Undertale

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8.5

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  1. MediumSoda
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Went in not expecting much but ended up with one of my favorite games. The gameplay is fun and stands out from other turn-based RPGs by having you actively avoid enemy attacks during your turn in a bullet hell style minigame. The cast of characters are very likable and the game's world is full of secrets to help expand on the story. There is a free demo available on the game's website ifWent in not expecting much but ended up with one of my favorite games. The gameplay is fun and stands out from other turn-based RPGs by having you actively avoid enemy attacks during your turn in a bullet hell style minigame. The cast of characters are very likable and the game's world is full of secrets to help expand on the story. There is a free demo available on the game's website if you want to try before you buy, but try to avoid spoilers and go in to the game knowing as little as possible about the story for the best experience.… Expand
  2. Stopitnow
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, extremely emotional experience. Unfortunate that people are rating it "0" to troll.

    Extremely character driven. The OST is godlike and even surpasses that of LISA. Play it, and you will not regret it.
  3. Bloodandfury1
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Not much to say, one of the greatest rpgs released in recent memory. Very unique and fun it does everything it sets out to do extremely well and has an amazing cast of characters and soundtrack.
  4. Toriel
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    This game is beyond perfect.

    This game is a giant middle finger to everything made since the dawn of gaming. It's...the standing RPG that I will judge all future "Story" driven games by. And, in my own personal opinion, Chrono Trigger doesn't come close to comparing to Undertale. Undertale does more to your look on life in an hour and thirty minutes than an entire series of games can    This game is beyond perfect.

    This game is a giant middle finger to everything made since the dawn of gaming. It's...the standing RPG that I will judge all future "Story" driven games by. And, in my own personal opinion, Chrono Trigger doesn't come close to comparing to Undertale. Undertale does more to your look on life in an hour and thirty minutes than an entire series of games can try to do.

    Strange, is it? I honestly don't think so. Undertale is the story of when Man becomes the Monster's monster.

    You're a human child that falls down into the banished realm of the monsters. Every single thing you decide to do affects the lives of everyone around you. But not just them. How you are represented within this, too.

    It's hard to really talk about the story, as, amazingly enough, the internet unanimously avoids spoiling the game. I will continue that gesture by not furthering your knowledge of the game. Instead, I will talk about what first caught my attention about this game.

    The combat system.

    You have "Fight"___"Act"___"Items"___"Mercy"___ at your disposal. Your fight option mechanic consists of timed button presses to do more damage than you should.

    Items is self explanatory.

    Act...and Mercy...

    They are your non-combatant routes of dealing with foes. You can, in a strange idea, stop a monster from attacking you by telling a joke, stealing their hat, or getting close to a tsundere plane...but not too close.

    You can choose to spare your foe, or flee altogether with Mercy. When a monster no longer wishes to fight, they will be able to be spared.

    Although...You're not forced to stand still and take damage, unlike in most other RPGs. In the Mario RPG style, you're able to do actions to avoid ALL attacks. You can go through this entire game without being touched, although that'd take ridiculous amount of skill...Instead, you dodge attacks via bullet hell style. For those of us who have played games like Touhou and the sort will be in their zone. Although, the game is able to teach players who haven't played them (or like them) on a perfect difficulty ramp.

    One of my favorite things about games are bossfights.

    My opinion on Undertale's bossfights? Absolutely perfect. Each boss brings an entirely new dimension that is explained by subtle hints that the player WILL undertstand quickly. All of the bosses in the game deserve high, high amounts of praise, but there's a particular one that puts Touhou bosses at their very knees in comparing. I wish I could mention it here, but if I do, "you're going to have a bad time."

    This is also the only game I've given 300% of my ****s given for the characters. Every single one of them I cared for, cried for, cheered for, and was pissed off at (in a emotional way.)

    The game time is all over the place for people. Some people complete their first run in six hours, some in fourteen.

    The music is godlike. Beyond the levels of talent of those like ZUN and Two Steps From Hell. These songs are not "Song Walls Of Heroes" that you'd hear. Every single track in the game is built more for the moments, and play right when it's needed. There's over 100 songs that are unique, and none overstay their welcome.

