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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

March 30, 2021
ZA/UM
4.7/5.0(12,000 reviews)

Genres

Role Playing GamesRole Playing Games

Themes

modernurbanmysteriouspsychologicalphilosophicaldarktragic

Mechanics

dialoguechoice-basedbranching-narrativemultiple-endingsstory-driveninventory-managementskill-treescharacter-creation
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About This Game

Set in a gritty urban fantasy world, 'Disco Elysium - The Final Cut' combines deep narrative with unique RPG mechanics that emphasize dialogue and decision-making. Players take on the role of a detective struggling with amnesia as they unravel a murder mystery while navigating a richly crafted environment filled with engaging characters and moral dilemmas. This definitive edition adds voice acting and new political quests, enhancing the already immersive experience.

Highlights

  • Engaging narrative-driven gameplay emphasizing choices
  • Richly detailed urban fantasy setting with a unique art style
  • Four distinct ideologies influence character development
  • Innovative skill system allowing for diverse playstyles
  • Fully voiced characters enhancing immersion and storytelling
  • Multiple endings based on player decisions
  • Brave social commentary on themes like addiction and politics

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / IsometricText

Time to Beat

Rushed:19h
Main story:33h
Completionist:45h

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, players highly praise Disco Elysium - The Final Cut for its exceptional writing, character depth, and unique gameplay mechanics, noting its emotional impact. However, concerns about the integrity of the game's original creators and the actions of the publisher ZA/UM lead to a substantial number of negative reviews advocating against purchasing the game. Many players recommend experiencing the game through other means to support the original developers instead.

Pros

  • • Exceptional writing and worldbuilding
  • • Deep, memorable characters
  • • Unique RPG mechanics and gameplay
  • • High-quality voice acting
  • • Emotional and thought-provoking story

Cons

  • • Overly text-heavy and slow pacing
  • • Issues with skill and story progression causing player frustrations
  • • Ethical concerns surrounding the publisher's treatment of original developers
  • • Some technical glitches and gameplay bugs
  • • Initial lack of engagement due to pacing

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disco Elysium - The Final Cut worth playing?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 12,000 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Disco Elysium - The Final Cut?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut takes around 33 hours for the main story and about 45 hours to fully complete.
Is Disco Elysium - The Final Cut single-player or multiplayer?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut supports single player.
What platforms is Disco Elysium - The Final Cut available on?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Disco Elysium - The Final Cut release?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut released on March 30, 2021.
What is Disco Elysium - The Final Cut's age rating?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut: An Innovative RPG Experience