Robert Kurvitz is an Estonian novelist, video game designer, and musician. He was the lead writer and designer of the 2019 video game Disco Elysium as a founding member of the ZA/UM cultural association and the eponymous video game development company that emerged from it. Kurvitz was fired from ZA/UM in 2022 after conflicts arose with investors who had acquired a majority stake in the company.
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Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, the latest from ZA/UM, has debuted to mixed Steam reviews, with criticism split between the game's narration and the studio's controversial past, notably the ousting of key Disco Elysium creators. Despite this, the game holds an 83 Metacritic score. Fans are divided, with some praising its writing and atmosphere, while others cannot overlook ZA/UM's actions.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is an excellent, albeit different, successor to the Disco Elysium legacy, offering a deeply immersive spy thriller experience. With its unique Fatigue, Anxiety, and Delirium stats and the Exertion mechanic, the game challenges players in a fresh way. Set in the intriguing city of Portofiro, it's a must-play for fans of psychological depth and mystery.