation 5
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 185 Ratings

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  1. WithFieryTruth
    Sep 9, 2023
    4
    I have no idea why this game is so popular. The dialogue/narration is full of pretentious garbage, and the gameplay is extraordinarily slow and boring.
    Disco Elysium is a snoozefest, plain and simple.
  2. JMVegas
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    The game...wow. Any negative review here, mentioning the bugs..well they've been fixed with weeks of the games release. Besides the bugs that were fixed almost immediately, I'm not sure what else you could deduct points for.
  3. Jak3y_Soto21
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    One of, if not the best role playing game to date. Disco elysium took a different approach on the genre and beautifully executed it. Lots of replay ability and its excellent World building leaves plenty to explore and delve into.
  4. Grald
    Apr 3, 2023
    7
    Disco Elysium is a decent point and click adventure.

    Awesome art and world building. The plot is interesting enough to carry you until the end. The game narrative is basically a "choose your own adventure" story with simple tabletop RPG mechanics, so you will basically read a lot of text and answer questions.

    PS5 controls feel really clunky. Had one freeze along my playthrough.
  5. SwvmpThing
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    It is beyond rare to find a game of such singular vision and artistic weight to it, certainly one as well-fleshed-out as Disco Elysium. All video games have artistic elements, and varying degrees of artistic value. But DE feels like it’s primarily a work of art, in a way that no other game has to me. That does not make it better than other great games, but it does make it special.It is beyond rare to find a game of such singular vision and artistic weight to it, certainly one as well-fleshed-out as Disco Elysium. All video games have artistic elements, and varying degrees of artistic value. But DE feels like it’s primarily a work of art, in a way that no other game has to me. That does not make it better than other great games, but it does make it special. Something like DE could not have come from the gaming industry. DE is artists making a game; we are much more used to seeing game designers make art.

    It won’t be to everyone’s taste, but for those who may enjoy it, it’s an essential experience. I very strongly recommend playing it blind, without save scumming—you are supposed to fail things in the game. Play how you like, but you only get one opportunity for that kind of playthrough. It’s beautiful, it’s ugly, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, it’s sad. The writing is better than any I’ve experienced in a game before, which is good, because the writing is 75% of the game. The skill system is awesome.

    These characters are instant classics, Kim (your partner) in particular. As for the player character… I don’t think I’ve ever cared as much about a player character in a game. The player is given a lot of control in how to define him, but his problems are his own. I have never felt more invested in the well-being and journey of a player character.    … Expand
  6. frederik1478
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    This game make me think and touch my heart which I cannot say about manygames. It was a truly interesting and dropping journey that I would recommend to anyone who can take the tak system and reading and listening to Long dialogue.

    I like the main character in Kim's I'm play as a guy who tried to help everyone and saying sorry all the time but it was just fully fun to playing it. The    This game make me think and touch my heart which I cannot say about manygames. It was a truly interesting and dropping journey that I would recommend to anyone who can take the tak system and reading and listening to Long dialogue.

    I like the main character in Kim's I'm play as a guy who tried to help everyone and saying sorry all the time but it was just fully fun to playing it.

    The game we made me sad when I was racist and did things that Kim would be dad The world is so beautiful to look at the hand drawn paintings Is All You Need at the portraits. Just look amazing.

    The music begins with hidden me they play a lot of the same to all over the game, but it just sounds so good and it's never annoying. It's just have small bit of music you listen to.    … Expand
  7. Faust2016
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    So much laughs to be had in this intricate point&click visual novel style RPG. I couldn't get enough while playing, and can't stop recommending to other people now that I've finished it. Instant classic.
  8. Sammyjsif
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Disco Elysium is a master class of storytelling. It kept me engaged from the start. The Final Cut really brings the characters to life. Putting the cherry on top of this already masterfully woven story. I am truly looking forward to a sequel
  9. January_
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    When i first heard of the game, i wasn't sure, what to think of it, but when it was on sale, i decided to buy it. When i started, it seemed boring, because i have never experienced any game like this before. The characters are flashed out and original, everyone is broken in some way, but their depression is the result of the corrupt system of Revachol. It has a D&D dialogue type. I think,When i first heard of the game, i wasn't sure, what to think of it, but when it was on sale, i decided to buy it. When i started, it seemed boring, because i have never experienced any game like this before. The characters are flashed out and original, everyone is broken in some way, but their depression is the result of the corrupt system of Revachol. It has a D&D dialogue type. I think, that it is more of a visual novel than a video game. I can understand, why some people would not like this game, but this game is an adventure, where every little decision you make changes the course of the story. The game is worth playing, if you like rich stories, complex worlds, when i finished the game i thought about the world of Disco Elysium for a long time and i am sure, that i won't forget this one of a kind world for a long time.… Expand
  10. OPERAS
    Apr 30, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DON'T NOT PLAY THIS GAME IT No this game is bad play something else They should stop making games like this… Expand
  11. Camlambelot
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    If you are debating on playing this game, consider this: It's like reading a good book. It's slow paced and heavily text based and narratively driven. When you invest time however you will get much in return. It's probably the best written game I've ever played and it has some of the most interesting decisions, detective work and rewards you for critical thinking.

