Undertale

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  1. Byuttnugget
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    Honestly? The game isn't perfect. But the people giving it 0-4 are people who can't put together proper reviews overlooking the downsides. They nitpick on the game being an indie game, they don't look at the $ 10 price tag and see the great deal it is, don't realize it borrows so much from other games like the text dialogue sounds like Banjo Kazooie, the puzzle system of sparing, the rpgHonestly? The game isn't perfect. But the people giving it 0-4 are people who can't put together proper reviews overlooking the downsides. They nitpick on the game being an indie game, they don't look at the $ 10 price tag and see the great deal it is, don't realize it borrows so much from other games like the text dialogue sounds like Banjo Kazooie, the puzzle system of sparing, the rpg comedy like Earthbound, and so on.

    I mean all I've seen in complaints are. "GRAPHICS. INDIE. THIS GAME ISN'T THE BEST PC GAME CAUSE. REVIEW SYSTEM IN METACRITIC IS DUMB. THE MUSIC ISN'T SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T FIT THIS GENRE. IT USES NOLSTAGIA! I COULDN'T USE THE INTERWEBS ON MY IN-GAME CELLPHONE"

    .... Honestly, I gave this game an 7-8. Playing it again, I enjoyed what I spotted differently and to spite some trolls? 10/10.    … Expand
  2. Blayzerness
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Soundtrack is epic, it really fits the game, everything about the game is awesome, can't find criticism.
    - It has like 7 dogs, probably.
    - You are guaranteed to have a good time, unless of course you're a horrible person, then you'll, "Have a bad time" - It's only ten bucks, less than like 2 drinks at Starbucks - Better than Pumpkin Spice - Its full of Secrets of course - Also secret    Soundtrack is epic, it really fits the game, everything about the game is awesome, can't find criticism.
    - It has like 7 dogs, probably.
    - You are guaranteed to have a good time, unless of course you're a horrible person, then you'll, "Have a bad time"
    - It's only ten bucks, less than like 2 drinks at Starbucks
    - Better than Pumpkin Spice
    - Its full of Secrets of course
    - Also secret dogs
    - Jokes
    - Ketchup
    - Murder
    - Love
    - Drama
    - Tears
    - Dogs
    - And everyone's Favorite T.V. host, Actor, News Reporter, Murderer, and Model, Mettaton    … Expand
  3. LuksRokz
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I have never ONCE in my entire life EVER cared about characters in fiction. Yet, somehow, whether it be through writing or 4th wall breaking, by the end of the game i genuinely cared about the characters in this game. So much so that after getting the true ending i will not be restarting it to see the other bad endings. It sounds silly, but the game just touched me that much. It deserves aI have never ONCE in my entire life EVER cared about characters in fiction. Yet, somehow, whether it be through writing or 4th wall breaking, by the end of the game i genuinely cared about the characters in this game. So much so that after getting the true ending i will not be restarting it to see the other bad endings. It sounds silly, but the game just touched me that much. It deserves a 10 for that alone, not to mention the actual GAME itself is fantastic, mixing genres and changing the way I’ve been playing rpg's for the past 15 years. It may sound like blind praise to someone else but hey, that’s just how this game made me feel, that’s all i can say.

    Also, soundtrack is **** amazing.    … Expand
  4. SkyeSharpe
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    This game is easily one of the best I've ever played. Through its good use of humor, emotion, and gameplay, I can easily say this is a game well worth its very, very affordable price.

    PROS: +Very interactive combat. Despite being an RPG, combat isn't simply clicking items in a menu and maximizing stats and gear. Attacking can be done with a timing-based minigame to deal more damage,    This game is easily one of the best I've ever played. Through its good use of humor, emotion, and gameplay, I can easily say this is a game well worth its very, very affordable price.

    PROS:
    +Very interactive combat. Despite being an RPG, combat isn't simply clicking items in a menu and maximizing stats and gear. Attacking can be done with a timing-based minigame to deal more damage, defending is more akin to Galaga or the Touhou series than simply hoping the enemy will miss. There's also the option to negotiate with monsters instead of fighting them outright.
    +Fun characters. The main cast of this game is, by and large, hilariously written. The characters are relatively simple, but they keep a fun and lovable air throughout the story that almost forces the player to care about them and their problems.
    +Great soundtrack. Toby Fox's work on the soundtrack shows his talent with music. This soundtrack in particular is one giant love-letter to leitmotifs, with simple jingles you heard at the beginning of the game coming back around again and again, mixed into different songs and in different contexts.
    +Cute artwork. The 8-bit overworld avatars aren't much to speak of, but in battles the player gets to truly enjoy the pixel-art of Tuyoki and Toby Fox.
    +Contextual interactions. The game takes note of almost everything you do, even little choices you make in the early game. While it enjoys flaunting this throughout the game in extra dialogue or subtle nods, it's most notable in that the game recognizes its own completion and will change drastically around the ending the player achieved. One character in particular will even take note of choices you made, regretted, and restarted the game to undo.
    +Sub- and meta-text. This is a game about games, and so it's very intriguing to see how it seems to revel in psychologically analyzing your actions as a character in the context of your actions as a player.
    +Price. For $10 on Steam, completionists are getting at least 10 hours of entertainment. It's a good deal, and you won't feel like you've wasted money.

    CONS:
    -A bit short. While it could be said that this game has said everything it needed to say in its few hours of playtime, most of any player's playtime is going to be spent replaying the game for other endings or dialogue options. It's a bit hard to not skip old dialogue when it hasn't even been three hours since you read it last. Relying on replay-value is only so good when most of your fun comes from humor, and thus jokes you've heard before. Perhaps this is part of the game's meta-text, but it still gets a bit tiresome.
    -Intricate plot. While normally this would be a positive note, here it's a bit of an annoyance. The plot of the game is somewhat confusing, and can only be understood completely by getting three different endings which require three entire runs of the game and backtracking immensely after doing certain tasks.
    -Meta-text interferes with the narrative. This game likes to keep an open relationship with the fourth-wall, and as a consequence it sometimes muddies what's being said to the player versus what's being said to the character. It can get fairly confusing at times, but I never got so lost that I couldn't resolve the issue. It simply tends to break immersion.

    Despite the negatives, I feel the positives of this game far outweigh them. My strongest complaint is the need for repeat playthroughs for a full experience, and I suppose if my biggest complaint is "I wanted to play this game more", then that's not much to say.

    9.5/10. Buy this game. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  5. Arial
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    The graphics may not appear attractive, but do NOT judge a game by its graphics, just play it and you'll know why is one of the best game made in years.
  6. Reagan0
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I saw the reviews for it ranking it with GTA, I definitely didn't see it. Now, I'm only about 2 hours in and it's one of the most fascinating games I have ever seen. The games it is most reminiscent of is Mother or Earthbound, but it's actually totally different from that.

    Undertale is, by its own definition, the very first game that you can complete without killing any opponents. This twist is something that has slipped games since their inception. You're just supposed to kill the bad guys, no matter what. From Space Invaders to GTA that is games' purpose. In this game, though, you are trained not to from the very beginning, and it is up to you to actually choose which of your opponents is given mercy or is killed (or obviously you can be killed).

    *MILD SPOILERS*

    However, the way it does this is fascinating. It trains you with a mother figure to attack a dummy. When I started this game, I killed the dummy because I was having controller troubles. This "irreversibly changed the game". All because I killed that dummy, subtle changes in the game's atmosphere led me to kill many more creatures out of spite. That caused many others to hate me, and the main villain to laugh all the way to the bank. It is so fascinatingly humanizing in a way that I've never seen from any piece of media done this well.

    I understand why the game is so plain now – if this were an AAA title, this would be practically impossible to accomplish. It had to have been done by one guy, and it was. It was created, written, composed by 1 guy and edited by a couple of others for finishing touches. That blows my mind. It's the Cave Story of RPGs.

    And have you ever gotten really frustrated at a boss and just reset the game after making a terrible decision in fighting it to clear your record? Well, let's just say you can't do that here.

    So, pay $10 and play the game. It's a must for anyone, a one of a kind.    … Expand
  7. Aluterrian
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Undertale takes exceptional use of its combat system, creating a turn-based bullet-hell hybrid. The gameplay itself is intuitive, as everything is a sort of "puzzle". There's very simple to solve puzzles in the overworld, and it teaches you how to solve each one without directly telling you the answer. Should you choose the "pacifist" route, combat itself becomes a puzzle of dialogueUndertale takes exceptional use of its combat system, creating a turn-based bullet-hell hybrid. The gameplay itself is intuitive, as everything is a sort of "puzzle". There's very simple to solve puzzles in the overworld, and it teaches you how to solve each one without directly telling you the answer. Should you choose the "pacifist" route, combat itself becomes a puzzle of dialogue options in specific orders.
    The story telling is spot-on, immediately developing attachment to characters within the first 5 minutes of gameplay, and it only grows from there. The music is quite lovely and brilliantly composed and the spritework is top-notch.