    The humor of the game is just as perfect as the rest of the game, but I won't spoil them here.

    Not only this, but the game is aware of itself. It knows your actions, beyond multiple playthroughs.

    I highly reccomend this game to the highest degree. It's the first game to be "Perfect."

    As highly opinionated as that word is, that word is fact for this game.

    If I was forced to choose experiencing any game, and that'd be the final game I'd ever get to play, I'd be perfectly alright with this being the finale of games that I'd ever play.

    If you pirate this game, you're beyond cruel. For 10 US $, it's much cheaper than a AAA 60$ "experience."

    Many morals will be learned.
    You will learn to live.
    You will know pain.
    You will know sadness.
    You will know happiness, beyond the walls of the game. Is it even a game anymore? No. It isn't. It's the finale. Perfection.    … Expand
  5. Jojosuke
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    I find it very sad there are people who put multiple bad scores just to make a obviously great masterpiece like Undertale much lower rated than it should be, there really needs to be some sort of rating moderation system to review if a negative rating is made for bad reasons.

    Undertale is a game that has a lot of very likeable characters, a lot of the game is pretty funny and at other    I find it very sad there are people who put multiple bad scores just to make a obviously great masterpiece like Undertale much lower rated than it should be, there really needs to be some sort of rating moderation system to review if a negative rating is made for bad reasons.

    Undertale is a game that has a lot of very likeable characters, a lot of the game is pretty funny and at other times it's really dark, it has a pretty awesome story, All of the music is well made, the battle system is very fun a lot of the enemies feel like an original experience when battling, once you near the ending of the game is when it really gets epic, its the type of game that you have to play multiple times to really get immersed in and it's fun that way. It's absolutely one of the best games I've ever played and i don't really prefer indie games as much as a standard one.    … Expand
  6. Bearpowers
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Fun game, I cannot find a single thing to complain about. the way the battles play it is always interesting and fresh, little secrets hidden everywhere and choices changing things make replays feel more fresh.
  7. yoshimon3
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    This game serves as 3 things: A great source of nostalgia for anyone who's ever played a Mother game, a middle finger to all of the AAA titles who spent more time on open world than creativity, and one of the greatest rpgs ever made and a clear case for game of the year.
  8. Techbane
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    The review trend is the sort of thing that would make me suspicious. Tens everywhere, people saying I CAN'T TELL YOU ANYTHING BECAUSE IT'D BE A SPOILER, but for once I'd say it's justified.

    It's not a perfect game. The graphics, while stylized well, are fairly simple. Depending on who you are the humor may fall a little flat or be grating -- but the sheer breadth of work accomplished by    The review trend is the sort of thing that would make me suspicious. Tens everywhere, people saying I CAN'T TELL YOU ANYTHING BECAUSE IT'D BE A SPOILER, but for once I'd say it's justified.

    It's not a perfect game. The graphics, while stylized well, are fairly simple. Depending on who you are the humor may fall a little flat or be grating -- but the sheer breadth of work accomplished by (largely) one person is astounding. It has the most entertaining battle system I've seen in an RPG since the Mario & Luigi games, and the soundtrack has quickly become one of my favourites. the number of possible outcome scenarios that the game successfully accounts for in any playthrough is both impressive and amusing. And when all is said and done, it's actually made me stop and ponder the sorts of things I take for granted with the deeply ingrained gamer mentality that applies to almost any other game.

