Undertale

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  1. Soups
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    This is hands down, the best game I've ever played, it gives a sense of childlike wonder to the player, with it's quirky, yet lovable and relatable characters, captivating story, and a seemingly clairvoyant way of playing with your emotions, then instantly setting you at ease. I enjoyed the hell out of it. And highly recommend buying it for yourself.
  2. rilwal
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    I don't know how to describe this game. It is the first game I have ever played that made me truly care about the characters, and I've plated a lot of game's. Basically Undertale is fantastic, if you haven't yet, go play it!
  3. sirpootis
    Dec 20, 2015
    6
    This game was extremely overhyped. I was expecting a life changing experience based off of the steam reviews but all I got was a mediocre puzzle based rpg. It was meh.
  4. Apocalypten
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    This is not your 'average retro game' that some people are saying it is. It is the most unique game I have ever come across as you have the option to spare every character you meet by simply talking to them; the characters are all amazingly written, each with their own personalities; the game can make you cry at some points, whilst laugh at others; it is packed with secrets and EasterThis is not your 'average retro game' that some people are saying it is. It is the most unique game I have ever come across as you have the option to spare every character you meet by simply talking to them; the characters are all amazingly written, each with their own personalities; the game can make you cry at some points, whilst laugh at others; it is packed with secrets and Easter eggs, and all the time slowly revealing a brilliant and thought-provoking story.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. backgroundGuy
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    this game is nothing less than beautiful, it raised10x more then its original Kickstarter goal, it can stand tall and proud next to super big RPG`s of the year such as fallout 4 and witcher 3 and yet, to me it surpasses both those games combined but then again, this is coming from some random guy on the internet I suggest you just buy the game yourself and see for yourself
  7. kenshinwari
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    when i first started playing this game i had decided to do 2 runs, one peaceful one evil. But after playing this game through just 1 time, i could not get myself to do an evil run, this game is so amazing, at the end, i got hit by a feels bus. i really came to feel for the characters in the game and i have never had this much feels from completing a game, this is a 10/10 from me. I'dwhen i first started playing this game i had decided to do 2 runs, one peaceful one evil. But after playing this game through just 1 time, i could not get myself to do an evil run, this game is so amazing, at the end, i got hit by a feels bus. i really came to feel for the characters in the game and i have never had this much feels from completing a game, this is a 10/10 from me. I'd recommend it for anyone.… Expand
  8. Saptua
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    I love this fantastic game. The moral of the Pacifist run and how Genocide gives everyone the feels. Its just so wonderful to see the game sprouting after all these years. Hehe. You can go live without any harm done. Its so unique how you can just free everyone instead of fighting them to the death. Lovely, 10/10.
  9. 113mac113
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The story was gripping and the writing was hilarious, Love-able characters and top tier music really shine too, The graphics are akin to Mother/Earthbound and it plays very similarly to them. Save Scumming is done in a really cool way and choices throughout the game actually matter. The game makes you question your morality in a unique way as well.One of the best games I've ever played. The story was gripping and the writing was hilarious, Love-able characters and top tier music really shine too, The graphics are akin to Mother/Earthbound and it plays very similarly to them. Save Scumming is done in a really cool way and choices throughout the game actually matter. The game makes you question your morality in a unique way as well. Tons of easter eggs are hidden around as well which are a real joy to find. The game made me feel Joy,Sadness and all sorts of emotions and It made me feel the way I never thought a game would make me feel again. A big surprise of 2015, Just remember by "You don't have to kill anyone", You literally don't! I reccomend going into the game without knowing much about it. You'll have a better experience that way.