    The interesting bit about Undertale is that the more you play, the more "meta" the game becomes. Certain characters begin to take notice that you've been there before, or have a faint memory of seeing you. That, combined with the different endings and hidden secrets, allows for a very, VERY interesting play-through with high replayability value.    … Expand
  8. Honeybadgers
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    I am not the type who thinks games can ever REALLY reach a ten. This one does. It's pure, delightful magic, with fascinating characters, brilliant writing, and real emotional pull. I won't spoil anything, but I killed someone early on and it was heart-wrenching. I reload the game and it lets me avoid killing that character, but it remembers that I did. The music is glorious. I am not a fanI am not the type who thinks games can ever REALLY reach a ten. This one does. It's pure, delightful magic, with fascinating characters, brilliant writing, and real emotional pull. I won't spoil anything, but I killed someone early on and it was heart-wrenching. I reload the game and it lets me avoid killing that character, but it remembers that I did. The music is glorious. I am not a fan of the art style, but it is perfectly serviceable, so I can't really complain about it either. I was unsure about this game right up until I beat the title sequence. This truly is one of the top ten games of all time, purely though subversion of what you think of a video game is supposed to be.… Expand
  9. pesoconvertible
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    First of all, Undertale is a good game with some new neat gameplay ideas. This does not mean that it is not one of the most overrated games in years. What are critics thinking giving it the same score as a superb game like the Witcher 3. Undertale's graphics are ugly, the music is good, the writing decent and it is fantastic achievement for a one man operation. It does not, however, makeFirst of all, Undertale is a good game with some new neat gameplay ideas. This does not mean that it is not one of the most overrated games in years. What are critics thinking giving it the same score as a superb game like the Witcher 3. Undertale's graphics are ugly, the music is good, the writing decent and it is fantastic achievement for a one man operation. It does not, however, make it one of the best games of the year.… Expand
  10. Bohoy
    Oct 19, 2015
    10
    Undertale is the only video game that has managed to get tears out of me.

    Everything about Undertale exudes care, attention and charm, from its simple yet meaningful art style to its unique and varied gameplay. Every character is likable and every line of their dialog evokes feelings from the player whether it is humor, flavor text or a deep conversation. The game's ability to make    Undertale is the only video game that has managed to get tears out of me.

    Everything about Undertale exudes care, attention and charm, from its simple yet meaningful art style to its unique and varied gameplay.
    Every character is likable and every line of their dialog evokes feelings from the player whether it is humor, flavor text or a deep conversation.
    The game's ability to make the player feel the weight of their decisions is remarkable.
    The story is just complicated and mysterious enough to keep the player hooked without overwhelming them with unnecessary details or twists.

    The main reason why Undertale is such a masterpiece is its ability to make the player feel every emotion they can think of.

    Undertale will surely be remembered as a shining example of why video games are an excellent art form that is full of possibilities.    … Expand
  11. perric
    Oct 21, 2015
    9
    Wonderful game. I was extremely skeptical because of all the hype, but after trying the demo I was convinced to give it a try. Let me just say that I started the game in the AM, and kept on playing until I beat it late into the PM.

    Game has a wonderful ost, interesting world filled with characters that you genuinely begin to care for all tied together with a pretty great story. I was a    Wonderful game. I was extremely skeptical because of all the hype, but after trying the demo I was convinced to give it a try. Let me just say that I started the game in the AM, and kept on playing until I beat it late into the PM.

    Game has a wonderful ost, interesting world filled with characters that you genuinely begin to care for all tied together with a pretty great story. I was a really big Mother 1 and Earthbound fan growing up, so I pay attention when a game gets compared to one of them. It is my opinion that Undertale deserves much of it's praise in that regard, as it does a pretty well job of nailing the happy go lucky aloofness along with some darker themes.

    Oh, and the boss fights are pretty **** rad. Not sure what else to say, if you are mildly curious check out the demo, it is a pretty sizeable jaunt and can give you a good idea what to expect.

    I clocked in about 10 hours after getting 2 of the endings, but I won't spoil any more.    … Expand
  12. CantThinkOName
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    It's a bit like the Stanley Parable, but with actual gameplay, memorable characters, great soundtrack, and addressing different faults of gaming. The demo/tutorial misses what the rest of the game is really like, though, as it comes before most characters, all interesting battles and puzzles, and the well-made plot and messages of the game. People who hate on this game mostly say
    A. It    It's a bit like the Stanley Parable, but with actual gameplay, memorable characters, great soundtrack, and addressing different faults of gaming. The demo/tutorial misses what the rest of the game is really like, though, as it comes before most characters, all interesting battles and puzzles, and the well-made plot and messages of the game. People who hate on this game mostly say
    A. It has pixel art-style graphics: Seriously? It's a game. You play it for gameplay and the experience, not pretty lights to stare at in mesmerized wonder.
    B. It leans on Earthbound for its style: For what? its art style? The commentary on the nature of RPGs that Earthbound didn't have? The plot Earthbound didn't have? The multiple endings that Earthbound didn't have? Its now-res graphics and chiptune music? Or maybe just how you use mundane objects as items? The only similarities are in surface perception, not the actual game and how it's designed.
    C. It takes a long time: Really? It's an RPG, all of which are inherently long, and Undertale is a relatively short one at that, taking only 5-8 hours to complete one ending.
    D. The game has poor dialog and plot: In comparison to what, Moby Dick? It's a game, and every line was made to be exactly like what it is; in a game. Not only that, but it has secrets revealing even more to the already spectacular plot, in a quantity comparable to the massive tower of hidden lore, FNAF

    So, um...

    Undertale is good, alright? It's a good game!    … Expand
  13. Marcthe1
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    This game is a breath of fresh air, it's a new take on RPGs. The music is awesome and the dialogue is really great. Don't pay attention to the hundreds of trolls who give this game a zero.
  14. ShadowKnight
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game there's really nothing else to say about it.

    Like the only issues you could probably complain about would be the fact that the game runs in 4:3 but fit on 1080p which is a good thing but a bit of a shame. The game is also running at 30 fps. This is mostly due to the fact that it was built in game maker apparently and that thing is as unstable as spaghetti on a plate so    Fantastic game there's really nothing else to say about it.

    Like the only issues you could probably complain about would be the fact that the game runs in 4:3 but fit on 1080p which is a good thing but a bit of a shame. The game is also running at 30 fps.

    This is mostly due to the fact that it was built in game maker apparently and that thing is as unstable as spaghetti on a plate so that is one hell of a achievement. Not to mention how the save file can remember even the tiniest of details that happen during your playthrough, even when closing the game without "saving" will still remember it is beyond anything else for sure.    … Expand
  15. EvilBagel
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    This game is genius. It is meant to be experienced as a game without critical acclaim or hype. For those who know nothing about this game yet, and you want the experience to be as pure as possible, stop reading reviews and buy the game. The only thing you should know is that you have to be patient. If you're expecting the brilliance and payoff from playing the game to be experiencedThis game is genius. It is meant to be experienced as a game without critical acclaim or hype. For those who know nothing about this game yet, and you want the experience to be as pure as possible, stop reading reviews and buy the game. The only thing you should know is that you have to be patient. If you're expecting the brilliance and payoff from playing the game to be experienced immediately, then you're going to be disappointed. If you're willing to have that patience, then I promise you that the game is worth the cost.

    From a first glance, Undertale looks like a mediocre jrpg. Through the first couple of hours, the only things that are reasonably engaging are the promise of drama ahead and witty humor for the time-being. But the game hints at having far more depth than anyone could've originally expected, and the world around the player is beautifully exposed as the plot progresses.

    By the end of the game, the player has an entirely new understanding of the world that they worked their way through. They understand that actions have consequences, and that assuming Undertale should be played like other games (and specifically, other jrpgs) is a misconception. Depending on a final decision, the game may prompt the player to try again with a specific goal in mind.

    And that's my favorite thing about Undertale. You're meant to try again. And when you go through the game again, while there is some repetition, you'll notice that things are different. There will be new characters, new dialogue, and the surroundings and world around you will be changed because of the different decisions that you've made. And you're not replaying the game, you're continuing with the playthrough that you've already done. The game remembers.    … Expand
  16. defendrojustice
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    This game will touch your heart if you let it. There are some who don't even bother with this game because they say they hate the graphics. Those people are making a big mistake. Remember when LOZ Wind Waker came out and everyone said they hated it because of the cartoony graphics? They missed out, and now people realize it was a masterpiece. Undertale is a masterpiece, too.

    Undertale    This game will touch your heart if you let it. There are some who don't even bother with this game because they say they hate the graphics. Those people are making a big mistake. Remember when LOZ Wind Waker came out and everyone said they hated it because of the cartoony graphics? They missed out, and now people realize it was a masterpiece. Undertale is a masterpiece, too.

    Undertale is a game that any RPG fan or non-RPG fan will enjoy.    … Expand
  17. VidyaBum
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    9 for:

    Good enough gameplay(nothing fantastic, but it's alright) Fantastically charming characters Decent world building Great soundtrack Good plot if slightly poorly explained sometimes Determination But in the long run, for all the appreciation I can give this game, I fear it will not survive the hype. Its content is a little too short and its characters' charm, while very    9 for:

    Good enough gameplay(nothing fantastic, but it's alright)
    Fantastically charming characters
    Decent world building
    Great soundtrack
    Good plot if slightly poorly explained sometimes
    Determination

    But in the long run, for all the appreciation I can give this game, I fear it will not survive the hype. Its content is a little too short and its characters' charm, while very appreciable for the length of the game, would probably not survive a much longer game. They're not shallow, but they're clearly centered around their own personality tropes. Sans is the only one I think could survive a longer game since he keeps an aura of mystery. But Papyrus, Undyne, Toriel, Mettaton, they were all very well-concentrated characters, in the sense that each of their story arcs lasts about an hour or less and that they all give all that their personality can give for that length of time. But for longer, I don't think they'd stay interesting or all that fun for long.

    The semi-meh gameplay doesn't really harm the game since it's at least a good deal challenging at the start, but it's nowhere near great. As for the visuals, they're simply ass. I find no redeeming qualities in it, not even the "retro" feel, and the animation work is particularly weak, except for the bosses where they indeed have a lot of personality.

    Still, with a great music and a cast that did make me laugh and cry quite a lot, Undertale is a magnificent little piece of indie gaming. And even if you kick out the "indie" aspect, it's endearing enough and worked enough to make a lot of gamers reflect on gaming and enjoy a new style of gameplay and storytelling.    … Expand
  18. ziumbala
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Do you want to date a skeleton?
    Do you want to kick dogs in the face, and then pet them, because you feel sorry?
    Do you want to meet freaking adorable characters?
    Do you want to cure your arachnofobia?
    Do you....AH, NEVERMIND, JUST PLAY THAT GAME!
  19. Alef123
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. About every game I played about RPG from earthbound to chronno Trigger tis is the first one hwo actually show you a option to not fight. Yes you can fight but it not necessary, and the game is incredible about this way you don't need to fight and if I go to deep on this it will be spoiler but, the way that the game use this it's amazing.

