NEANDERTHAL REVIEW: Disco Elysium

HUMIES’ DESCRIPTION:

“…a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.”

NEANDERTHAL SAYS:

Fellow troglodye—hairy, pink, sunwashed—sticks fingers into dangerous holes because loudbrain won’t let him sleep. Learns goodness of phrenology to impress big giant or can shoot own skull to intimidate enemies. Is NOT a coward and WILL be respected. There is no stopping.

FLAVOR:

Love. Weeping. Apocalypse.

DANGER (Consequences / Reactivity):

9 bubblegum wrappers out of 10.

MYTH (Narrative):

4 dead executioners out of 4.

BODY (Controls):

7 wet cigarettes out of 10.

VISIONS (Uniqueness):

10 holes in the world out of 10.

MOUNTAINTOP (Final Score):

10. Game good. Play many times. All different, all nice.