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The director, Polly Findlay (an acclaimed British stage director making her first feature), presents all of this in a stately and fastidious prestige-teleplay-of-the-week way. Adapting a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty (the script is by MacLaverty and Nick Payne), she creates a generous space for her actors, who turn what might have been a rather staid movie — and still at times is — into a meticulous duet.
TL;DR
Pros:
Compelling, emotion-driven story highlighting rich character dynamics
Intricate, bright pixel art visuals
Thoughtful sound design with incredible music
Endlessly inventive variations on gameplay
Super replay-friendly, with variant routes and secret bosses
Enjoyable, funny and well-written script
Every element works well in tandem
Cons:
Will take a while to fully release
Questionable visual design choices in Chapter 1
Not sure why it reused Undertale characters, honestly
Score: 6.5/7 — Four chapters of game design and storytelling brilliance
Reviewed on PC; available on PC (Windows), macOS, PS4 and PS5, and Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Price: $12.49 (Steam); $24.99 (Nintendo and PlayStation). Free demo available on PC, macOS, Nintendo Switch and PS4.
If you’re unfamiliar with Toby Fox, get familiar right now. After 2015’s smash-hit Undertale that rewired modern geek culture, the indie creator is back at it with another absolute banger: Deltarune, which on the surface alludes to its accolade-winning older brother but is in effect a very different, also amazing game. So amazing that I’m struggling to find anything to criticise about it.
The only reason one might not want to play this game right now is that it’s unfinished: just the first four chapters of seven are released. That said, they are phenomenally satisfying and leave me hyped for more to come (and the first two are free!). For a game so full of heart, I’ll wait as long as I need to for the rest, especially since its replayability factor is absurdly high and the wait between chapters has been well worth it so far.
Driving through town. — GIF by author
Familiar concept, but fully new game
Let’s get the comparison out of the way. Deltarune features the same gameplay and interfacing concepts as Undertale, complete with an upgraded version of familiar battle mechanics. It also features a lot of familiar characters from Undertale, playing different roles in a different universe, and makes sparing references to the former game. It even has similar ways to play through the story peacefully or violently, although there’s reportedly only one ending regardless.
Kris’ mom wakes them up for school. Does she look familiar? — screengrab by author
All in all, familiarity with Undertale acts as a good foundation for this similar universe of monsters and (singular) human and dodging bullets while convincing enemies to be friends. But this is where we can stop comparing the two, because Deltarune is neither its sequel nor its spinoff. It has its own story and gameplay charms, and deserves to be judged on its own terms.
In fact, what really surprised me was the fact that, aside from adding some nostalgia, this game honestly didn’t need to rely on any repurposed Undertale characters at all; it could just as easily have used new original characters. I’m not really sure why it made this choice, except maybe to rope in longtime fans, but ironically this is the one thing that threatened to lessen the experience even marginally for me. The game is not Undertale 2, and it doesn’t have to be. When it shakes off that mantle is when it really starts to shine.
A new beginning. — screengrab by author
A concept that builds and builds
Without spoiling too much: Deltarune introduces you to Kris — a human raised in a small town of monsters — and antagonistic deuteragonist Susie. Then it throws the two into a strange ‘Dark World’ with a mysterious prophecy at its core. Along with Ralsei, a Dark World prince, they set out JRPG-style to explore new worlds and seal the fountains at their centre — meeting friends and enemies of all kinds as they go.
ALL kinds. — screengrab by author
Every chapter brings a new quest, and while Chapter 1 functions more as a proof of concept, by Chapter 2 the game has firmly found its footing and started sprinting. Everything from the underlying narrative to the zany boss fights just keeps heightening. There are points that I just don’t know how the game can surpass itself, and then it does.
A former encounter has a glow-up. — GIF by author
Sound design integrated into everything
Sound is a huge part of Deltarune from both an aesthetic and gameplay standpoint. In some areas, it’s integrated thoroughly into gameplay and interfacing itself, to the point where you might want to play with your headphones set to stereo. Elsewhere, it elevates humorous and narratively powerful moments alike, and suffuses every element of the surroundings and interface with life. Close attention to detail here plays a major role in shaping a living, breathing world.
Fox’s soundtrack steals the show in every way, though. Every track is electric, bright, powerful and infuriatingly catchy, making the soundtrack an obvious standout feature. Each new theme compliments its area or battle perfectly, keeping you in the moment during the most tedious of puzzles and holding your attention when tough bosses threaten to get frustrating.