    I laughed, I cried, I was caught off guard repeatedly, I had a barrel of fun, I felt things that no other game has made me feel, there wasn't anything about it that struck me as particularly underdeveloped or aggravating, and for those reasons it earns a 10 from me.    … Expand
  9. GAGMR
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    I was honestly wondering why this game was getting such high scores. From screenshots & gameplay it didn't really seem all that amazing. Well, this is one of those games that you really can't judge by it's cover. It's got so much more to it than what's present on the store page. I urge you to NOT go too deep into learning about the game because spoilers will probably ruin it for you. IfI was honestly wondering why this game was getting such high scores. From screenshots & gameplay it didn't really seem all that amazing. Well, this is one of those games that you really can't judge by it's cover. It's got so much more to it than what's present on the store page. I urge you to NOT go too deep into learning about the game because spoilers will probably ruin it for you. If you enjoy RPG's, a great story, great gameplay, multiple endings or just a damn well polished good game it's a must have. Games like this just show that you don't need a AAA budget for AAA quality.… Expand
  10. BirdOBrine
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    The amount of depth this game has is astounding. From start to 'finish' I was having a blast getting immersed in this interesting story and characters hijinx. Honestly the best game Ive played in a long while.
  11. OldFatJoe
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    It's strange that something created in GameMaker can feel more open and fluid than the most ambitious AAA sandbox. Undertale accounts for every choice the player can make to the smallest variation, and changes in gameplay and story to present a vastly different experience every time.
  12. somedude14
    Sep 26, 2015
    2
    I had a lengthy review here last night that's now deleted. Two other negative reviews I had seen that were on this website are also gone. Something weird is happening to written negative and mixed reviews for this title.

    Not doing another lengthy writeup in case this is deleted again... so tl;dr - uninspired graphics - half-decent soundtrack - dull gameplay that rips all of its    I had a lengthy review here last night that's now deleted. Two other negative reviews I had seen that were on this website are also gone. Something weird is happening to written negative and mixed reviews for this title.

    Not doing another lengthy writeup in case this is deleted again... so tl;dr

    - uninspired graphics
    - half-decent soundtrack
    - dull gameplay that rips all of its ideas from Magnavox Odyssey titles
    - Earthbound references for marketting purposes when the game has no similarity to Earthbound aside from a blatant attempt at ripping off some Giygas art and behaviors for the final battle in this game    … Expand
  13. RudigerX
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    This game throws up many surprises. It's so simple and yet great fun. This game is a throwback in the graphics and sound but it all works and I love it. I highly recommend this.
  14. Scaredy
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    theres just something about this game, its enchanting in a quirky and unassuming sort of way--yes it looks like potato graphics but it doesnt matter, the person who wrote this was obviously a deep and interesting sort--just like the game. somehow, it manages to suck you in and get stuck in your head.. the music is incredibly good and the whole experience is just weirdly compelling.
  15. lizab
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Charmingly , Fantastic. Like a good book you simply cant put down. You'll do anything to have things turn out perfectly. Innovative an interesting combat system, great characters you will love, LOVE, and hate. And best of all, not one has to get hurt in the end if you are truly determined.
  16. fantasylife
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    This game has a ton of heart.

    Now are there things to dislike about this game, yes. It is a pretty short game and the world feels very small. It's extremely linear and although your choices are recorded by the game, honestly there just isn't that many choices you can actually make, its more like one choice over and over again. Because of these things, as a whole the game is much more    This game has a ton of heart.

    Now are there things to dislike about this game, yes. It is a pretty short game and the world feels very small. It's extremely linear and although your choices are recorded by the game, honestly there just isn't that many choices you can actually make, its more like one choice over and over again. Because of these things, as a whole the game is much more like 'one shot' by Mathew Velasquez and NightMargin than earthbound. Which isn't bad. One shot was great and if you liked that game I would recommend this game or vice-versa.

    I would just agree that this game is similar to earthbound in more of an Easter egg way, then anything else . However, you have to consider, earthbound, was a fully staffed, and much larger game. Which is all the more reason to buy this game and support Toby. Unlike soooo many kickstart games that are ridiculously bad or never even finished. I think Toby delivered a solid enough game to give me hope. This game is not an epic adventure, its more like a fun romp in a very small city. But if you enjoy it for what it is, it is fun enough. And who knows, Undertale 2, or whatever is next, could be spectacular.    … Expand
  17. nwatn
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece, and it deserves all the praise it has recieved thus far. No game has touched me emotionally like this one, and each and every part of the game serves to be charming and full of purpose and spirit. After only 10 hours, this game rose from being unknown to me to being my #1 favorite game of all time.
  18. NitroRad
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Another fantastic entry in the newly resurged Comedy RPG genre, Undertale will not only make you laugh, but also make you very emotional with it's fantastic and lovable cast of characters, and the unforgivable actions you may or not perform.

