I let it be known to all my close friends that I'll buy them a copy of Disco if they ask at a drop of a hat. Easily my favourite game.
W.r.t violence, it is indeed present as a murder is the center of the story, but it's always in service of a story about self-discovery, exploration and a talking tie.
Also, if you like Disco, check out The City & The City [0], it inspired DE and is a great time.
I have not played Disco yet, but have been tempted. Thanks for the comparison to The City & The City, easily one of my favorite books and such a mind bend. If you’ve not watched Counterpart with J.K. Simons is very similar in feel, to me at least. Shame it was never finished.
W.r.t violence, it is indeed present as a murder is the center of the story, but it's always in service of a story about self-discovery, exploration and a talking tie.
Also, if you like Disco, check out The City & The City [0], it inspired DE and is a great time.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_%26_the_City