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Deponia

Daedalic Entertainment · Dec 1, 2016

PC · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch

Teen

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In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence. He is part of the lowest social class, doomed to live his life in literal mountains of trash. He hopes for an opportunity to get into the world of the rich, who live in a floating city high above the clouds. Fate seems to smile on the snotty good-for-nothing when one day the attractive lady named Goal from the higher sector plummets into one of the trash heaps. Rufus decides to help the young woman out by taking her back to her husband. When he notices that Goal's husband is a dead ringer for himself, he hatches a diabolical scheme to gain access to the upper world. However, things don't work out quite as planned, since he has feelings for the beauty which limits his usual unscrupulousness.

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PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.7

PlayStation 4

Critic 7.2 (7 critics) · Gamer 8.7

7.7

Xbox One

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Nintendo Switch

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Critic reviews

  • GameSpew

    Stan Cohen · May 27, 2019

    7.0
    Deponia may well be set in a rubbish heap, but it’s a game that’ll never end up there. With lovably odd characters, a fantastic art design, and a really engaging style of gameplay, Deponia shows what a modern point and click game should be. Despite a steep incline in difficulty that may catch a few players off guard, Deponia’s highlight is its character design and writing, and you can expect to be entertained throughout.
  • COGconnected

    Alex Everatt · May 08, 2019

    6.3
    The pricing for Deponia on Nintendo Switch is a huge head-scratcher, and I can’t understand why there would be such a discrepancy. Had I not reviewed this version, there is no way I would have paid the extra $20 for it. If you’re looking for a fun adventure, Deponia might just be the ticket – but I would recommend saving your money for the Deponia Collection and buy it for your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One instead.
  • Pure Nintendo

    Jennifer Sheffield · May 04, 2019

    9.5
    Deponia is full of humor, funny puzzle-solving, and with a setting that I thoroughly enjoy in fiction. For anyone who likes point-and-click adventures, this series is one for you.
  • GameSpew

    Jamie Parry-Bruce · Dec 14, 2016

    6.0
    Deponia is alright, however you want to take that. If you’re a fan of point and click adventures, then you’re certainly going to find something to like. There are plenty of great puzzles to get your teeth stuck into; it’s just a shame that the main character is such a douche and the controls aren’t up to scratch. The comedy will probably see you through, but just don’t expect to be blown away.
  • PS Lifestyle

    Paulmichael Contreras · Nov 15, 2016

    6.5
    If you enjoy this genre, you will likely enjoy Deponia, but there isn’t anything here to woo those of you who don’t bother with this type of game.
  • NintendoLife

    Daryl Baxter · May 19, 2019

    6.0
    Deponia is a fine example of the genre, but there's no getting around the fact that the game's price on Switch will be your main barrier to entry here. It plays well and has that charm that Daedalic is famous for, and it constantly reminds you of the Monkey Island series – no bad thing at all. But when you're able to find the same game for under a quid if you look hard enough – and you take into account that this Switch version has no added benefits – it becomes harder to recommend.

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