I never really did a review of Deltarune Chapter 1 or even Undertale for that matter. I don't really have a huge history of either game, the fandom made me curious about Undertale so I played it, and all the connections speculated made me play Deltarune Chapter 1 and so here I am for the second chapter.
I actually really like the art style of Deltarune as a whole. Chapter 2 kinda revamps what the first one did, giving the characters more portraits and animations and giving a whole new world of Cyber World, which is pretty neat and focuses a lot on playing of computer, internet, and what you would see if the idea of the internet was a place. It's pretty interesting in concept and reminds me of Mega Man Battle Network in that way.
The game's music is actually really good. I remember Undertale having a sort of Earthbound sound to it, while Deltarune seems to be leaning closer to Mother 3 with it's music and sound. the game does a good job of keeping things simple while adding that bit of extra to it.
I can easily say, Chapter 2 is freakin' brutal at times with it's gameplay. While it still keeps up the same "bullet hell" mode during getting attacked, when on the offense the game actually has a lot of quality of life and allows more combinations of attacks and choices instead of the first game where you often followed the same old routine with very little difference. For example Kris isn't always forced to ACT to get certain things done.
I can't really explain the story any further than I had at the start of the review, because it's spoilers and would be better to be played IF you're okay with the idea that this is similar to Chapter 1 just with a new "world" to explore and continuing the story.
So does the game fall short anywhere?
- I thought the combat would have a little more depth to it when you're on offense, but it seems to be not the case.
- The writing of the characters feel like their suffering from signs of flanderization to the point they seem kinda like fanfic versions of their Chapter 1 selves.
That really about it for issues, I can't say I'm really a fan of Undertale or Deltarune, but after played chapter 1 to refresh myself of the story and Chapter 2 right after, I can easily say I'm pretty interested in the story and hope Chapter 3 isn't another long wait.
I actually really like the art style of Deltarune as a whole. Chapter 2 kinda revamps what the first one did, giving the characters more portraits and animations and giving a whole new world of Cyber World, which is pretty neat and focuses a lot on playing of computer, internet, and what you would see if the idea of the internet was a place. It's pretty interesting in concept and reminds me of Mega Man Battle Network in that way.
The game's music is actually really good. I remember Undertale having a sort of Earthbound sound to it, while Deltarune seems to be leaning closer to Mother 3 with it's music and sound. the game does a good job of keeping things simple while adding that bit of extra to it.
I can easily say, Chapter 2 is freakin' brutal at times with it's gameplay. While it still keeps up the same "bullet hell" mode during getting attacked, when on the offense the game actually has a lot of quality of life and allows more combinations of attacks and choices instead of the first game where you often followed the same old routine with very little difference. For example Kris isn't always forced to ACT to get certain things done.
I can't really explain the story any further than I had at the start of the review, because it's spoilers and would be better to be played IF you're okay with the idea that this is similar to Chapter 1 just with a new "world" to explore and continuing the story.
So does the game fall short anywhere?
- I thought the combat would have a little more depth to it when you're on offense, but it seems to be not the case.
- The writing of the characters feel like their suffering from signs of flanderization to the point they seem kinda like fanfic versions of their Chapter 1 selves.
That really about it for issues, I can't say I'm really a fan of Undertale or Deltarune, but after played chapter 1 to refresh myself of the story and Chapter 2 right after, I can easily say I'm pretty interested in the story and hope Chapter 3 isn't another long wait.