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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.)
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.
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.
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.
@@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!!
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?
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"
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
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
@@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
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.
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".
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😂
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.
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
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.
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.
"I will keep an eye on the studio, because they know what they're doing"
Oh boy, you are not gonna like the news...
😭
Disco Elysium is one of the best experiences I had; I hope other RPG will improve their writings
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.
Excellent way to put it
@@Toastoffire100 Hi there, would you ever make a review of these games; God of War, Battle Toad and Lies of P?
Review - noita and starsector and haven and hearth xD
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
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
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.
Also good review dude
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
I've had this.. sit in my steam library since.. November 27.. This review finally is getting me mood to play it!
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.)
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.
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.
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.
@@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!!
Its truly a profound game. the writing is absolutley brilliance
Truly
Ayy, I live for disco elysium reviews. Can’t wait to watch this.
I have probably watch a lot of review on Disco Elysium but I still watch your video because your presentation.
Thank you :)
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?
It's from one of the trailers. There may be a flashback scene or something, but sadly I've never seen it
@@Toastoffire100 Yeah, me neither. Probably a cut content. Great essay!!!
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"
8:32 That sammitch sounds absolutely delicious...
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
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
another banger! really digging your style, man
Thx :)
Much blessing to this channel for thou is savy with words. Keep em comin' lad.
I accept your blessing with great honor 🙏
I should absolutely play this game, sounds very fun, also, try out underail, it's a cool rpg, you might like it
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
@@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
Liked your review. Great job. Earned a sub from me!
Thank you :)
This seems possibly up my alley.
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.
😩
Thanks or reminding e that I need to play this master piece.
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".
You really didn't get it? This old man is the head of communist revolution. Plasmid. Damm crap.
would love to finish the vid but now imma just go pick it up :)
Yh I like listening to you talk...😐
Thank you!
going play it and coming back
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😂
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.
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
Something nice
the VA is much better in the original vanilla non-definitive edition
I straight up forgot that the final cut added voice acting lol
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Iunno man
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If you ever play this game. DO. NOT. RUN. Ever.
Just dont do it.
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I didn't know that was an option
@@Toastoffire100 It changes things if you run.
:)