In Disco Elysium, players can walk a mile in the shoes of an amnesic detective and need to solve a murder mystery. The unique plot and the execution of the game is gripping, and fans are quickly falling in love, saying it's the most well-written and designed game ever. Whether this is an overstatement or not, it's up to future fans to find out. Apart from viewing the world from the eyes of a war-veteran turned detective, players submerge into the world of Disco Elysium which is beautifully crafted with every detail in its place.
One of the most intriguing parts of the game is the many attributes and skills the detective has. Players have to use these as a way to communicate with the world, as each ability governs the way the character interacts with different scenarios. When choosing an archetype for the character, players receive 12 points distributed through four abilities. Or, players can build their own character if they're up for the challenge.
Intellect
This attribute determines how smart the character is. It will dictate how he makes sense of the world surrounding him. There are six skills assigned to this attribute. Logic helps make deductions throughout the game and gives the detective strong intellectual powers. Encyclopedia calls upon stored information and knowledge. Rhetoric helps the character master the art of persuasion and allows him to enjoy rigorous intellectual discussions.
Drama brings out the actor in the detective. He can lie easier, and detect any lies thrown at him. Conceptualization helps him understand art, and see the beauty in the world. The character will be much more attentive to his surroundings. And Visual Calculus allows players to deconstruct crime scenes, making the laws of physics work in his favor. With the Intellect attribute, players can bring the most out of the detective side of the character.
Psyche
Psyche takes the character's emotional intelligence and sensitivity to a higher level, making the character more aware, conscious of his decisions, and able to influence himself and others. With Psyche, players will obtain a lot of useful skills.
Volition helps keep the character's morale up. This can come in handy when other attributes strive to bring it down. Inland Empire allows the character to have visions, and strong gut feelings, hunches. With this skill, he'll be more in touch with his feelings and gut. The Empathy skill is self-explanatory, the detective will understand others easily.
Authority allows the detective to be an intimidating figure in the eyes of people, and he'll be more assertive. This definitely helps his case as a detective. Esprit de Corps helps connect to the station and understand cop culture. And finally, Suggestion is one of the main focuses of the Psyche attribute. This allows the detective to charm anyone, giving him the role of a puppet master of sorts.
Physique
Physique brings strength and fortitude out into the spotlight. But this doesn't just mean exterior muscle-build, as seen in the six skills that represent this attribute. The skill Half Light allows the body to take control, and threaten people with higher authority. Shivers help the character tune in to the city, becoming more aware of the surroundings. And if the detective doesn't hear the city, how on Earth can he save it? But be careful with this one, as other detectives and superior might find it... weird.
Electro-Chemistry takes the character to party-planet, allowing him to love and be loved by all sorts of substances. Physical Instrument is the polar opposite of Electro-Chemistry. This skill allows the detective to enjoy his healthy body, like the well-oiled machine it is. In certain situations when he needs to flex his enormous muscles, this can come in handy. Pain Threshold helps shake it off, whatever the reason for the pain is. Whoever hurt the detective will have to try harder. Finally, Endurance lets the character take those extreme shots.
Motorics
Motorics is all about the senses. It helps with handling, coordination, navigation, and mental and physical agility. The skills representing this attribute is every cop's birthday wish, so it's a wise investment to stock up on Motorics. First and foremost, Hand-Eye Coordination allows players to aim and shoot with much better results. Perception won't let anything go unnoticed. Every little detail can be either seen, heard, or smelled by the detective. Reaction Speed makes the character less human and more feline, with his ninja reflexes. With this skill, the detective is truly untouchable.
Savoir Faire is the difference between a good cop and an amazing detective. Whether it's sneaking up on someone, picking pockets, or busting a move on the dancefloor, Savoir Faire makes the detective the coolest of the bunch. If players think electronics will cause a problem throughout the gameplay, Interfacing has the detective's back. This handy skill allows him to master machines and get into any room he wants to.
Lastly, Composure makes all the difference. Act like a lady, detective. Back straight, nose held high, appear strong at all times. Never crack in front of people. Composure allows the character to have a stronger exterior, with higher authority, and of course, it makes the detective look incredibly cool.