![]() ![]() Nice, bright, painstakingly crafted worlds. As someone who really has a thing for animation, I love the visuals supplied. Now I’ve only discussed the direction this package is going in so far, but let me say: Chaos on Deponia is an absolutely beautiful game. The fast summary here is: zany story, rascally characters, big on humor, light on taking itself seriously but still providing some dramatic moments here and there. Despite falling onto a trash-planet, it turns out that Goal is in high demand by an evil faction of – as the Chaos on Deponia’s rapid synopsis communicated to me – ‘metal-beard-wearing’ people who seek to acquire her to prevent others from learning about their nefarious plans. Chaos on Deponia is part two of a planned adventure game trilogy where you play as Rufus, a rough around the edges individual who’s helping out a beautiful woman named Goal who literally fell to earth (well, fell to Deponia anyway). ![]() With the fundamentals of the genre established, let’s talk story. So in terms of gameplay you’re dealing with a lot of puzzles and mini-games – light-hearted stuff, appealing more to a thinker than anyone who’s big on action. You pick up items, you combine them, you figure out the often obscure logic being used to get you past whatever challenge is ahead of you at the moment. Not ringing any bells because you’re not that old? Okay, think more along the lines of what Telltale Games usually puts out. This is a point-and-click adventure in the style of the old Sierra adventure games – Leisure Suit Larry, King’s Quest, and so on. Like I said, this is going to be a pretty unique review for me.įirst, let’s start with the essentials. An incredible amount, as a matter of fact. Because even though I hated this game, there’s still a lot to be said in its favor. In fact – I’m trying to make lemons into lemonade here – by the time this review is done, you may well want to go out and buy this game, and the first in the trilogy along with it. Okay, hold on, keep reading this review because I actually did not tell you all you need to know with that last statement. ![]() All of this just makes it all the more awkward for me to come out and admit, before the review even gets truly underway… I really didn’t like this game. It’s gorgeous, crafted with lovely animation and generally seems to be a labor of love with quite a number of fans. It’s been seeing high ranking reviews all over the net, but particularly in the German market where the game originated. As the sequel to Deponia, it provides yet another adventurous, light-hearted romp through a colorful, cartoony world filled with odd technology, unique characters and a plot apparently fit for a trilogy. Chaos on Deponia is turning out to be one of the most unique games I’ve ever had to write a review for. ![]()
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