Disco Elysium Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 10/14/2019
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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
Total coverage
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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31 included scored reviews
90–10026 reviews · 84%
80–892 reviews · 6%
70–792 reviews · 6%
Below 701 review · 3%
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