Deal | Critically acclaimed RPG from 2019 drops to all-time low on Nintendo Switch

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is now available for just $9.99 on the Nintendo Switch eShop, marking its lowest-ever digital price on the platform. The discount is scheduled to run until November 14, making this one of the more substantial opportunities to pick up ZA/UM's acclaimed role-playing game at a reduced price.

Originally released on PC in 2019, Disco Elysium follows an alcoholic detective suffering from amnesia who must investigate a murder while attempting to piece together his own identity. Rather than relying on conventional combat, ZA/UM's RPG puts dialogue, skill checks and player decisions at the center of its gameplay. Its 24 different skills represent aspects of the protagonist's personality, frequently offering conflicting advice that can influence conversations and determine how investigations unfold.

The Final Cut edition introduces full voice acting and additional quests. The game earned widespread critical acclaim upon release, winning multiple awards at The Game Awards 2019, including Best Narrative and Best Role Playing Game. Its literary approach remains a major selling point, with one review praising its distinctive writing, voice performances and haunting visual presentation. Players have similarly highlighted its memorable characters, branching dialogue and unusually thoughtful exploration of political ideologies.

However, its enormous volume of dialogue and occasionally awkward navigation may not appeal to everyone. For anyone interested in narrative-driven RPGs, the current $9.99 price makes this an attractive opportunity to experience one of the genre's most celebrated releases.