    In the begining I sincerely killed inocent monster or good guys, so when i realize that wasn't necessary I reset my save so I could start all over again, then it was the surprise, and I realized that was more than a game. This is the best spiritual successor to earthbound.

    ps: At the end of the game you will **** your pants so prepare to something more disturbing than Giyas.    … Expand
  20. Magnitou
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    This is not another stupid rpg with the same story, battle mechanics, etc...all in this game fells good, the music is perfect in all the situations, the monsters and characters personality, the battle system, epic boss fights, story and secrets it offers, make this one a game you can´t avoid if you can appreciate all the value it has. Please COD/FFXIII players abstain.
  21. LostCauseTV
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    I'm going to try to keep this as brief as I possibly can. I came into this game with a /very/ skeptical stance on it. There was a huge amount of hype about it on the internet, so I figured i'd check it out. I was not ready for the impending emotional roller coaster this game was going to put me through. The game is damn-near perfect in all aspects. The characters, the music, the game-play,I'm going to try to keep this as brief as I possibly can. I came into this game with a /very/ skeptical stance on it. There was a huge amount of hype about it on the internet, so I figured i'd check it out. I was not ready for the impending emotional roller coaster this game was going to put me through. The game is damn-near perfect in all aspects. The characters, the music, the game-play, all of it. If you're even remotely interested in picking up this game I highly suggest you do so. Also, don't allow anything to be spoiled for you, just dive into the game and experience it all yourself. Undertale is one of my favorite games I've played in recent years, I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did.… Expand
  22. total-turtle
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    My GOTY. It's so unique and has its own flair that I haven't really seen from any other game in a long time. I recommend Undertale to anyone that truly wants a journey, and an amazing one at that.
  23. BronyMusician
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i have ever play in my life. I cant believe there are so many trolls that rate 0. So much nostalgia. I want a continuation or an expansion. Toby plss
  24. ZelTheViking
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    So… Where do I begin? I don’t really know. I think this task is, well, impossible. How do I do this game justice? What exactly can I say that will influence you as a reader to comprehend Undertale, and what the game is in its essence?
    I do not know. I don’t even think I can. However, I am determined to make an attempt.
    The Story Rarely have I ever played a game that cared so deeply    So… Where do I begin? I don’t really know. I think this task is, well, impossible. How do I do this game justice? What exactly can I say that will influence you as a reader to comprehend Undertale, and what the game is in its essence?
    I do not know. I don’t even think I can. However, I am determined to make an attempt.

    The Story
    Rarely have I ever played a game that cared so deeply about making your choices matter. Every step of the journey, every interaction and action towards other characters - it all influences the story. There are so many endings to Undertale depending on how you play the game that it’s actually somewhat… Well, hard to comprehend. The time invested into making every choice matter is astonishing and something to be admired. The attention to details is sublime, and at no point do the player find him- or herself lost in the plot. That said does not mean the game cannot frustrate or confuse you, because it does… But in all the right and completely new ways.
    I’ll be honest with you, I can’t let go of this game’s story. I have had dreams about it for three nights in a row. If that doesn’t mean that this game got to me, I will never know what will. It’s rare that you find a game that grabs and emotionally invests you so heavily into its world and atmosphere. Undertale is one of those games. And the reason the storyline is so captivating is quite obvious…

    The Characters
    I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun getting to know characters. Every single character you meet, from the main characters to minor roles and nameless NPC’s, are all introduced so incredibly well. With witty remarks and hilarious interactions, Undertale introduces characters fluently in a masterful fashion that is truly an art in itself. Humor is a strong factor throughout the entire game, but that doesn’t mean the game doesn’t take itself serious, because it certainly does. Not many games has as serious consequences as Undertale has. If you kill someone in the cleverly constructed turn-based combat system, there’s no going back. That character dies, and there’s no way to change it back. However, this again goes to show how deeply devoted this game is towards player choice. The player can go through the entire game without killing a single person, if he or she decides to do so. The power of the world is entirely in the hands of the player, and with it lies the fate of the characters as well.

    The World
    With all the power invested with the player, Toby Fox serves the entire world of Undertale on a silver platter for you to do with as you please. But the world – and the game – reacts to the outcome you choose for it. One of the most interesting interactions is how the world and its characters truly resets, when you reset the game. The world of Undertale isn’t just a regular game world – it’s reality to its inhabitants. What you do is reflected. Resetting the game is no longer just a reset to play the game again: It whipes out every characters memory and resets it to square one. And if you do things differently, skip through dialogue like you know what they’re going to say, the characters become suspicious and act in a different way towards you. The game lives, so to speak. Yeah, I told you the game took itself seriously.
    And that’s what’s so fascinating about Undertale. It’s not just another very brilliantly designed and incredibly atmospheric game. It has a soul. Undertale is a game with a soul. It is a living world in itself, a world that you alter to your wish, but also leaves you as a player responsible for your actions. Let it be known that I love this game and its characters and the world very dearly, but… I will not play it again, and I will tell you why.

    The game is over for me. I ended it just the way I wanted it to. To me, the way I ended my playthrough, I wouldn’t want it any other way, and I wouldn’t want to reset the world or the characters. It’s perfect just the way it is, even though I already miss it, and so, I will leave you with these final words to attempt to fully grasp the essence of Undertale:

    This is a serious game. This is a silly game.
    This is a funny game. This is a scary game.
    This game made me laugh. It made me cry.
    It made me hate. It made me love.
    It made me feel powerful, and yet I have never felt more powerless.
    But most of all…
    This game filled me with determination, and I hope it will do so for you too.

    Thank you for reading. And thank you Toby Fox, for this astonishing masterpiece of a game.    … Expand
  25. TheBjmac7
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Wow, just wow Undertale is one of the most fantastic and polished games I have ever played. The people down at Tobyfox made an experience that will be with me for a long LONG time. The story is one of the most unique and compelling with characters that will be remember which other indie legends such as Shovel Knight, Shantae, Super Meat boy and Quote. The gameplay is unique and is a freshWow, just wow Undertale is one of the most fantastic and polished games I have ever played. The people down at Tobyfox made an experience that will be with me for a long LONG time. The story is one of the most unique and compelling with characters that will be remember which other indie legends such as Shovel Knight, Shantae, Super Meat boy and Quote. The gameplay is unique and is a fresh spin on the RPG genre by either letting people live or kill them, however I will not spoil anything. It is an amazing game and is only 17.99 Australian including the OST and how could I forget. This is literally the best OST I have ever heard. This soundtrack would not only make your head bop but make you won't to burst our trying to sing it in the middle of a school bus, (trust me it might be amazing and everyone should hear it, try not to embarrass your self like me...) So please buy this game it is cheap and is well deserving of your money even more then all triple A games coming out in these upcoming months, I guarantee!… Expand
  26. Someguy2015
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    One of the best experiences i've had in any game in a long time. This is one of the few games that really has sucked me into its game world. I love every one of the characters which makes it so much better that there is a mode where you don't kill any of them. The music is godly and the gameplay really fun (You dodge attacks in a bullethell style and hit enemies with timing based attacksOne of the best experiences i've had in any game in a long time. This is one of the few games that really has sucked me into its game world. I love every one of the characters which makes it so much better that there is a mode where you don't kill any of them. The music is godly and the gameplay really fun (You dodge attacks in a bullethell style and hit enemies with timing based attacks for maximum damage.) and almost every boss mixes up the game mechanics from making the game a shoot em' up or making it so that there gravity involved when dodging. The story is amazing with 3 different routes with different stories to tell. When playing the game you really start to admire Toby Fox for the amazing music, sprites, story and battle system. Easy to say that this is one of my favorite games ever. Buy it. It's only 10 euros.… Expand
  27. LuthexDrakon
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I've pretty much called this the second coming of Earthbound in terms of ground breaking RPGs. But overall as a story...It's probably the most beautiful thing and yet at the same time terrifying thing I have ever played through. I've only done a true pacifist run and just that bit from Flowey after you reload...I...just can't bring myself to run a genocide run...If I ever do use myI've pretty much called this the second coming of Earthbound in terms of ground breaking RPGs. But overall as a story...It's probably the most beautiful thing and yet at the same time terrifying thing I have ever played through. I've only done a true pacifist run and just that bit from Flowey after you reload...I...just can't bring myself to run a genocide run...If I ever do use my almighty powers of reset...It's gonna be another true pacifist run, picking up things I missed the first time...And just too spend a little bit more time with these characters...What other game can make you think that?...… Expand
  28. Vivi3007
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    I am truly amazed by the great story this game captures, along with lovable characters an so much charisma. The combat System is also fun. This is a must play.
  29. Pupheus
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Amazing. Everything you do changes the game. Be a pacifist, be a killer, save the "bosses"... Do discover everything, you have to have a look around the game, and know everything. The story, secrets, and the point of the game are just incredible.
  30. YorkBezbozny
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    A heartfelt story with notes of humor, tragedy, and (if you play it a certain way) horror. Beautifully composed music, singularly unique game-play mechanics, and charming pixel art make it more than worth the money and the time.
    AAA games are made with tens of millions of dollars, massive teams of game designers, and with the latest technology, and this was made in a basement by one    A heartfelt story with notes of humor, tragedy, and (if you play it a certain way) horror. Beautifully composed music, singularly unique game-play mechanics, and charming pixel art make it more than worth the money and the time.
    AAA games are made with tens of millions of dollars, massive teams of game designers, and with the latest technology, and this was made in a basement by one person for about 50 thousand yet it's one of the highest acclaimed games in history. That in itself is a bit uplifting too.    … Expand
  31. Zintar
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This game... has one of the most single BEST STORIES! I have ever seen, loved in, great endings, great music, great everything!! I can't get over it!!
  32. Orangejuicejaz
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    This is one of those magical experiences that we rarely see in this medium. By the end of Undertale, I had cried, I had laughed, I had got angry, I experienced every emotion through my many runs of this game.

