Killin' It

A key element of Deltarune's narrative, much like its predecessor, is the possibility of shaping Kris (and, through them, Noelle) into a cold-blooded killer despite their good nature. On a subtextual level, the Weird Route also touches on heteronormativity and the ways in which "the freedom to do anything" can be a lie or an illusion. On a metatextual level, all of this is in conversation with the broader concept of "violence in video games," which was, of course, also central to Undertale.

Another recurring motif is nostalgia, and, more specifically, people alienating their loved ones or committing acts of outright villainy in the name of recapturing the past.

CONCLUSION:

A mid-year retrospective

This isn't everything, just some favourites, but I'm once again thankful it's been a busy year so far.

Here's hoping the second half is just as inspiring.

Home from HDCC and I think I slept for 12 hours. It was a really good time and we spent Monday walking around a gigantic mall in Utrecht.

Also got a copy of Maximum Overdrive signed by Giancarlo Esposito for a friend of mine! Very exciting!

Pictures of my face and @emilesmuseassembly 's face under the cut

Little warm up doodle of them™️