Undertale

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8.5

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  1. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    + Writing is god-damn hilarious
    + Extremely memorable characters
    + Soundtrack is completely unique and epic beyond belief
    + Morality mechanics are captivating and encourage replayability
    + The game's got serious heart and spirit

    - Gameplay is incredibly basic and requires a degree of buy-in to the story
    - Visually doesn't look amazing, although I get that's not necessarily the intention
  2. gabriellopez
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores juegos en la historia, con una de las mejores bandas sonoras… Expand
  3. Xasia
    Apr 5, 2023
    7
    Video: 5
    Audio: 8
    Story: 9
    System: 8
    UI: 8
    =38/5=7
    Puzzles of moderate difficulty, good music and production and Good vibe
  4. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Undertale = 6/10
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  5. DieterfallCZE
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    good :)
  6. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    Undertale found a way to make RPG combat entertaining. It's a charming game but it is overhyped by quite a lot. The graphics are abysmal. At times the game is just plain ugly. The music is decent but far overpraised. It sounds choppy and pixelated. I understand that's the style it just doesn't resonate with me. Most of the character's I don't want to run over with an SUV, but that's most.Undertale found a way to make RPG combat entertaining. It's a charming game but it is overhyped by quite a lot. The graphics are abysmal. At times the game is just plain ugly. The music is decent but far overpraised. It sounds choppy and pixelated. I understand that's the style it just doesn't resonate with me. Most of the character's I don't want to run over with an SUV, but that's most. If given the chance I would put a pipe bomb in Alphys' mail box. Really a shame I couldn't demolish their face in the genocide route. A lot of the enjoyment comes from outside of the game. One of the view games that watching someone else play is more enjoyable than actually playing it yourself.… Expand
  7. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    6
    Неплохая инди игра с прикольными юмором, неплохим саундтреком и интересными босс файтами
  8. KevLooney
    Jun 10, 2022
    6
    The game is boring. The game is boring. The game is boring. The game is boring. The game is boring.
  9. briiiz
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    个人没法去觉得这是一个很好的游戏，游戏设计和人设还算行，asriel个人感觉塑造相当出众，但是剧情方面被大量剧透早就毁的差不多了导致自己看的时候基本没有波动，音乐还可以但也不能说出色。meta和三线的设计应该算有新意吧，但是叙事也不能让人有好印象。考虑到是致敬地球冒险，画风什么也都算相当还原了个人没法去觉得这是一个很好的游戏，游戏设计和人设还算行，asriel个人感觉塑造相当出众，但是剧情方面被大量剧透早就毁的差不多了导致自己看的时候基本没有波动，音乐还可以但也不能说出色。meta和三线的设计应该算有新意吧，但是叙事也不能让人有好印象。考虑到是致敬地球冒险，画风什么也都算相当还原了
  10. StarkAgentos
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    Игра прикольная но спустя час надоедает однообразными врагами. Никаких настроек толком нет. Авто сохранений нет. Геймплей однообразен.
  11. AlvaroK95
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Un gran juego tanto a nivel jugable como de banda sonora. Es algo corto, pero muy original y diferente en su propuesta, no hay juego igual. Además, sus personajes te calan, y no para de tener sorpresas hasta el mismo final.
  12. tsunemoriakane
    Oct 30, 2021
    7
    hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  13. PaulKorsky
    May 13, 2021
    6
    Моя основная проблема с Андертейл в том что это вообще не игра. Более унылого и рудиментарного геймплея сложно придумать. Она спокойно могла быть визуальной новеллой или квестом, тогда бы получать удовольствие от сюжета и музыки можно было бы без остановки, в идеальном мире она должна быть музыкальным альбомом. Но это точно не тот опыт который стоит потраченного времени. Если вы можетеМоя основная проблема с Андертейл в том что это вообще не игра. Более унылого и рудиментарного геймплея сложно придумать. Она спокойно могла быть визуальной новеллой или квестом, тогда бы получать удовольствие от сюжета и музыки можно было бы без остановки, в идеальном мире она должна быть музыкальным альбомом. Но это точно не тот опыт который стоит потраченного времени. Если вы можете позволить его себе , играйте на здоровье, но как говорил классик: я слишком стар для этого дерьма. Так, что, я предпочту этому продукту игру в которой получаешь удовольствие от игрового процесса, а не одной лишь музыки.… Expand
  14. PsychoJoona
    May 12, 2021
    5
    Some areas are really linear (hell! the whole game feels linear!) and not explorable. And this talk about this game being an RPG is bullcrap because in what RPG do you get punished for beating enemies? THIS GAME! Items are really limited in genocide path and using items is punished because you have to save them for the final boss! And if there is a limit for how many enemies you have toSome areas are really linear (hell! the whole game feels linear!) and not explorable. And this talk about this game being an RPG is bullcrap because in what RPG do you get punished for beating enemies? THIS GAME! Items are really limited in genocide path and using items is punished because you have to save them for the final boss! And if there is a limit for how many enemies you have to beat, WHY THE FRICK IS THERE SO MANY!? And then they say that this game was inspired by my favourite game of all time Earthbound? How? I don't see no resemblance.. I don't like Undertale over rated game in my opinnion.… Expand
  15. BHP
    May 2, 2021
    5
    Gameplay: Too boring for me 10/2

