Undertale

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8.5

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  1. miguelmv
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    O jogo brinca com você o tempo todo, e faz você criar um apego com personagens aleatórios divertidos e carismáticos. O jogo é difícil em alguns momentos sem ser extremamente desafiador. Jogabilidade simples mas muito divertida
  2. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Un indie que tiene más que merecido su popularidad pues es un juego en el cual se nota el cariño que hay detrás pues cuenta con unos personajes maravillosos y una banda sonora deslumbrante. Toby Fox consiguió introducir personajes inclusivos mucho mejor que una empresa multimillonaria la cual no nombraré. (cof cof D*sney)
  3. God_enjoyer
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    the characters,figth system,lore and jokes are perfect but its a little boring at the first episode(the riuns with a goat girl basiclly toriel and her human waiting room)
  4. Garde_Mystik
    May 25, 2023
    9
    to put it bluntly, it has amazing stories, probably the best soundtrack i've ever heard off a video game, amazing gameplay for an rpg. i can't seem to find any objective flaws with this game, and my experiences with it were incredible. there's a reason this game turned into a huge phenomenon and even got ranked as a must play by this site. personally not my favorite game ever but it'sto put it bluntly, it has amazing stories, probably the best soundtrack i've ever heard off a video game, amazing gameplay for an rpg. i can't seem to find any objective flaws with this game, and my experiences with it were incredible. there's a reason this game turned into a huge phenomenon and even got ranked as a must play by this site. personally not my favorite game ever but it's simply that amazing.… Expand
  5. Udiba
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    Nota puramente nostálgica, não me lembro de 100% mas com certeza vale á pena
  6. hekoh
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    is not a perfect game, but is one that show off so much personality. Pretty fun and unique indie game, don't let the community draw you out, give this game a shot, you will enjoy it
  7. fijay43k
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Одна из лучших пиксельных игр в которые я играл, интересный сюжет, вариативность концовок, харизматичные персонажи, взаимодействие с предметами, уникальная боевая система, все это есть в этой игре.
  8. palchica
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    Funny, amazing storyline. Interesting twists and characters. Loved it very much!
  9. IronBrandon
    May 4, 2023
    9
    Great story, fun characters, great mechanics, and a world with many fun puzzles and little secrets... The one problem I've had with the game is some of the tilemap art, but none of it got in my way of having a blast!
  10. DiddlyDarnDio
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Undertale is a masterpiece among the modern RPG games. No other RPG has made me feel so many emotions while playing as undertale has.
    The music is of course also amazing, songs like "megalovania", "hopes and dream" and "death by glamour".
    The gameplay is simple, but very VERY fun and it changes over the course of the game. The story and narrative is probably the best I've ever    Undertale is a masterpiece among the modern RPG games. No other RPG has made me feel so many emotions while playing as undertale has.
    The music is of course also amazing, songs like "megalovania", "hopes and dream" and "death by glamour".
    The gameplay is simple, but very VERY fun and it changes over the course of the game.
    The story and narrative is probably the best I've ever experienced.
    9/10    … Expand
  11. teazlunox
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    dürüst olayım normalde bu tarz oyunlarla çok işim olmaz ama kendine aşık etmeyi başardı, hayatımı gömdüm
  12. DerfLK
    Jan 18, 2016
    8
    I'm a person who hasn't played any video game for 3 years, because they don't interest me that much any more that I would play and spend money on them. After reading about this game and seeing it on many TOP lists. I decided to try it out, at least to get some nostalgia of past times. And I have to say this game blew me completely to pieces.

    Not only Undertale has amazing writing and    I'm a person who hasn't played any video game for 3 years, because they don't interest me that much any more that I would play and spend money on them. After reading about this game and seeing it on many TOP lists. I decided to try it out, at least to get some nostalgia of past times. And I have to say this game blew me completely to pieces.

    Not only Undertale has amazing writing and music but also unique gameplay - a RPG which you can beat by not killing anything. Even the game encourages you to use non lethal ways to progress. It never get's boring and is actually quite challenging in few boss fights. But of course you have the freedom to kill everything in your path. I don't recommend to do it as the first play-through, because you will not understand the plot.

    The story is something that I will not spoil, the short summary of Undertale on this page says all you need to know. Try to play as "blind" as possible. I can say from my experience that there were parts when I genuinely laughed, when I shed a tear, when I felt sad/happy/surprised and even a little horrified due to some horror themes.

    The game is made on GameMaker so the graphics are similar to something from a SNES game. Nothing special but is fitting for the experience.

    This reminded me kind of a game called "To the moon" from the structure. That the story and soundtrack is the meat of the game. I believe if you like that type of game you will absolutely love Undertale.

    I can't think of any objective criticism for the game. It's a very simple but sweet game. So that's why I give it a 10/10.    … Expand
  13. Tubey
    Oct 4, 2015
    8
    It's OK. The game is constructed really well and brings old ideas to the table in a refreshed, enjoyable way. It heavily leans on the MOTHER games as well as Earthbound throughout, and therein lies the games big weakness - it struggles to create an identity of its' own, instead coming across as a pretty well made homage to the game more than anytthing.

    To compare it to anything, it will    It's OK. The game is constructed really well and brings old ideas to the table in a refreshed, enjoyable way. It heavily leans on the MOTHER games as well as Earthbound throughout, and therein lies the games big weakness - it struggles to create an identity of its' own, instead coming across as a pretty well made homage to the game more than anytthing.

    To compare it to anything, it will be War for the Overworld to Dungeon Keeper 2 - a good game, but you know throughout that everything it is doing is borrowing pretty much everything from another title.

    I'd have scored this higher if they'd brought the premise of the game into 2015 with an updated graphic style and a few compelling twists on the genre, but it by and large does not.

    So yeah - a really nice homage, a great play if you enjoyed the titles this one pretty much apes in every way, but a few people have gone really OTT on the praise for the title in my opinion.    … Expand
  14. LPWaffleMan
    Mar 16, 2019
    8
    UNDERTALE is a satire of conventional RPGs that brings multiple laughs while simultaneously offering a story that challenges a player's perspective on characters in a video game and RPGs games as a whole.

    The excellent music, art design and story however is held back by it's simple gameplay that while intriguing at first seems to fall short of its potential.
  15. TimW001
    Sep 2, 2016
    8
    This game is creative and clever. It has great dialogue and fun puzzles. The game truly excels in its humour and characters. For one play through it is approximately 7 hours long and well worth playing. The game will lay out the rules of combat and interactions then defy its own rules to create an extremely unique experience.
  16. 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
  17. RMDsilva
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    Aaaah... this is definitely a weird one.

    I'm usually not put off by retro graphics and gameplay, but I kept getting just a tiny bit annoyed with what the game required of me. But still, I pushed on. Most of the time, I had an awkward feeling: was I playing an RPG .... "for girls"? Little did I know, I actually had a choice. The lovey-dovey humor got to me, in the end. The ridiculous    Aaaah... this is definitely a weird one.

    I'm usually not put off by retro graphics and gameplay, but I kept getting just a tiny bit annoyed with what the game required of me.
    But still, I pushed on.
    Most of the time, I had an awkward feeling: was I playing an RPG .... "for girls"? Little did I know, I actually had a choice.
    The lovey-dovey humor got to me, in the end. The ridiculous situations, the metagame quirks... ah, this is worth exploring.

    But hey, game of the year? far from it (;
    Just a very good indie experience!    … Expand
  18. Ayvalon
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    This game is a reminder of what's possible for an indie game. It demonstrated a lot of wit in its design, though its antique graphics and control scheme are still a detriment, though no more can be expected from an indie developer with such limited resources. A very interesting game to say the least with a lot of content and replay value.
  19. Kriss_A
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    A small, short adventure with some decent gameplay, that manages to stay fresh and change just enough to keep it entertaining to play.

    Certainly a very emotional story and extremely reactive, utilizing the video game medium to a very large extent.

    The game is ugly as sin, but that hardly matters when it's all said and done. Highly recommending, but wait till it's 5 bucks.
  20. Muramas
    Oct 13, 2015
    8
    Great game, maybe not best of all time but still great.

