Episode 2: I Played It Secret-Style
NOTE: Kate’s audio is a bit clippy in this episode. Sorry.
Kate and Riley round up Deltarune’s outstanding secrets, and how Toby Fox uses mysteries in writing. They talk Fun Values, Gaster, what Ralsei knows, Kris’s role in the conflict, blood, DARKER YET DARKER, why Deltarune’s ARGs work where others fail, Dess, IMAGE_FRIEND, playing Deltarune on release vs. all at once, “one ending,” WHERE’S PAPYRUS????, the Knight, the shadow crystals, the prophecy, and surprise at the narrative pace.
SURVEY_PROGRAM is an in-depth discussion of the themes, cultural impact, and history of Deltarune by Toby Fox, with a rotating panel of guests.
Sources referenced:
Wandydoodles’ FRIEND masterdoc.
LoreFactsTV’s Deltarune and Twin Peaks essay.
Andrew Cunningham on the Knight conspiracy.
Join the SURVEY_PROGRAM Discord or follow on Bluesky.
Subscribe on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / RSS.