    Story: Cliche 10/1

    How to Present the Story: Very good 10/8

    Soundtracks: Very good 10/9
  16. efe2398
    Apr 12, 2021
    7
    good things: musics bad things: charecters level design battle system non-detailed
  17. Menetys
    Mar 2, 2021
    5
    A ok little game with very little rpg elements but its a bit overrated IMO but whatever its fun!
  18. DameDaNe
    Sep 25, 2020
    7
    This game is by no means perfect, but it serves as a very consise one.
    The story is conclusive (considering the pacifist ending)
    And whilst the gameplay itself could use some refinements, and more complexity. It clearly isn't intended to be a massively complex RPG however, but i think more refinements could have still be made, even considering this fact. The story however, is    This game is by no means perfect, but it serves as a very consise one.
    The story is conclusive (considering the pacifist ending)
    And whilst the gameplay itself could use some refinements, and more complexity.

    It clearly isn't intended to be a massively complex RPG however, but i think more refinements could have still be made, even considering this fact.

    The story however, is bustling with great characters and expectation breaking, and whilst it is not perfect, being quite confusing at times, and having a quite typical ending.
    The characters more than make up for this.

    Making an otherwise typical ending much more emotional then in any other game.

    This doesn't negate the fact that the ending concept is mediocre. But in this game is works suprisingly well.

    The graphics are clearly not the focus here, and i can tolerate that, but Toby clearly stil wanted a fantastic atmosphere, and that is percisely what we got.
    The style, the graphics, and especially the music makes the atmosphere in this game mesmerizing.

    Speaking about the music, the boss battles are truly something else.

    But actually no, they mostly work as normal enemy battles, just longer, and of course, more difficult.

    But the bosses also have different attacks, often having a very clear goal and/or style with their attacks.
    Combine that with the jamming music in the background, the bosses in this game become a site to be witness, whilst not perfect (For example, patterns could be a good bit more unique, and there aren't really any clear stages)
    They are still incredibly enjoyable, and work as pretty much the selling point of the game (other than the story)

    The base gameplay however can get boring, and whilst the neat atmosphere does contribute to negating boredome, it can still be a present flaw.    … Expand
  19. sebastianali
    Sep 24, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undertale es un juegazo y es entendible que a alguno les encante, sin embargo, mucho de lo que transmite es simplemente en base a las experiencias y la narrativa. Me explico:

    Lo bueno:

    -Gráficos. Reflejan bien ese estilo de 8 bits con los personajes monocromáticos en las peleas a su máximo nivel.
    -Música: Junto con el apartado gráfico, otra cosa que destaca de Undertale, ya que su música se asemeja a la de los juegos retro. El mejor punto del juego, excelente sin duda alguna.
    -Jefes y personajes: Son muy carismáticos y las peleas son muy divertidas!
    -Batalla contra Sans: Vaya! En mi opinión, una de mis peleas favoritas contra jefe en un videojuego.