I would love to keep singing praises of the music, but I’ll just provide an example. Have a listen as you read the rest of this review, or after.
Evocative, expert pixel art
The interface is retro and JRPG-esque, with nostalgically pixelly battle screens and movement mechanics. Overall, the visuals are striking, with gorgeously popping colours; there are some plainer elements, but they’re usually used deliberately for dramatic effect.
Castle Town. — screengrab by author
Traversing the dark. — GIF by author
And the sprites are — mostly — amazing. Some are… not, especially in the first chapter. This might be for visual gags that don’t always land, but I’d guess the reason is simpler — certain aspects of Chapter 1’s art suggest a budget of somewhere between $31 and a handwritten note saying “please”.
A cage of… ‘animals’? — screengrab by author
Thankfully, the visual design gets better every chapter. One must note that the game isn’t particularly ‘cute’, so the art isn’t afraid to get a little creepy, and have its characters pull big faces. I love the unfiltered expressiveness, and I really like it when the visual design breaks boundaries.
One of these sprites is not like the others… — GIF by author
Two standout features are the scenic backgrounds and the incredible sprite animations, both masterclasses in pixel art. The backdrops of your journey are impressively intricate, especially later, and lend a sense of grand scale to offset some flatness in the map.
A view of the city. — screengrab by author
Meanwhile, sprite animations are super detailed and rendered with astonishing effort and purpose, grounding the characters firmly in the world and making them feel super real. Lead artist Temmie Chang, responsible for the pixel animation, knocks it out of the park.
Susie stays for breakfast. — GIF by author
Queen appeals to Kris. — screengrab by author
Battles
At its core, the battle system is a beautiful bullet hell bonanza. But it’s so much more than that.
A typical enemy encounter. — GIF by author
A simplified overview: you can choose to ‘fight’ enemies — using magic or melee — or disavow violence entirely to ‘act’ instead until you gain an enemy’s mercy. Acting looks different for every enemy, and it’s always fun and personality-filled.
Acting to gain mercy. — screengrab by author
A great way to befriend your enemies. — GIF by author
This game is absurdly inventive with its battling, with some really creative ways of utilising the entire battle interface. It never runs out of concepts: gimmick fights and minigames abound as it throws rhythm game mechanics, arcade-style punch-outs, and full-fledged Pac-Man your way as it likes.
A battle that turns its own interface into a game. — GIF by author
The heroes rock out (this is my favourite minigame ever). — GIF by author
There are also secret bosses to reward exploration — they can be hard, but are super worthwhile if only for bragging rights. The challenge is optional, so you never feel stuck.
A hidden boss fight. — GIF by author
Although the game supposedly only has one ending, chapters have their own ‘routes’ that can permanently affect the later game. I prefer playing mercifully, but fighting your way through is a perfectly valid way of experiencing the story with its own rewards.
Compelling characters with a fantastically human script
Speaking of which, the story absolutely bangs, with phenomenal narrative and comedic pacing and some of the most interesting and rich characters I’ve encountered in a while. I refuse to spoil too much, but for only four chapters, the narrative is substantial and constantly packed with interesting new turns.
Whatever Kris has got going on as a (creepy, mysterious) player character is a class apart from your typical silent protag. And the core cast is especially vibrant to fill Kris’ silence, blooming quickly into multi-dimensional characters with rich inner lives and a great variety of personality.
Noelle regrets her decisions. — screengrab by author
Everyone is really lovable, and the scripting makes them doubly so: even at its most heroes-save-the-day, it never gets too hammy to take seriously. It’s a script that is fun rather than just funny; more than anything, it captures a human side to the characters that evokes the kind of dumb, playful conversations I might have with my own friends.
Examining a fire extinguisher. — screengrab by author
Susie and Ralsei bond. — GIF by author
Sharing a meal. — GIF by author
Verdict: PLAY IT
Above all, the game is perfectly cohesive. Art, sound, gameplay and narrative all refract off each other in a dazzling interplay, becoming greater than the sum of their parts. Battles have narrative weight and sound design builds humour; music and visuals work in constant harmony to inform gameplay.
I struggle to find anything bad to say about Deltarune. It’s fantastic, and whatever minor nitpicks I had early on were thoroughly steamrolled by massive improvement later. The fact that it’s not yet fully released can’t count against it (I did choose to play it unfinished); in fact, these four chapters are enough to cement it among the best of the best games I’m going to play this year.