    The good Fun, Intense combat. Interesting idea of a moral system and great music. The story ends on a good note and has multiple hidden modes that can expand the game's life. The meh Characters are kinda lackluster at time, the puzzles are not challenging at all and some of the story is forced. Even all this I would suggest    Great game, maybe not best of all time but still great.

    The good
    Fun, Intense combat. Interesting idea of a moral system and great music. The story ends on a good note and has multiple hidden modes that can expand the game's life.

    The meh
    Characters are kinda lackluster at time, the puzzles are not challenging at all and some of the story is forced.

    Even all this I would suggest people to play it because it is worth the amount of time it takes and the music will keep playing in your head a long time after you forget about the plotline.    … Expand
  21. sscott0829tw
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    It is hard to write a review for Undertale,cause it's like nothing I have played before.
    Unique,fun,awesome Characters and storytelling.
    Experience by yourself and you will understand~
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. Memulatron
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    If you value gameplay over story like I do, you probably won't like this game as much as most people. For sure, this game is good. It's a well-made game with lots of humor and a great story. But it's definitely not game-of-the-year material. People love indie games because when you don't have producers telling you how to make your game, a lot of really interesting ideas can be implementedIf you value gameplay over story like I do, you probably won't like this game as much as most people. For sure, this game is good. It's a well-made game with lots of humor and a great story. But it's definitely not game-of-the-year material. People love indie games because when you don't have producers telling you how to make your game, a lot of really interesting ideas can be implemented in your game, like the combination of an RPG-style combat system with bullet-hell minigames. But this game is more of an interactive story than a game. And I guess that's what an RPG is supposed to be. But look at Pokemon. Look at Fire Emblem. Look at the Mario & Luigi games. Those are all RPGs that have gameplay that's just deep enough that you can be good or bad at them. With Undertale, the gameplay is pretty shallow, meaning it's easy to get the hang of, but not really satisfying. It means you can't be good or bad at the game. Granted, this is a plus to some people, like casual gamers, but to people who like a challenge, it will leave you wanting more.

    The story and characters, on the other hand, are original and interesting. They'll make you laugh, they'll make you cry, yadda yadda, no spoilers. But most importantly, they'll make you think critically about the choices you make in the game. Normally, you'd go with your gut reaction when presented with a choice in a video game. But since this game isn't all that long, it really pays to spend some time seriously thinking about whether or not what you're doing is the right thing to do.

    In terms of presentation, this game is definitely lacking. The game is not pretty. It looks like it could've been drawn in MS Paint. But to a lot of you, graphics don't matter, so you can ignore what I'm saying. The MUSIC, on the other hand, is some of the best music I've heard in an indie game, or any video game for that matter. Just look up the song "Dummy!" if you have any doubts. It really drives that atmosphere home, because the graphics surely do not.

    Overall, this game is really good. For a game that came late on the simple-pixellated-indie bandwagon, it really is a special game. It just really isn't all that fun to play from a gameplay perspective, and it certainly doesn't deserve Game of the Year, especially up against games like Witcher 3 and MGS5. Simply put, this game is overrated, but for all the right reasons.    … Expand
  25. OneOneTwoOne
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    It's a nice game, interesting breaks in the fourth wall. But ultimately a shallow universe of twists in convention and narrative tricks. I wouldn't be pointing these out if it wasn't for the overwhelmingly positive reviews it has gotten so far. I think we need a few more level-headed reviewers to bring the score down to something a bit more reasonable.
  26. reallygoodgames
    Oct 2, 2015
    8
    This is definitely worth playing, at times the extent to which the author pulls you into 4th wall breaking discussion wears thin, and the game could have ended more succinctly on the pacifist ending but it was well done. One issue is the game is not suited to replayability, but replaying is a big part of the fun in terms of story development. Especially in the truely evil route whereThis is definitely worth playing, at times the extent to which the author pulls you into 4th wall breaking discussion wears thin, and the game could have ended more succinctly on the pacifist ending but it was well done. One issue is the game is not suited to replayability, but replaying is a big part of the fun in terms of story development. Especially in the truely evil route where you're requiring to kill every monster, and it takes forever to initiate the random battles. it's fun, comedic and stimulating for the mind.

    Definitely recommend    … Expand
  27. Kampanius
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    Game was great. Not by any means a 10/10 game, but still so childishly charming. Somehow I remember a lot of the games characters really well. Maybe they were that memorable.
  28. jesuschristh5
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    Made me angry with the final boss, but it was something fresh, and ended up being one of the best boss fights i've had in a while. The game for the most part is fun, and the price is fair.
  29. 6harrypotter
    Nov 1, 2015
    8
    It's a damn good game. The story is spot on, atmosphere amazing, great music, and cool concepts all around. One of the best games I've played in a while.

    That being said, it's overrated. Insanely overrated. Criminally **** overrated. This isn't the greatest game of all time like everyone seem's to be acting like it is. Hell, it isn't even the best game to have come out this year, MGS V,    It's a damn good game. The story is spot on, atmosphere amazing, great music, and cool concepts all around. One of the best games I've played in a while.

    That being said, it's overrated. Insanely overrated. Criminally **** overrated. This isn't the greatest game of all time like everyone seem's to be acting like it is. Hell, it isn't even the best game to have come out this year, MGS V, the witcher 3, and many others are still funner, lengthier, and overall better games.

    And to everyone who's freaking out over how your choices have "such a massive impact on the game world! Everything you do matters!" It doesn't. They're full of **** There are literally 3 ways to complete/ play through the game. Ready for this?

    1) Kill everyone
    2) Kill no one
    3) Kill a few people.

    It's completely black and white. Kill or don't kill. That's it. It's so linear that it blows my mind when people praise it for it's nonexistent "Branching storyline!" And don't get me started on the people who **** themselves over how it occasionally breaks the fourth wall and "feels like it knows everything!". The story elements in this game which break the fourth wall feel like a creepypasta written by a six year old about "le spooky haunted rom hack!" or some **** It's not crazy, it's not ****g revolutionary, it's hardly even interesting.

    Overrall, a good game, but not an amazing one. Maybe GOTY, depending on if your a furry and/or a seven year old, but not much more than that.    … Expand
  30. Saverosso
    Jun 13, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played it on the year of its release and really enjoyed it. However it is not without its flaws.

    The best thing about it is the music; lovely pieces that became instant memes because of how catchy and "video-gamey" they were.

    [spoilers ahead]
    Story comes next. It is interesting enough to catch your attention, and the game design deviates from classical RPG on purpuse in order to make you get focused on narrative and dialogue - for an example: there are side-quests and instances where you can deviate from the route to 'complete' the game, but while in most other RPGs the side-quests reward you with special equipment, weapons, abilities etc., in Undertale you get funny cutscenes and dialogue as rewards.

    The story itself is simple, charming but lacks some depth and complexity. At most, it hits you with some "im14andthisisdeep" moments. 4th wall-breaking is more of an easy gimmick than something truly original or smart.

    Graphic design could have been better. Some characters feel clunky and rushed; devs could have done a better job in this regard.    … Expand
  31. Pooker107
    Jan 21, 2016
    8
    I liked this game but feel people are forgetting it is an Earthbound knock off. That being said, Earthbound was a good game, so I recommend giving this a try.
  32. Evil_Carrot
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    This is a solid, fun $10 indie game that has decent replay value thanks to the way the story branches depending on choices. The idea of the game is an RPG where you don't have to kill anyone, or can kill everyone. Al though I don't know that it's the masterpiece some people claim it was, I was somehow able to miss the surrounding hype and play it based on a one-off recommendation, and hadThis is a solid, fun $10 indie game that has decent replay value thanks to the way the story branches depending on choices. The idea of the game is an RPG where you don't have to kill anyone, or can kill everyone. Al though I don't know that it's the masterpiece some people claim it was, I was somehow able to miss the surrounding hype and play it based on a one-off recommendation, and had a lot of fun. I recommend giving this game a shot in spite of it's apparently somewhat annoying fanbase. I've seen people calling the fans as bad as Bronies, but the humor in-game is more along the lines of the Adventure Time fanbase from a few years back. The characters are pretty entertaining through, and the story is solid, but pretty simple, maybe up until near the end of Pacifist Mode. If you're not sure if this is for you, it may be worth ignoring the hype memes and giving the game itself a shot, because it is a fun ride.… Expand
  33. ultrasoft
    Mar 24, 2016
    8
    I found it hard to keep playing past the first third or so of the game, which I found rather unengaging, on the whole, though I did appreciate how the game repeatedly turned video game standards and tropes on their head. I thought, 'that's kinda neat', but it didn't make for an exceptional experience.