    The battle system keeps things fresh by incorporating bullet hell shooter elements, and negotiation options that are hilarious in their own right.    Another fantastic entry in the newly resurged Comedy RPG genre, Undertale will not only make you laugh, but also make you very emotional with it's fantastic and lovable cast of characters, and the unforgivable actions you may or not perform.

    The battle system keeps things fresh by incorporating bullet hell shooter elements, and negotiation options that are hilarious in their own right.

    Undertale is easily the most fantastic indie game I've played in a long time, and I highly suggest you do also.    … Expand
  19. sethleslee
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Undertale mixes humor, an emotional story, and rewarding gameplay together perfectly into a short but satisfying RPG.

    To get the best ending you should play the game once the way you would normally play an RPG and then when you start the second playthough you'll know what to do. Going in blind and playing through twice was very satisfying and because the game it short, it never feels    Undertale mixes humor, an emotional story, and rewarding gameplay together perfectly into a short but satisfying RPG.

    To get the best ending you should play the game once the way you would normally play an RPG and then when you start the second playthough you'll know what to do.

    Going in blind and playing through twice was very satisfying and because the game it short, it never feels like a chore to play though everything a second time.    … Expand
  20. stormageddon1
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    The best game I've played all year, has the most captivating characters from any RPG I've ever played, and a replayability that I won't be able to use because I can't bring myself to reset the world after getting the best ending, Undertale is truly an amazing experience.
  21. blankblank1
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing indie RPG gem that has managed to trump a number of AAA titles into being my favorite game of the year. Great soundtrack, good retro-style graphics (although the tutorial area is a bit iffy), just all around great.
  22. Hterez
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Make friends with a slime. Pet a dog. Have some pie. Pet another dog. Buy a spider donut. Pet a dog. Enjoy the fantastic soundtrack. You don't have to kill anyone.

    aware of dog
    pleas pet dog
  23. Shiriko
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    This may be one of the most emotional rides of any game out there. I didn't think it was possible for a game to elicit such a response from me any more. I was dead wrong. Seriously, I'd pay full price for this, and it's only $10. Pick it up, you will not regret it.
  24. jesuslizard
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Undertale has been the most heartwarming, heartbreaking, touching and intense video game I have ever enjoyed. There was not a single character that I did not fall in love with. I have never been so full of emotions over something so short and sweet. Its almost too much.
    If you love monsters, puzzles, music, laughing until you cry, crying until you laugh and bittersweet tragedy, I can not    Undertale has been the most heartwarming, heartbreaking, touching and intense video game I have ever enjoyed. There was not a single character that I did not fall in love with. I have never been so full of emotions over something so short and sweet. Its almost too much.
    If you love monsters, puzzles, music, laughing until you cry, crying until you laugh and bittersweet tragedy, I can not recommend it highly enough. If you treat yourself and get it, please enjoy.
    (And be good, won't you?)    … Expand
  25. Wizzlbang
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    I can't say I've ever played an indie game that's left this profound an emotional impact on my. creative writing, lovable characters, unique gameplay, make for a truly unique experience. Takes all the right pages of inspiration from the Mother series while maintaining its own unique atmosphere. Highly reccomened
  26. Flotilla
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    An absolutely stellar RPG/bullet hell hybrid with great writing and an unforgettable soundtrack. Was advertised as a 6 hour game, yet I'm clocking in at over 24 and *still* don't feel like I've found everything. Can't recommend it enough.
  27. Stoic
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Absolutely amazing game that keeps it fresh while developing the story. It should help aspire other creators of games while they try to expand upon the formula that made this one so unique, clever, and over great to play.
  28. revlar351
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing. Referencing Earthbound, Cave Story and other games of this style, it manages to convey tons of emotion in every single segment.

    Skele-tons of it.

