Disco Elysium
ZA/UM
Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)
Release Date: October 15, 2019
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
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Critic Reviews
3 reviews
Destructoid
8.5/10
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My first foray into the CRPG genre was the original Fallout. Yes, the Bethesda-era debut was called Fallout 3 for a reason, as Interplay and Black Isle Studios had been working their magic alongside of industry titans like (old) BioWare for several years before it became a modern-day RPG filled with busywork.
COGconnected
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Disco Elysium is one of the best written games to date, subverting expectations and taking text-based games to the next level.
IGN
9.6/10
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Disco Elysium is a deep, sharply written, unique blend of noir-detective fiction and traditional pen-and-paper RPGs.