    I persisted, playing an hour here and there. Once I had beaten Undyne and around about    I found it hard to keep playing past the first third or so of the game, which I found rather unengaging, on the whole, though I did appreciate how the game repeatedly turned video game standards and tropes on their head. I thought, 'that's kinda neat', but it didn't make for an exceptional experience.

    I persisted, playing an hour here and there. Once I had beaten Undyne and around about the time of Mettaton's arrival, I started getting into it. By the time I met Asgore, my tune had changed. I understood what the fuss was about. The emotional payload pierced me, and I thought, actually this is very good.

    I can't say it's a great game, because I didn't really enjoy playing most of it, but I have to say, it's great when it finally engages. There's a lot in it that missed with me more than hit.

    The music is excellent, and deserves a special mention.    … Expand
  34. AmpedUpAmpharos
    Jan 26, 2016
    8
    This game is probably my favorite game of all time, but I only give it an 8/10. I have other games that I rate higher, but the reason for this is simple. Undertale has the best writing I've seen in a game. Unlike other games It keeps itself balanced. It stays humorous and funny, but staying serious when in it needs to be all while making you feel either disturbed or heart felt. But myThis game is probably my favorite game of all time, but I only give it an 8/10. I have other games that I rate higher, but the reason for this is simple. Undertale has the best writing I've seen in a game. Unlike other games It keeps itself balanced. It stays humorous and funny, but staying serious when in it needs to be all while making you feel either disturbed or heart felt. But my reason for detracting a few points is mainly the game play. Now please don' for this hate on me, but I found the game play very lacking in Undertale. The puzzles were just filler for the most part. The only thing that made them enjoyable was the dialogue and writing Included in them. There were only a handful of good puzzles in the game, and they were short lived. The battle system isn't great either. Don't get me wrong I love fighting the enemies especially on a pacifist run, but the only reason for that is the writing. Other than that all the enemies are mostly just pushovers with uninspired attacks. The only good enemies were at endgame, they were a real challenge. In end I think Undertale is a wonderful game with amazing characters, a great soundrack, and the best writing ive ever seen, but it doesn't live without its flaws. Even if it is my favorite game of all time I do penalize it for some lacking game play. If they had done more with the enemies similar to what they had done with bosses then I would rate this game for more than what it is currently worth.… Expand
  35. Sylveon
    Apr 3, 2016
    8
    This game is a bit overrated, but I could see why a lot of young gamers have their hearts set on it. Undertale is definitely very charming, and quirky at the same time. The characters are a bit cliche, but the plotline of the game just conceals it all. I really hate how the story goes on so fast, and it isn't really a challenge for hardcore gamers. The game design itself is unique, sinceThis game is a bit overrated, but I could see why a lot of young gamers have their hearts set on it. Undertale is definitely very charming, and quirky at the same time. The characters are a bit cliche, but the plotline of the game just conceals it all. I really hate how the story goes on so fast, and it isn't really a challenge for hardcore gamers. The game design itself is unique, since nowadays, you won't really be expecting a 8-16 bit game to be one of the most popular games of the current decade. Undertale was based on Earthbound, a game created by Nintendo in the 1990s. The EarthBound references in Undertale are a bit heavy, but most people think its fine. I also love how there are 3 different routes, and how it's ultimately the players decision, to kill, or not to kill.

    Undertale is worth your 10 bucks. That's all I have to say.    … Expand
  36. VeryScary
    Feb 11, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undertale is charming, to boot, with likable characters and entertaining slapstick, but it's also emotionally controlling. That being said, it's not perfect.

    There are two main choices that appear when you encounter an enemy: Fight and Mercy. I guess this is what most call the 'gimmick,' of Undertale. Depending on which you choose, your ending will be dramatically changed. Choosing to fight and grind is frowned upon by the fanbase, and even the characters in the game. If you choose to kill every encountered enemy, and even hunt them down just for experience, you will get the Genocide ending. It's just as it sounds. You kill everything, villages are evacuated, and Gold, the world's currency, is useless because even the shops are abandoned. You are treated horribly, and to put it bluntly, just like a mass murderer.

    But then there's the Pacifist route. You get a lighthearted feel, jokes, puzzles, and make a few weird friends along the way. To get the Pacifist ending you have to somehow spare every monster you run into, often by flirting, and you'll be rewarded by what fans call the 'True ending.' This is the best ending, by far, because you, along with your friends, return to the surface.

    There are a few negatives though, as a few characters aren't ideal. The best characters in my opinion are the goat family and the skelebros. The graphics can't compare with the average games, though, but it fits the feel better than 3D graphics would. Depending on what kind of person you are, the comedy might be cringy and unfunny, and the OST might be repetitive to you. But really, it's all subjective.

    If you're looking for a different game with decent characters, by all means, get it. 10$ really isn't all that much compared to loads of other games like this one.    … Expand
  37. Dco326
    Aug 2, 2019
    8
    It was interesting, art is sometimes retarted :D but most of the times its fun, endings are awesome, and all in all it was fun to play through once for me i couldnt play it more times :) but thats just me :)
  38. JAMSpam
    Nov 26, 2016
    8
    Good game. Bad fanbase. Good story. Bad funny videos and animations. Everything in the game is good, besides the fanbase on YouTube, Reddit, or any other place.
  39. UltraMeme64
    Feb 21, 2017
    8
    This game is wonderful. It plays well, presents its story well, and runs well too (aside from the Mac version, which when I played it it struggled to run on my MacBook Air). Bit I do have some complaints. I think it looks AWFUL compared to something like...I don't know, Hyper Light Drifter. Also, while the music is pretty memorable, I think megalovania is the most overrated music track inThis game is wonderful. It plays well, presents its story well, and runs well too (aside from the Mac version, which when I played it it struggled to run on my MacBook Air). Bit I do have some complaints. I think it looks AWFUL compared to something like...I don't know, Hyper Light Drifter. Also, while the music is pretty memorable, I think megalovania is the most overrated music track in a video game to date. I think it's still a joyful experience and I really recommend it, but I don't think it's the best game in the world.… Expand
  40. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  41. RagingPoet
    Nov 16, 2017
    8
    Undertale has original and interesting plot, memorable characters, great humor and terrible graphics. Unlike most of the other story-driven games this one has a gameplay that is actually tied to the game ideas and most of the player's choices are made through gameplay.
  42. damaso7
    May 10, 2021
    8
    Nostalgia of old good rpg like Pokemon mixed with a creepypasta background. This is what Undertal is. Story, soundtrack and secrets are fantastic. And really original ideas.
  43. IndieCrit
    May 12, 2018
    8
    This game is overrated, yes. The fanbase is toxic, yes. But the game is good, not amazing though. It makes you feel for virtual characters with engaging gameplay and quirky characters. The graphics aren't amazing and don't feel too special, but the music is overly catchy. I sunk many hours into this great indie game, and you should too. But don't expect what other people are saying it toThis game is overrated, yes. The fanbase is toxic, yes. But the game is good, not amazing though. It makes you feel for virtual characters with engaging gameplay and quirky characters. The graphics aren't amazing and don't feel too special, but the music is overly catchy. I sunk many hours into this great indie game, and you should too. But don't expect what other people are saying it to be: a masterpiece of the generation.… Expand
  44. Wineneeder
    Jul 30, 2018
    8
    It is ok. The gameplay won't blow your socks off, the writing is a little.. internety. But it was pretty good for the price I got, it is pretty good for an indie 2d rpg with no graphics.
  45. IloveIndie
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    Artılar
    +Sevimli ve iyi işlenmiş npcler (2)
    +Yaptıklarımızın oyunun sonuna etki ediyor (3) +Kendini tekrar etmiyor (2) +Müzikleri mükemmel (4) +Diyaloglar iyi (1) +Mekanikleri iyi (2) +Atmosfer başarılı (2) Eksiler -Yaptıklarımızın oyunun gidişatına etkisi çok az (3) -Bulmacalar basit (2) -Oyunun kötü sonu size çok zaman kaybettiriyor (3) -Oyunu defalarca kez oynarsanız pek    Artılar
    +Sevimli ve iyi işlenmiş npcler (2)
    +Yaptıklarımızın oyunun sonuna etki ediyor (3)
    +Kendini tekrar etmiyor (2)
    +Müzikleri mükemmel (4)
    +Diyaloglar iyi (1)
    +Mekanikleri iyi (2)
    +Atmosfer başarılı (2)
    Eksiler
    -Yaptıklarımızın oyunun gidişatına etkisi çok az (3)
    -Bulmacalar basit (2)
    -Oyunun kötü sonu size çok zaman kaybettiriyor (3)
    -Oyunu defalarca kez oynarsanız pek keyif verdiği söylenemez (3)
    -Gereksiz uzun koridorlar (2)
    Puan: 8/10
    -IloveIndie    … Expand
  46. AxemmelaGX
    Dec 27, 2018
    8
    This game is a breath of fresh air for RPGs and gaming in general. It questions morality in an interesting way and has the characters to back up this statement.