The only thing I would ask of Fox is that he embrace his new stories for what they are: new. Undertale nostalgia may have roped in old fans, but Deltarune shines brightest when it steps out of the other game’s shadow. The adventuring party, inventive game design elements and unique emotional core are easily some of its best assets.
Deltarune’s first four chapters are out on Steam for $12.49, with the first two available as a free demo.
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Tom Cruise has revealed a dramatic and unrecognizable transformation in the first trailer for his new film, 'Digger,' directed by Alejandro Iñárritu. The trailer showcases Cruise in a role that promises to be a significant departure from his previous work.
Anticipation is building for Martin Scorsese's new film, which his daughter Francesca Scorsese revealed to be his most personal work to date, moving her to tears upon reading the script.
Ella Bright shared details about the new season of "Off Campus," praising the script for the third episode as the best she has read. She stated that the upcoming season will be great.
Actress Sadie Sink revealed that the secret identity of her unrevealed character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day was so heavily guarded that she did not see the script until filming began in London.
Warner Bros. is developing a film based on the internet horror phenomenon 'Siren Head,' with Brian Duffield set to direct and co-write the script alongside Zach Cregger.
Meg Cabot, author of 'The Princess Diaries' series, has confirmed that she has read and approved the script for the upcoming 'Princess Diaries 3' movie.
Composer Daniel Hart details the process of creating the soundtrack for AMC's 'The Vampire Lestat' series, including how he crafted a rock opera worthy of the 265-year-old French vampire and the challenges of tearing it apart in the script.
A unique performance exploring the concept of time and its role in our lives will be presented at the beautiful Floka Theater in Ancient Olympia on Monday, June 29, 2026. The script and direction are by...
Skydance Sports is developing a feature film adaptation of John B. Dwyer's 1993 non-fiction book 'Scouts and Raiders: The Navy’s First Special Warfare Commandos,' with Mark Perez and Jason Filardi adapting the script.
Actor Rakesh Bedi has commented on speculation that the script for 'Dhurandhar' originated from the Prime Minister's Office, stating that 'No one can think like this'.
The Australian horror film 'Leviticus' is noted for its unique approach to queer romance, transforming it into a horror narrative and sparking conversations about the endings of such stories.
Actor Colin Farrell, who has read the script for 'The Batman 2,' revealed that his character, Penguin, will only appear in two scenes, hinting at a dark tone for the upcoming film.
Actress Sandra Hüller stated her initial reluctance to wear a Nazi uniform for a film, but knew she had to play the role after reading the script for Pawlikowski's 'Homeland'.
NHK has revealed that its spring 2028 morning drama will be 'Hon no Mokichi,' a story based on poet Mokichi Saito and his wife Teruko, with Yumi Kawai cast as the heroine and Kankuro Kudo as the scriptwriter.
Brendan Fraser has shared his reaction to the script for 'The Mummy 4,' which is set to bring back his character Rick O'Connell alongside Rachel Weisz's Evelyn.
The popular video game 'Streets Of Rage' is being adapted into a live-action movie, with the team behind the 'Sonic' films reportedly writing the script.
The script for the 'Stranger Things' series finale, titled 'The Rightside Up,' has been released as part of Deadline's 'It Starts on The Page' feature for 2026 Emmy contention.
The script for "Dear Henry" from Season 4 of the series 'Industry' has been released as part of Deadline's 'It Starts on the Page' feature for 2026 Emmy contention, offering insight into the show's narrative beyond Pierpoint Co.
The United States expresses cautious optimism for an agreement with Iran as Pakistan continues its mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions. However, a planned mediation trip to Iran has reportedly been put on hold, introducing uncertainty into the peace process.
Ahead of an upcoming by-election, analysts are discussing what a strong performance would mean for Sinn Féin. Despite current poll predictions, experts caution that by-elections often defy expectations.
The script for "In The Name Of The Mother," an episode from Season 1 of HBO's 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms,' has been released as part of Deadline's "It Starts on the Page" series, featuring a foreword by Ira Parker.
The script for 'Amagansett,' an episode from Season 3 of Netflix's 'The Diplomat,' has been released as part of Deadline's 'It Starts on the Page' series, featuring a foreword by creator Debora Cahn.