    The sparing and fighting system is not only an innovation, it is implemented so well throughout the story and the gameplay that, for once, my decisions actually have impact and    This is one of those magical experiences that we rarely see in this medium. By the end of Undertale, I had cried, I had laughed, I had got angry, I experienced every emotion through my many runs of this game.

    The sparing and fighting system is not only an innovation, it is implemented so well throughout the story and the gameplay that, for once, my decisions actually have impact and weight throughout the whole game and make me weigh up the options for everything I do.

    Even if Undertale didn't have the moral system, the characters are the most interesting, fleshed out and lovable creatures you will ever meet. It is just impossible not to love them through all of their quirks and witty dialogue. Never had I thought I would love two skeletons more than nearly every other character I have ever encountered in a game before.

    EVEN IF Undertale didn't have the moral system or the interesting characters, the gameplay is so polished and well thought out for an RPG that if future RPG's don't take inspiration from Undertale I will be surprised. Adding Bullet hell and Paper Mario elements to the battle system makes every single encounter, unique, fun, engaging, all the words you can think of, as they never do the same thing twice, each boss battle mixes up the formula, changes how you play in a way that you won't expect. This makes RPG random encounters fun, excited and not ever feel like a grind. I know. They did the impossible.

    EVEN IF Undertale didn't have the moral system, the brilliant characters and the innovative gameplay, Undertale would still have a stellar story, brilliant enemies and bosses, the best soundtrack of the year, one of the funniest games ever and would definitely be an above average standard turn based RPG on its own.

    Frankly, combining the best bits of Earthbound, Paper Mario, Final Fantasy VI and crafting a wonderful experience with so much love and care, it would be hard not to create something magical. I refuse to spoil anything for anyone and Encourage everyone to play the game at least 3 times. This is the greatest experience you will have this year and is an outstanding example of Video games being an art form.

    This is 100% game of the year even compared to the Witcher 3 and Fallout 4.

    I have given this game a two month cool down period to see if it was still hype. I can confirm it is not. I love this game with all of my heart and It is one of my favourites of all time.

    Thank you Toby Fox. Everyone please. Play this game.    … Expand
  33. BetterThanSonic
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I am still in a state of disbelief over the fact that in this day and age a game as good as Undertale could exist when things as awful as Sonic Boom and Sonic Adventure also exist.
  34. Will3700
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    This game....this game made me cry....I was amazed to see this game as the number 1 PC game on metacritic. But I was sad to see this game as the 19th best game of all time on metacritic as well. Last I checked it was at number 12! What happened? Either way, this game should be number one on everything, even on platforms it isn't even on. Best game I have ever played in my entire lift.This game....this game made me cry....I was amazed to see this game as the number 1 PC game on metacritic. But I was sad to see this game as the 19th best game of all time on metacritic as well. Last I checked it was at number 12! What happened? Either way, this game should be number one on everything, even on platforms it isn't even on. Best game I have ever played in my entire lift.

    ...Not even exaggerating...    … Expand
  35. MEEEE
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Do you like RPGs? Get it.
    Do you like to befriend everything you find? Get it.
    Do you want to kill everything that moves? Get it. Do you like bad puns? Get it. Do you like to flirt on orange jelly? Get it. Do you want to get the best date of you life? Get it. Do you want to lay on the ground with a ghost and feel like garbage? Get it. Do you want to be scared of a flower? Get it.    Do you like RPGs? Get it.
    Do you like to befriend everything you find? Get it.
    Do you want to kill everything that moves? Get it.
    Do you like bad puns? Get it.
    Do you like to flirt on orange jelly? Get it.
    Do you want to get the best date of you life? Get it.
    Do you want to lay on the ground with a ghost and feel like garbage? Get it.
    Do you want to be scared of a flower? Get it.
    Do you want to do something wrong,restart the game and then get surprised because the npcs know what you did? Get it.
    This game is unlike anything I've played in my life. I mean,there's this Earthbound look to it,but the game goes far beyond that. Everything on it is simply beautiful and genuine,there are so many details,so many secrets,so many feels... Everything in a single Indie game.
    10/10    … Expand
  36. Braduk
    Sep 27, 2015
    10
    Undertale is an amazing game, one which a variety of different players would enjoy. It has a strong Earthbound vibe, with its combination of surreal, quirky humor and heart-crushing moments.

    The main gimmick of the game is it is a turn-based RPG where you do not need to kill anyone. Every monster, including bosses, can be spared. This has a direct impact on the story. Whether you kill    Undertale is an amazing game, one which a variety of different players would enjoy. It has a strong Earthbound vibe, with its combination of surreal, quirky humor and heart-crushing moments.

    The main gimmick of the game is it is a turn-based RPG where you do not need to kill anyone. Every monster, including bosses, can be spared. This has a direct impact on the story. Whether you kill everyone or no one gives you an entirely different gameplay experience. This doubles the length of the game, which allows it to have a decent length.

    The graphics have that nice retro feel, the story is amazing, the cast of characters is superb, and the gameplay is good and unique for a turn-based RPG. All of this, made on a budget that could at the most buy a ham sandwich. Truly a testament that money does not create a perfect game.    … Expand
  37. M4RK_Z
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    This is one of the most creative and clever games I've ever played, with one of the most touching and rewarding endings. I truly hope it gets awarded game of the the year.
  38. everin
    Oct 7, 2015
    8
    Tier 2
    + Ridiculously high attention to detail that permeates the gameplay and the story
    + Fairly well-conceived story that expands in depth as the game progresses + Epic "hidden" ending that builds up and mostly pays off ? Game takes itself very seriously at the end, but most of the build-up to that feels far too random/silly in a way that's not remotely as well-conceived as the    Tier 2
    + Ridiculously high attention to detail that permeates the gameplay and the story
    + Fairly well-conceived story that expands in depth as the game progresses
    + Epic "hidden" ending that builds up and mostly pays off
    ? Game takes itself very seriously at the end, but most of the build-up to that feels far too random/silly in a way that's not remotely as well-conceived as the ending
    ? A lot of the gameplay isn't particularly deep (often even not fun at all), especially when compared to the story attempting to be told using that gameplay -- i.e. a story "about" games
    - Some of the enemy attacks feel more frustrating than fun, difficulty curve is all over the place    … Expand
  39. abuka1310
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    game is overrated. funny game, very clever, different, makers of this game must be on hard drugs. long to play for a small roll play game. but 8 is the highest it gets. and that is good.
  40. LoneDutyer
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    Very rarely has a game made me laugh, feel and empathise as much as Undertale, and for only ten bucks! GOTY. Don't judge this one based on the graphics alone.
  41. Mr24s
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    If you haven't played this game yet, drop the ten bucks, find a day where you can spend it playing the game, because once you start, you may find it hard to stop until you reach the end.
  42. Masterhummel
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    Undertale is a weired thing that just happened.

    It remembers me a lot of the early 00s where the Internet spat out RPGMaker games in ridicioulus amounts. Aside from the 1001t Chrono Trigger clone, there where a lot of games coming from this which had really interesting and intriguing concepts that wheren't seen in professional game development just because no one could think of such a    Undertale is a weired thing that just happened.

    It remembers me a lot of the early 00s where the Internet spat out RPGMaker games in ridicioulus amounts. Aside from the 1001t Chrono Trigger clone, there where a lot of games coming from this which had really interesting and intriguing concepts that wheren't seen in professional game development just because no one could think of such a concept or set of mechanics could work in a commercial game.

    I feel like Undertale is such a game, while nothing entirely new it presents a fresh set of mechanics and ties them together in a unique way while telling a story that's compfortable somewhere between Earthbound and My Little Pony. And let's be entirely honest here, if someone had asked be if that could work out, i would had lughed at him then got a cup of tea to spat it in the persons face and then laughed some more. But in the end, Undertale turned out to remain in my personal Top list of RPGs right next to Chrono Trigger and Secret of Evermore. And that's quite something to archive out of nowhere.

    Undertale can give you quite a few of different experiences. It can either be a joyful comedy or get dark pretty fast. If you can get over the retro graphics and you're into the things mentioned above, then this game might be for you.    … Expand
  43. Annoymous1
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    An amazing game, with great puzzles, brilliant story and beautiful soundtrack, this game is bound to be one of the top games this year. The only reason it didn't get 10/10 was just the old-school graphics, but its completely forgivable once you delve deep into it.
  44. zjk1569
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    What a fantastic, magical little game. My only real complaint is that it's a shorter than I would have liked, and while the game may not look like much, its visual design and soundtrack are lovely. (Either way, I came of age around 94-99, and had limited access to 8, 16, and 32-bit games at the time, so less lustrous graphics aren't an immediate turn-off for me.) The battles, such as theyWhat a fantastic, magical little game. My only real complaint is that it's a shorter than I would have liked, and while the game may not look like much, its visual design and soundtrack are lovely. (Either way, I came of age around 94-99, and had limited access to 8, 16, and 32-bit games at the time, so less lustrous graphics aren't an immediate turn-off for me.) The battles, such as they are, combine some of my favorite features of both the Mother and Shin Megami games (chatting, rather than just immediately brawling, with humorously designed weirdos and outcasts).

    The game's key selling point is its gentle kindheartedness. It has a sort of quirky sentimentality that it earns through your interactions with the bizarre denizens of the game world, but which is also buffeted by the beautiful soundtrack and soft, simple visuals. There is also the general goofiness, which I wouldn't say is side-splitting hilarity, but which made me smile and just generally feel good. I'd recommend this game to fans of Studio Ghibli and the Mother series, but try it yourself of course (as with anything, liking one does not necessitate liking the others). For what it's worth, I thought this game was touching, memorable, and a lot of fun to play through.