    Amazing music, fun gameplay, interesting story.

    The only part where it could fall flat is the artstyle. It isn't too amazing, but doesn't detract from the game experience at all.
  47. MurphyBrandon
    Dec 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If I had to rate Undertale, I would give it 8 out of 10 points. It's very charming and funny with memorable characters. Combining turn-based combat with "bullet hell" combat is a unique idea that we have not seen before. Undertale is also worth playing multiple times for the full experience. I wouldn't consider it to be one of my favorite games, however, because I started to realize all the real action takes place inside a tiny box on the screen, and I don't see myself coming back to stare intently at a tiny box after I finish my true pacifist run. To end this review on a more positive note, I would love to see the developer of Undertale expand the combat area in the next game and have the main character dodge projectiles across the entire screen.… Expand
  48. Babutto
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    It's good game. Unfortunately, didn't interest me at all.

    Pros.:
    - Simple.
    - Story.
    - Cute.
    - Multiple choices how to finish it.

    Cons.:
    - For old farts like me it's too slow and too simple maybe. There was nothing that caught my interest and attention despite the recommendations.
  49. Mememaker
    May 15, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a hard decision, Undertale is a fun game that is really fun to play, however there is some flaws that affect my decision. Firstly the biggest problem, the message; you know when the trailer for Undertale came out it said "the friendly RPG where no one has to die" it should of really said "The RPG where no one should die or else SUFFER FOREVER IN THE FLAMING PITS OF HELL" because this game will shove the message down your THROUGHT. Another problem is doing genocide, it's nearly impossible to play it because all you do is grind, it's really hard to do in the core, oh god don't get me started on the core; I had to "reset" 5 TIMES before I could progress. Plus the style isn't my cup of tea. Sure, it's really nice; however I feel like it's overly simplistic. But there is one problem...one problem that really gets me mad about this game...its community. Most of the Community is really awful, so awful in fact that many people judge this game based of its fandom, That's just awful. When you have a game that gets hated not by it's game, but by its fandom, it's really sad.Overall this game is great, however there is some things that should be fixed.… Expand
  50. Wweald
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    Super unique, creative, and really awesome. it's a lot better than it seems like it would be.
  51. Ben3033
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a good game, but does NOT deserve all the praise that it gets. I give it a solid 8/10 at best but most people I see treat it as a complete 10/10 masterpiece. Rather than going over the positive things about the game(as many people have done that already), I'm gonna list some faults that aren't mentioned very often.

    Problem 1: The Leveling System
    - Without delving into spoilers as best I can, in short, the game punishes you for wanting to get stronger. One of the most fun parts about RPGs is the progression; leveling up and getting more powerful as the game goes on as a result of your hard work. Undertale however doesn't want you to do that, implementing morals into this fundamental part of RPGs. While I think it's for sure a unique way to go about it, it definitely hinders the gameplay. One way I think this could've been avoided is if you could unlock new ACTs or something as you continue to defeat enemies using them. That brings me to my next point:

    Problem 2: ACTing
    - You can spare enemies in the game through utilizing the ACT button as an alternative way of defeating them. The game actively pushes you to use this method, but doesn't take advantage of it. Most acts are just as straightforward as simply attacking the enemy or are there for comedic purposes(some enemies don't even require you to use ACTs nor attack them to defeat them), with some exceptions(mettaton for example, you'll know once you play the game). You'd think you'd have to watch the enemy and judge their personality in order to find out what ACT will best diffuse the situation, but *most of the time* it comes down to just choosing the first one you see without much strategy put into it. That doesn't mean I don't think it's a great concept or unique idea; most of the game's charm comes from this system, I just believe it hasn't received enough criticism.

    Problem 3: The writing
    - This is subjective, but personally I found most of the writing to be too internet-savvy and generally just cringe in many places where the game is basically begging you to laugh. (ALPHYS AS A PRIME EXAMPLE). That or the game is shoving the "my friends are my power" cliche in your face(which the game is actually self-aware in considering Flowey). I think the general goofiness found around is welcomed, but not the comedic genius that people say it is. However to end on a positive note I do think the game does a good job at its emotional moments(ESPECIALLY with the peak OST) and especially with the plot-twists and hidden complexity behind the game's simplistic exterior.

    Overall, do I recommend it? Definitely. Although overhyped hence these problems, I think it's an experience you shouldn't pass up on.    … Expand
  52. Denis94
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    No son pocas las recomendaciones que vi por internet diciendo una y otra vez que jugara a este juego, al principio tengo que reconocer que su estética tan simple me llamó en cierta manera la atención y no para mal todo sea dicho, aunque los gráficos son extremadamente minimalistas y pueda echar para atrás a mas de uno, me decidí a comprarlo en las "rebajas" de verano de Steam y no lo juguéNo son pocas las recomendaciones que vi por internet diciendo una y otra vez que jugara a este juego, al principio tengo que reconocer que su estética tan simple me llamó en cierta manera la atención y no para mal todo sea dicho, aunque los gráficos son extremadamente minimalistas y pueda echar para atrás a mas de uno, me decidí a comprarlo en las "rebajas" de verano de Steam y no lo jugué hasta Diciembre siendo un juego con ciertos toques Navideños viene que ni pintado para esta época del año.

    Nos encontramos con una historia que es lo de menos lo que importa son los personajes tan carismáticos que tiene el título y nos acompañan en nuestra aventura, puede parecer un juego que te hace sentir solo en ciertos momentos pero en otros es pura comedia lo que le envuelve.

    El combate es por turnos al estilo retro con varias opciones de combate o intentar salvarte de los conflictos sin ningún tipo de violencia.

    La Banda sonora es bestial y probablemente sea de lo mejor de este título no tiene desperdicio.

    Como cosas negativas que en ningún juego pueden fallar... Diría que poca cosa quizás el excesivo minimalismo para mi gusto en ciertas zonas que hacen el juego bastante feo a la vista.

    En conclusión un juego cortito rejugable aunque yo personalmente no creo que lo haga y Bastante diferente a lo que hay hoy en día totalmente recomendado a los gamers curiosos.    … Expand
  53. Hawqer
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    The only grotesque aspects of Undertale is the story and the characters, everything else is pretty bland in my opinion. there are many other games that deserve the clout Undertale enjoys, but it still is a good game, not for every gamer though.
  54. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
    Very Cool                                                                                      
  55. Relkad
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I would call this a unique experience.
    It's a serious game in a goofy world.
  56. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    8
    A wonderful indie title, with the only drawback the art style which could be better. But it serves it's purpose of offering you a charming adventure. With nice bits of humor.
    The story is a bit convoluted to account for the multiple playthroughs, but for me the word that describes this game is charming and as such the pacifist route is the one I naturally took. I think it is the most    A wonderful indie title, with the only drawback the art style which could be better. But it serves it's purpose of offering you a charming adventure. With nice bits of humor.
    The story is a bit convoluted to account for the multiple playthroughs, but for me the word that describes this game is charming and as such the pacifist route is the one I naturally took. I think it is the most rewarding and the most fitting (the way it's meant to be played).    … Expand
  57. Sinmaker
    Jun 25, 2021
    8
    --> Positive points:

