It's a momentous occasion for fans of CRPGs, as a newly released trailer gives us our first glimpse of what might be the most eagerly awaited story-driven game to hit mobile devices in recent times: Disco Elysium is set to make its debut on Android. And it's not just a simple port; the game is being reimagined in a fresh and unique way.
For those unfamiliar, Disco Elysium casts you as 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 web of conspiracies and conflicting narratives.
Whether it's embracing or challenging the erratic behavior of the protagonist, or engaging in deep philosophical dialogues with the characters Harry encounters, there's no doubt that Disco Elysium stands out as a groundbreaking release in the genre.
Under normal circumstances, I'd be ecstatically shouting the news from the rooftops. With all-new art, innovative gameplay, and 360-degree scenes that you can explore using your phone's camera, Disco Elysium is poised to arrive on mobile in what might be its most impressive form yet.
However, the excitement is tempered by fans bringing up the well-publicized split between Zaum and many members of the original Disco Elysium design team, not to mention the subsequent layoffs and legal battles. It's nothing short of a miracle that Disco Elysium has managed to make it to Android intact.
Whether this mobile release represents a new lease on life for Zaum or their final act, there's no question that this highly anticipated port will capture the attention of fans who have been eagerly awaiting a CRPG of this caliber in terms of writing and content.
Disco Elysium is now available for pre-registration on Android.