    The picture it paints at the end, when you've met all objectives, is so beautiful, that not playing it twice in a row is an act of D E T E R M I N A T I O N
  29. ThuyDez
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    I won't lie, this game is on my top 3 GOAT amongst Okami and Chrono Trigger.
    The game might not seem like much at first glance, perhaps... uninteresting. Graphics and a flashy fanfare, am I right? But NO. THROW ASIDE YOUR EXPECTATIONS!
    Enter: Undertale. A GameMaker game that might strike you as plain at first glance, holds nothing back to wow you at every opportunity. Trekking through    I won't lie, this game is on my top 3 GOAT amongst Okami and Chrono Trigger.
    The game might not seem like much at first glance, perhaps... uninteresting. Graphics and a flashy fanfare, am I right? But NO. THROW ASIDE YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

    Enter: Undertale. A GameMaker game that might strike you as plain at first glance, holds nothing back to wow you at every opportunity.
    Trekking through the opening area, you get a fairly basic premise of what to expect through and through. Along the way, you're showered in a veritable metric load of astonishing music, encounter dozens of monsters all with their own quirks, and the story develops into something else entirely.

    I'm going to be completely honest, the path I took made me tear up, something pretty much no other game for a long time has accomplished, because even without Triple-A graphics or any voice acting, Undertale managed to paint up such a vivid and immersing world that I could not help but react to what was going on in the game.

    And it's not a massive thing, either.
    You could sit through the entire game in one marathon day, if you so wanted to.
    But every little thing has such nuance to it that you're most likely going to be compelled to interact with everything.
    And as you progress, things will continue on as you left them, to some degree.
    If you desire to trek back, you're free to do so.

    In short, the game doesn't have 'modern' graphics, but does a stellar job with what it gives.
    The soundtrack is (in my opinion) worthy of an orchestral rendition, and the story and character development is endearing and really pulls you into the amazing world that is Undertale.

    And, quite frankly, for that price, it's worth it thrice over.    … Expand
  30. Riflenator1234
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    This is honestly one of the best games ever made. Everyone should play it because you only needs a keyboard and speakers for it. If you have ever enjoyed any single-player video game experiences, you will enjoy this game. There's nothing else to say really.
  31. Vookatos
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've played this year. Heavily inspired by the MOTHER series, this title is sad, funny and heartrending. Full of surprises, this short RPG has already became one of my favorite games of all time.
  32. Kit3k
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Sadly, it's easy to forget how good a video game can be. Too often are they discarded as a worthless distraction that beeps and boops just long enough to keep people entertained. Undertale comes at the player with soul that would enrapture even the most jaded of gamers. Words fail to describe how wonderful this little indie game is. If you've ever believed that a video game can be moreSadly, it's easy to forget how good a video game can be. Too often are they discarded as a worthless distraction that beeps and boops just long enough to keep people entertained. Undertale comes at the player with soul that would enrapture even the most jaded of gamers. Words fail to describe how wonderful this little indie game is. If you've ever believed that a video game can be more than just a distraction, then you owe it to yourself to play this game.… Expand
  33. segfaultvicta
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Absolutely, without question, in my opinion at least, the best, kindest, most brilliantly human game I've ever played. Even if you don't get the clever and delightful in-jokes, even if you don't have a gamer background to catch all the references and the postmodern playing-with-expectations - it's more than simply a clever game, more than a deconstruction of roleplaying games. If you allowAbsolutely, without question, in my opinion at least, the best, kindest, most brilliantly human game I've ever played. Even if you don't get the clever and delightful in-jokes, even if you don't have a gamer background to catch all the references and the postmodern playing-with-expectations - it's more than simply a clever game, more than a deconstruction of roleplaying games. If you allow it to, it flowers into a triumphant reconstruction of innocent wonder and joy that drove us towards games in the first place. Undertale is a masterpiece in the realm of media, not just gaming, and proof that artgames don't have to be aloof and opaque, and that games shouldn't be afraid to try to touch our hearts, that games can sometimes trust their players, can confidently hide their secrets in the negative space of what's left unsaid.

    Stay determined.    … Expand
  34. TomatoPhalanges
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    I adore this game. As a non-backer, I don't have the emotional investment prior to the game that creates bias. However, I can safely say that this is without a doubt one of the best games I have EVER played. I recommend playing a full pacifist playthrough to begin with!