    . Soundtrack . Choices matter. . Relatable and charismatic characters. . Plot twist . Ability to integrate save, reset abilities as plot mechanics. . Creative --> Negative points: . Contradiction between themes in game. On one hand, the game wants to work on difficult themes and choices like death, treason, fear; but uses cute and childish characters. The    --> Positive points:

    . Soundtrack
    . Choices matter.
    . Relatable and charismatic characters.
    . Plot twist
    . Ability to integrate save, reset abilities as plot mechanics.
    . Creative

    --> Negative points:

    . Contradiction between themes in game. On one hand, the game wants to work on difficult themes and choices like death, treason, fear; but uses cute and childish characters. The themes doesn't match witch the characters. For example, how is possible that a child (protagonist) manages to kill huge monsters.
    . Unfortunately, it's a text-only game. If voice acting was in game for the characters, it would be awesome.
    . Plot. There are many endings to the game and among them 3 great paths (Pacifist, neutral and genocidal). You will only understand the plot and magnitude of the choices, if you complete the game in the 3 paths. But that requires to complete the game 3x from the beginning. And to get such endings you will have to seek help on the internet (tutorials).
    . The game is too short. You can finish in 2 hours in speed run    … Expand
  58. Rngf
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every character is special in undertake there not gimmicky they all can bounce off each other whether it's sans making jokes at papyrus expense whether it's papyrus wanting to be in the royal guard and undyne wanting to keep him out of harms way and when the characters die it feels real very early have I come close to crying in a video game but I'm not going to act like this game is better then it is the graphics are good at best it could probably be run on a toaster with enough optimization and tweaking if they wanted to but this game is amazing that soundtrack though it complls you into the current situation after you always feel terrible after you kill someone in undertale even if there not a main character in my gaming experience never have I ever felt genuinely like trash when I kill a little frog In a video game you can tell each character even side characters has a genuine life and freinds and a personality there is never a flat. Character that doesent have some sortve belief you can explain most of the characters personalitys in a couple of seconds because of how simple the characters are even more advanced characters can be explained easily in a couple of seconds besides chara which is bassicly the player your the one who is making these decisions your the one controlling the character making these decisions it's almost as if every life you take your character is doing against there will and they provide a reason for you respawning known as resetting little things like that gives games like undertale more life and its hardware compatibility is insane that's what I meant when I said you could run undertale on a toaster But one problem with the game is the run time the run time of this game is almost tragic with being able to complete all routes of the game in less then 15 hours while taking my time and I'd say 2 hours of that was from fighting sans and that leads to another pro the boss fights are acctually hard and aren't easy you feel accomplished once you beat the genocide route but somehow seemlessly they make it more rewarding to complete the pacifist route even though that's the easiest version of the game there's no hard or easy mode it's just an adventure and I know everyone is so tired of the "it's an immersive adventure" type of phrase but it's the truth the graphics aren't bad acctually because of the art style it meshes well with the world and makes it infinitely more enjoyable for me At the end of the day this game will not knock anyone's socks off but it's so great to just relax of course you will never be able to relax when your in a boss fight but just sit down with your keyboard and mouse and enjoy the ride this game set up so many things to worry about I just gave up on keeping track I just decided you know what Toby fox? Take me where you want to go because attempting to keep track of all the potential interactions and scenarios is a idiotic move your meant to just sit there and enjoy tha dang ride because there are so many different things I have not touched the surface of the surface of details in this game in the average review but I hope I painted a picture for how amazing a creation Toby fox made… Expand
  59. tommydlbass
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    Good game with a very basic gameplay but overall really interesting with a good story and diferent ways to play the game that will lead you to diferent outcomes. I recommend this of course.
  60. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Mizahı, oynama çeşitliliği ve tarzıyla deli işi bir şey. Indie dünyasının ne denli zengin olduğunun kanıtlarından.
  61. Lyronn
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    This game is the best of 2d rpg games, the story is very beautiful and attractive
  62. yertre
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    Love it or hate it, it's Undertale. It's worth picking up for the price even if the game's fanbase is so toxic.
    You can like a game without liking its fanbase. Why doesn't the internet understand this simple concept?
  63. Zeyon88
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    Story: 9/10
    The Way story is given: 18/20
    Gameplay: 24/30
    Design: 9/10
    Feelings left after playing: 18/20
    Playability(Bugs and optimization): 10/10

    AVARAGE: 88/100

    With it's iconic songs and beautiful visual art, this game is a classic.
  64. FullMaster
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    I love this game so much.Because of music and interesting story.I also love characters. But its not 10/10. Its so hard to play this game more than 2 times.
  65. mariavkj
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Faz um tempo que eu joguei, porém não acho que faça muita diferença
    OST deliciosa, história pika e os personagens são a melhor parte: todos únicos e extremamente gostaveis
  66. Ave-Nar
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    The retro vibes of this 2D adventure/RPG is really good especially the music. The characters are funny, sometimes a little too goofy for me. The bullet-hell-shooter type combat system is decent, the puzzles are okayish, wandering around the world is sometimes a little dull. The greatest things in this game are the unpredictable story and that choices matter. Just play it through and you'llThe retro vibes of this 2D adventure/RPG is really good especially the music. The characters are funny, sometimes a little too goofy for me. The bullet-hell-shooter type combat system is decent, the puzzles are okayish, wandering around the world is sometimes a little dull. The greatest things in this game are the unpredictable story and that choices matter. Just play it through and you'll probably want to replay it asap to try to play with a different "attitude". This different attitude results in a whole different game experience...… Expand
  67. Heimdall64
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    Buena historia, memorable banda sonora, un diseño gráfico peculiar, jugabilidad interesante, una obra recomendada por su originalidad.
  68. guicalistrato
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    Genial, apenas. Undertale possui uma história boa, lutas difíceis e emocionantes, uma das melhores trilhas sonoras da história dos videogames, e pra completar, finais que variam com a escolha do jogador que são muito bem pensados. Apesar dos gráficos fracos e duração curta, Undertale é com certeza uma ótima experiência.
  69. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    honetly i think this game is great but also greatly overhyped. i dont know why it becamea cultural phenomenon
  70. AngryGeek
    Jun 6, 2022
    8
    It was a very good game with good humor. This game is made with love.
    Some bosses were hard to beat.
  71. SFproductions
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    elementary school me would say "this game sucks big pee pee" it looks so old!!!! today me would say "I would suck big pee pee to play this game"
  72. turgaysenturk
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    I really liked this game. I was filled with DETERMINATION while i was playing the game. The story was really good and it tells this story in a good way. Gameplay was mostly limited. To put it simply, In a small square you try to dodge the bullets. Puzzles were good and most of the time they were challenging. Characters were funny and memorable. They often made me laugh. I liked the musicI really liked this game. I was filled with DETERMINATION while i was playing the game. The story was really good and it tells this story in a good way. Gameplay was mostly limited. To put it simply, In a small square you try to dodge the bullets. Puzzles were good and most of the time they were challenging. Characters were funny and memorable. They often made me laugh. I liked the music as well. Overall the game was really good but i think it was a little bit longer than it was supposed to be. Maybe that's because of the route I followed. As it is an rpg game, you shape what will happen in the end and I was happy with the result I got.… Expand
  73. VibranToucan
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    I love Undertale. It is an amazing little indie game with a great story, and the characters are absolutely loveable. And the music. The music is amazing, probably the only game that doesn't have a song that isn't amazing. The combat is easy (most of the time) but the story is what you are supposed to focus anyway. Battles are fun little puzzles, finding out how to Spare an enemy withoutI love Undertale. It is an amazing little indie game with a great story, and the characters are absolutely loveable. And the music. The music is amazing, probably the only game that doesn't have a song that isn't amazing. The combat is easy (most of the time) but the story is what you are supposed to focus anyway. Battles are fun little puzzles, finding out how to Spare an enemy without fighting is very fun and many scenes are heartwarming.
    However, this game has some issues. The biggest one being, there is just too little. Undertale is amazing with amazing dialogue and characters, but you see so little of them. Undertale gives you a few characters you are supposed to love and you do love, gives them a decent amount of screentime and then when you move on to the next section they are just almost completly gone and get like 10 minutes of screen time for the rest of the game. This game could have been so much more if it actually used the important characters. instead it focuses on each one of them for a while, but then tosses them aside almost completely for the rest of the game.    … Expand
  74. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    I will say that this game convinced me to play Touhou, so I think it works as a good entry point for that and probably a lot more bullet hells. Anyway, back to Undertale, I will say while I don't think this is the masterpiece of writing or gameplay everyone says, it is a good minimalistic, charming, fun game, easy to come back and very replayable.
  75. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Such a fun game. with memorable characters, intriguing gameplay and interesting story.
  76. laur_650
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    it's good ONLY IF you play it on pacifist or neutral the genocide route is god awful but other than that it's an overall fun if a bit unorthodox RPG
  77. SpunkyMonkey
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    Nice game, excellent music and "vibe", very fresh and often surprising. Sadly, the actual gameplay just isn't that good, and it often feels like a slog at times, with some sections dragging on for what seems like AGES. Overated, but still has a bit of magic which few other games have.
  78. hvis
    Apr 11, 2020
    7
    The style and the characters/dialogues are fairly childish (JRPG-style, basically, although a lot of games in that genre also try to be more mature). The plot is imaginative enough overall, though.

