DELTARUNE
Explore, solve puzzles, and fight or spare opponents while dodging bullet patterns; this edition also gives a small special room simultaneous mouse controls on two controllers.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.1 / 10
About this game
DELTARUNE is a story-based RPG built around exploring, solving puzzles, and choosing whether to fight or spare opponents. Battles also involve dodging bullet patterns. Its pixel-animated adventure progresses through a linear chapter structure, accompanied by music composed by Toby Fox. Available chapters can be started directly, and further chapters are planned as free updates. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition gives a small special room a distinct control setup: mouse controls on two controllers at once. The room is also present in other versions with different controls; the developer describes no meaningful difference in the overall amount of content.
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AI review
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A story-focused RPG with active battles and a small, distinctive mouse-control diversion.
The fight-or-spare choices and bullet dodging could suit players who enjoy narrative encounters with an action component. The special room offers a separate reason to explore this edition's controls, without implying a larger campaign.
Strengths
- Mercy choices can give encounters an interest beyond winning by force.
- The special room offers a focused use of simultaneous mouse inputs.
Weaknesses
- Bullet patterns may interrupt the flow for players who prefer purely menu-driven RPG battles.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy narrative RPGs, active evasion, and experimenting with unusual controls.
Play notes: Further chapters remain planned; the special room should not be mistaken for a substantially expanded campaign.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Linear chapters provide defined sections, and direct selection can help returning players continue without replaying familiar chapters. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Choosing mercy while managing bullet patterns could make encounters appealing to players who like combining intent with execution. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The pixel animation and composed soundtrack offer a stylized presentation likely to matter more to interested players than realism. | Reviewed | 9.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The special room's simultaneous mouse inputs offer a distinct interaction for players interested in coordinating two controllers. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Toby Fox
- Publisher
- 8-4
- Release date
- Jun 5, 2025
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- ec.nintendo.com
- Offline minimum players
- 1
- Offline maximum players
- 1
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Turn-based CombatLevel ProgressionMain Story 20–50 Hours3D GraphicsThird PersonSolo-friendlyTop-downFantasyExplorationHumorousStory-drivenLong-term Progression
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-downSide view
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideJun 5, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideJun 5, 2025
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com