Posted on: May 9, 2020
EeSeOne
Verified ownerGames: 489 Reviews: 10
Excellent point and click, but....
Deponia is a great start to a great series with clever writing and good puzzles. Most of the problems can be solved with time or just using your head, no moon logic needed. I highly recommend avoiding the use of walk-through while playing this. Art of this game is gorgeous and the voice acting is good. each location is unique, but can clearly be seen as part of the same world. Most of the key items can be spotted easy enough, but might not be obvious before you know what you are looking for. Most of Deponia's comedy comes from slapstick comedy or insulting others and it works for most parts. Story is okay, but nothing special, but keeps the wheels turning and gives you some incentive to go on. Deponia is not a long game and doesn't stay out its welcome. Most of the characters are charming and memorable. But. Thing that breaks this near perfect experience for me is Rufus, the main character. Though he has his moments, Rufus is a jerk to say the least. Not lovable jerk, nor one with heart of gold or the type that would learn from his mistakes. To me he is one of the most unlikable characters I have had to take control of. I wouldn't need him to be good guy or a hero, but I would like if he had at least single redeemable quality. Though this did elevate the slapstick humor and had me waiting to see how Rufus would keep hurting himself. Over all, if you have any interest in point and click games, I think this is a game you should try out and see yourself if you enjoy travelling a man mooching off his (not that bad) ex-girlfriend and friends. If you like this game, the rest of the series will be right up your alley as well.
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