    And interesting, fresh mechanics are a reason enough to check this one out.
  79. lahjaunelmia
    Jul 3, 2016
    7
    It is kinda fun game. The gameplay is fun while battling. The battle system is unique. I really like the bullet hell system and all the unique attacks enemies perform. Though the process of befriending enemies was kinda bland and boring. The gameplay in overworld is the definition of boredom. It has almost nothing going for it(especially in the genocide route, I had to stop playing becauseIt is kinda fun game. The gameplay is fun while battling. The battle system is unique. I really like the bullet hell system and all the unique attacks enemies perform. Though the process of befriending enemies was kinda bland and boring. The gameplay in overworld is the definition of boredom. It has almost nothing going for it(especially in the genocide route, I had to stop playing because I was so bored with all the grinding, and to this day haven't finished this 2nd playthrough). It is just not fun at all. At some points it is mediocre at best. For example the stuff with Mettaton.

    Let's get to art. The soundtrack is fantastic and I'd say it has one of the best soundtracks ever in video games. I listen to it quite regularly and can't get enough of it. Then there are the graphics. Graphics are good in battles. I really like the black and white style, really interesting and unique. Overworld graphics on the other hand are atrocious. It is so rough and ugly. I mean when you see these other indie games with mind blowing pixel art and then look at Undertale's overworld. Man, I really wish it looked better. It would have made the world look much more atmospheric, beautiful and lively.

    Now let's talk about the story and characters. Characters are quite interesting and entertaining. I especially like Undyne, Sans and Asgore. Toriel is not so bad either. The meta narrative in Undertale is quite unique and I haven't really ever played a game like this where every action has an effect in the story and even after resetting the game the game still remembers what you have done. It is quite pretentious at points but hey it's something new. The actual story is decent. Nothing mind blowing but it's fun and at times heartwarming.

    Overall Undertale is a decent game with amazing soundtrack. The graphics and the overworld gameplay could do some work but for 10 euros it is worth a shot.    … Expand
  80. kuehnau
    May 24, 2016
    7
    UnderTale is a video game that was released for the PC platform on Sep. 15th, 2015 by Toby Fox. There are many aspects to UnderTale and before I reach my final conclusion, I want to cover those subjects.

    Developer: Toby Fox is a fantastic developer, who takes the often obsessive (and even toxic) fanbase in stride. A great example of an indie developer, Toby hasn't appeared to sell out    UnderTale is a video game that was released for the PC platform on Sep. 15th, 2015 by Toby Fox. There are many aspects to UnderTale and before I reach my final conclusion, I want to cover those subjects.

    Developer: Toby Fox is a fantastic developer, who takes the often obsessive (and even toxic) fanbase in stride. A great example of an indie developer, Toby hasn't appeared to sell out (yet), limiting and restricting the amount of offical UnderTale merchandise. While every store on the face of the Earth may carry Five Nights at Freddy's merchandise, Toby tends to be much more selective on who can sell his product.

    Programming: A well programmed game, during the time I spent with UnderTale, at no time did I experience any bugs or crashes (that weren't intended by the developer).

    Mechanics: UnderTale is a "bullet hell" stylized RPG in which the player will have to physically dodge enemy attacks while being confined to a box. During this phase, players move a red heart, which represents your "soul". While your attack is a fairly standard JRPG turn based attack, enemy attacks tend to be much lengthier and involve dodging bullets and memorizing attack patterns.

    While this combat mechanic will start off feeling fresh and unique, by the time you finally finished the game, you'll be glad you are done with it's combat system. Often times, Boss Fights revolve around a marathon, in which you will not even be able to FINISH the fight until the enemy says everything they need to say, which can be frustrating at times, most bosses have a trick you need to figure out to defeat them, very few of them are straight forward fights.

    Community: This is most likely one of my most biggest complaints with the game (next to the story). UnderTale has managed to collect some of the most obsessive, often times toxic fans in almost any fandom I have come across. Managing to collect the attention of furries, sexually confused individuals and SJWs, frothing, foaming at the mouths the fandom will defend the game to any end, often verbally eviscerating anyone who has anything remotely negative to say about UnderTale.

    This is possibly one of the worst fandoms I have ever seen, ranking right next to Five Nights at Freddy's. Most users seeing I didn't rate UnderTale a solid 10 out of 10 will most likely rate this review as "unhelpful" without even reading the entire review.

    Story: I will try not to spoil the game in this part of the review. Simply put, you are a child who has fallen underground, it is now your objective to make your way through the underground, trying to find your way home. As you progress through the game, you'll quickly discover that not everything happening here is quite as it appears to be. The underground has problems of it's own and you can take it upon yourself to try and solve these problems.

    The story of UnderTale, while unique is possibly, one of the biggest issues I have with the game. Themes such as love, friendship and dedication are drilled into your head constantly.

    You will also be judged based on your behavior while playing the game, which is what my problem is with the story. Kill any enemies and you'll be judged for it. The game acts as if any enemy deaths, no matter what, are a violation of the underground's citizens, completely ignoring the fact most (if not all) monsters are trying to either capture you or kill you.

    I find it ironic, even asinine, that the game expects you to lay down your life for creatures, all who have an agenda that revolves around capturing or killing you. Very few of the relationships that you'll forge feel genuine in any extent. For a story about love, understanding and friendship, I found it hard to ever feel a real connection for any of the characters, let alone care about them.

    The story is branching, there are three major branches in the game, all which will make changes to the game worth seeing. There are lesser branches to the game, but the content that changed is so minescual it isn't worth the effort of another play through. For these minor changes I suggest just using YouTube.

    Conclusion: At the end of the day, Undertale is absolutely a game that is worth your time playing, rough spots and community aside. The game is short enough that you can fit a play through (or even multiple ones) in a day. The price is reasonable and I think supporting a developer such as Toby Fox is enough incentive itself to purchase the game.    … Expand
  81. Klewer
    Jan 10, 2016
    7
    The hype and big wraps on this game swayed me to get it. And for the most part it is a good experience with a lot of interesting aspects and your decisions are interesting. However for me the actual action and bullet hell sequences are not my cup of tea and towards the end of the game I found it a struggle to push through.

    Still worth a look, best do some research on mechanics first.
  82. shaoran2
    Oct 7, 2015
    7
    Ignoring the pcdouchebaggraphicwhorerace This game is AWSM This game is funny and entertaining battle system very different rpg it's fun and it's your reflexes his music is beautiful if you like the music YS and megaman style this is definitely your game the reason I wear a 7 is that NO SPANISH LANGUAGE! :(
  83. Sjalka
    Sep 28, 2015
    7
    I have to state that i rather prefer role playing games that are a lot more visual. I have not grown up in the old computer days with NES or Atari - so i do not feel the nostalgia or so when encountering those games.

    Now - the most important part of a RPG is most certainly the characters and their story - and the game delivers ... very well! I do not know how it works - but there are    I have to state that i rather prefer role playing games that are a lot more visual. I have not grown up in the old computer days with NES or Atari - so i do not feel the nostalgia or so when encountering those games.

    Now - the most important part of a RPG is most certainly the characters and their story - and the game delivers ... very well! I do not know how it works - but there are games where you instantly feel a connection to the characters ... you actually instantly kind of "like" them - and care for them. (even the evil ones) ... and then there are games where you simply never feel the connection (and of course there is the in-between).

