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Deponia
DeponiaA trash‑planet adventure where a bumbling hero chases love amid hilarious puzzles.
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the BorderlandsA witty, episodic adventure on Pandora with Rhys and Fiona.
Overview
Description

Deponia follows the ill‑tempered Rufus as he navigates a sprawling junkyard world, dreaming of the floating cities above. When the angelic Goal crashes into his trash heap, his selfish plan spirals into a chaotic love story full of twists and comedic mishaps. The game blends hand‑painted, widescreen backgrounds with cartoon animation, delivering witty dialogue and clever puzzles that keep players engaged from start to finish.

Set after Borderlands 2, this five‑part series follows a Hyperion suit with Jack‑like ambitions and a Pandoran con artist as they chase a massive cash haul. The game blends Telltale’s signature choice‑driven storytelling with the humor and chaos of the Borderlands universe. Players navigate point‑and‑click puzzles, make decisions that shape the narrative, and encounter familiar vault hunters, gangsters, and bandit lords across a colorful, sci‑fi world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Story-Rich
Best for
Adventure puzzle fans
Fans of narrative adventure games
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2012-08-07
2014-11-25
Specifications
developer
Daedalic Entertainment
Telltale Games
publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Telltale Games, Take-Two Interactive
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
ESRB M, PEGI 18+50%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
78/100
88/100+13%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Stunning hand‑painted art style
  • Sharp, witty writing and humor
  • Engaging point‑and‑click puzzles
  • Broad platform availability
  • Engaging episodic storytelling
  • Strong voice acting and humor
  • Multiple platforms supported
  • Meaningful player choices
Cons
  • Some puzzles can feel obtuse
  • Voice acting is uneven in places
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
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