    I know I'll be getting MGSV and Fallout 4 before the end of the year, and I have no doubts that Xenoblade Chronicles X will wow me, but I'm overjoyed that I spent a weekend with this beautiful little gem that I'll no doubt return to time and again.    … Expand
  45. ArchTalko
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    I went in with very little knowledge about Undertale (aside from hearing nothing but endless hype and praise). Naturally, I was extremely skeptical that this 6-hour indie game (developed almost exclusively by one guy) could come close to what everyone was chalking it up to be.

    After playing through the game 4 times now, I can safely say Undertale exceeded any and all expectations.    I went in with very little knowledge about Undertale (aside from hearing nothing but endless hype and praise). Naturally, I was extremely skeptical that this 6-hour indie game (developed almost exclusively by one guy) could come close to what everyone was chalking it up to be.

    After playing through the game 4 times now, I can safely say Undertale exceeded any and all expectations.

    Everyone else has complimented the writing, and I agree; it's simultaneously hilarious (I can't remember the last time a game's made me physically laugh time and time again), and emotionally devastating when it needs to be. There are even elements of horror sprinkled in, so much so that the game's directly led to my very own Undertale-inspired nightmares. Everyone else has complimented the music, and again, I agree. A blending of chip tunes, synth, and acoustic instruments, developer toby fox has created an absolutely delightful soundtrack that's worth a repeat (or 20, in my case). If you like to listen to video game soundtracks on your own time, I HIGHLY recommend the game+soundtrack bundle. It's worth every penny.

    Every aspect of Undertale feels as though it's been polished to a meticulous degree. However, the one aspect of the game that should be highlighted the most is toby fox's stupidly over-the-top attention to detail. Morality in games has always been fickle. Even in games like Until Dawn, where the concept of every action unavoidably causing a major change in story/outcome is ham-fisted to the player from the very start, almost all fall short of actually delivering upon the promise of meaningful choices. In my opinion, this is where Undertale shines the strongest.

    Every single action you take in the game makes a lasting impact on characters' dialogue, and ultimately, on how the story ends. Already, people have documented dozens upon dozens of alternate endings, depending on who you kill, and who you choose to spare (Undertale's main selling feature). Even choices you make as a player - saving, dying in battle, resetting from a checkpoint, etc. - every action is observed by the game, and consistently alters the way characters interact with you.

    There's no other experience out there like Undertale. The heartfelt/mind-destroying story, the brilliant storytelling, the vibrant soundtrack, and even the simple visuals - which manage to still impress, ESPECIALLY later on in the game - combine with this attention to detail to serve as my personal GOTY. You owe it to yourself to play Undertale.    … Expand
  46. dimitrishuter
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know, I'm not usually an RPG fan. They tend to be tedious, with mediocore characters, waaaay too long dungeons; bothersome item, save and hp systems; and some cliche story.

    This is the complete opposite. Not once did I not feel motivation to go on, because the characters and story just really got me from the first moment.

    I also really like games that **** with you by breaking the 4th wall, which this game does for extra dramatic effect, making it feel like your every move is judged. Which it is.    … Expand
  47. TheComoosenist
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Let's start off with: This game was meant strongly for the story and characters and isn't meant for everyone.

    I've read all the "bad" reviews, both logical and both just pure hate with no reason. I'm not an extreme fanboy with no reason behind my love for Undertale. I have my reasons and here is my very detailed assessment. In Undertale, there's no interestingly fun wall jumping    Let's start off with: This game was meant strongly for the story and characters and isn't meant for everyone.

    I've read all the "bad" reviews, both logical and both just pure hate with no reason. I'm not an extreme fanboy with no reason behind my love for Undertale. I have my reasons and here is my very detailed assessment.

    In Undertale, there's no interestingly fun wall jumping mechanics like what you'd find in Super Meat Boy. There's no mind bending puzzles that keep you addicted and playing a lot like Portal 2. There's no blinding lens flare or graphics that can let you see each individual atom in this game like in DriveClub or Battlefield 4 that makes you feel like you're in real life. The reason for this is that these features were never the priority in Undertale.

    Many people are unable to realise that the lack of these features are part of what made the game so hyped and so well recognised in the first place. Instead of trying to be like every other successful AAA title just by following their footsteps and being overshadowed in the end, Undertale takes a completely different path to stand out so that there's nothing to become overshadowed by. People see Undertale up with the AAA titles and they tell themselves that it has to be special.

    Graphics-wise. This is disregarded completely. Nostalgia isn't the only reason why the game has an old-school (or as the haters would call it, s***ty graphics) look to it. It's because it's simple, works and won't distract you from the story which is what the game was meant for. The game wants you to read its dialog and immerse yourself into the game. Instead of mimicking the real world we live in, it wants you to pretend you're inside the world of Undertale. Toby Fox has written a meticulous story and crafted a world littered with very memorable characters with different personalities. You can only fully appreciate this when you try to explore and fully complete the game twice. He wants you to listen to, weep to, laugh to, smile to and relate to the amazing story he has in return for the $9.99 you've paid for Undertale. He put the NES graphics not only because it gave a nostalgic feel for those who can actually feel it, but when it comes to those who can't, they would focus on the story and dialog rather than be immersed in the graphics.

    To those who gave this game a 0 saying it didn't make you heartfelt at all. Either you:

    A - Legitimately didn't in the sections of the game that tried to tinker with your emotions.
    B - You tried to feel heartfelt from the totally wrong sections of the game.
    C - You judged the game too early and never even tried to play the game the way it was meant to be played.

    Hand over heart, I've genuinely shed tears during the true ending because it was actually relatable. The game's soundtrack enhanced the effect.

    From the gameplay standpoint:

    People complain that the combat mechanic is boring and repetitive. People who say this don't understand how games work. Don't tell me shooting soldiers in COD, Battlefield and all war games is not repetitive. Don't tell me slaying zombies again and again in L4D2 isn't repetitive. Don't tell me random murder on the streets and drug dealing is not repetitive. Don't tell me going in tall grass in Pokemon and having to battle random Pokemon every single time isn't repetitive. The game is repetitive, no arguing about that BUT, Undertale manages to pull off this repetition very well

    Why Undertale is so special in this aspect is WHAT happens within combat and NOT THE COMBAT ITSELF. When battling an opponent, you either kill the opponent and move on or you have to choose a series of "acts" where you sort of try to connect with the opponent to a point where they no longer want to fight. Read the dialog when you do this; soak it in and not just spam the skip button or you'll end up misjudging what was so intricately set up just for your money in the first place. Bloody hell, there's even a frog somewhere in the beginning that breaks the fourth wall, complaining about how he feels sad about people skipping a game's dialog. If you listen to it, he's happy and tells you that you're kind. Skip the frog's dialog and he labels you the same as the rest who doesn't appreciate the dialog written for the player. Toby Fox knows the kind of people who play his game.

    Why am I giving this a 10? Because it's refreshing. People label this as a hipster game for it's pixelated graphics. I admit, I personally play and enjoy the AAA titles especially Battlefield 4 which to me, has excellent gameplay. But the reason why Undertale gets a 10 from me is because I've taken the time to play the game thoroughly and it perfectly fulfills not the gameplay aspect, but the experience and the story. It's brought funny moments and sad moments. Toby Fox has written the game's story so well and put so much effort into it that I personally believe that this game, while not the best in everything, deserves to be where it is now; up there.    … Expand
  48. AZNgamer
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece. Don't kill ANYONE to get the best ending. Silly humor, great soundtrack, and touching story. I will remember it forever : )
  49. Kooledud
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Is it me, or i just played an amazing game? This is tobyfox's first game and it's just amazing! Well done tobyfox, you just made the best non-graphic game ever made!
  50. alexo774
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    This is pretty much the best game I've played this year. In an over all great year for media, we get yet another masterpiece. You'll get attached to these characters with out even realizing it. Get this game now.
  51. TeddyMcBovril
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    This game is actually just really good. Graphics style is pleasing, story is good. I actually felt for the characters and didn't want to harm them.

    Music is great, gameplay is great. Everything about this game is great.
  52. NinjaYoshiGuy
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Its a good game. Good combat system. Not gonna lie, its not the BEST game I have ever played, but it deserves a 10. Only reason there are bad ratings are that theres people that think old graphics and gameplay make it bad. (also theres people with multiple acounts saying there review got deleted when the creators cant even delete reviews, 10/10 )
  53. Shadowsoal
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    A terrific title you have to play at least twice to appreciate fully.
    Really very hard to give reasons as many spoil the joy and surprises in store.
    The story and it's characters (which are anything but shallow, I really do NOT understand that criticism) alone are a great reason to enjoy this.
    Be passive, be aggressive, be what you like, but be prepared for the consequences.
  54. Jakko
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    When I played Undertale I felt like I had a relationship with every character I met. It judges you along the way, and in a pacifist point of view it felt pretty good to be so nice in a game. Undertale is pretty short, but if you discover every secret it has in store for you, it will satisfy you enough to keep wanting more. Compared to other games, Undertale actually made me developWhen I played Undertale I felt like I had a relationship with every character I met. It judges you along the way, and in a pacifist point of view it felt pretty good to be so nice in a game. Undertale is pretty short, but if you discover every secret it has in store for you, it will satisfy you enough to keep wanting more. Compared to other games, Undertale actually made me develop feelings toward the characters. And it also showed me how good an RPG can be without having to over-complicate things. Everything is well-done and I actually think that Undertale has the potential to be game of the year.… Expand
  55. ooMIGIToo
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Buy this game! Stop reading reviews! BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW! A work of genius!

    This game is nothing new to RPG players, yet it IS COMPLETELY new and will change how you play RPGs!

    With memorable characters, story, and a kick ass OST.

    This game is one of the few I would deem 10/10. It deserves it!