    Untertale ... well... for some reason i instantly liked the setting and character(s) - even if they are presented in utmost ugliness.

    Here is also where i draw the line. It may sound (and might actually be) superficially - but i do not think that the art-style is beneficial for the game. I can see the game made in a low res art-style ... but not in Atari 2600 era style - but rather a low res VGA style. So it seems like the art team was simply not able to provide.
    Visuals are an important part of a RPG - which is kind of a visual novel with more interaction than what nowadays goes for "visual novel" i guess. So .. great character(s), great story - and an easy 10/10 ... but for ME ... the presentation brings it down a significant notch. (on the basis of a low budget game that is ... if it was a AAA title - even the story would not be a 10/10 - cause i expect more complexity from such a budget)    … Expand
  84. Klotz
    Oct 2, 2016
    7
    An interesting game with extrem boring gameplay/combat mechanics.
    While I like the idea of playing through a game in an pacifistic way it should still be fun.
    It's not bad but far from all the praise it gets.
  85. Alexey970
    Sep 30, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay. first off, I have to say that while I recommend this game, I didn't liked it as much as other people do. The reasons are lying in details. So I will do like this: Point out the game srongest points for people who have not played it aand my personal net picks for people who have played it. By no means I think this game is overrated or not so good (after all, not each game is capable of curing deppresion or change your life) , but there are some points that I would like to talk about. Here we go.
    + Combat is very original. I really liked negotation system in shin megami tensei series, but this gamee has one of the best interpritaions of it.
    + The cast is memomerable and likeable, also there is a lot of character development.
    + Jokes are very very funny and original as well.
    + Replay value is very high
    + Boss battles are super fun and origignal. Too bad that tere are no boss rush mode.
    + Replay Value is high, although it depends from your position towards the game's message
    + Exploration and backtraking are rewarding, wich is good because I really like to backtrack if some of the location design has changed later on
    + I personally think that game is not that short, because you really should try to rush it throught to complete it in 6 hours.
    + While I persinally think that it is hared to listen soundtrack outside of the game, it's awesome and fitting to any moments.
    In fact, there are a lot more positive points, but these are done their best to catch an eye

    Now let's talk about things that I personally dislike. There is high chance that you will not notice them, but I have.

    [spoiler] - The game really likes to strip your choices at some points, especially toward your cell. I found the telephone number of some monster but the game tells me "You decided not to call". Royal Scientist upgraded it so that I now connected to the social net, but I can't use It! There are only 3 characters I can call, wich is Toriel, Papyrus and Undyne. To make matters worse, Toriel will be available only at the very begining and the very end, while Papyrus and Undyne are united into pair so I can call them oonly at once, and, basically, they are only characters who can provide moral support.
    - Silent protagonist. There are a lot of moments where I wanted to see his reaction, but alas.
    - The story gets really really confusing towards the end.
    - 4th wall breaking moments are confusing as well.
    - I have not cried at all. Yes, there were moments of sadness, but because game so likes to throw jokes on you, at some points it hard to tell, whenether it wants to make you cry or laught or scared.
    - Lore is unecessary complicated
    - True ending.
    Now let's talk about last aspect more detailed.
    1) While other people during the final battle were crying, I personally almost commited suicide with facepalm. Who ever thought that fusing Flowey and Asriel into one character was a good idea? I was shouting like Konstantin Stanislavski "I don't believe it!" Asriel was presented as a mild and likeble character but Flowey is just opposite. And there is a very bad explanation about Asriel's changing of attitude. I can't take it seriously.
    2) So, everyone is having fun while Asriel doomed with eternal punishment? Okay, I understand that I can not save him, but why the hell I can not at least make other characters pay there respect for it? And I don't care that it will broke their hearts, just let me do that, game!!!
    3) A lot of plot holes are risen because of that ending. Why Asgore and Toriel have not ralised how evil was their adopted human son? How the body of their (by the way, why everyone refering to Chara/Frisk "They" and not "Him"?) is mystically warps form the village to coffin to ruins? Why Chara's soul decided to corrupt Frisk and not other fallen humans? Is Frisk is so special? Or what? [/spoiler] If you dont't agree with me, feel free to bash me with dislikes, but I was have to spoke all the thoughts that I had in mind.

    Anyway, again: If you have not played this game -- I can safely recommend it to you. Like all others.    … Expand
  86. cc742a
    Mar 5, 2016
    7
    Undertale was, without a doubt, the game I heard the most about in 2015. It was praised as being the pinnacle of storytelling and a new and exciting game that surpasses all others that year. I... disagree, and before the hate comes rolling in, allow me to explain myself.
    First off, the games pacing. Undertale keeps great pacing for most of the game, and is exciting and well driven by its    Undertale was, without a doubt, the game I heard the most about in 2015. It was praised as being the pinnacle of storytelling and a new and exciting game that surpasses all others that year. I... disagree, and before the hate comes rolling in, allow me to explain myself.
    First off, the games pacing. Undertale keeps great pacing for most of the game, and is exciting and well driven by its characters. However, the games pace slows to a grinding halt in the third act, when your thrown into a volcano and get stopped every 5 seconds by a "lol so nerdy" scientist. THIS SECTION DESTROYS THE PACING. This game has so many amazing scenes and set pieces, and comes crashing down at this one spot.

    Next, the characters. I wont lie, this game has so amazing character development. Characters are complex, interesting, and well made. My biggest complaint comes in undyne, a fish women who, after I fought, crawled away. I shrugged this off but after completing the game and looking up videos found this character has a whole side quest, completely unknown to me that in order to find required you to backtrack to a specific village and have a conversation with.

    Speaking of side quests, they seem oddly out of place in a game like this. A game like this feels like it should be alot more focused and the characters should be more involved. This is done fantastically with the skeletons, but all other characters seem to lack this focus. I didn't look for side quests when I played, and I ended up missing a couple of interesting areas.

    Now for the game play. Its oddly enough a bullet hell, and works fairly well as one. the morality system is well made, but can be confusing in certain fights that require a very specific pattern in order to succeed, and some that you don't know if you need to keep talking to or if there is another solution to the problem (undyne and toriel come to mind). Its a good system though, and the morality system is very interesting.

    I wont say much about the music. It is without a doubt the best part of the game. lots of memorable tracks that are either cozy and fitting, or well suited for the boss battles. easily a 10/10 soundtrack.

    It feels shallow to say a game is bad because of the hype, but I do think the hype has taken a lot away from undertale. If you mention you plan to play it you will get a detailed map from the fanbase on what route to take, where to walk, how to spend your money, etc, etc. This game will be a lot better in a couple of years when hype has gone down and people can play the game blind.

    In conclusion, expect a game that does a great job at making the characters, has a fun combat scheme that would get boring if the game lasted longer than it does, and a soundtrack that makes you remember how good retro music can be. Its by no means bad, but try not to buy too much into the hype. Besides, it wasn't event the best rpg maker game of 2015 (Lisa)    … Expand
  87. Carewolf
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    Great game, though insanely overhyped for some reason. It is very charming and does several new unique things. The gameplay (especially combat) is not very good though and gets very repetitive very quickly, and the same for soundtrack which is just annoying and repetitive from the get go.
  88. Mitchzap65
    Jul 10, 2016
    7
    For 15 bucks, It's good! Escpecially for a game that is only 2 hours long, but a mere 2 hours will not cut it. The characters are not nearlly as complex as people say, but certainly not two-dimentional at the slightlest. The combat is unique, but can only go so far, probably one of the reasons this game is so short. Music is great, but Paper Jam had it better. Comedy wise, it hardly everFor 15 bucks, It's good! Escpecially for a game that is only 2 hours long, but a mere 2 hours will not cut it. The characters are not nearlly as complex as people say, but certainly not two-dimentional at the slightlest. The combat is unique, but can only go so far, probably one of the reasons this game is so short. Music is great, but Paper Jam had it better. Comedy wise, it hardly ever sticks, not for me at least. The story does its job, but it "shrouds itself in mystery" (AKA lacks in explanation, make it hidden at least!) too much. Certainly good, but rough around the edges.… Expand
  89. letcreate123
    Aug 29, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm here to rewrite my review since my opinion on this game pretty much changed since then.
    For a first, blind experience it's probably a 9, but once you start replaying it it kinda loses it's charm. However, it's still a neat game, in my opinion.

