Disco Elysium Review: A Pinnacle of the Genre

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  • @garrettbyrd7426
    @garrettbyrd7426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The conversation with "Dolores Dei" is *such* a good point in the game where not only do you get the full picture of Harry x Dora, you also get to see your skills, even the best and most developed, fail *miserably* to try and "win her back". I also can't shake off the soft-yet-powerful feeling that Dolores gives off at points, like after reading The Letter back to her.

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well said, man. I managed to pass the skill check to kiss her, which of course didn't work. You're so used to skill checks being an "I win" button in games, it really reinforces how powerless you are in the situation. You can't supercop your way into her heart. It's just... Over.

  • @memdic6987
    @memdic6987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "I will keep an eye on the studio, because they know what they're doing"
    Oh boy, you are not gonna like the news...

  • @ZwiekszoneRyzyko
    @ZwiekszoneRyzyko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The Disco Elysium world is like a Civilization game session. All things are there, civilizations have developed, all is painted with the same brushes but different strokes were used.

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent way to put it

    • @GameLover45408
      @GameLover45408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Toastoffire100 Hi there, would you ever make a review of these games; God of War, Battle Toad and Lies of P?

    • @olgagaming5544
      @olgagaming5544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Review - noita and starsector and haven and hearth xD

  • @SupahTrunks7
    @SupahTrunks7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Forgot to finish watching the video bc I stopped at the spoilers, caved and finally bought the game, finished it and started buying it for my friends to play and only just now remembered I paused the video 2 weeks ago. This is truly the best crpg I’ve ever had the fortune to play

  • @wesleythomas7125
    @wesleythomas7125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:32 That sammitch sounds absolutely delicious...

  • @djyeah-nah9781
    @djyeah-nah9781 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have played this through five times, and it's just so complete. It leaves me depressed when it wraps. Not like, sad, but missing it? idk. It's immaculate.

  • @lol1013
    @lol1013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Disco Elysium is one of the best experiences I had; I hope other RPG will improve their writings

  • @lettumaino
    @lettumaino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fucking crime. Man best of luck with
    the algorithm, really wish you'd get more luck, the quality for a channel this small is insane

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you :)
      I have no idea what the special sauce is to make the algorithm notice me, I'm just tryin my best on the videos themselves

  • @LauraaFinn
    @LauraaFinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've had this.. sit in my steam library since.. November 27.. This review finally is getting me mood to play it!

  • @Hazel-cv5cj
    @Hazel-cv5cj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ayy, I live for disco elysium reviews. Can’t wait to watch this.

  • @bootmanbill2362
    @bootmanbill2362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Its truly a profound game. the writing is absolutley brilliance

  • @maurusII
    @maurusII 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    By the way, the original creators of the game were kicked out of the studio, because they accused the CEO of fraudulent practices (which they were doing, but the creators were unable to win the case), so if you want to play this masterpiece of a game it's better to get it through "alternative means"

  • @grundergesellscahftmkii6196
    @grundergesellscahftmkii6196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have probably watch a lot of review on Disco Elysium but I still watch your video because your presentation.

  • @Zunbil
    @Zunbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've heard bits and pieces of praise for this game come from a lot of different places, but I haven't been in the mood for a "story-heavy" game for a while now so I've sort of willinbgly let it pass by me. However, your explanation of how the mechanics of the game interweave with the story flipped my doubts about getting invested in a "story-heavy" game on its head because the way you describe it makes it sound downright amazing. I am *definitely* going to be checking it out for myself real Soon™.
    (And don't worry, I skipped the spoilery parts of your video :P. But, I'll be back to check them out after I finish because the way you explain your thoughts on the games you review is simply phenomenal and basically every video of yours I've seen so far has been a treat to watch just for that, even when its on games I have no personal interest in playing, but *especially* on the games you've reviewed that I've already played.)

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :)
      Yeah, story-heavy games are a pretty big investment, and playing one blind is a lot to ask. I tried to capture what hooked me personally, so I'm glad to see it worked out.

  • @Miksha
    @Miksha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I usually don't take the "I recommend playing the game before watching the video" advice but I think I'll actually do it this time, you sold me on it

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I never take that advice either lol, it's just a way to cover my ass so I didn't have to worry about preserving the blind playthrough experience for half the video

  • @sophisticatednebula4236
    @sophisticatednebula4236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great content man!! Just came over from your Project Zomboid review! Everything's so high quality, you're 100% going places.
    I bought Disco Elysium last year around when all the voice acting stuff came out, never really got too into it.
    I think for me it was a little too intimidating, not understanding the world, the systems, the gameplay.
    This has definitely encouraged me to give it another shot!!
    P.S. Without any major spoilers, could you perhaps give some tips for the issues I'm having? Mainly just a feeling of being lost in a game totally unfamiliar.

