this was hands down the best game i've ever played

after like 20 minutes into playing this i've realised that i have played so many games but my collection was missing something, something unique and something that my mind was subconciously looking for; this reminds me of all the interesting memories i have of taking short peaks at the amazing crime solving/detective movies or shows my family members were always watching + the point and click puzzle crime-solving game(s) that used to be on Facebook long ago
The pure atmosphere this game conveys is truly astonishing and most of the events in the game really made you feel like you were in our favorite drunk detective's shoes. I absolutely loved the art-style as well and it really fit well together with the setting of the game and the overall atmosphere caused by the story's events. Absolutely stunning!
Also the amount of freedom you have in this game is very nice and inviting (although, of course, it may affect your playthrough in various ways lol) and it can shape the overall flow of the glorious and fascinating story
For whatever reason, this is the only game that I've ever played which I was continuously "glued" to, as in I was playing this non-stop (even had a 7.5 hour continuous session of playing with short breaks in-between). The absolutely amazing writing, the characters which are as real as you can get, the various quests which get you to know the people and district of Martinaise even more; this was a absolutely phenomenal experience and I shall begin preaching about how good this game is...
Thank you for giving me a new addiction and my new favorite game :D

Extremely captivating; strong writing; interesting story, characters, and world building. Really immersive experience, I went with an intelligent build. One gripe is some small pacing issues early on, basically being locked out of doing a task to drive the main plot until the third day, so I just had to wait around and read books basically. As well, it just felt bad sometimes failing a check required to advance the main story. I think they should have allowed them to be retried after a time or upping your stat in any manner, not just directly with upgrade points. Overall will probably give this one a while before returning, but I do want to try a different build eventually.

Enough and more has been said about Disco Elysium's writing that it won't be a surprise when I tell you that yes, the game does live up to that reputation. Games are always criticised for their writing and, more often than not, people are always right. Stories are generally plain bad for most AAA games, dialog tends to be hit or miss, there's usually no prose because obviously the developers don't prioritise written prose cause most players don't care about it. But Disco Elysium bucks the trend by not just having good writing for a game, it just has good writing period. The dialog, the characters, the story and the incredible prose make for one of the most memorable gaming experiences I've ever had. There's not much I can say that's not already said but suffice it to say, this game will stick around with me for a LONG time after having finished it. Everything about the experience, the music, the writing, the gorgeous art, all come together perfectly for a storm that made for a VERY enjoyable and emotional 25 hours and I will certainly be back for more since the game is a true blue RPG with a lot of options locked off to you based on your role play and I definitely missed so much my first time

It's a shame about the whole drama surrounding the development and the company though. I bought this game far before any of that happened and just before the Final Cut was released so I don't know how to feel about it. I guess the real word on all of it will come out some day and I hope the creators make more games at some point. It would be a shame if this was a one-off phenomenon and nothing came of it ever again

I'm sure there's no shortage of recycled Cumtown or Chapo bits written about this game, and so I'll spare us all the ignominy of adding to that chorus. What I'll say is Disco left me feeling hollow in the way all the best pieces of art do. It hollowed me out and in that void it placed a feeling of connection- to the world, to its creators, to other fans. A masterclass at centering compassion.
There's a quote I'm half-remembering by one of the creators, I belive Mr Kurwitz, who said "my friend, we have failed at everything we've tried. Shall we fail to make a game together?" And, shoddy remembrance aside, I find that beautiful.