So, I played Chapter 5 of Deltarune and wanted to say a few words. Spoilers ahead!
I guess I just need to vent. Nobody in my immediate circle knows anything about Deltarune, so I have to write here, even if I'm just talking to myself, hahaha.
The last fun adventure. And that's what it was! I had a blast. Yes, the plot wasn't explored as much as in the previous game update. But I'd still like to point out some key points (what I remembered):
At the very beginning of the chapter, you can see that Kris has returned from somewhere again. You can also see that they can't live long without the SOUL.
The nature of the Shadow Crystals is "Failed dreams." (A bit of a vague concept, but still.)
There was something between Dess and Asriel.
Sans and the drawing with the caption "Don't Forget." (And also the presence of this event on both routes.)
Onionsan is possibly dead. (I hope not!)
Something terrible is going to happen in Chapter 6. Flowery's words about something terrible lurking beneath the city, as well as the appearance of all three of Gaster's followers at the festival.
Rudy fell down. I really hope he's alive. I adore that character.
Asgore's awareness of the Dark Worlds.
Ralsei CAN use fire magic, he just hid it from us.
The incident involving Dess's disappearance involved the appearance of the first Dark Fountain. (But we never learned what that incident was that ruined the lives of two families.) (The RK kidnapped Dess?)
The Roaring Knight kidnaps Asgore. (I hope my king is alive.❤️)
The Flowers. Yes, it was obvious they would become Darkners, but they are something different, something unique. Living beings without SOULS. I absolutely loved each one (each with its own personality, plus the representation of SOULS and items from Undertale). I especially loved the relationship between Yellow and Blue—they are so cute. ❤️
And of course, Flowery. (My first thought: is he representation of Asriel?!) (My second thought was that his name was like the fan-made secret boss Flowery (Bep’s character).
- At first, yes, he annoyed me (but only because I was on Ralsei's side and supported him, haha). But I loved every time he appeared. And at the very end, the battle with him really made me sweat. The fact that he can't be defeated through the fight is quite interesting. + The new, long-awaited Orange SOUL with the dash ability, which has been noted in many fan ideas.
- His sincere desire to take care of Asgore, and how closing their Fountain is unfair, compared to the Castle Town's Fountain (after all, flowers can't be transported to Castle Town because they need care). And the way he rushed to save Asgore, knowing he could die... In short, by the end, he became a real human for me ❤️. And I adore him as much as the characters from previous chapters.
New mechanics. Game It took the game to a whole new level. The ability to change your playstyle right within the game, and the secret boss battle is the ultimate experience. My favorite moment is when we're running across the castle rooftop, listening to the delightful track "Running Sky," and the Flowers attack us—just wow. Honestly, I tear up every time I remember that moment.
Music. Do I need to explain it? Toby Fox once again amazed me with his talent for transforming existing themes into something new. Favorite tracks: "Running Sky," "Flower Man," "Flower King," "Festival," "Cutie Meow Meow Magic," the "Scarlet Forest" cover, and "Quiet Glade" They really stuck with me.
(If I'd written this paragraph right after finishing the game, I would have called it "What I didn't like," but now I see things differently.)
Secret boss. No, Meow Meow is amazing, I love her. And her fight and Purple SOUL mode are something else! But for the final secret boss... Honestly, I expected something more lore-wise. Yes, it reflects the relationship between Kris and SOUL (us), but still... (Especially those hints from Seam about the armor at the beginning of the chapter. Where is FRIEND?).
Susie and Noelle's relationship. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for them. It seemed really cute in Chapters 2 and 4. My main complaint is that their relationship developed too quickly (although I don't understand how first love works in teenagers. I literally don't know what that is, lol). Susie didn't show the same interest in Noelle in Chapter 4 as she started to in Chapter 5. I thought she only called Noelle to piss off Carol. (At least that's what it seemed like). After all, for Susie, the most important thing was getting the code and saving the world. What was wrong with me? What surprised me (and maybe even pissed me off for a moment) was Susie's comment about how much time she spent with Noelle over those four days. Really? She spent most of that time with Kris and Ralsei. She only started talking to Noelle after Chapter 2. I just felt bad for Kris. I guess I'm on Krusie's side, haha.
Asgore. My favorite Undertale character. My king. I'm glad he's alive (I hope), as I was afraid he might die by the end of Chapter 5. But I felt he wasn't fleshed out enough. Even in Undertale, we spend the least time with him...
- The moment when he pushes Susie and Kris out of the Dark World and closes the door gave me goosebumps. But I didn't see his full power on display. If teenage lightners are so strong, what are adult lightners like? Of course, he wouldn't fight his child (you can see his worry for Kris after the battle with Flowery), but a battle with the Roaring Knight... that would have been nice. And, of course, the music. "Flower King" certainly captures the gravity of the moment perfectly. But I'd like to hear the full track.
And finally. The Forgotten Man. Every time I spotted ears of wheat, I'd start pacing back and forth to trigger the event. It turns out you just need to move on. Mirroring the Chapter 5 location with the Chapter 1 location helped me with that. But... nothing became clearer. Maybe we'll learn more later, but... there are only two chapters left...?
Now about the Weird Route.
A standing ovation. I never even thought Deltarune could be turned into something LIKE THIS. Yes, it's short, but... wow... believe me, it's better to experience it yourself.
”Chapter 5- the field of pink and gold. The vast garden is charred in an inferno of jealousy.” As I understand it, they were talking about Ralsei and the fact that he was supposed to burn everything around him according to the prophecy. But he wanted to avoid that, which is why he hid his magic. And overall, I think we succeeded? Perhaps we changed fate? It’s unclear...Or maybe it was a metaphor.
FRIEND is growing stronger. From a brief appearance in Chapter 2 to dealing damage in Chapter 5. I can't wait to see them again.
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