    If this isn't your    If you are debating on playing this game, consider this: It's like reading a good book. It's slow paced and heavily text based and narratively driven. When you invest time however you will get much in return. It's probably the best written game I've ever played and it has some of the most interesting decisions, detective work and rewards you for critical thinking.

    If this isn't your type of game that's alright, but if you're open minded to trying new things, especially CRPGs then it doesn't get much better than this.    … Expand
  12. Pascal1602
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    Fun detective game. Some of the dialogues are extremely funny. Some interesting characters.
    Overall the lack of gameplay did turn me off too much to give a higher rating.
  13. Outrage
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    It's been a long time since I played such a good game. I haven't been able to tear myself away since I started. I was not expecting what awaited me and I was in for a rolling without a hand. The plot, atmosphere, visuals are amazing. It's really hard to describe it in words, probably not everyone will appreciate it because it's not a title for everyone, but for someone with an imagination.It's been a long time since I played such a good game. I haven't been able to tear myself away since I started. I was not expecting what awaited me and I was in for a rolling without a hand. The plot, atmosphere, visuals are amazing. It's really hard to describe it in words, probably not everyone will appreciate it because it's not a title for everyone, but for someone with an imagination. I recommend full 10/10 for me.… Expand
  14. Mindurbidniss
    Jan 11, 2022
    6
    Don't believe the hype. This game is clunky and bug ridden. The bugs and awful controls often interfere with your ability to actually play the game. The game has some awesome writing and rpg elements, but these issues overshadow any potential it has. Not sure why the reviews are raving about this when it's such a chore to play
  15. svensenk86
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    Ok I jumped the hype train for this game! I finished it yesterday, I was glad when I finished it, I was glad this ride was over, but it was a great ride. The story has so many twists and turns, no surprise why our detective likes to drink, or not...this is all your decision ;) mine was a clean one after the game ;) but well done, this game is for some unknown reasons addictive. Even when IOk I jumped the hype train for this game! I finished it yesterday, I was glad when I finished it, I was glad this ride was over, but it was a great ride. The story has so many twists and turns, no surprise why our detective likes to drink, or not...this is all your decision ;) mine was a clean one after the game ;) but well done, this game is for some unknown reasons addictive. Even when I was tired and thought, I want to play something with action, I always landed back in Martinaise and was reading again....there is some magic behind that brings you back. But for a second run it is not enough...not now...maybe in a year or so.
    The gameplay itself is a little bit hard sometimes when running around with the controller, but not a big deal.
    So all in all, story great, characters awesome, acting voices awesome, graphic....yeah well...i have no game to compare but I liked the style - if you like criminal novels, this game is a novel to play!!    … Expand
  16. boris_out
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Лейтенант Ким Кацураги и … пьяный, убитый горем алкаш-детектив, который не помнит ничего о своём прошлом? Детектив, которому дали шанс на новое начало в лице вас — игрока, который разрешит судьбу Мартинеза и, возможно, всего Ревашоля!Лейтенант Ким Кацураги и … пьяный, убитый горем алкаш-детектив, который не помнит ничего о своём прошлом? Детектив, которому дали шанс на новое начало в лице вас — игрока, который разрешит судьбу Мартинеза и, возможно, всего Ревашоля!
  17. OratorX
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    The best RPG game ever. Final Cut is absolute amazing, 5x better than original (cool) game. This is more an interactive and fascinating book with amazing voice actors, art style and music, than a classical game. Love it!
  18. Sugo
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    I waited a little bit after reading the initial reviews that mention how buggy the game is on playstation. Now after starting the game on october and finishing it, I can safely say that at this point of time disco elysium works perfectly on ps5. go buy it, highly recommend for any rpg fan.
  19. Frate
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    The game is cool. But losing 10 hours of play time because of a crash isn't.
  20. Onionbird
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Super insane experience! I do not remember last time I have been drawn into the story like this and the voice acting is just terrific
  21. Crispy505
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    This is the one of the most unique gaming experiences one can have, and I highly recommend it for those who enjoy very dialogue heavy RPG's. That being said, there are few issues with the game that prevent it from being an absolute masterpiece in my eyes. First, the game's RPG mechanics are not quite as impactful as one might think. There are certain spots in the game where a certainThis is the one of the most unique gaming experiences one can have, and I highly recommend it for those who enjoy very dialogue heavy RPG's. That being said, there are few issues with the game that prevent it from being an absolute masterpiece in my eyes. First, the game's RPG mechanics are not quite as impactful as one might think. There are certain spots in the game where a certain skill-check to progress the story is wholly dependant on one mental faculty. This can incentivize save scumming and makes it less of a streamlined experience. Second (and this one is a bit more subjective), is that the ending is quite disappointing for such a well thought out story. Overall, the insanely clever dialogue between personalities, combined with your own as well as the story's enticing progression over the course of of about 15-25 hours is one that you will likely not forget for a long time.… Expand
  22. DanConrad
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Looks like patch 1.011 fixed the corrupt saves issue. It's a great game! Pity It was released broken.
  23. wiiroy
    Jul 14, 2021
    7
    This game has a reputation for being ground breaking, but those ground breaking things are basically:

    - You can do drugs. - You can pick (shallow) political dialogue options. - You can be a comically-bad failure. - You can have internal dialogue with different parts of your brain. The only one that is actually interesting is the one about conversing with different parts of your    This game has a reputation for being ground breaking, but those ground breaking things are basically:

    - You can do drugs.
    - You can pick (shallow) political dialogue options.
    - You can be a comically-bad failure.
    - You can have internal dialogue with different parts of your brain.