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Being unfamiliar with the world is more or less the intention. It's history mirrors IRL history to an extent, so youre supposed to feel a bit of deja vu when someone mentions something like the communist revolution or the past monarchy. You're also not really expected to know what you're doing in terms of gameplay. Just do what you want, in whatever order you want. Even if something's not directly relevant to the case, it'll still be helpful in the long run.

    • @sophisticatednebula4236
      @sophisticatednebula4236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Toastoffire100 Hmm hmm, I get what you mean.
      Yeah that does make things better because I felt like *I* was being dumb and not understanding what's going on.
      Thanks a lot!! I'll definitely get back to you if and when I finish the game!!

  • @ZwiekszoneRyzyko
    @ZwiekszoneRyzyko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wait, what? 15:38? How can you see what Harry did BEFORE he fell into amnesia, how he smashed the window and passed out drunk? I've never seen this in the game! How did you get this scene?

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's from one of the trailers. There may be a flashback scene or something, but sadly I've never seen it

    • @ZwiekszoneRyzyko
      @ZwiekszoneRyzyko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Toastoffire100 Yeah, me neither. Probably a cut content. Great essay!!!

  • @julian0451
    @julian0451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    another banger! really digging your style, man

  • @AlexandarValerian
    @AlexandarValerian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Much blessing to this channel for thou is savy with words. Keep em comin' lad.

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I accept your blessing with great honor 🙏

  • @d-drcharitablecat3191
    @d-drcharitablecat3191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just have to comment on this crap: "f for this bitchiest Dolores Dain, f for Kim. Kuno is the best, finding fazmide is the best thing you've ever done. And no sleep before you've done your job".

    • @d-drcharitablecat3191
      @d-drcharitablecat3191 ปีที่แล้ว

      You really didn't get it? This old man is the head of communist revolution. Plasmid. Damm crap.

  • @xaroxero
    @xaroxero ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RIP ZA/UM. Died in the most poetic way possible for an art collective: killed by bankers and financial interests ripping their now profitable studio and hand crafted setting away from them.

  • @SilentSakura-
    @SilentSakura- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This seems possibly up my alley.

  • @olegerer7066
    @olegerer7066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I should absolutely play this game, sounds very fun, also, try out underail, it's a cool rpg, you might like it

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Underrail is fucking incredible. I have 250 hours in it and still haven't done everything. Only reason I didn't mention it in this video was because of how close it is to "undertale" phonetically lmao

    • @olegerer7066
      @olegerer7066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Toastoffire100 So true about undertale part, i hate to clarify it all the time XD , i hope you'll make vid about undertail one day, cos i love the game, it's replayability and builds

  • @2Guys1ControllerShow
    @2Guys1ControllerShow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Liked your review. Great job. Earned a sub from me!

  • @apatheticattempt
    @apatheticattempt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would love to finish the vid but now imma just go pick it up :)

  • @senditall152
    @senditall152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks or reminding e that I need to play this master piece.

  • @Cherb123456
    @Cherb123456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @Lucaspeeetarbitrage
    @Lucaspeeetarbitrage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yh I like listening to you talk...😐

  • @markwalch6065
    @markwalch6065 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lmao. I tried twattimg Cuno and ended up a sad embarassing heap on the floor. Those few seconds alone made me almost spit my tea out laughing! Then I apologised lol X😂

  • @arthurquiliaom.macedo4415
    @arthurquiliaom.macedo4415 ปีที่แล้ว

    going play it and coming back

  • @JesterWhoHelps
    @JesterWhoHelps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved this game but I feel like it overstayed its welcome.
    This is something I've never complained about before in terms of video games but I honestly think it should have been shorter.

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some builds come across a bit of a wall in one part of the game, and I think you're given a few too many in-game days to do everything. Every playthrough I've done involved spamming through the cockatoo book to pass time

  • @carrnage6938
    @carrnage6938 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something nice

  • @lolsato
    @lolsato 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the VA is much better in the original vanilla non-definitive edition

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I straight up forgot that the final cut added voice acting lol

  • @boomer1212
    @boomer1212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😃

  • @armando1461
    @armando1461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ? ???????

  • @LocustxXxLocust
    @LocustxXxLocust 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you ever play this game. DO. NOT. RUN. Ever.
    Just dont do it.

    • @Toastoffire100
      @Toastoffire100  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ??
      I didn't know that was an option

    • @LocustxXxLocust
      @LocustxXxLocust 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Toastoffire100 It changes things if you run.

  • @mowinckel10
    @mowinckel10 ปีที่แล้ว

    :)