    Also don't listen to the 0/10's, They're made by salty Melee and Ocarina of Time nostalgia driven fans (Yeah, Arguing with a person driven by Nostalgia is like arguing with a brick wall.) Getting whiny over a poll on GameFAQs. Like, Its just a poll guys. Get over yourselves.    … Expand
  10. Haganeno12
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Do you love a Great Story with Awesome Characters ?
    Do you Love a Beautiful Music with so much feelings ?
    Do You love a Unique Game with so much variety in Game play ?
    So,why you still read this?hurry and buy the game and Begin your Mysterious Adventure in Beautiful Monster World.
  11. UTGenocide_Cece
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Undertale isn't so much as a game as it is a story, an experience, and a very amazing tale. The pixelated style is amazing, and the scenes are so well-thought out. Depending on what route you take, you get so many different dialogues. One choice can change the whole game, and not just for that one time you play it, but many times after that. Undertale left the biggest mark on me out of allUndertale isn't so much as a game as it is a story, an experience, and a very amazing tale. The pixelated style is amazing, and the scenes are so well-thought out. Depending on what route you take, you get so many different dialogues. One choice can change the whole game, and not just for that one time you play it, but many times after that. Undertale left the biggest mark on me out of all the games I've played, and it really does deserve it's spot on this site.… Expand
  12. Sir_Swag117
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    This is a really good game. I hate to be caught up with the crowd, but I recommend getting it. I've played it. Immensely satisfying, considering the game caters to most personalities. Even the murderers. NOTICE: NOT A FANBOY OR SOME **** LIKE THAT!
  13. handOfCheese
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    It is not often that I come off an ending I didn't want and still be so profoundly impressed by the journey I had.

    Story: 11/10 Undertale is a game that knows when to be quirky, when to be tongue-in-cheek, and when to be morbidly, unrelentingly dark and real with you. When in the end, a character asks you to think about my actions which led me to that point, I realized that my blind    It is not often that I come off an ending I didn't want and still be so profoundly impressed by the journey I had.

    Story: 11/10

    Undertale is a game that knows when to be quirky, when to be tongue-in-cheek, and when to be morbidly, unrelentingly dark and real with you. When in the end, a character asks you to think about my actions which led me to that point, I realized that my blind adherence to genre tropes have led me to chose a sociopathic decision at the very beginning...and I felt genuine remorse! In the end,I opted to finish the game on an imperfect run, thinking I would just restart - instead, the game treated me to the most disturbing finale and boss battle I ever had...AND organically enticed me to replay it the way I truly wanted to! What else? Characters are deliberately anachronistic or archetypal, with notable exceptions...but Fox manages to paint a beautiful tablou on that single dimension some characters have.

    Gameplay 9/10

    Within the limitations of a retro RPG engine, the big names of the industry struggle to innovate. Toby Fox doesn't struggle - he embraces the limitations and combines a challenging bullet hell mechanic with a standard turn based system. My recommendation for all new players is to forget about the EXP bar, as battles offer a purely skill-based and not loot/EXP-based alternatives. Puzzles are somewhat of a stumbling block, in that it takes a while for them to become a mechanic, rather than a spoof of adventure game puzzles.

    Music - 10/10

    Bonetrustle, Muffet's theme, Megalovania...my God, the music is so good in this!