    The only one that is actually interesting is the one about conversing with different parts of your brain. That's novel, it adds an interesting psychological element to the game, and it's relatable and enjoyable to see that internal conflict. The other points all exist in other games, albeit in different clothes. Taking 'drugs' is just taking items in different clothes. The 'political' dialogue options are just cliches (do you want the communist, centrist or neoliberal cliche?) which are far less interesting than political choices in a game like Fallout. And while this game can be very funny, it's hardly the first game to be funny. And it's not a 'funny' game - 80% of the time the mood is very depressed.

    The gameplay is absolutely uninteresting. You run around (slowly), on a map that's cumbersome to navigate, with way too many loading screens, and you click on things. OK, OK, it's not meant to have compelling gameplay, it's a text game. It's the writing that matters.

    Well here's the thing about the writing: its 50% exceptionally good, 50% meaningless pretentious waffle. And the meaningless waffle is so devoid of value, with such a self-indulgent facade of intellectualism that it's almost insulting; it's there to bedazzle people with flowery language rather than actually intrigue them. My advice: just pick the dialogue options you really want to say, and let the rest go unspoken. It's really not worth going through them. The good 50% is very good though, it must be said, but it's tainted by all the pretentious fluff.

    The story (no spoilers) is OK. It's not as novel as people make it out to be. You have amnesia, which is not exactly a new idea in a game. And while you can solve the central plot's murder, it is literally impossible for you to figure out who the murderer is until it's revealed, so you will not get that satisfaction. You just have to go through it.

    Finally, fast travel doesn't work at all, the game crashed 2 or 3 times in my full playthrough, and the music is very drab. But hey, when the writing is good it's very good, and talking to your brain is cool.    … Expand
  24. MaKholodov
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    The game itself is a 10/10 masterpiece, but it has few bugs which can affect some quests. I would recommend playing this game if you like a good story.
  25. Karpovn23
    Jun 17, 2021
    0
    Of course, I understand everything, but what is the number of bugs? Aren't you ashamed? After all, a new generation, and here it is...
  26. Comradely
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    A superlative cRPG. It takes the fundamental impulse that we have to find truth and meaning, in all the clumsy, beautiful, fruitful, imperfect and desperate ways that we try and says "ah, that's okay, I know how you feel. Let me tell you about the time that I got so black-out drunk that I forgot the world and had to learn it all over again. It's one hell of a story, if you have the time".A superlative cRPG. It takes the fundamental impulse that we have to find truth and meaning, in all the clumsy, beautiful, fruitful, imperfect and desperate ways that we try and says "ah, that's okay, I know how you feel. Let me tell you about the time that I got so black-out drunk that I forgot the world and had to learn it all over again. It's one hell of a story, if you have the time". I'm glad that it has come to consoles. I've heard some of the people who made this game speak about it, and we're so lucky to have them.… Expand
  27. redscauser
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Эстонцы, братишки, какую же шикарную РПГ вы создали, это нечто! Не могу оторваться, сижу в офисе, и мечта скорее продолжить историю!) это 10 из 10, игра на полку в коллекцию лучших игр!
  28. kaancag
    May 20, 2021
    9
    Honestly, I did not understand all the hype before playing the game. But it was justified! Amazing, and I'm saying amazing, artwork, beautiful and deep narrative, fun RPG game which almost feels like playing an adventure game as well. I cut 1 point due to difficulties in travelling from one place to another, some underworked terrain issues etc.

    But 100% recommended.
  29. spacerboi
    May 12, 2021
    9
    The controls are awful and the bugs are annoying. That out of the way- the game is amazing despite its occasional flaws. It has one of the most realised worlds I‘ve ever experienced with characters and moments that you will remember for quite some time.
  30. DeadMonkeeey
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Despite it‘s occasional bugs and weak controls, this game is an amazing experience.
    It has one of the most realised worlds I‘ve ever seen in a videogame.
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#5 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GameMAG
    Aug 17, 2021
    90
    Vast as an oceanic soul of late-stage alcoholic, Disco Elysium remains one of the most sincere, deep and meaningful stories about destructive nostalgia, communism, and a true unending love.
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  2. CGMagazine
    May 20, 2021
    80
    Due to a myriad of technical hiccups, finicky controller support and some uneven changes, Disco Elyisum – The Final Cut is disappointingly not the best version of this otherwise sophisticated and ingenious game.
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  3. PLAY
    May 4, 2021
    90
    There’s a shocking amount of depth to the branching choices and skill checks that turn success and failure into your own personal tale of investigation. [Issue#1, p.90]
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