    Combat is very interesting, and the writing is superb. Soundtrack is (of course) fantastic, and graphical style is    I adore this game. As a non-backer, I don't have the emotional investment prior to the game that creates bias. However, I can safely say that this is without a doubt one of the best games I have EVER played. I recommend playing a full pacifist playthrough to begin with!

    Combat is very interesting, and the writing is superb. Soundtrack is (of course) fantastic, and graphical style is unique enough to grab attention.    … Expand
  35. DJukor
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    This is the most immersive game i played in a long time and it looks like a snes/nes game.
    If there ever was a shining example, of the fact that games dont need impressive grafics, or famous voice actors, and an orchestral Hollywood score to make you feel something, and care about imaginary characters, than this is it.
  36. maraudah
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    This game has been an unbelievable experience for me. One of, if not, the best games I've ever played in my entire life. The game has an incredible story-line that can't be missed. Don't let what (at first) appear to be really cheap visuals and style steer you away from this game. Typically, I'm all about games with lots of pretty graphics, so I didn't think this would appeal to me atThis game has been an unbelievable experience for me. One of, if not, the best games I've ever played in my entire life. The game has an incredible story-line that can't be missed. Don't let what (at first) appear to be really cheap visuals and style steer you away from this game. Typically, I'm all about games with lots of pretty graphics, so I didn't think this would appeal to me at first. I ended up giving it a chance and I'm so glad I did. This game manages to be hilarious, serious, playful, depressing, and even at times a bit creepy/scary. Go into this experience without letting too much be spoiled.
    (Also, you might want to start with the pacifist playthrough (kill absolutely nothing))
    It's a beautiful game that cannot be missed by anyone.    … Expand
  37. Axlegear
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    There has never been a game to make you feel as many emotions as strongly as this. This is not a game anymore. This transcends entertainment. This will enrich your soul. This is something else.
  38. GlyphGryph
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Probably the best RPG I've ever played. Incredible depth, great reactivity, wonderful humour, touching sadness, and a powerful message, combined with one of the best rpg combat systems I've ever seen.
  39. EricFate
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    I cannot understate how clever this game is. It taps directly into what made me enjoy things like Earthbound, and then takes every opportunity to subvert my expectations. I appreciate that the author appears to have understood exactly why people enjoyed all those 8-bit RPG's in the first place, and more importantly, understood just how to build off of that to make an engaging story onI cannot understate how clever this game is. It taps directly into what made me enjoy things like Earthbound, and then takes every opportunity to subvert my expectations. I appreciate that the author appears to have understood exactly why people enjoyed all those 8-bit RPG's in the first place, and more importantly, understood just how to build off of that to make an engaging story on modern hardware. One that holds up (and even evolves) on multiple playthroughs.… Expand
  40. Cloudchaser
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Undertale quickly had me hooked by merit of it's charm, expressive NPC's (despite the aesthetic choice of 8-bit inspired graphics), and quirky humor.
    As I continued, however, I realized that what looked like a light and simple game on the surface was deeper than I could have imagined. Characters would remember and remark on things I had done before reloading a save. The game had me make    Undertale quickly had me hooked by merit of it's charm, expressive NPC's (despite the aesthetic choice of 8-bit inspired graphics), and quirky humor.
    As I continued, however, I realized that what looked like a light and simple game on the surface was deeper than I could have imagined. Characters would remember and remark on things I had done before reloading a save. The game had me make choices, and they mattered. These choices weren't easy. Sometimes, they made me examine who I was, and what my limits were.
    And the consequences of these choices are still staying with me.    … Expand
  41. Mort432
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    This single greatest game I have ever played.
    I pray it gets more attention, because the developer deserves the money, and more gamers deserve to experience this magic!
  42. 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.
  43. Asshate
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    This game on the base level is a very fun Earthbound-like, but once you play more you realize it gets waaay more deeper. Undertale is the first game I've every played where every time I play through the game again it's still as interesting and as fun as my first time playing. I think undertale might also be the first game where it makes you feel extreamly bad for deleting your save file.
  44. rmat1
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    Undertale is a special game one that is not afraid to mess with you or do the unconventional. It has innovative and fun gameplay and tons of humor spread around a beautifully crafted world which at some points is a bit creepy. The game knows how to play with your emotions too. The soundtrack is great and the choices you make decide how the game ends.
  45. WillyTo
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    Wow, the game seems like it wouldn't be that enticing, but the writing and design is top drawer. IF you are on the fence at all about it, buy it. Go, now. I'll wait.
  46. Shiruza
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    Finally, a game with a world that's truly immersive! Without spoiling much, this game has it all; humor, drama, unique elements, engaging gameplay, true fear, a fascinating world, and of course a lasting impact. This game is so good I registered *just* to leave a review. Every character is dynamic and enjoyable, even the enemy NPC's! Every character in the game can be interacted with, andFinally, a game with a world that's truly immersive! Without spoiling much, this game has it all; humor, drama, unique elements, engaging gameplay, true fear, a fascinating world, and of course a lasting impact. This game is so good I registered *just* to leave a review. Every character is dynamic and enjoyable, even the enemy NPC's! Every character in the game can be interacted with, and your actions affect not only the story but the way the game itself feels. Gameplay and story and constantly integrated in such a smooth way that every battle feels like a puzzle, or an entirely new game, and you'll never feel tired or frustrated during any point in the game. Without saying much, this game goes out of its way to make you feel like a true part of the story, and it's something that I've yet to see any game pull off in such a powerful way (plus that 4th-wall breaking is something of note, too). If you're a fan of the Earthbound/Mother series, bullet hells of all kind, deep stories, immersive universes, beautifully simplistic artwork, unique game mechanics, tragically sob-inducing epics, deconstruction, and humor... Then this game is exactly what you've been waiting for; this is what gaming has been leading up to. To know that this game will probably never get a sequel... Leaves a gigantic, Mettaton-shaped hole in my Mettaton-shaped heart...… Expand
  47. Graminoid
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    Undertale is the kind of game that comes once every few years that is TRULY a masterpiece. It has witty writing, loveable characters, and amazing music to say the least! The game never treats you like an idiot like most modern games do, though the characters themselves might treat you that way! Every single interaction has been put together so perfectly that you'll find yourself smilingUndertale is the kind of game that comes once every few years that is TRULY a masterpiece. It has witty writing, loveable characters, and amazing music to say the least! The game never treats you like an idiot like most modern games do, though the characters themselves might treat you that way! Every single interaction has been put together so perfectly that you'll find yourself smiling and laughing during the highs, and feeling genuinely sad and empathetic during the lows.

