It's a momentous occasion for fans of CRPGs, as the newly released trailer gives us our first glimpse of arguably the most eagerly awaited story-driven game to arrive on mobile in recent times. Disco Elysium is set to make its debut on Android, and it's not just a simple port of the original game. Instead, it promises a fresh and unique experience tailored for smartphones.
For those unfamiliar, Disco Elysium casts you as the amnesiac detective Harry Du Bois, tasked with solving a murder in the city of Revachol, specifically in the district of Martinaise. Your mission involves interrogating suspects and navigating the city to untangle a complex network of conspiracies and conflicting stories.
Whether it's embracing or resisting the erratic behavior of the protagonist, or engaging in profound philosophical dialogues with the characters Harry encounters, there's a compelling reason why Disco Elysium has been hailed as a groundbreaking release.
Under normal circumstances, I'd be shouting my excitement from the rooftops. With all-new art and gameplay mechanics, including 360-degree scenes that you can explore using your phone's camera, Disco Elysium is coming to mobile in what might be its best possible form.
However, many fans have taken this opportunity to revisit the high-profile split between Zaum and several key members of Disco Elysium's original design team. Coupled with the layoffs and legal issues, it's remarkable that the game has managed to reach Android intact.
Whether this mobile release breathes new life into Zaum or marks their final significant project, this highly anticipated port is sure to capture the attention of fans who have been eagerly awaiting a CRPG of this caliber in terms of narrative depth and content.
Disco Elysium is currently available for pre-registration on Android.
