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Disco Elysium

"Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM."

ZA/UM· October 15, 2019· Main Game
89
Critic Score
8 reviews
90
User Score
1.2k ratings

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 amnesic detective investigating a murder. The game emphasizes 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.

Released 15 October 2019 for PC (Microsoft Windows) and Mac by ZA/UM. About 33 hours to beat, 44.5 hours for everything.

Story

In the impoverished district of Martinaise within the city of Revachol, a detective wakes up in a trashed hostel room with no memory of who he is. A severe hangover and what appears to be drug-induced amnesia have erased his identity entirely. He is met by Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi, who informs him they have been assigned to investigate the death of a man found hanged in an empty lot behind the hostel. The victim's identity is unclear, and the scene suggests he was lynched by a group.

As the amnesiac detective and his partner explore the district, following leads and helping residents, the detective gradually learns he is Harrier ""Harry"" Du Bois, a decorated officer of the Revachol Citizens Militia. Something broke in him years ago, triggering a catastrophic spiral that culminated in a three-day drinking binge around Martinaise just before the case began. Now he must piece together both the murder and himself, navigating the political tensions of a city still under foreign occupation decades after a failed communist revolution, while the union dockworkers' strike and a squad of rogue mercenaries threaten to engulf Martinaise in violence.

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PC (Microsoft Windows)
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Oct 15, 2019
Mac
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Apr 27, 2020
Critic Score
89 /100
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 professional reviews
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
90 /100
Universal Acclaim
Based on 1.2k ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
89
Users
90
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
Users
75–89
Generally Favorable
Critics
50–74
Mixed or Average
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike