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Cuno Origin Story?
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The one brain cell actually trying to keep you alive:
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Inside Out 4 seems about right
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Which skill would that be?
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We've got our best detectives on the hunt for this traffic hooligan
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When Martinaise was taken over by the communists, the Coalition didn’t allow that either.
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That's the most human thing I ever heard in my life.
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Singing karaoke for the first time…
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Skill concept- Grief
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The detective and Kim
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New Player Advice/Guide thread: READ THIS before posting threads asking "What should I know before playing?" or "Should I buy this game?"
Image sourced from store.playstation.com.
^(Thank you to The41stPrecinct and laughingpinecone for their additions to the guide! This guide was) ~~^(last updated)~~ ^(created on) ^(July 8th, 2025.) ^(This will be edited over time through contributions of the community. It will remain spoiler-free. This is also available on the Subreddit Wiki if you prefer that format.) ^(Image sourced from) ^(store.playstation.com)^(.)
Hello, detective! Welcome to r/DiscoElysium, the main community on Reddit for all things Disco Elysium!
If you’re here and reading this, there’s a good chance that you have an interest in the game. Whether you just got the game, picked it up and then forgot about it, or you’ve been letting it collect dust in your steam library, this post is to help YOU decide what to do before jumping in.
# Should I buy the game? Why do people suggest NOT buying this game?
To make a long answer short, the game of Disco Elysium does not belong to the original creatives behind it. The TL;DR is that most of them were fired by an over-zealous majority shareholder and those writers, wholly, do not see profits for the game anymore. Thus, users typically suggest buying the game at a steep discount, borrowing a copy from a friend, buying used or… Other means. Do not feel bad if you bought the game already, most people aren’t privy to the issue before playing.
Note: The Nintendo Switch release of Disco Elysium is said to be incredibly buggy and prone to crashing. It's recommended to play it on another platform where at all possible. PC is best. Some users say the NS release works just fine for them, so your mileage may vary, but this was asked to be pointed out.
# How will I know if this game is for me?
The easiest answer is to just play it. If you’re afraid of wasting money, ask yourself if you like reading, enjoy RPGs and have a taste for story-heavy games. You may be off-put by the fact that there’s a lot of reading, many people joke/say it’s more like a book than a game, but everything is presented in fairly easy to understand language with the idea of it being accessible to a wide audience.
Alternative answer: If you’re a fan of things like Planescape Torment, True Detective, anything Lynchian, Slay the Princess, Fallout 1 + 2, (possibly) Baldur's Gate 3 and Kentucky Route Zero, there’s a chance you will enjoy Disco Elysium. Books such as The City and The City, The Dispossessed, Germinal and Discworld are often said as being good reads for Disco Elysium fans, so if you already like these, you might also enjoy Disco Elysium.
Try it, and if you dislike it, refund it. It’s at least worth a try. Steam allows you a refund if you play a game for less than 2 hours- that is generally seen as enough time to decide if the game is for you or not. If you can't afford to drop that sort of money on a chance, then watch the beginnings of a play through from your favorite streamer (if applicable) and decide from that, but this is not the ideal way of dipping your toes in. Still, it's low cost and low commitment if you're unsure of throwing your money away.
# What should I know before playing?
The only real suggestion I have is that if you play on console, get into the habit of saving often, as the game is prone to crashing on console releases.
Otherwise: No tips. No advice. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I will give you the golden piece of advice or "tip" that many users on this Subreddit live by:
Play the game BLIND. Do not worry about failing or doing something “wrong,” just DO IT. You are encouraged to fail and learn how to live with these failures. It does not define you or your run, you must embrace it.
I recommend you get off of this Subreddit for now and only come back if you really need
Almost there
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Smash or pass?
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Just finished my first playthrough, did I get some side ending??
So while I was on the island with the sniper the giant cryptid came out of the reeds. When I went back there was my squad waiting for me to assess my mental state and whatnot, and then everyone just got in the car like yippee let’s go back to Jamrock and process the case!! but the guy was still there??? No one even went back for him???? And we’re just ignoring the whole impending class war…??
I did the whole cryptid questline because I kept failing the damn authority check with Titus and ran out of ways to unlock it again (I solved it by buying the Wirral game and then failed a third time in a row, when I had Kim step in for me lol. My odds weren’t even bad and I didn’t think to save scum at the time). That’s all I can really think of that led to that.
So did I get some weird side ending, because that felt kind of unsatisfying
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AI grifting pages on Facebook be like
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I Love That No Two Playthroughs Are the Same
I finished my first play through over the weekend and am starting a new one. My first playthrough was with the "thinker" stats and I found it very enjoyable.
After my playthrough, I listened to people on YouTube talk about how much they love the game and ALL of their summaries were different in major ways from my play through! So I hopped back into the game with the more sensitive stats and I have had a VERY different story so far!
I can't believe it's possible for a game to be this complex that no two playthrough are the same, even with the same stats and decisions.
So far, my favorite changes are: no longer questioning Kim during the field autopsy, I actually failed at shooting down the corpse and had to ask the union to take the body down (I save scummed to kick measure head's ass), and all the insights Espirit de Corps has given me.
What are your favorite changes between playthroughs you've seen?
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Typical Harrier Du Bois
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Why does Kim leave his Kineema in Martinaise?
In the end he gets in the precinct 41 MC and his car was still parked outside the Whirling in rags.
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Oh hey, another group of passionate indie devs get shafted by capital. Wonder where else I heard that story from.
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Post title relevant
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I made a crappy print of half light
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pride flag for people with talking neckties!
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What does this actually mean?
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No pants Kim Kitsuragi
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help. When you’ve finished the game, come back and join the community, bratan! If you need some sort of disclaimer for topics and what material might be in this game (triggering content etc,) please refer to DoesTheDogDie, but please be aware that spoilers may/will be on the page. Only warning!
# Character creation is scary. What should I choose?
There is no optimal “build,” there is no “correct” way to play, you just have to press “start” and go. By design, you will not be able to achieve everything in one play through, but every skill will have very interesting dialogue no matter what you choose.
Does one of the presets speak to you? Pick that one. Does one of the skills speak to you? Make a custom build that has points dumped into that skill. The game is best when tailored to what you want to get out of it. There's a ton of different ways to make a build and unless you're looking for something incredibly specific, most people will give you a different answer as it comes down to personal taste. Highly recommend reading each skill name and description before choosing.
# Can I ask for help if I’m stuck?
Yes, you can make a post asking for help when playing the game. Please use the “Question” flair and make sure your question is either in the body or the title of the post. Images and videos are fine too. If you can’t fit your question into the title, then please put it in the body or in a comment. You can also post here, but it's less likely to be seen in this thread as it would be just making a new post.
# Why was I sent this thread instead of letting me ask the community myself?
People ask variations of the "new player, any tips before starting?" question quite a lot, and are usually given the same answers. I’m aware that Reddit search is notoriously shit, so having this guide might be easier for newcomers to read. The constant threads asking for "first time player's advice" and "tips before starting" are not received well on this Subreddit (and really most gaming Subreddits), but we do not want users to feel discouraged from joining the community. Thus, we have this here, and will hopefully expand or edit it as time passes.
As mentioned above, you're free to ask for help if you encounter any problems in the game, including bugs or being stuck in the story, but as this Subreddit will talk extensively about events in the game, you may encounter spoilers.
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Dolores Dei print
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This dude got the voice
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Climate change and the end of the world are not inevitable. It is not an abstract looming death cloud. There are ways to stop it, but it will simply go against stability and corporate interests.
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