    Final score: 10/10 - A MUST PLAY AND A MUST HAVE!!!    … Expand
  14. brockcheese
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    This game proves just how incredible the medium can be including art, moral choices, ethics, and overall humor infused into a simple independent rpg. Incredible.
  15. 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
  16. AsianJanelle
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    • Despite the graphics that look meh at first glance, they still convey the messages effectively
    • This game makes you care about the characters, and they really care about you as well
    • It can be the most heartwarming game ever
    • It could also morph into a horror game where you are the monster
    • Seriously a skeleton will cook spaghetti for you what more would you need?
  17. Xevon
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    The only problem with Undertale is that it was over too soon. All things considered, that's a pretty good problem to have. If you haven't played Undertale yet, jump in headfirst and prepare yourself for one of the best games made this year.
  18. danielatyoutube
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    the game is really good story no spoilers just so you know I not saying spoilers. and if you like old fashion type pc games or you don't like old fashion pc games you will still love it. controller or not controller both very good controls. 10/10 very good for youtube if you want to have fun. genocide route or passives or true passives all really good endings I couldn't believe thethe game is really good story no spoilers just so you know I not saying spoilers. and if you like old fashion type pc games or you don't like old fashion pc games you will still love it. controller or not controller both very good controls. 10/10 very good for youtube if you want to have fun. genocide route or passives or true passives all really good endings I couldn't believe the endings of it I hope this helped… Expand
  19. Undertrash
    Dec 15, 2015
    0
    I mean, I get the appeal of this game but c'mon guys, this game is pretty overrated. Sure, the combat system is unique and the different endings really make you feel differently about the way you play but honestly besides that, the game is just... average. There has been a ton of pixelated indie games this year and even though this is admittedly the best, the whole pixelated indie gameI mean, I get the appeal of this game but c'mon guys, this game is pretty overrated. Sure, the combat system is unique and the different endings really make you feel differently about the way you play but honestly besides that, the game is just... average. There has been a ton of pixelated indie games this year and even though this is admittedly the best, the whole pixelated indie game trend is getting a little bit old. The amount of positive reviews that this has gotten is just sad in my opinion. Not to mention that it's about to be crowned best game ever...… Expand
  20. TheDerpyPotato
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    For people who say limited options, bad graphics short game, the bias of nostalgia the game has more options than any other I have seen you can do other things that just flat-out kill/beat everything in your path things what other game have you seen does that? Graphics? This game was made by around 10 people and was funded by KickStarter what would you expect and entire division of skilledFor people who say limited options, bad graphics short game, the bias of nostalgia the game has more options than any other I have seen you can do other things that just flat-out kill/beat everything in your path things what other game have you seen does that? Graphics? This game was made by around 10 people and was funded by KickStarter what would you expect and entire division of skilled people for this? There is no bias and you have to play the game yourself a couple of times to see why it is special. Your choices affect the game it is and evolving story and to fully get the experience you must not look too mush into the game. This is a Beautiful game, I recommend.… Expand
  21. SnowyZorua
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    It's one of those games that don't look good. We get it. But the story is amazing - you get attached to the characters. It's full of fun little surprises. It's comedic, it's hilarious, it's clever- or you can choose to turn the game into hell. There are so many different options that change the future. It's really just your choice. If you ever get the game, consider not fighting. You mayIt's one of those games that don't look good. We get it. But the story is amazing - you get attached to the characters. It's full of fun little surprises. It's comedic, it's hilarious, it's clever- or you can choose to turn the game into hell. There are so many different options that change the future. It's really just your choice. If you ever get the game, consider not fighting. You may learn a thing or two.
    Toby Fox knew what he was doing every step of the way. I'm really appreciative of that, and for the fact that the game could have been only 2 hours long - but the donations for it were 10 times that of needed, so I am really grateful everyone could turn something so small into something amazing. This is truly my best game of all time and I refuse that I will ever give up on my love for it.    … Expand
  22. TheRealZapz
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    With the price of $10 on Steam, you just have to buy this game. I am not going to forget this game, and neither will you.    … Expand
  23. Amrak_Sekushi
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Undertale is, real talk, the best game I,ve played in a long time, I played my fair share of RPGs and my friend gifted this game to me as a birthday gift and seriously can't put it down, even after having beating all the possible routes, I just keep coming back for more, it's that good. Without telling much of the story, I wholeheartedly reccomend the game. The humor and hidden things areUndertale is, real talk, the best game I,ve played in a long time, I played my fair share of RPGs and my friend gifted this game to me as a birthday gift and seriously can't put it down, even after having beating all the possible routes, I just keep coming back for more, it's that good. Without telling much of the story, I wholeheartedly reccomend the game. The humor and hidden things are simply great, without dabbling in the fact that the game often breaks the fourth wall; I.e. A boss whom killed you could comment on it, or if you've killed a certain someone in a previous playthrough the characters could comment about how you've seen a ghost or whatnot, and characters can faintly recognize you as if seeing an old friend for the first time in a while.

