Info about Disco Elysium - The Final Cut:

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**Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is the definitive edition of the groundbreaking 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, crack murders, or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.  
**Full voice acting.** All of the city's beautiful people are brought to life with full English voiceover. Play characters against each other, try to help them, or fall hopelessly in love as each word is spoken to you with the appropriate accent and emotion.  
**New political vision quests.** Face the reality of your worldview as your political compass leads you down new paths. Discover more citizens, a whole extra area, and monumental sights as you leave an even bigger mark on the world by chasing your dreams.  
**Unprecedented freedom of choice​.** Intimidate, sweet-talk, resort to violence, write poetry, sing karaoke, dance like a beast, or solve the meaning of life. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is the most faithful representation of desktop role playing ever attempted in video games.  
**Countless tools for role playing.**​ Mix and match from 24 wildly different skills. Develop a personal style with over 80 clothing items. Wield 14 tools from guns to flashlights to a boombox, or pour yourself a cocktail of 6 different psychoactive substances. Develop your character even further with 60 wild ​thoughts ​to think – with the detective's Thought Cabinet.  
**A revolutionary dialogue system with unforgettable characters.** ​The world is alive with real people, not extras. Ask probing questions, make insightful observations, or express your wildest desires as you play cop or something completely different. Disco Elysium's revolutionary dialogue system lets you do almost anything.  
**Carve your unique path across the city​.** Explore, manipulate, collect tare, or become a millionaire in an open world unlike anything you've seen before. The city of Revachol is yours for the taking, one small piece at a time. From the streets to the beaches – and beyond.  
**Hard boiled, hard core.** ​Death, sex, taxes, and disco – nothing is off the table. Revachol is a real place with real challenges. Solve a massive murder investigation, or relax and kick back with sprawling side-cases. The detective decides, the citizens abide.

Release date: 15 Oct, 2019

Categories: RPG, Single-player Story, Choice-based Narrative, Character Progression, Open-World Exploration, Deductive Reasoning Puzzle, Point-and-click Adventure, Narrative Adventure


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Immersive narrative, world, characters (weight 0.97): The game features exceptional writing, world-building, and characters, creating a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant experience. The unique art style and atmospheric soundtrack further enhance the game's immersive qualities, drawing players into its melancholic and captivating world. Many reviewers express strong emotional connections to the game, praising its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings.
- Meaningful choices, character-driven narrative (weight 0.86): Players have significant freedom in shaping the protagonist's personality, background, and choices, leading to diverse playthroughs and outcomes. The amnesiac detective allows players to project themselves into the character and objectively examine the world. The game remembers player choices and reflects them in the world.
- Excellent voice acting, soundtrack (weight 0.23): The game features exceptional voice acting and a great soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. The voice acting is extensive and of good quality, including the protagonist's internal monologues. The writing is clear and understandable, with well-done localization in multiple languages.
- Unique skill system, varied interactions (weight 0.19): The game features a unique skill system that influences interactions, dialogue options, and the protagonist's perception of the world. Stats influence dialog options, adding depth to the gameplay. The skill checks talking to you is a stroke of genius and an innovation on the CRPG genre.
- Unique art style, memorable characters (weight 0.19): The game features a unique and memorable art style, with well-developed characters that evoke strong emotions. The visual design is detailed and hand-drawn, with colors that effectively convey the mood of the time and place. The characters feel alive and the destination feels real, making actions feel fully realized.
- Kim Kitsuragi: excellent companion (weight 0.08): Kim Kitsuragi is highlighted as an incredibly reliable and well-developed companion, with many reviewers emphasizing not betraying him throughout the playthrough. He is a steady anchor, embodying humanity, depth, and an unwavering sense of quiet dignity. The chemistry between the player character and their partner Kim is a highlight.
- Compelling murder mystery, twists (weight 0.07): The game features a compelling murder mystery that serves as a vessel for exploring deeper questions about the protagonist and the world. The investigation keeps you guessing and has plenty of twists. The game evokes memories of crime-solving movies/shows and Facebook point-and-click puzzle games.
- Grim, immersive Revachol setting (weight 0.06): The setting in the grim city of Revachol immerses players in a world with visible scars of history. The city of Revachol, with its dirty streets and ruined buildings, fits the game's style and reflects the hero's state. The game's visual style resembles watercolor illustrations, creating an atmosphere of decay and melancholy.
- Unique, replayable, variable experience (weight 0.05): The game is a unique experience with varied outcomes based on player choices. The game has a unique vibe centered around disco, alcoholism, and inner turmoil, creating a strong connection and empathy with the protagonist. The reviewer has replayed the game five times and constantly feels the urge to return to it.
- Excellent, philosophical cop story (weight 0.05): The plot is excellent, focusing on the story of a cop with philosophical elements. The story is a blend of detective fiction and existential themes. The plot is deeply affecting and emotionally impactful.
- Unique protagonist: troubled, alcoholic cop (weight 0.04): The game features an alcoholic, schizophrenic, homeless cop with the mind of a child and his steadfast partner. The player embodies Harilaos, an alcoholic police officer with a troubled life, including depression, memory loss, and auditory hallucinations. The game is a simulator of hangovers and existential crises.

