![]() ![]() My Concerns for Disco Elysium – The Final Cut rest in its version on the PlayStation 5. Experiencing the game’s art style that rings reminiscent of oil paintings…hearing characters’ quirks how you likely already imagined them in your head…you’d be remiss if it didn’t feel like you were experiencing some quintessential classic literature in video game form. The environment is set far better than ever on this little war-torn island and you’ll truly feel the tension of those rising class wars. You empathise with the distrust of authority. You begin to understand the anxieties that plague everywhere you go. Walking around the island Disco Elysium provides you, whether that’s darting through channels, sussing out apartments, visiting the beachside or going for a hangout at the Whirling-in-Rags, it’s more palpable than ever. I’ll be extra sure to avoid that next time! So that’s how my companion Kim sounds when he’s upset with me. However, the over a million voiced lines now helps paint a more vivid picture. There’s nothing wrong with that, the game’s writing holds up on its own. This left the player envisioning just how characters like the punk Cindy the Skull or the speed addicted twelve-year-old Cuno would sound. Prior to this edition, you were asked to read more. It’s a wild, weird world out there on the island of Revachol, filled to the brim with local weirdos to find. What this does is bolster the experience’s already fantastic writing and character quirks. Other than the new quests and general fixes, the other big sell of Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is that it is now fully voice-acted. Disco Elysium – The Final Cut’s added voice acting makes a near masterful RPG even more realised Still, Disco Elysium fans are nothing if not loyal and it absolutely is one of those RPGs that falls into the “so nice you play it twice” category. It’s not streamlined and as prior mentioned, can only be accessed after the third day, provided you’ve filled in some prerequisites. Unfortunately, it’s a bigger ask for those looking to return for solely the new content. If you’re experiencing the game for the first time via The Final Cut, then they’re well worth being a priority in your to-do quest list. Awaking in my shack and stepping out into the world of Martinaise once more, I had to run about the streets and alleys until I happened upon a scent that perchance reminded me of a fellow communist.Īs added content goes, this variant of new quests is warmly welcome. My new task to kick off my communist adventures? Literally, sniff out my comrades. As per standard for Disco Elysium, one of the many personalities of your oh-so-complex brain talks to you on the morning of the fourth day, stressing the urgency of a new task. My communist run of the Final Cut leant me on a wild goose chase from the get-go. What followed is only further enrichment to a game already rich with a wonderful exploration of politics and storytelling. After spending a good 10-15 hours in the game to get to this point, it’s the one that made the most sense for my detective. ![]() Simply have one of these alignments banked in your thought by the end of the third day and you’ll be able to embark on the relevant quest! In my instance, I went the good old Communist route. What this looks like is a new individual quest for each of the political alignments you can slot into that amnesiac detective’s brain. Disco Elysium has a real majesty to it.īarring the now full voice acting, the Final Cut has one key addition: exploring these political ideologies even further. What I’ve just described for you is the reason. There’s a reason it was so highly acclaimed for the Checkpoint Gaming team and even won the Best Narrative Award at the 2019 Game Awards. In the middle of all of that, the original version of Disco Elysium even found time to talk about and discuss political ideologies with the player. It’s a wickedly smart RPG starring an alcoholic detective who must solve a murder case while class war tensions rise on the streets all the while battling with his own mind. If you’ve at all been paying attention to gaming over the past few years, you’re likely quite versed in Disco Elysium’s gist. Taking a modern classic and running with it even further Even when its language and worldbuilding sometimes goes over my head. Curling up with a tea in bed, controller in hand and sinking into its world, I’m immersed and impressed by its beauty. Have you ever played a game that is written and crafted in such a way that playing it feels like poetry in motion? I’m late to the party, but Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is just that. ![]()
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