Deltarune: Chapter 1

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  1. Mauron
    Feb 24, 2019
    7
    pues, el juego toma otro rumbo diferente a lo que es undertale, la comunidad trata de decifrar lo que es el juego, pero mas bien, me parece que es un juego flojo, me hubiera gustado ams finales, ya que al parecer en el juego, nada de lo que hagas iporta, segiras teniendo el mismo final, lo cual, es por asi decirlo la contraparte de undertale, pero bueno, como concluscion final, el juego alpues, el juego toma otro rumbo diferente a lo que es undertale, la comunidad trata de decifrar lo que es el juego, pero mas bien, me parece que es un juego flojo, me hubiera gustado ams finales, ya que al parecer en el juego, nada de lo que hagas iporta, segiras teniendo el mismo final, lo cual, es por asi decirlo la contraparte de undertale, pero bueno, como concluscion final, el juego al parecer tiene una filosofia diferente a lo que era undertale, pero mas que filosofia, parece un juego flojo… Expand
  2. Voicingshark240
    Nov 13, 2018
    7
    At first, I thought this game is pretty trash. But then I thought "Hey, maybe I should name off all of the good things about the game". And I had a lot of thoughts about the pros of the game. The game still has that Undertale feel. I like the first game more than this. There are a lot of things that I don't like about the game. But it ain't bad game. I will only give this game 7/10. That'sAt first, I thought this game is pretty trash. But then I thought "Hey, maybe I should name off all of the good things about the game". And I had a lot of thoughts about the pros of the game. The game still has that Undertale feel. I like the first game more than this. There are a lot of things that I don't like about the game. But it ain't bad game. I will only give this game 7/10. That's it. The game has good music, more interesting enemies, and has colorful areas. And the game is FREE! So if you want to try out the game yourself, then go ahead! It's not a bad game, but it's pretty short.… Expand
  3. chrossrank
    Nov 29, 2018
    7
    Except for the awful ending, the game tells a fun story with good characters. It does interesting things with the rpg party systems and the combat is a massive improvement over Undertale. Major problems (besides THAT ending) is that the puzzles are pretty frustrating and, due to it being part of a full game, I can´t rate it higher than 7. Doesn´t mean its bad though. And for a free game,Except for the awful ending, the game tells a fun story with good characters. It does interesting things with the rpg party systems and the combat is a massive improvement over Undertale. Major problems (besides THAT ending) is that the puzzles are pretty frustrating and, due to it being part of a full game, I can´t rate it higher than 7. Doesn´t mean its bad though. And for a free game, its worth the try. You miss literally nothing by downloading it.… Expand
  4. wknd
    Jun 4, 2019
    7
    good game good story NOTgood characters and NOT funny

    actually.......undertale is better.everything is good. DON'T PLAY THIS GAME
    not graphics. 7 pts is too much for this game.
  5. LiteRev
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting, but there is only one ending, it dissapoints if remember Undertale. The maximum branch you can count on is some extra frases.… Expand
  6. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    7
    Cool                                                                                      
  7. eggmanface
    Sep 19, 2021
    6
    A so-so game that rides off of the immense success of its predecessor. The new battle mechanic doesn't really succeed - for one thing, battles are very easy; for another, it is obvious what Actions will lead to a successful 'Spare' or 'Pacify'. This is unlike Undertale, where routine battles WERE legitimately challenging, and required thinking and puzzle-solving to successfully Spare (andA so-so game that rides off of the immense success of its predecessor. The new battle mechanic doesn't really succeed - for one thing, battles are very easy; for another, it is obvious what Actions will lead to a successful 'Spare' or 'Pacify'. This is unlike Undertale, where routine battles WERE legitimately challenging, and required thinking and puzzle-solving to successfully Spare (and achieve 'Yellow Names'). The setting in Deltarune Ch 1 is also generally not memorable, unlike Undertale's collection of more memorable (and better looking) locations.

    What redeems Deltarune is a few factors: Firstly, Lancer is generally an excellent character, whose humour lands a lot of the time. Suzie is also a reasonably solid character. Secondly, there are enough memorable songs (which was one of the key parts of Undertale's atmosphere and storytelling). Field of Hopes and Dreams is the most obvious banger, but the shop theme and the final castle theme are also very good. Finally, the 'secret' boss fight is an excellent challenge that comes with its own fantastic music and an interesting character. This fight makes up for a lot of the disappointments from the other fights in the game.

    All that being said, the redeeming qualities made this game worthwhile (at least for me). Just don't go into it expecting anything close to Undertale.    … Expand
  8. Nk3
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    Игра достаточно классная, интересная. Но, мне большенсве треков показались в среднем 5 из 10, кроме двух треков это: rune buster, и field of hopes and dream, они классные. Сужет на 6 из 10. Были неплохие моменты и шутки, а концовка составляла устраивать панику. Мне понравилось что это другой мир, он связывает с миром андертейл только определёнными персонажами. Новое осмысления боёвкиИгра достаточно классная, интересная. Но, мне большенсве треков показались в среднем 5 из 10, кроме двух треков это: rune buster, и field of hopes and dream, они классные. Сужет на 6 из 10. Были неплохие моменты и шутки, а концовка составляла устраивать панику. Мне понравилось что это другой мир, он связывает с миром андертейл только определёнными персонажами. Новое осмысления боёвки сделано хорошо. И игра проходится легко, кроме тайного босса. В целом я доволен… Expand
  9. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 23, 2022
    6
    Deltarune = 6/10
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  10. Astrolled
    Dec 13, 2022
    7
    Its a good game. But is too short, the gameplay just became fun in the final boss, when you can control Kris, Susie and Ralsei, poor characters exploit and the humor is boring. On the other hand hand, it has a kick-ass OST, and, honestly, this is my favourite of all toby fox's games, The pixel art is beautifull and there characters like Lancer, that are FUN. nothing else, just fun. I likeIts a good game. But is too short, the gameplay just became fun in the final boss, when you can control Kris, Susie and Ralsei, poor characters exploit and the humor is boring. On the other hand hand, it has a kick-ass OST, and, honestly, this is my favourite of all toby fox's games, The pixel art is beautifull and there characters like Lancer, that are FUN. nothing else, just fun. I like the game, but compared to chapter 2 and undertale, is just boring.… Expand

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  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    While Undertale is great both as a comedy and a tragedy, Deltarune is good for some laughs but – so far – doesn’t move players otherwise. [13/2018, p.48]
  2. Attack of the Fanboy
    Nov 1, 2018
    90
    It may not be the near-perfect masterpiece I consider Undertale to be, but it successfully holds onto much of what made the first game great while making adjustments and finding its own place as well.
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