    BRILLIANT!
  56. Koy_Foster
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Undertale is one of the best RPGs I've ever played. With a highly satisfying, impactful, mysterious, and exciting story, I was constantly wanting to get right back to it when I wasn't busy. Undertale's design is amazingly flexible, constantly bringing in new game mechanics, persistently avoiding the generic Turn-Based gameplay that RPGs are known for. Along with the fantastic sceneUndertale is one of the best RPGs I've ever played. With a highly satisfying, impactful, mysterious, and exciting story, I was constantly wanting to get right back to it when I wasn't busy. Undertale's design is amazingly flexible, constantly bringing in new game mechanics, persistently avoiding the generic Turn-Based gameplay that RPGs are known for. Along with the fantastic scene building by using excellent audio cues and perspective switching.

    I don't ever remember being this satisfied from a game I've purchased. I highly regret not being a part of Undertale's original Kick Starter.

    Thank you Toby Fox, and all other artists who developed this Master Piece. Everything from the Game Design, Artwork, Music, Character Design, Dialogue, Scenario Scripting, to Everything. And thank everything who saw the amazing potential in Undertale to have supported it.    … Expand
  57. RevetheThird
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Before Undertale, hardly anything had effected me on an emotional level. Only a handful of things in the media has made me smile, laugh, cry, and yet makes me feel so comfortable at the same time. there are movies and games that have done this in the past, but nothing, and I mean nothing, has touched me in such an emotional level as this game. I feel like someone like me was destined toBefore Undertale, hardly anything had effected me on an emotional level. Only a handful of things in the media has made me smile, laugh, cry, and yet makes me feel so comfortable at the same time. there are movies and games that have done this in the past, but nothing, and I mean nothing, has touched me in such an emotional level as this game. I feel like someone like me was destined to play a game like this... like I was meant to play this game since the moment I've known of its existence.

    This game... is just so freaking amazing... Music, characters, storyline, gameplay, all of it... top-notch.    … Expand
  58. DragonFlayer
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    10$ game from a random guy on a kickstarter achieves what a decade of 60$ AAA publisher games haven't been able to do

    I have been slain, this game killed me
    A+, Would cry myself to sleep again
  59. DTT117
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    PROBABLY MY PERSONAL GAME OF THE YEAR!!!! i haven't smiled so widely since probably the original pokemon. o just felt like this world is so alive and i loved it. THE MUSIC WAS SO GOOD. THANK you toby fox
  60. _Axel13_
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Imho, is a masterpiece.
    The writing and the story are fantastic, the characters have incredible personality, they can make you feel so many emotions with a couple of pixels.
    The music is perfect for every situation, every character, simple but suitable. And, it can change EVERY time you play it, every action that you make on your previous game can change the next game, it have many    Imho, is a masterpiece.
    The writing and the story are fantastic, the characters have incredible personality, they can make you feel so many emotions with a couple of pixels.
    The music is perfect for every situation, every character, simple but suitable.
    And, it can change EVERY time you play it, every action that you make on your previous game can change the next game, it have many different ending and routes, you can finish the game without never attacking, or doing a genocide and kill all you will encounter. It also have infinite easter eggs and secrets, like the W. D. Gaster's, a secret character that is hid in the game files and can appear managing the game files. The Soundtrack also have many secrets. The graphic is old-style, it remembers you the good ol' days. It make you feel. It have many different routes and choices. And it's all developed by a single person.
    In my onest opinion, Best, Game, Ever.
    Ever.    … Expand
  61. Drackonic
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played. It has a wonderful story, Great memorable characters, It was a very fun experience.

    I have to say when I went in I wasn't expecting very much, I thought It would just be another annoying "quirky" indie title with some gimmick that was really pointless to the game and made no real impact. But this game completely blew me out of the water,    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played. It has a wonderful story, Great memorable characters, It was a very fun experience.

    I have to say when I went in I wasn't expecting very much, I thought It would just be another annoying "quirky" indie title with some gimmick that was really pointless to the game and made no real impact. But this game completely blew me out of the water, I love practically everything about this game.    … Expand
  62. shikei1
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This is a groundbreaking title for pc, and a must have this year. with great character construction and humorist dialog, some dogs and spooky skeletons. really a title to have and grow fond of.
  63. midnightlex
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    I admit it. When I first started playing this game, the simplicity of the graphics and sound byte turned me off. After reading the reviews of others, I decided to continue pushing forward with the story line. I immediately fell in love with the characters and the lore of it. The lore may not be overly dense and but the minor details have a plethora of character to it. I really feel likeI admit it. When I first started playing this game, the simplicity of the graphics and sound byte turned me off. After reading the reviews of others, I decided to continue pushing forward with the story line. I immediately fell in love with the characters and the lore of it. The lore may not be overly dense and but the minor details have a plethora of character to it. I really feel like some of the reviewers who had a lower score for the game were looking for something that would ascend them forever into a mystified mindset. Truth is, its not. It's just a really fun, quirky game with lovable characters, interesting game play, and determination.

    Oh.. wait till you meet Mettaton Ex. His legs will fill you up.... with determination *cough*    … Expand
  64. Xentrixxx
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Wasn't sure what to make of it initially. I was kind of annoyed by the increasing number of ravenous fans, but I decided I'd try it anyway.

    Not 20 minutes into the game, it had me in tears. I was blubbering like a little kid. Undertale is the most heartfelt game I've ever experienced. It's fun from a gamer perspective, but I was not expecting such an emotional rollercoaster.

    I was not ready.
  65. Kisai
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    This is a game that was written primarily to the same kind of audience that watches "Let's Play" videos on Youtube. As such it enjoys plenty of free publicity from the likes many of the top gamer Youtube channels like Game Grumps and Markiplier.

    Many of the people who love Undertale will find it tickles their nostalgia bone just as much geek culture. Pros: The game content is mostly    This is a game that was written primarily to the same kind of audience that watches "Let's Play" videos on Youtube. As such it enjoys plenty of free publicity from the likes many of the top gamer Youtube channels like Game Grumps and Markiplier.

    Many of the people who love Undertale will find it tickles their nostalgia bone just as much geek culture.

    Pros: The game content is mostly balanced. Most of the difficulty in the game comes from intentionally wanting to have a bad time with it. Most of the game can be played in a single play-through, with additional endings available after completing the game once.

    Negatives: Some jokes waste too much time to get to the punchline, the game also hasn't learned from some of the most hated mechanics that have been abandoned in newer games (eg invisible random battles, long cutscenes that can't be skipped, and "dead end"'s caused by early mistakes.)

    That said the negatives are small enough to not make players want to quit the game. Most of the negative information about the games comes players expecting Earthbound and getting something more punishing like Mario+Luigi defending actions if it were a danmaku (bullethell) game.    … Expand
  66. JaggerE
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    It can be emotional. It can be Challenging. It can make you question your own morality. Undertale is a surprisingly personal Role Playing Experience that had me in it's grasp.

    Pros: + Incredibly Satisfying to play through more than once to view the different outcomes. + Unique gameplay + The most "human" game I've ever played. + Masterful atmosphere and world + Masterful soundtrack    It can be emotional. It can be Challenging. It can make you question your own morality. Undertale is a surprisingly personal Role Playing Experience that had me in it's grasp.

    Pros:
    + Incredibly Satisfying to play through more than once to view the different outcomes.
    + Unique gameplay
    + The most "human" game I've ever played.
    + Masterful atmosphere and world
    + Masterful soundtrack
    + Short but perfect length
    + Lovable characters and writing

    Cons:
    - Minor difficulty spikes depending on how you approach it. (No murder was tough)    … Expand
  67. Coletrainhetric
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    So I am noticing a pattern for all the negative reviews. Most of them seem to not realize that graphics don't Make great game. hey say "nostalgic" when in reality that isn't even necessarily true, it is what it is. One guy also said the game isn't heartfelt (was that a genocide run?). Another apparent problem is that the game's puzzles are 'laughable' (That's the point dumb***!) To notSo I am noticing a pattern for all the negative reviews. Most of them seem to not realize that graphics don't Make great game. hey say "nostalgic" when in reality that isn't even necessarily true, it is what it is. One guy also said the game isn't heartfelt (was that a genocide run?). Another apparent problem is that the game's puzzles are 'laughable' (That's the point dumb***!) To not like the game comes down to game preference, if you don't prefer it, don't call it **** for not preferring it!… Expand
  68. Nebris
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This game is LOVE. This game is LIFE. Such approach I have not seen in so many years. It's a crime to not to try Undertale. I didn't even... Don't worry about how it looks like. It just makes game even better :D
  69. TheRealZapz
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    When I first saw this game, it looked interesting, but It didn't look ten out of ten worth. I thought that the spare or kill mechanic was just a useless gimmick, but it was an interesting idea, and I eventually decided to buy the game. Oh, I was so wrong. This game blew my mind. All of the characters are so memorable, and they all feel so real. On my first    This game is a masterpiece.

    When I first saw this game, it looked interesting, but It didn't look ten out of ten worth. I thought that the spare or kill mechanic was just a useless gimmick, but it was an interesting idea, and I eventually decided to buy the game.

    Oh, I was so wrong. This game blew my mind. All of the characters are so memorable, and they all feel so real. On my first run, I killed a few important characters, and I regretted that decision as time went on. Killing important characters drastically changes the game, but that wasn't the real reason I regretted taking these character's digital lives. The real reason was, I legitimately cared for the characters.

    So, on my second run, not only did Flowey (A Character you meet at the beginning of the game) dare me to kill no one, but I also dared myself. This lead to the "True Pacifist" Ending, in which brought so many different emotions. Real emotion. I don't want to say too much though, because this game is best experienced not knowing much.

