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DELTARUNE

PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2025

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Quick resume

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Global score

99/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Puzzle, Music

Pros

  • Deep, emotional storytelling
  • Engaging and varied gameplay
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Free initial chapters with save carryover
  • Strong community and anticipation for future chapters

Cons

  • Long waits between chapter releases
  • Some challenging boss fights can be frustrating
  • Chapter 3 minigames have difficult score requirements
  • Game is incomplete with future content pending
  • No physical activity, fully sedentary

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, experiment with choices and routes, and influence story outcomes."

  • Competence
    3

    "Gameplay includes skill-based combat and challenges, with some difficult boss fights and optional secret bosses."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal experience and story rather than competing against others."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Strong desire to keep playing, with players eagerly awaiting new chapters and engaging deeply with the game."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Some cooperative elements in party-based combat, but primarily single-player experience."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players experiment with different routes, choices, and uncover secrets; game encourages exploration and discovery."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and emotional connection rather than control or superiority."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Players use the game to experience emotional storytelling and immersive fantasy worlds, escaping real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage out of intrinsic interest and passion, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    5

    "Game rewards trying new things, exploring different story paths, and uncovering hidden content."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, lore, and new areas across chapters."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some character customization and player choice allow for self-expression, though limited."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Highly imaginative, fictional world with unique characters and surreal narrative elements."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Players feel part of a community and share experiences, though gameplay is single-player."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and engage with complex story and character development."

  • Health
    -5

    "Game is sedentary with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Strong emotional connections to characters and story foster close feelings and empathy."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "Players follow story and character arcs rather than leading others."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate items, upgrades, and unlock new story chapters and content."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Balanced challenge with moments of humor and emotional catharsis, providing flow and relaxation."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Enjoyable music, visuals, and emotional highs provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

  • Status
    -3

    "Focus is on personal experience rather than social recognition or status."

  • Story
    5

    "Deep narrative immersion with rich characters, plot, and emotional storytelling."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Combat and gameplay require planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Some suspenseful boss fights and emotional tension balanced with humor and relief."

  • Value
    5

    "High perceived value with free chapters and quality content for price paid."

  • Violence
    -2

    "Combat includes fighting but also non-violent options and emphasis on pacifism."

  • Survival
    2

    "Some resource and health management in combat, but overall low-risk environment."

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