    Lo malo:
    -Gráficos: Así como este juego refleja mas o menos la época de los 8 bits, algunas cosas sinceramente se ven muy feas mas que nada los escenarios que son muy simples y poco inspirados.
    -Duración: El juego es muy corto, y no me digan que es un juego indie. Hay juegos indie que son incluso muchos mas largos que juegos hechos por empresas. La primera vez que jugas al modo historia, uno lo puede terminar (o al menos yo lo termine) en menos de 2 horas.
    -Linealidad, sistema de RPG, historia y finales: El juego es un RPG, pero no tiene mucho de RPG (la verdad es que ni debería haberlo sido). Me atrevería a llamar a Undertale un RPG altamente genérico. Si bien tiene eso de perdonar a los monstruos, que es aceptable, no esta muy bien aprovechado. Ademas de que la primera vez que jugas, lo mas probable es que hagas la ruta neutral, ruta que esta totalmente vacía en comparación con las demás. La primera vez que jugas al juego.... no tenes ni idea de las rutas, no sabes que hay otros finales, no sabes nada! Y si mataste a Flowey, aun menos! Tuve suerte de enterarme al mirar una wiki... de la curiosidad que tenia... si no lo hubiera hecho, ni me enteraba! La historia es muy confusa al principio y si no vas al resto de rutas, no te enteras de nada. Aunque la trama en si es muy interesante, que va de la mano con el gameplay, incluso autoparodiandose a si mismo, cosa muy innovadora y destacable! Pero el tema de las rutas arruina un poco la experiencia, volviendose por cierto tedioso, ya que la manera de entrar a ellas es determinada por la cantidad de enemigos que mueren en lugar de multiple choices que es como debería haber sido también. Muy buena historia, pero muy mal contada y con elementos en ella que no me terminan de cuadrar por que lo dejan ahi en el aire, como lo de Gangster o la relación entre Asgore y Flowey, que si bien en la ruta pacifista te la cuentan, faltan muchos datos.
    -Solo podes equiparte una arma y armadura y tenes 20 niveles, ademas de que los encuentros contra los enemigos son siempre los mismos, y no, no me refiero a que son los mismos que aparecen en la misma zona, no, sino que todos los combates son scripts, no hay nada de aleatoriedad. Por lo que simplemente se siente que este sistema RPG esta puesto de manera artificial, que si bien combina bien con la narrativa, a nivel jugable esta mal balanceado y deja mucho que desear.
    -En cuanto a la exploración, es nula. Durante todo el trayecto, uno tiene que ir en linea recta y nada mas.... puzzle, jefe.... puzzle, jefe.... así.... Los puzzles son aburridos, aunque los jefes, como ya dije antes, son muy interesantes. Explorar ademas, no beneficia al jugador, salvo con pequeños detalles de la trama así sueltos que sinceramente uno se los puede saltear.