Common complaints:
- Excessive text, slow pacing (weight 0.47): The game is extremely text-heavy, which can be overwhelming and tedious.  This is compounded by the slow pacing and complex narrative, potentially deterring players seeking action or simpler experiences. Many reviewers noted that the game requires patience and a willingness to engage with extensive reading.
- Slow movement, poor fast travel (weight 0.29): The game's slow movement speed and limited fast travel options make traversing the map tedious and time-consuming.  This can lead to frustration, especially when combined with the need to revisit locations and re-engage in dialogues.
- Frustrating dice roll mechanic (weight 0.24): The game's reliance on dice roll mechanics for skill checks can be frustrating, especially when failing high-percentage checks. This can lead to save-scumming and a feeling of limited player agency, as essential plot points are locked behind these checks.
- Linear story, limited agency (weight 0.22): The ending and overall story progression feel linear and lack meaningful player agency. Choices often have little impact on the final outcome, diminishing replayability and making the investigation feel irrelevant.
- Dark, depressing themes (weight 0.09): The game explores dark and depressing themes, which can be emotionally challenging and potentially triggering for some players. The protagonist's struggles with addiction and mental health can create an uncomfortable and intense experience.
- Clunky controls, bugs (weight 0.07): The game suffers from clunky controls, unintuitive mechanics, and bugs that can hinder the player experience.  These issues can lead to frustration and require workarounds like save-scumming.
- Overly political, biased (weight 0.06): The game's heavy focus on political and philosophical discussions, often presented with a perceived bias, can be tedious and off-putting. Some reviewers felt the game pushed a specific political agenda, potentially alienating players with differing viewpoints.
- Confusing, unbalanced skill system (weight 0.06): The game's skill system is confusing and unbalanced, with limited impact on gameplay. Some skills feel inconsequential, while others are essential for progression, leading to frustration and a lack of meaningful role-playing choices.
- Confusing, overwhelming opening (weight 0.04): The game's opening is difficult to get into due to the large amount of dialogue, internal monologues, and confusing narrative structure. Some reviewers struggled to understand the story and remember characters and locations.
- Limited voice acting, translations (weight 0.03): The game lacks full voice acting and translations in multiple languages, which can be a barrier for some players. The heavy reliance on text and complex language requires a strong understanding of English and cultural references.
- Frequent, unexpected deaths (weight 0.03): The game features frequent and unexpected character deaths, sometimes occurring within the first few minutes of gameplay. This can be frustrating and lead to significant progress loss due to infrequent save points.
- Niche appeal, not for everyone (weight 0.02): The game is unique and may not appeal to players accustomed to modern game design or those seeking combat-focused experiences. Some reviewers found it difficult to find comparable games, highlighting its niche appeal.

Gameplay feedback:
- Deep character development system (weight 0.44): The game emphasizes character development through skills and internal thoughts. Skills act as inner voices, influencing dialogues and actions via dice rolls. The 'Thought Cabinet' allows players to internalize ideas, shaping their worldview and providing unique bonuses and penalties.
- Text-heavy RPG, minimal action (weight 0.25): The game blends RPG elements with a point-and-click adventure and visual novel style. Gameplay focuses on dialogue, exploration, and choices rather than traditional combat or action-oriented challenges. The game is heavily text-based, requiring significant reading and interaction with characters.
- Dice rolls determine success (weight 0.19): Success in actions and dialogues relies on skill checks determined by dice rolls, influenced by character stats and external factors. Failing checks can have consequences, but retrying is often possible by improving skills. This system adds an element of chance and encourages strategic character building.
- Simple, poorly explained mechanics (weight 0.04): The game's mechanics are relatively simple and easy to learn, but some players found them poorly explained. The game lacks complex combat and quick events, focusing on dialogue and exploration. Some players found the CRPG mechanics awkward and tacked on.
- Protagonist struggles with addiction (weight 0.04): The protagonist is a flawed character struggling with amnesia, alcoholism, and drug addiction. Players can choose to embrace these addictions or attempt to overcome them, influencing the character's development and interactions. The game explores themes of personal struggles and self-destruction.
- Small world, immense detail (weight 0.02): The game world is relatively small but densely packed with interactions and details, making it feel immense. Exploration is slow-paced but rewarding due to the level of detail and the opportunity to discover new things. The game allows players to build their own world through their actions and choices.