    The game is also FULL of little secrets and special interactions that players are still just scratching the surface of. Depending on how you play, the game itself changes drastically. You can spare or kill EVERYONE in this game, and actually have to do both of those things for the True ending and Genocide ending respectively. Though be warned, if you go the genocide route and then do other routes, you can never have the "true" ending. So if you want to see that, you HAVE to do pacifist!

    Either way, the game is so wonderfully crafted, and filled with so many loveable characters that I can guarantee you that you will not regret playing this game ever. It will be the kind of experience that you'll remember for a lifetime.    … Expand
  48. willlerner
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    An instant classic, an ambitious yet successful attempt at knocking every other indie game out of the competition. Not much I can say about the game without ruining it, just that it merges many different genres and combines them with great humor and music.
  49. 241bran241
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    I just finished the pacifist side of the game and i have to say, it was god damn BEAUTIFUL! To me this game is a masterpiece of a game that few will ever surpass or even come close to. Im not good at explaining things so ill just say that i was so attached to every character i met and i will miss them all when i kill everyone to see what happens on the genocide side of the game ; p
  50. vigen1
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    A brilliant and engaging tale that keeps surprising! The enemies are fun and varied and the game even breaks the 4th wall. Really unique and punny! The combat is simplistic but fun but might put some people off
  51. earthpainting
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Clever, fun, and full of heart. The closest comparison I can think of in tone are the Mother series, and the games of Yoshirou Kimura. The type of game that uses weirdness, humour and innocence to teach you something about how you approach games and maybe a little bit about yourself.
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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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