Disco Elysium, the critically acclaimed indie darling, is as popular as ever and even continues to grow, as the latest from the Disco Elysium Epic Games Store page shows.
In 2019, the narrative, text-based game was released on PC to near-universal critical acclaim. Disco Elysium follows the story of a detective as he investigates a recent murder while simultaneously trying to piece together the details of who he is and what is happening in the fascinating world around him.
In the years that have followed its initial debut, Disco Elysium has been released on virtually every other major platform and console one can think of, including a recent port to the Nintendo Switch. The game continues to grow and develop, with the Epic Games Store version now receiving achievements. 40 achievements in all are available for gamers to hunt out, totaling 1000 available XP between them.
Disco Elysium captured the imagination of critics and gamers alike in a way few games ever have. The rich world and fiercely intelligent writing cemented the title as a true modern classic. The over-achieving independent title received due recognition for its narrative mastery, deservedly taking home the 2020 DICE Award for Outstanding Achievement in Story.
It's gratifying in an era of seeming AAA title dominance when independent projects like this succeed. To see a title driven by the artistic passion of the creator receive not only critical recognition but the commercial success of the level Disco Elysium has enjoyed is immensely satisfying for both gamers and gaming creatives. Titles like this really help strengthen the ever more undeniable value of video games as an artistic medium over being a purely entertainment medium.
Ultimately, the addition of achievements doesn't really add much to the overall enjoyment to be found in Disco Elysium; it is a narrative piece first and foremost. But touches like this to the Disco Elysium Final Cut only serve to give it more prominence as a big-time game in the modern marketplace, which is extremely encouraging for the overall health of independent gaming moving forward.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is available now on PC, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Stadia.
Source: Epic Games Store