    No me malinterpreten, Undertale es un juego que he disfrutado mucho. El problema es que solo transmite sentimientos y no diversión, con un sistema RPG mediocre implementado de manera artificial (aunque en si tenga sentido en la narrativa), y que si bien la historia es en si una obra maestra, esta muy mal contada, con datos faltantes y con una rejugabilidad que radica principalmente en las rutas opcionales, pero que el juego no te cuenta sobre ellos. Lo recomiendo totalmente para los amantes de los juegos retro e indie, pero que esta lejos de ser excelente, ya que como producto en si y comparandolo con otros juegos indie, deja un poco que desear. Al menos juegos como The Gray Garden tenían mas personalización y una historia mejor contada. Undertale por cada punto positivo que encuentro, hay algo negativo. Si bien el estilo artístico esta muy bien y es muy retro, hay muchas partes que son demasiado simples. Si bien la historia me encanto, radica en obtener el 100%, y faltan muchos datos, estando la historia principal (la ruta neutral) muy incompleta. Si bien la jugabilidad se integra a la narrativa y trae conceptos muy innovadores, llega a ser demasiado artificial e innecesario por tener encuentros y sistema de nivel basados enteramente en scripts, con nula personalización y decisiones a tomar, como si hubieran metido el sistema RPG a la fuerza por que no les quedaba de otra.
    Un gran juego, pero que le falta pulirse muchísimo. Deltarune termino siendo la evolución de Undertale en cuanto a mecánicas.    … Expand
  20. tgb87
    Aug 5, 2020
    6
    I do not understand what the hype is. The writing is good but I found the gameplay overrated.
  21. Cafe_8bits
    May 27, 2020
    7
    Undertale is a neat parody of RPGs. A great game, that you should play if you are a RPG fan, even with the terrible fanbase.
    The game has great characters, a unique setting, and a presentation that remembers me NES games.
    A good one, give it a try.
  22. Jeelart
    May 1, 2020
    5
    Ovviamente tutti i voti dati non sono vere e proprie recensioni ma puro parere personale.
  23. Falseswipe
    Apr 27, 2020
    7
    While I think this may very well be one of the most overrated games of all time, it is a good game. It is a breath of fresh air in a world where developers seem more focused on making the best graphics instead of a good story or good gameplay.
  24. hvis
    Apr 11, 2020
    7
    The style and the characters/dialogues are fairly childish (JRPG-style, basically, although a lot of games in that genre also try to be more mature). The plot is imaginative enough overall, though.

    And interesting, fresh mechanics are a reason enough to check this one out.
  25. NotBanMePLZ
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    сильно переоценненая игра. меня будут хейтить, но игра сильно переоценена
  26. Denvers
    Mar 29, 2020
    7
    Although still overrated by many, Undertale remains to be a great short-and-sweet JRPG. Combat is quite innovative and the characters are very lovable. Unfortunately, the game is quite short and feels like its missing something to me.
  27. SurrealKitten
    Dec 18, 2019
    7
    Undertale is a wonderful game, largely due to its exceptional story as well as wonderful characters. While its gameplay mechanisms are unique, creative, and solid enough for the first few playthroughs, they are significantly flawed, and their flaws compromise the overall gameplay and replayability. Still, I recommend this game to anyone who loves a good story and is not too obsessed withUndertale is a wonderful game, largely due to its exceptional story as well as wonderful characters. While its gameplay mechanisms are unique, creative, and solid enough for the first few playthroughs, they are significantly flawed, and their flaws compromise the overall gameplay and replayability. Still, I recommend this game to anyone who loves a good story and is not too obsessed with replayability and the sort.
    Below is a more detailed analysis.

    Positives:
    + An overall light-hearted story about love, peace and forgiveness. More mature and disturbing aspects also exist, making the game more interesting.
    + Fleshed-out and lovable characters
    + The music is awesome, especially for people who grew up playing old video games.
    + Your moral choices affect the story, and you can choose your ending.
    + The pacing of the story is just all right
    + Controls are fluid
    + The combat mechanism is quite refreshing and creative
    + A lot of easter eggs that contribute to world-building.
    + As of now, I haven't found anything sloppy or unreasonable with worldbuilding. Most situations ingame are reasonable.
    + Interesting details (such as dialogue) that gives a deeper understanding about the motives of certain characters (I won't spoil this part)

    Negatives:
    - Combat is a bit too easy. The bullet hell is overly simplified and not really interesting enough. There is also a lack of higher difficulty modes, forcing those looking for a challenge onto the darker routes (which is why I quit playing). This is not good for the game's replayability.
    - The theme of mercy and pacifism gradually loses its charm gameplay-wise. Each enemy can be spared by a set method, and after you figure it out, all you need to do is to repeat what you did again and again. It is fun for the first time, but after maybe 2 playthroughs, it becomes pretty bland and robs you of any incentive to spare NPCs. This impacts the game's replayability.