    However (yes, again), unless you're an ending hunter, this game won't have much replay value aside from doing a Genocide Route and then a Souless Pacifist. That and the infamous punch card trick, which from a speedrunner perspective is kinda cool, but not for normal, casual players as you'll probably find it useless and only an inventory filler.

    Gameplay is OK, the battle system is kinda cool, story is done kinda well, soundtrack is also kinda cool (there are a few amazing soundtracks in there), graphics are OK for an 8-bit game. But when you think about the game overall, it's nothing really too new and interesting (aside from the final boss battle in the True Pacifist Route, the two final bosses in the Neutral Route and the final boss and ending of the Genocide Route).

    Do I recommend it? If you like RPGs and bullet hell games, I guess this is okay for you. Otherwise, I don't really know.    … Expand
  90. RadicalRic
    Dec 16, 2015
    7
    This game is charming, unique, happy, funny and it will surprise you sometimes. It's made with love and care, trying to make you remember the good things about videogames and what made you enjoy them in the first place. Unfortunately it's really short but sometimes happiness is meant to be felt in short bursts. It also gets somewhat repetitive and hard to get into because it's fanbase isThis game is charming, unique, happy, funny and it will surprise you sometimes. It's made with love and care, trying to make you remember the good things about videogames and what made you enjoy them in the first place. Unfortunately it's really short but sometimes happiness is meant to be felt in short bursts. It also gets somewhat repetitive and hard to get into because it's fanbase is one of the loudest and obnoxiously obssessed with it. If you have the pure bliss of getting into this game without knowing anything about it, you'll like it. And if you want your friends to play it please don't be a dick and don't tell them anything about it, it'll spoil it for them.… Expand
  91. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 9, 2016
    7
    Maybe Undertale would work better if it would have more interesting features in it and builds up a better story. Enjoy it while it lasts, Undertale gamers. You'll pretty much have fun here faster than us.
  92. othaner
    Mar 4, 2016
    7
    this game is nothing but a meme, with one of the worst communities since mine minecraft, i'm glad this game didn't win any awards though i deserved them
  93. AscendantKnight
    Jan 26, 2016
    7
    Graphics is what makes a game good. So that should not be judged upon. However, as deep as the story was, the concept of humans vs monsters seemed very dull to me and I wished the developer was more creative. The gameplay was suspenseful; like I had to dodge everything matrix style, but did not seem challenging at all. The music is beautiful, the characters were very fun, especiallyGraphics is what makes a game good. So that should not be judged upon. However, as deep as the story was, the concept of humans vs monsters seemed very dull to me and I wished the developer was more creative. The gameplay was suspenseful; like I had to dodge everything matrix style, but did not seem challenging at all. The music is beautiful, the characters were very fun, especially Asriel (I had a lot of sympathy him and the fact that his **** ex-wife was **** And the paths that you take (pacifist/genocide) seemed very diverse as well and the neutral endings seemed meh, so either go genocide or pacifist because they are more interesting… Expand
  94. Acquiescinit
    Feb 8, 2016
    7
    This game is disappointing. It has a great story line with fun characters, but it's all over so fast. In just a few hours you can beat this game and realize that the puzzles aren't even close to challenging, and the boss fights can be somewhat annoying if you try to spare people.

    The biggest problem with the puzzles is that they were all set up in such a way that you needed a hint to    This game is disappointing. It has a great story line with fun characters, but it's all over so fast. In just a few hours you can beat this game and realize that the puzzles aren't even close to challenging, and the boss fights can be somewhat annoying if you try to spare people.

    The biggest problem with the puzzles is that they were all set up in such a way that you needed a hint to solve them, but once you read the hint (which is always sitting conveniently next to the puzzle) the solution was obvious. In all but one or two of the Legend of Zelda games, the puzzles were either just laid of in front of you for you to figure out, or if there was ever any kind of hint or unknown solution, you had to explore further to find it. Perhaps it is unfair to compare two games of different genres, but the point is that there was nothing interesting let alone captivating about the puzzles. All they did was make the game slightly longer.

    The story carries the game along with the level of control the player has over the story. Without the ability to choose how you want the story to go, this game would be bland. With that aspect, it is above average, but that's about it.    … Expand
  95. athf
    Mar 14, 2016
    7
    The characters are round and engaging. The graphics are simple (unlike most games these days), which leave room for the imagination of the player, yet the color scheme appealing. The story plot is rich in humor, and surprisingly unique. I suggest to give it a go.
  96. Ky__
    Jun 7, 2016
    7
    Undertale is an RPG that relies too much on story, likeable characters, and "Choosing not to fight". That's not always a bad thing, though. Just, with such a good game like this, of COURSE you're unable to keep it from being spoiled to death! I haven't even played it, and I know everything already because so many people have spoiled it for me. Gameplay, from what I've seen, is split into 3Undertale is an RPG that relies too much on story, likeable characters, and "Choosing not to fight". That's not always a bad thing, though. Just, with such a good game like this, of COURSE you're unable to keep it from being spoiled to death! I haven't even played it, and I know everything already because so many people have spoiled it for me. Gameplay, from what I've seen, is split into 3 different timelines. Pacifist (Sparing everything unless you have to fight), Neutral (Spare monsters and bosses, if you want) and Genocide (Killing everything no matter what). The soundtrack is very good, I insist you have a listen (Only after playing the game, of course). The story itself, as I've already said, is something the game really relies on. In fact, the creator of the game insists you play it yourself before watching a playthrough of it. All in all, I insist you check it out, if it isn't already spoiled for you.

    tl;dr: Good game, already spoiled for me, soundtrack is good, you don't have to fight the monsters to beat it, play it yourself, dont watch a playthrough until after playing it.    … Expand
  97. mbrigham1223
    Feb 1, 2017
    7
    An incredibly innovative indie title that falls off the rails towards the end.

    Pros: - The music is incredible; catchy, fun and perfectly suited to the title - Great writing; the characters are memorable and unique, with the first half of the cast unforgettable - Creative and ingenuitive "combat"; while you can go through this world completely hack and slash, they is a completely non    An incredibly innovative indie title that falls off the rails towards the end.

    Pros:
    - The music is incredible; catchy, fun and perfectly suited to the title
    - Great writing; the characters are memorable and unique, with the first half of the cast unforgettable
    - Creative and ingenuitive "combat"; while you can go through this world completely hack and slash, they is a completely non violent path to take. The majority of the battles are more puzzles than fights, looking for ways to please the enemy enough to make them not want to fight

    Cons:
    - The last few bosses are either combat heavy or just endurance fests, with the final boss not leaving the player any choice but to fight. That ruined my enjoyment. It was Deus Ex Human Revolution all over again - my non lethal character being forced needlessly into combat. Others require you just to wait long enough for the boss to give up. The fun was in puzzling out the battles, not sitting there and avoiding attacks for ten minutes.

    Mixed:
    - The limited visuals can sometimes be a detriment, with occasional bland and samey environments. For the most part, though, the art design is eye catching and pleasing

    Overall, an incredible example of what one man can do. An original title in a time of sequels, reboots and remasters, it's no wonder that Undertale is so highly praised. However, the later marathon bosses damage the game's world view. In a title that so deeply relies on it's story, this is a painful detriment. Overall, a good game, worth picking up cheap, but don't expect the world from it.    … Expand
  98. Erosion
    Jan 27, 2017
    7
    Game was great until fandom's came and nuke'd UNDERTALE, The only thing people care about in UNDERTALE is Sans, lets face it. This game is falling down deep into an uncanny abyss of cancer, And there is almost nothing we can do to stop it
  99. NZAnimeManga
    Dec 7, 2017
    7
    Very entertaining, I'm currently halfway through my first run (pacifist), and I'm enjoying the humourous writing and the 4th-wall-breaking moments. Entertaining, charming, and thought-provoking but the gameplay itself is definitely lacking.
  100. AlvaroK95
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Un gran juego tanto a nivel jugable como de banda sonora. Es algo corto, pero muy original y diferente en su propuesta, no hay juego igual. Además, sus personajes te calan, y no para de tener sorpresas hasta el mismo final.
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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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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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