Deltarune: Chapter 1
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About Deltarune: Chapter 1
Deltarune Chapter 1 arrived on October 31, 2018 as a free indie RPG from Toby Fox. You play as Kris, a human kid who stumbles into the Dark World alongside Susie and Ralsei. The trio must seal a leaking fountain using light or violence while battling Darkners. This adventure launched first on PC before expanding to consoles like PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game mixes classic RPG storytelling with bullet hell combat mechanics. It serves as the opening chapter of a larger saga that fans have been waiting years to finish.
Gameplay
Your typical session involves walking through town, talking to locals, and entering dungeons to fight monsters. Combat switches between turn-based tactics where you select actions like Fight or Act and active bullet hell segments requiring precise dodging. You navigate tight spaces while avoiding enemy projectiles without taking damage. The game offers multiple paths to resolve conflicts since you can spare enemies or defeat them completely. Exploration reveals secrets and unlocks new abilities for your party members. Each battle requires careful timing and observation of attack patterns rather than simple button mashing.
What Players Think
Critics and players rate this title highly across platforms. IGDB shows an average score of 84.9 based on 127 ratings. Most users report completing the main story within a short window, with many finishing it in under two hours. Community moods lean heavily toward excitement and nostalgia for the developer's previous work. Review snippets frequently mention the unique blend of humor and tension during boss fights. Players note that the free price point makes this an essential download despite its length. Achievement hunters appreciate the hidden secrets scattered throughout every level.
PlayPile's Take
This chapter is worth playing immediately since it costs nothing. Toby Fox delivers a tight narrative with memorable characters and challenging combat sections. You should pick this up if you like turn-based games with heavy emphasis on player skill during battles. The achievement list offers plenty of goals for completionists who want to find every secret. Expect to spend about 90 minutes finishing the story but return for multiple playthroughs to see different outcomes. Do not expect a full game here but treat it as a compelling demo for what comes next.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
84.9
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