Rob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollDisco Elysium Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 10/24/2019
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PC / Mac - 10/15/2019
Disco Elysium
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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- ZA/UM
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- ZA/UM
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Critic avg
91
31 scored reviews
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31
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 91 across 31 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10026 reviews · 84%
80–892 reviews · 6%
70–792 reviews · 6%
Below 701 review · 3%
Showing 21-30 of 31 matching critic reviews. 31 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 4.
Omi Koulas
Checkpoint GamingMystery, poetry, and a functioning alcoholic
Published 10/22/2019
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95
+4 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Disco Elysium Review
Published 10/21/2019
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70
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Read originalJames Ide
Daily MirrorDisco Elysium review: Disco’s not dead in this stunning old school RPG adventure
Published 10/19/2019
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100
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Read originalMalindy Hetfeld
EurogamerDisco Elysium review - large-scale whodunit with a distinct lack of focus
Published 10/18/2019
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75
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven Scaife
Slant MagazineReview: Disco Elysium Is a Shrewd Whodunit and Marvel of Open-Ended Design - Slant Magazine
Published 10/18/2019
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90
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Read originalSimon Cardy
IGNIGN Disco Elysium Review
Published 10/16/2019
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96
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechDisco Elysium Review – Don’t Blame It On the Boogie
Published 10/15/2019
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95
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Kelly
PC GamerDisco Elysium review
Published 10/15/2019
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92
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalCastielle
FextralifeDisco Elysium Review: Dark Humor Goes Detective | Fextralife
Published 10/14/2019
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85
-6 vs critic avg
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