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Disco Elysium Review
Posted: 8 days ago, last updated 3 days ago.
Author: Ben Kendall and @GeekDadGamer.
Overview
Harry wakes up in a run-down cafeteria with a hangover and amnesia, and must solve the case of the lynching of an unidentified man. You explore the vast open world, talking to the characters to glean info, while also helping them with side quests. Other quests and tasks help you to piece together your own identity, learning about your own checkered past that reveals ulterior motives, betrayal and jealousy. Ultimately, the conclusion depends on the choices you make along the way.
As well as creating a world with its own rich history spanning thousands of years, the game stands out for its watercolour art style, unique skill system, and character development in both the real world and his mind. As you progress you internalise thoughts in a way that affects Harry's personality.
You might, for example, consider living on the street to save money. This results in you becoming less composed and more compassionate. It's an impactful way to experience the interior mental instability of your character, but also opens different dialogue options when interacting with others in the game and gives you new and useful abilities.
As this continues, these thoughts become interwoven with your personality, debating and questioning each other endlessly. It communicates powerfully your fractured persona brought on by fatigue and mental struggles.
Game Details
Rating: PEGI 18+, ESRB MATURE 17+
Release Date: 15/10/2019, updated in 2020
Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia and Xbox One
Genres: Adventure, Narrative, Puzzle and Role-Playing
Developer: @StudioZAUM
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Commitment
Costs
The Final Cut comes in 2 editions. Regular Edition and Collector's Edition. The Collector's Edition includes a physical copy, a map, an art book and a sculpture. The Collector's Edition can be purchased for £250.
Age Ratings
Rated PEGI 18 for violence.
Rated ESRB MATURE 17+ for Blood, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence and Use of Drugs and Alcohol.
Rated 17+ in the Apple Store for Infrequent/Mild Profanity, Crude Humour, Fantasy Violence, Frequent/Intense Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use.
Accessibility
System Settings
Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games. Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators. PlayStation 4 has a range of accessibility settings. Some are system only, some work in games (invert colours and button mapping). Stadia offers some system accessibility features. Tandem enables you to use two controllers to play one character. This also enables you to connect other controllers like the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games... read more about system accessibility settings.

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