Disco Elysium
Steam Description:
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Episode Summary:
A Beautiful and Surprising RPG
Disco Elysium is a unique and unconventional role-playing game set in a fictional alternate timeline. The game follows a detective with amnesia who is tasked with solving a murder in the war and poverty-stricken city of Revachol. The gameplay combines elements of point-and-click adventure, conversation-based interactions, and a skill system that involves conversing with the character's own thoughts and subconscious. The game is known for its complex narrative, rich world-building, and deep character development.
The Unique Gameplay and Mechanics of Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium combines elements of point-and-click adventure, choose your own adventure, and Dungeons and Dragons-style RPGs. The game incorporates dice rolls to determine the outcomes of actions and dialogue choices, with the possibility of both success and failure leading to different story branches. The game also features hidden dice rolls that can affect the character's inner monologue and suggestions. The skills and stats of the character, such as intellect, psyche, physique, and motorix, impact the gameplay and the character's thoughts and choices. There is a wide range of possibilities and outcomes based on the character's skill set and choices, making each playthrough unique.
The Importance of Embracing Weirdness in Disco Elysium
The author emphasizes the importance of embracing and exploring the weird and offbeat aspects of Disco Elysium, as it adds humor and uniqueness to the game. They also discuss the thought cabinet feature, which allows players to focus on different thoughts and unlock various perks and abilities throughout the game.
The Emotional Impact and Specifics of Disco Elysium
The game evokes a range of emotions through its well-written story and characters. The relationship between the protagonist Harry and his partner Kim evolves throughout the game, with the player making decisions based on how Kim will feel. The game also tackles heavy themes such as mental illness and depression. The ending of the game includes a recap of your decisions and the emotional impact of the story. Specific gameplay choices discussed include shooting down the body from the tree, getting past Measure Head, and covering your gun.
Struggling to make decisions and facing the consequences
The hosts discuss their experiences with the game's various choices and outcomes.
Disco Elysium: A Unique and Engaging RPG Experience
Disco Elysium receives overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam with a score of 94/100.
Disco Elysium is a masterpiece of a game with brilliant writing and engaging gameplay. It offers a unique experience that is emotionally impactful and thrilling. The game earns every emotional reaction and is worth playing for its story and discovery elements. It ranks in the top five of the multiplayer podcast leaderboard, just below Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War, and Overwatch. A potential TV series adaptation is in the works.
A Pleasant Surprise
The hosts mention that they initially feared not liking the game but were pleasantly surprised. They thank their Patreon supporters and sponsors before announcing their next deep dive game, Wasteland 3. They also mention their upcoming episode on gaming news.
Key Points Covered
1. A Beautiful and Surprising RPG
2. The Unique Gameplay and Mechanics of Disco Elysium
3. The Importance of Embracing Weirdness in Disco Elysium
4. The Emotional Impact and Specifics of Disco Elysium
5. Struggling to make decisions and facing the consequences
6. Disco Elysium: A Unique and Engaging RPG Experience
7. A Pleasant Surprising
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