A review of the 'Good Omens' finale praises the performances of David Tennant and Michael Sheen but criticizes the script as smug, grating, and stale, suggesting the series had a troubled production history.
Warner Bros. has announced a film remake of the 1973 cult Sci-Fi western 'Westworld,' with 'Jurassic Park' screenwriter David Koepp penning the script.
An article discusses how British power framed its own narrative of innocence during the 1857 revolt, drawing parallels to contemporary times. It analyzes the historical script used to portray events.
Matt Shakman, known for directing "Fantastic Four: First Steps," has been tapped to helm a new installment in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise for 20th Century. Josh Friedman is reportedly writing the script for the upcoming movie.
The new CBS vampire comedy series 'Eternally Yours', starring Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards, has finally been developed after an 11-year journey, with a podcast helping to revive the script.
A sequel to the film '3 Idiots' has been confirmed, with Aamir Khan announcing that the script is in its final stages and Rajkumar Hirani returning to direct the original cast.
The Forbes 2026 Under 30 Summit showcased rising stars and young entrepreneurs discussing various topics, including transforming communities into businesses and building multi-hyphenate empires. Featured individuals like Ashley Graham and Adam W shared insights on rewriting Hollywood and growing global media companies.
The Scriptation app has significantly reduced paper consumption in Hollywood, diverting over 120 million sheets from production sets worldwide in the past three years by allowing casts and crews to digitally mark up and revise scripts.
Netflix has expressed full support for the script of its highly anticipated movie adaptation based on a popular video game franchise, a project fans have awaited for several years.
Director Yael Ronen is developing a new play at Dramaten that will delve into the concept of 'Swedish falseness,' with the script being created during the rehearsal process itself.
Actor Kurt Russell shares that the love story depicted in 'The Madison' deeply resonated with him, drawing parallels to his own four-decade-long romance with Goldie Hawn. He described the script as having a profound emotional impact.
Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot is progressing with a new writing team, as the director of Thunderbolts* shared an update on the script, which is being penned by the creator of an Emmy-winning TV show.
An article explores the scriptural narratives concerning women within the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, highlighting their roles and interpretations.
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn, the former husband of Princess Margarita, is taking RTL and Videoland to court to gain insight into the script of their upcoming series 'Mabel & Margarita'.
Warner Bros has confirmed a new 'Lord of the Rings' film, 'Shadow Of The Past,' with Stephen Colbert involved in the script, but the announcement has received mixed reactions from fans on social media.
Aamir Khan admitted that his character in "Raja Hindustani" was a "male chauvinist pig" and shared an anecdote about how he received the script for "Delhi Belly" through his cook.
Aston Villa remains deeply involved in the battle for a return to the Champions League next season, with their recent performance highlighting their strong form.
Robert Pattinson is currently starring in The Drama, and he is about to get ready to wear his superhero costume again for The Batman Part II. On the red carpet for the A24 movie in which he stars opposite Zendaya, Pattinson teased what people can expect from the next chapter of Matt Reeves’ Caped Crusader. “The script is […]
Housemaid lovers, don’t fret, you’ll get your sequel soon. Paul Feig told Antonia Blyth on the Oscras red carpet that the script is in, he’s doing a rewrite and “we start shooting in the fall.” Based…
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Amazon MX Player, India’s free streaming service with over 250 million monthly viewers, has unveiled its most ambitious content lineup to date, announcing more than 150 new and returning titles for 2026 spanning drama, action, reality and its homegrown microdrama format. Leading the scripted charge is “Made In India: The Titan Story,” an ambition-and-legacy drama […]
Burger King just flipped the script ... posting a video of its leader going full savage on a Whopper ... and it sure smells like shade aimed straight at the McDonald’s CEO!
The startling kiss that wasn’t in the script, why Chee "took one for the team" and other revelations from the Navajo detective drama’s cast and showrunner.
EXCLUSIVE: Screenwriting duo Eyal Podell and Jonathon E. Stewart have signed with Paradigm for representation. Alumni of Dartmouth College, Podell and Stewart first garnered industry attention with their feature screenplay Seuss, a biopic of iconic children’s author Dr. Seuss, which placed No. 2 on the 2012 Black List. The script launched the duo into a […]
Actress Nandita Das recounted an anecdote about giving Javed Akhtar his acting break, revealing that he wanted to change the entire script during the production.