    Neutral Aspects:
    ~ The visual style is unique and quirky, and quite simplified. I'm not sure whether this is a good thing.
    ~ A lot of content left intentionally unexplained. Good for fan speculations and fanmade content, but perhaps a little bit confusing......?

    Overall:
    Solid and worth its price, and wonderful for the first few runs until you get the perfect ending. The mechanisms are sufficient to support the game. The flaws, while significant, are not likely to impact players who simply want to enjoy the story.    … Expand
  28. jcgonzmo
    Dec 4, 2019
    7
    Let me give you some background information:
    1) I bought this game for $5 dollars on Steam
    2) This game was made by only 1 person, Toby Fox. He did the art, story, music, etc. a) As a $5 dollar game made by one dude, the game is quite good. It is VERY charming. b) The are 3 endings. Each play through last 6 hours and they are EXACTLY THE SAME. Only the final 10-15 minutes change. If    Let me give you some background information:
    1) I bought this game for $5 dollars on Steam
    2) This game was made by only 1 person, Toby Fox. He did the art, story, music, etc.

    a) As a $5 dollar game made by one dude, the game is quite good. It is VERY charming.
    b) The are 3 endings. Each play through last 6 hours and they are EXACTLY THE SAME. Only the final 10-15 minutes change. If you replay the game, you will fast forward everything because it is the same, every last single thing.
    c) Music is EXCELLENT.

    In conclusion, it is a charming and short $5 made by one guy. It is very basic, but quite creative. Let me be clear though, this thing is not as amazing as some weird fans are making it to be. Shovel Knight, Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, Celeste TRUMP this game. Sonic Mania Plus for $20 is 10/10/ I cannot emphasize this enough, Undertale is a nice $5 game.    … Expand
  29. KrakenOfPepsi
    Oct 15, 2019
    5
    'wwhat if u killed a enemy in videogaeme but it was like the enemyy was actualy really alive???'

    If this is the sort of narrative depth you want from your game then by all means, **** buy it. **** buy your mediocre RPG maker game and talk about how it's the single greatest RPG of all time after having played 0 other RPGs. God damn.
  30. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    7
    I don't want to put spoilers if you don't already know about the combat or the choice of combat, but I felt the concept with numerous endings depending on how one plays the game was brilliant! But it is a game that is only a few hours long, has a useless inventory system, and was I the only one creeped out by the some of the characters wanting to date the main character? I know its anI don't want to put spoilers if you don't already know about the combat or the choice of combat, but I felt the concept with numerous endings depending on how one plays the game was brilliant! But it is a game that is only a few hours long, has a useless inventory system, and was I the only one creeped out by the some of the characters wanting to date the main character? I know its an indie game, it has great music, a simple yet engaging story, and completely original gameplay/storytelling, but I just wished for more in this limited world? I get making the game short encourages numerous playthroughs to see different endings and play the game differently, but you may have to do everything perfect in every minute of the game or not get the ending you want.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PC Game of 2015
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
1
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. GameStar
    Jan 16, 2017
    89
    Undertale is absolutely unique. It's a RPG masterpiece full of weird characters and a moving message.
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  2. games(TM)
    Mar 4, 2016
    90
    With multiple endings based on how you choose to play out your run, set pieces that can play out very differently based on your actions and so many incredible moments that we’d love to share but daren’t do so for risk of spoiling anything, Undertale is easily one of the indie standouts of last year.
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  3. DarkStation
    Feb 23, 2016
    100
    Through a combination of often relaxed but sometimes tense gameplay, a dreamy atmosphere, and genuine characters that feel like they’re actually alive and all living together in this isolated society of longing, Undertale transcends its medium and becomes a genuinely moving experience I would recommend to anyone who is open to a sometimes sorrowful, sometimes hilarious, always bizarre and engaging emotional journey.
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