    I have recently done a "Genocide" run, in which you kill everything. You actually kill so many monsters, that you can't get random encounters anymore. It felt horrible killing these characters. The weird unsettling way the protagonist acted just added to this horrible feeling. As you kill, NPCs begin to disappear from towns, which just has this overall lonely tone. In contrast to the "Pacifist" Run, where there is humor oozing out of the walls, and all the characters act and feel like real friends; the "Genocide" Run is like a different game.

    As for the other stuff, the music is gorgeous, and while the gameplay itself is really simplistic, it is still both fun and interesting. The multiple endings are really amazing as well. The writing is some of the best writing I have seen in my entire life. The humor is great too, although it is a very quirky humor, so some may not appreciate it as much as others.

    The characters, and writing and where the game excels. Humorous, or should I say Humerus, quirky jokes, with great characters that are memorable and evoke real emotion. There are two characters I have to talk about though, and those characters are, Sans and Papyrus. I know for a fact, that I will never forget them in a million years, because not only do they cause the most laughs throughout the game, but they feel like real friends. There are so many things that make them memorable, Papyrus is a spaghetti fanatic, Sans eats ketchup, Papyrus says "Nyeh heh heh" a lot, Sans says the worst puns ever, which funnily enough makes them the best puns ever, and so much more. I don't want to say anymore though, meeting these characters without knowing their best traits makes it a great experience.

    With the price of $10 on Steam, you just have to buy this game. I am not going to forget this game, and neither will you.    … Expand
  70. Fireproofjeans
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    I had pretty low expectations from Undertale as I bought it before much of the media blitz.

    Do yourself a favour, don't read about it, play it. You do not want to spoil anything about this game. Personal advice? Play as a pacifist the first time through - don't attack anyone. Both pacifist and "genocide" routes have good stories (and actually very different stories), but pacifist is    I had pretty low expectations from Undertale as I bought it before much of the media blitz.

    Do yourself a favour, don't read about it, play it. You do not want to spoil anything about this game. Personal advice? Play as a pacifist the first time through - don't attack anyone. Both pacifist and "genocide" routes have good stories (and actually very different stories), but pacifist is easier for a first timer, which you'll want as it's a moderately difficult game. If you find yourself unable to complete the game due to difficulty, look up how to get temmie armor (looking that up may contain minor non-story spoilers).

    Nearly every character you come across actually has a story behind them you can find at some point in the game (although you have to dig for some of them).    … Expand
  71. DrewsClues42
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    I'll never play another game like this. I mean... Gosh. For a while I thought my interest in video games was dwindling to nothing, yet this game brought it all back.
  72. MattHodge
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I've never used the term 'Best Game Ever'. I never will. Because this game is not the 'Best Game Ever', but it's close. I'd recommend to anyone looking to get into the field of writing or game design to look at this game, and see how it changes gamer's sense of predicament. This game deserves a 10, the games it inspires, the ones that will take this pure idea to the next level, theyI've never used the term 'Best Game Ever'. I never will. Because this game is not the 'Best Game Ever', but it's close. I'd recommend to anyone looking to get into the field of writing or game design to look at this game, and see how it changes gamer's sense of predicament. This game deserves a 10, the games it inspires, the ones that will take this pure idea to the next level, they deserve praise. Toby Fox has made something equivilent to Portal.… Expand
  73. Nyoom
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    If you like to play games where you kill everything that moves, do not play this game. The characters are so finely crafted that it would be painful to kill them, even though you have the option to do so. Watch the Game Grumps play the first five minutes of the game, then try telling me that the game is not at all interesting.

    It's very rare where I play a game and I cannot stop    If you like to play games where you kill everything that moves, do not play this game. The characters are so finely crafted that it would be painful to kill them, even though you have the option to do so. Watch the Game Grumps play the first five minutes of the game, then try telling me that the game is not at all interesting.

    It's very rare where I play a game and I cannot stop thinking about it for days after. The story is spread out, but easy to mentally assemble. The story suits the game so well, that if it was mad into a movie, there would be no way of making it as good as it is in the game.

    Easily the best game I've ever played.    … Expand
  74. Alighten
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I find it hilarious that some people will rate this game 0 without even beating the game, but I nonetheless respect their skewed view of this fantastic media masterpiece. All the characters are memorable and lovable, the story is epic, and the soundtrack. THE BLOODY SOUNDTRACK! I can't get the songs out of my head they're so catchy and addicting. I probably listen to at least one song fromI find it hilarious that some people will rate this game 0 without even beating the game, but I nonetheless respect their skewed view of this fantastic media masterpiece. All the characters are memorable and lovable, the story is epic, and the soundtrack. THE BLOODY SOUNDTRACK! I can't get the songs out of my head they're so catchy and addicting. I probably listen to at least one song from the soundtrack the day I finished it. The gameplay is exciting and challenging, but ultimately a fair fight each time despite what some people say about certain bosses. Everything about this game is spot on. And if you think for a second that this game is receiving "paid reviews", keep in mind that this game was made by just two people and a Kickstarter. Can one honestly think for a second that these people have the resources capable of pulling in so many positive reviews in a short amount of time? It would be highly unreasonable to think so, and a damn shame considering how much this game moved me.
    I won't say any more, I refuse to. Get out there and experience this for yourself, you won't regret it. And when you do, how about actually beating the damn game and then judging it?    … Expand
  75. hahn_s0l0
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Toby Fox came out of no where and landed a masterpiece. One of the best games. Period. Soundtracks. Period. Experiences. Period. Ever. From the first play through to the tenth it never stops giving more. In comparison to the soulless holiday fodder we see coming from big name developers, a game like this that is so clearly a passionate act of deep attention and loving labor shines. ItToby Fox came out of no where and landed a masterpiece. One of the best games. Period. Soundtracks. Period. Experiences. Period. Ever. From the first play through to the tenth it never stops giving more. In comparison to the soulless holiday fodder we see coming from big name developers, a game like this that is so clearly a passionate act of deep attention and loving labor shines. It evokes real feelings, is packed with dense detail, and is nothing short of beautiful. Well done.… Expand
  76. KirbyCrasher
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    A great game! Great combat system, and the characters are some of the best I've seen in years. The art is also amazingly directed.

    This game flawless, great story and characters it's something you'll never forget.
  77. ray_kurukara
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    Honestly, when I first saw this game, I wasn't too interested in it. I was watching my roommate play this game when I saw Sans pop his first joke. I honestly lost my **** because of the way Toby Fox played that scene out. Soon after, I continued to watch my roommate play though the game, all the way up to the Flowey fight. I was hooked with the game. I then purchased the game for myselfHonestly, when I first saw this game, I wasn't too interested in it. I was watching my roommate play this game when I saw Sans pop his first joke. I honestly lost my **** because of the way Toby Fox played that scene out. Soon after, I continued to watch my roommate play though the game, all the way up to the Flowey fight. I was hooked with the game. I then purchased the game for myself and began to play it. I was so amazed by the ending that it even managed to bring tears to my eyes. Toby Fox did a great job creating this game and I hope to see more work like this in the future.… Expand
  78. TerrySG
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    This is one of the few games that makes me cry. Multiple times. It knows what it wants to do and does it incredibly well. People take all these pot-shots at it because they don't want to accept that a game they haven't heard of managed to outscore their longtime favorites despite being made by very few people. Frequently I find few who do this have never played it. I'm not going to goThis is one of the few games that makes me cry. Multiple times. It knows what it wants to do and does it incredibly well. People take all these pot-shots at it because they don't want to accept that a game they haven't heard of managed to outscore their longtime favorites despite being made by very few people. Frequently I find few who do this have never played it. I'm not going to go into detail here. There are people who do that for a living and they can do it way better than I can. All I can say is that everything FITS. There isn't a single point that feels like it's just flavor. Everything feels... real. It feels alive. Everyone in the game feels like an actual person and not a game construct. The gameplay and story are integrated so well that it blows my mind. My words could not do this game justice. I don't think anyone's could.… Expand
  79. GenoReno
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    I can't believe how much this game changed me. From the characters to the epic story. The music, well i could listen to it ALL day every day. But, really this game is amazing, if you haven't played it yet then please give your time to at least try it.
  80. skech1818
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never felt more in touch with a build up of a persona when Jacksepticeye was doing his passive run, at first i was turned off to it due to graphics and how the play style was, but as he got further and further, making friends and exploring more of the funny, in-depth world that under-tale gives. Sad to say it is just another rpg when you go thu with the genocide run and you wont quite get as much connection with the realm if do so. With that being said do passive first then genocide, ..... ALL THE FEELS… Expand
  81. Daser
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Ok a lot of people Complain about why this game Has such bad Graphics so first of all if you guys didn't know this game was nearly completely made by one person *Cough Cough* Toby Fox. And People say that the Story is boring since they don't know that you can take Paths to you know win the game oh and some people get bored of it sure but random people just Throw it in there and say thisOk a lot of people Complain about why this game Has such bad Graphics so first of all if you guys didn't know this game was nearly completely made by one person *Cough Cough* Toby Fox. And People say that the Story is boring since they don't know that you can take Paths to you know win the game oh and some people get bored of it sure but random people just Throw it in there and say this game is bad without having a proper Review that makes me sad. This is a type of game you can not see often and since this is made by mostly by one person the battle system isn't as good as other "RPG's". SoundTrack is great, game is kind of like a new concept even tho it has existed before could make a rope for Game developers. Therefore i would give this a 10/10 for how much and how hard this would of have taken and these old Graphics can change the feeling in games as well. You can get a Warm Feeling in The Ruins/ Toriel's Home. A Chilled start feeling in Snowdin but you Get a warmer feeling slowly through out the game.… Expand
  82. xSkyHigh12
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    The game is absolutely charming, has more and better choices than life is strange and fiddles around with your emotions like it's a toy. Undertale is a joyful ride of happiness and warmth, but can certainly be terrific and heartbreaking when it wants to. The characters are defined and what they first seems like at the surface never matches what they are inside. The character depth givesThe game is absolutely charming, has more and better choices than life is strange and fiddles around with your emotions like it's a toy. Undertale is a joyful ride of happiness and warmth, but can certainly be terrific and heartbreaking when it wants to. The characters are defined and what they first seems like at the surface never matches what they are inside. The character depth gives them true personality. The game takes advantage of being a game and does things only a game can do. By breaking down the game or using the fact that it's a game to it's advantage, it breaks the innocence you always feel the game is, that is mainly because of the art style. The game also takes advantage of knowing that you're there. It knows you are there playing the game, so it mentally interacts with you as a living person.
    The music is fantastic. It's heartbreaking when it needs to be and catchy whenever it wants to be.
    The details in this game are spot on. Every sentence is thought out and it's not until later you realize the hidden meaning behind all of them.

