Disco Elysium

Disco Elysium

Released: October 15, 2019
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Google Stadia PlayStation 4 PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 5 Mac Nintendo Switch

Genres:

Role-playing (RPG) Adventure Indie

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Thriller Drama Mystery

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric Text

Ratings

User Rating

93.7
Based on 866 ratings

Critics Rating

89.1
Based on 8 ratings

Total Rating

91.4
Based on 874 ratings

Summary

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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Involved Companies

ZA/UM

Role:
Developer Publisher

ZA/UM

Role:
Developer Publisher

The Knights of Unity

Role:

Game Engines

Unity

Keywords

psychological exploration politics detective drugs police self-discovery alternate history war multiple endings murder mystery psychedelic dialogue trees satire crime dark humor amnesia choice and consequence social issues story rich based on novel psychology text-heavy moral decisions based on - tabletop rpg depression fascism sociopathy revolution political psychological trauma philosophical meaningful choices socialism character relationships social commentary ideology literary expressionist literary reference police procedural labor unions multiple-choice interactive fiction

Alternative Names

极乐迪斯科 No Truce with the Furies

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