💦 FULL SET: Id/sliceit - High Quality

Almost a decade ago now, I wrote the following about Undertale: It ties every single aspect of itself so tightly together that the result is one of the most emotional and enjoyable games I've ever experienced.

Deltarune takes that a step further by iterating on all of what made Undertale great. The battle system is expanded with more party members, to great effect. Unique gameplay elements abound and rarely overstay their welcome. The music takes full advantage of the existing melodies already stuck in Undertale players' heads to masterfully reprise and remix established leitmotifs. It's a delight. If you like games that have secrets hidden inside them, they are layers upon layers deep here. Deltarune sometimes feels like it's reacting to your every choice, even the inconsequential ones.

As of writing, there are only 4 chapters available. I don't know when the whole game will finally be out, but one of the ideas explored within is so intriguing that I'm hooked and can't wait for the rest. If you haven't tried Deltarune yet, especially in an age where it's hard to come by truly fresh game ideas, I think it's absolutely worth your time.