    10/10 Great humour, Great soundtrack, Great experience.    … Expand
  83. Caayle
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    As someone else said - I created an account just to vote on this game. Story is great and every character amazing. There are many endings based on our choices. Are you good? Or bad? It's not like you're only playing; in the end game is telling you what did you do, but it's not the only thing. I felt like Undertale is in some piece about life and who you are. Well, you're creating your ownAs someone else said - I created an account just to vote on this game. Story is great and every character amazing. There are many endings based on our choices. Are you good? Or bad? It's not like you're only playing; in the end game is telling you what did you do, but it's not the only thing. I felt like Undertale is in some piece about life and who you are. Well, you're creating your own story. And Undertale is perfect example of amazing, beautiful story. Believe me - yes, it's worth playing.… Expand
  84. timeherald
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. Brilliant characters, music, story, gameplay, and world. If you like RPGs, this is a must play. If you don't like RPGs, this is a must play.
  85. alexg1210
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    The truth about Undertale is, It is a small game. But it has so much replay value. Every time I feel bored or lonely. I find myself playing this game, over and over again. It truly is a wonderful experience every time and every time I beat it I learn new and interesting things about the game. I am in love with Undertale. I normally do not write reviews for games but I felt it was necessaryThe truth about Undertale is, It is a small game. But it has so much replay value. Every time I feel bored or lonely. I find myself playing this game, over and over again. It truly is a wonderful experience every time and every time I beat it I learn new and interesting things about the game. I am in love with Undertale. I normally do not write reviews for games but I felt it was necessary for this game, as I have so much love for it. Thank you Toby Fox, for bringing something truly special into my life.… Expand
  86. Reltiet
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    An incredibly satisfying 10-hour romp through a world brimming with charm. The combat mechanic is clever and delivers curveball after curveball every time you think you've got the hang of it.

    The story (with its multiple endings) plays with your emotions the way a good Pixar film might; it's a testament to the creator's writing and creating prowess that the game delivers such a    An incredibly satisfying 10-hour romp through a world brimming with charm. The combat mechanic is clever and delivers curveball after curveball every time you think you've got the hang of it.

    The story (with its multiple endings) plays with your emotions the way a good Pixar film might; it's a testament to the creator's writing and creating prowess that the game delivers such a compelling experience in such a tiny package.

    My only complaint would be that the spritework is inconsistent, sometimes delivering beautiful moving sprites and backgrounds and sometimes only having cookie-cutter Gamemaker placeholders.    … Expand
  87. Desiderus
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    The game has a deep atmosphere which can be either cheerful or very depressing depending the way you play. This game is perfect for people who want to have a choice on the environment they are placed in and want to feel like they can effect on. The game has an interesting battling mechanic that breathes fresh air towards the rpg game genre. The characters are very characterized by theirThe game has a deep atmosphere which can be either cheerful or very depressing depending the way you play. This game is perfect for people who want to have a choice on the environment they are placed in and want to feel like they can effect on. The game has an interesting battling mechanic that breathes fresh air towards the rpg game genre. The characters are very characterized by their traits and its interesting to see how they react to your actions once you commit them. The replay-ability of this one is overwhelming because the game tracks EVERY INDIVIDUAL PLAY THROUGH you make, characters will remember what you've done in earlier runs. If there's criticism to be with the game there's very little of it because overall this game is a near perfect title. Overall i recommend HIGHLY you get this game if your interested into rpgs because this one is worth your time.… Expand
  88. DishBish
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    Toriel is my waifu, Papyrus is my husbando, Undyne is my waifu, Sans is my husbando, Alphys is my waifu, Asgore is my husbando and Asriel is my child.

    10/10 would hold goat mom's hand.
  89. BROstoise
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Nedless to say, while playing this game, I did not have a baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime...........150 characters..
  90. JuanWay
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Thank you, tobyfox, for a wonderful, expertly-told single-player adventure of a masterpiece. Never have I ever cared about a game's characters like I did with Undertale. I genuinely was sad when I completed the game. Resetting will never be so painful and only a fool with no "SOUL" would do it without a question.

    In a time where singleplayer games are left out in the dust, this game    Thank you, tobyfox, for a wonderful, expertly-told single-player adventure of a masterpiece. Never have I ever cared about a game's characters like I did with Undertale. I genuinely was sad when I completed the game. Resetting will never be so painful and only a fool with no "SOUL" would do it without a question.

    In a time where singleplayer games are left out in the dust, this game spits in the face in that train-of-thought and throws it out to rot. Buy Undertale. Now. Do it. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  91. Gaviel
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Great game with an excellent soundtrack. Bullet hell style battles are a little too hard though. The writign was funny and creative and the game changes dramatically based on how you play. 10/10
  92. ZodiacArmy
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Not every game is for everyone and people seem to forget that art is subjective. There is no good or bad art. But game design can be good or bad and Undertale's mix of art, story, characters and game play is excellent.

    It not only worth the price but also the time needed to complete it, if you can bring yourself to get every outcome. Beware your choices in this game will have    Not every game is for everyone and people seem to forget that art is subjective. There is no good or bad art. But game design can be good or bad and Undertale's mix of art, story, characters and game play is excellent.

    It not only worth the price but also the time needed to complete it, if you can bring yourself to get every outcome. Beware your choices in this game will have consequences, just as in real life.    … Expand
  93. samwisegames
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    The people who rate this game poorly are fools who do not understand the art that this game is. I'm not usually like this with games, but Undertale is an exception. The graphics are inconsequential, this game is amazing. Everything you do effects the world around you. The fights are unique and memorable. The characters are lovable as heck, and despite the retro style, everything isThe people who rate this game poorly are fools who do not understand the art that this game is. I'm not usually like this with games, but Undertale is an exception. The graphics are inconsequential, this game is amazing. Everything you do effects the world around you. The fights are unique and memorable. The characters are lovable as heck, and despite the retro style, everything is beautifully presented. Even the music is spectacular, changing based on your play style. I can't find anything wrong with this game. Good on you Toby.… Expand
  94. Conor123777
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    I believe it's a great game. An emotionally touching, warm game that makes you smile. The people giving it 0's and bashing it, are people who have never played it. They are whiny children going against something that's popular because they can. They want to be edgy hipsters. Let them be just that. They're missing out on a fantastic game that makes you smile, but you don't have to. YouI believe it's a great game. An emotionally touching, warm game that makes you smile. The people giving it 0's and bashing it, are people who have never played it. They are whiny children going against something that's popular because they can. They want to be edgy hipsters. Let them be just that. They're missing out on a fantastic game that makes you smile, but you don't have to. You can enjoy it yourself and then laugh at their feeble, trollish attempts.… Expand
  95. TheHM
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Don't let the retro graphics and indie packaging fool you. Many a kickstarter indie game have come, many have passed, and this is not one of them. Although it can be maybe a bit too simple at times, it really does have what you need to have an enjoyable, fun experience.
  96. Thonas
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    You Played Final Fantasy games.
    Ever Wonder Why It is Called RPG Instead Of TBG?
    What Does RPG Stands For?
    Is Simple.It Stands For Role Playing Game.
    You Role Play As a Human Kid.
    Rolling Through Waves Of Emotion.
    Craving Your Own Paths And Choices.
    Destroy Or Spare.
    Undertale.
  97. kajun23
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Work of art. Never felt anything so deeply for pixels on a screen. People who research too much probably don't get what they hoped for, so DO NOT research much, just trust the scores and play Undertale.

    It's better than Earthbound, which has a lot of grind and the jokes get a bit boring (and then the game is a bit weird at the end - still like Earthbound though). In Undertale, the    Work of art. Never felt anything so deeply for pixels on a screen. People who research too much probably don't get what they hoped for, so DO NOT research much, just trust the scores and play Undertale.

    It's better than Earthbound, which has a lot of grind and the jokes get a bit boring (and then the game is a bit weird at the end - still like Earthbound though). In Undertale, the makers continually screw with you and your expectations built from the history of RPGs, which is awesome. I couldn't try playing another MMO without thinking about this game.

    The negatives seem to be about simple puzzles - they miss the point - the puzzles were just a navigation, a way point. This is not a game about nostalgia but about challenging your expectations. In a way, your game play will also give you a reflection of yourself. Other negs: the trailer tells you a superficial (but necessarily superficial) view of the game. The graphics are simple, but you get used to them. A good book is not based on its typeface, and a good game shouldn't be based on graphics.    … Expand
  98. SuperAtomicKat
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    This game combines the lovable atmosphere of Earthbound with the "Total Kills equals Different Outcomes" Mechanic of Dishonored. At its base its another RPG but with numerous outcomes and a very entertaining combat system the game makes you want to play this game over and over trying to unravel it's secrets.
  99. FFLabo
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I'm even not good at English, but it came to really impressed by this game.

    this game is very well-designed. this is a not like a AAA Games.
    This is not the talk about 'AAA' or 'Epic' games. Just a Pure emotions.
  100. annafalaxis
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I have never been so emotionally invested in a game before. There are so many things that drew me in. The story, the characters, and the music mostly. I have also never loved a game soundtrack as much as I love this one. I love that this game can be played over and over with different results. I think everyone should give Undertale a try!
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Awards & Rankings

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