Performance notes:
- Good performance, low requirements (weight 0.05): The game generally runs well, even on low-end PCs and the Steam Deck, due to its low graphical demands. However, some players report that the game consumes excessive power on the Steam Deck, and others have noted blurry textures.
- Minor, non-game-breaking bugs (weight 0.03): Several players have reported minor bugs, such as dialogue issues, audio glitches, and UI problems. These bugs are usually not game-breaking and can often be resolved by reloading a save or restarting the game.
- Camera and animation glitches (weight 0.02): Some players have experienced camera issues, interaction glitches, and animation problems. These issues can sometimes impede movement or require the player to manually recenter the camera.
- Unclear fast travel restrictions (weight 0.01): The game's fast travel system is not well-explained and can be restrictive. Players have reported difficulty understanding the requirements for fast travel and have experienced issues with it only working in specific locations.
- Sound stuttering during movement (weight 0.01): Some players have experienced sound stuttering, where background noises are interrupted when the character is moving.
- Progression blocked by specific conditions (weight 0): Progression can be blocked by failing dice rolls or completing quests out of order. This forces players to reload saves or start a new game.
- Uninspired music (weight 0): The music is considered average and uninspired by some reviewers.
- Item pickups displayed as webdings (weight 0): One player reported a glitch where item pickups were displayed as webdings after the second day of gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Strongly recommended; Must-play masterpiece (weight 0.64): The game receives overwhelmingly positive recommendations, with many reviewers calling it a masterpiece and a must-play. Reviewers highlight the game's unique qualities, emotional impact, and lasting impression, often emphasizing that it's worth the time and money investment. Some suggest it may not appeal to everyone but is still worth trying.
- Explores deep, complex themes (weight 0.42): The game is lauded for its exploration of complex themes, including personal identity, philosophical concepts, and political intrigue. Players are encouraged to think critically, reflect on their choices, and consider different perspectives. The game allows players to shape their character and influence relationships through choices.
- Not for all; Consider purchase (weight 0.39): Many reviewers note that the game is not for everyone, particularly those who dislike reading or prefer action-oriented gameplay. Some suggest trying the game to see if it resonates with individual tastes, while others recommend purchasing it on sale due to its niche appeal.
- Play blind; Explore everything (weight 0.15): Reviewers advise playing the game without spoilers or guides to maximize the emotional impact and originality of the experience. They suggest saving frequently and exploring all dialogue options to fully immerse oneself in the game's world and story.
- High scores; Possibly overrated (weight 0.02): Many reviewers give the game perfect or near-perfect scores (10/10, 9/10), indicating a highly positive overall experience. However, some reviewers disagree with the high scores, suggesting that the game may be overrated.
- Sequel desired; Lasting impact (weight 0.02): Many reviewers express a strong desire for a sequel or more games set in the same universe, despite the uncertainty surrounding the original developer's future. This highlights the game's captivating world and the lasting impact it has on players.
- Softlock issues; Unlock all (weight 0): One reviewer strongly dislikes the game due to softlock and other issues encountered. They recommend breaking the save file to unlock all skills immediately to fully enjoy the game. This point has a reduced score due to being a single negative experience.

Other player notes:
- Extensive lore, lengthy playtime (weight 0.04): The game features extensive lore and a lengthy playtime, offering players a deep dive into its world and characters. While some find the amount of lore overwhelming, others appreciate the level of detail and the time investment required to fully experience the game.
- Studio's fate impacts perception (weight 0.02): The closure of the original development studio and the departure of key creative personnel are a concern for some reviewers. This situation casts doubt on the future of the franchise and leads some to question supporting the current studio.
- Estonian influence, literary basis (weight 0.02): The game's development by an Estonian studio and its connection to the novel "The Sacred and Terrible Air Machine" are noted as influences on its themes and setting. The game reflects post-Soviet experiences and incorporates elements of Estonian culture and history.
- Mature themes, adult content (weight 0.02): The game contains mature content, including strong language, drug/alcohol references, and potentially offensive depictions of sensitive subjects. It is clearly targeted towards an adult audience.
- Isometric point-and-click gameplay (weight 0.01): The game is an isometric adventure/CRPG with a point-and-click interface. This perspective and control scheme are defining features of the gameplay experience.
- World faces inevitable destruction (weight 0.01): The game's world, Elysium, faces a slow and inevitable destruction. This looming threat adds a layer of despair and urgency to the narrative.
- Political satire, absurdist elements (weight 0.01): The game is a political satire with absurdist elements. It is full of allusions to the real world and criticizes everyone without mercy.

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