Disco Elysium was already a masterpiece of writing when it came out in 2019. Its storytelling has earned it two Best Narrative awards. And that’s even with words that hung on the screen in silence. That’s a tough act to follow. But Disco Elysium: The Final Cut pulls it off. Based on an IGN report, the creators added full voice acting to 99% of the original script. The dialogue that made the game special remains intact. But it’s now presented in an even better light. Hearing the lines changes how they land. The jokes are sharper. The breakdowns hit harder. The Revachol finally sounds like a real place.
And what better way to celebrate ZA/UM’s smash-hit RPG title than revisiting some of the best quotes from the definitive version — Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.
The Story of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut follows Detective Harry Du Bois, who wakes up with almost no memory. As he tries to rebuild himself, he partners with Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi to investigate a murder in Martinaise. Along the way, their work runs into the area’s social tensions that will either redeem him or send him further down the wrong path.
At first, it plays like a detective story. But it approaches it differently. There’s no gunfighting or chasing criminals. Instead, you deal with dialogue trees, skill checks, and virtual dice rolls. The game also lets you make your own choices. You can interrogate characters. You can take bribes. You can search for evidence.
But Disco Elysium: The Final Cut stands out even more by giving the dialogue life. Lines that do far more than move the story forward. Every encounter pushes you to reflect upon conflicting interpretations of the world. You decide the man you want to be. As the game describes it, “Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.” By the end, the murder is almost secondary. It’s a story about identity and regret. Its writing can be philosophical and sincere. That’s what makes its dialogue worth revisiting.
Quotes from Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
An eclectic cast. A chorus of personas inside the character’s head. A voice guiding the story. In Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, dialogue comes from unexpected places that make the game shine.
Harry Du Bois
Harry Du Bois is the playable character in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. On top of a forgotten identity, he’s an alcoholic and erratic. This makes even ordinary interactions unpredictable. He’s essentially a walking disaster. Still, Harry’s investigation gives him chances to understand himself. When he opens his mouth or battles the conflicting voices inside his own mind, he often sounds like a man who’s lost himself but keeps trying anyway.
- “An inordinate amount of time passes. It is utterly void of struggle.”
- “I want to make f*ck with you.”
- “Oh my God, I went up to a woman and actually said ‘I want to have f*ck with you’ earlier. What the hell is wrong with me?”
- “Because I’m insane.”
- “You’re practically devolving into a fish due to the lack of magnesium in your bloodstream.”
- “I left it at his momma’s after I f*cked her ass all night. Tell him that.”
- “I’ve been establishing my superstardom hard lately.”
- “That sugary black rum stain on the counter makes you teary-eyed with joy. It’s almost touching how syrupy and sticky it is.”
- “There he is, the old boy, the devil! You rascal, you! Let’s start right now by licking that stain off the counter. Do it, it’ll be wild!”
- “Are you telling me that you are so rich that light literally bends around your face?”
- “Nothing. Nothing. It’s probably nothing, forget I brought it up. Please proceed with the carefree lollygagging.”
- “He never stops. He only gets worse.”
- “This is a man with a lot of past, but little present. And almost no future.”
- “It’s better to know you’re being played than to be played without knowing it, is it not?”
- “Do you believe the status quo is preferable to chaos and bloodshed?”
Kim Kitsuragi
Kim Kitsuragi is Harry’s partner in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. Professional, observant, and patient, he provides a steady presence throughout the investigation. Kim knows how to get the job done, but he’s more than just a capable detective.
- “Detective, each of us has our part to play in the world.”
- “What do they believe in? They are Dolorians. They believe they continue the humanist project set forth by Her Innocence Dolores Dei four centuries ago.”
- “We’re not climbing anything. I’m 43 years old — and I plan to live to see 70.”
- “We do need to retain some humanity in this world.”
- “Every school of thought and government has failed in this city — but I love it nonetheless. It belongs to me as much as it belongs to you.”
The Narrator
The Narrator isn’t exactly a conventional character. But it plays a vital role as, essentially, the voice of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. The Narrator guides the player between conversations and gives events weight. Not just to explain what happens.
- “Moralists don’t really have beliefs…”
- “Everything is calm in the eye of the racestorm.”
- “Nudity is shameful.”
- “Heartache is powerful, but democracy is subtle.”
- “People think Communism was some crazy idea that had its comeuppance 40 years ago. A fever that shook the world, never to return again. They were right.”
The Rest of the Characters in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
- “You’re a man with a fork in a world of soup.” – Gaston Martin
- “You don’t get to choose your posse, they choose you.” – Acele Berger
- “The pale is the enemy of matter and life. It is not like any other — or any thing in the world. It is the transition state of being into nothingness.” – Joyce Messier
- “Men without ideals are only animals.” – The Deserter
- “In the dark times, should the stars also go out?” – Steban
Lighter moments in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
- “Sergeant Torson here is wondering if you are still in possession of your genitalia. Over.”
- “Mack can face the Giant of Koko Nur by himself, but Disco here made him piss his pants!”
- “Cuno can flex! Cuno flexes for hobos!”
- “You need to get SO magged up!”
- “Fucking low velocity? You think Cuno doesn’t know what you’re talkin’ about? Velocity was FUCKING MAX!”
All the quotes make the game personal. And adding voice acting made the exchanges sound and feel like real-life conversations. As it turns out, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut really is the ultimate edition of the original game.