    Don't listen to these guys with Negative reviews, they're mostly all troll accounts, or kids who only play COD and should be in no way allowed to review this gem of a game. Plus it's only 10$ So. With how much fun I still have with it, even though I wish sometimes I could forget all that I know to have a first impression again, I still get a ton of fun out of it. So simply stop reading the review, steer clear of spoilers, and go play Undertale right the hell now!    … Expand
  24. justbeinghonest
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    A really solid game people argue that the game play lacks but i believe that this game goes off of personal patience the characters are definitively immersive and overall a great game check it out if you love adventure filled story
  25. Gerochav
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Tenemos un juego RPG que rompe los esquemas ya establecidos, un buen punto para empezar esta reseña.
    El juego sin tener una historia pretenciosa logra atrapar al usuario según las decisiones que tome, tiene un humor blanco bastante entretenido y sobretodo unos personajes que poseen mucho carisma a pesar de las limitaciones gráficas.
    El apartado sonoro, en el juego se luce de una manera    Tenemos un juego RPG que rompe los esquemas ya establecidos, un buen punto para empezar esta reseña.
    El juego sin tener una historia pretenciosa logra atrapar al usuario según las decisiones que tome, tiene un humor blanco bastante entretenido y sobretodo unos personajes que poseen mucho carisma a pesar de las limitaciones gráficas.
    El apartado sonoro, en el juego se luce de una manera magistral, a pesar de que muchas de las canciones son remixes de los temas principales, estos no implican que pierdan su brillo, sin duda una de las mejores cosas de este juego.
    Sobre el apartado gráfico, no interesa si posee 3D o que tenga el mejor motor grafico, lo que mas importa es que el contexto en donde nos dirigimos en nuestra aventura, que siempre logra atrapar. Ademas que posee formas diferentes de gráficos que parecen de distintas consolas de las primeras generaciones, lo cual es un plus que se recompensa gratamente.
    La jugabilidad es muy innovadora y además que va creciendo su dificultad a medida que se va llegando al final, aunque la ruta genocida puede ser tediosa y también tener una dificultad mucho más elevada (sobretodo en el jefe final), es muy justificada debido a que el objetivo final del juego es que no completes dicha ruta para no "corromper" tu juego.
    Dicho esto, el juego tiene muchos diálogos y rompe varias veces la 4ta pared, realmente es un disfrute jugarlo y aun mas cuando lo vas descubriendo por ti mismo. El juego tiene mucho corazòn y está determinado a que pases un buen rato.    … Expand
  26. Tsukubasteve
    Dec 13, 2015
    5
    I gave this game a half hour of play time and it didn't grab me at all. The combat mechanics are trial and error as were the ''puzzles''. It's like they added random pacifist combat to Chip's Challenge. And the game is ugly on top of it. Call it an art style, I call it a low creative ceiling.

    I'm sure it gets better eventually, but I've played better games that were made 30 years ago.    I gave this game a half hour of play time and it didn't grab me at all. The combat mechanics are trial and error as were the ''puzzles''. It's like they added random pacifist combat to Chip's Challenge. And the game is ugly on top of it. Call it an art style, I call it a low creative ceiling.

    I'm sure it gets better eventually, but I've played better games that were made 30 years ago. Like taking a step to the left but calling it forward.    … Expand
  27. Joshua123
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Let me see what I can say about it... Intriguing story, unique characters, simple game mechanic, great landscapes... Oh yeah, and it also has a totally cool soundtrack that may sound 8-bit but is still modern enough for new gamers to enjoy. ......I LOVE THIS GAME! :D
  28. turqouise_bluse
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    One of those games which you cannot find very often. And never will. As I am an extreme fan of pixel art games, this one is the best 2D pixelated game. It's funny, it has a great story, interesting combat system.
  29. DTT117
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    PROBABLY MY PERSONAL GAME OF THE YEAR!!!! i haven't smiled so widely since probably the original pokemon. o just felt like this world is so alive and i loved it. THE MUSIC WAS SO GOOD. THANK you toby fox
  30. Heroprime
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    A amazing game, a game where you choose if you are going to be a hero or a villain, a game that remembers everything that you did and punishes you for everything wrong caused by you, a great story, unique gameplay features, different interactions and more than 10 endings(2 good ones, 1 bad one and alot of neutral ones), everything that you do will be remembered by the game, nice plotA amazing game, a game where you choose if you are going to be a hero or a villain, a game that remembers everything that you did and punishes you for everything wrong caused by you, a great story, unique gameplay features, different interactions and more than 10 endings(2 good ones, 1 bad one and alot of neutral ones), everything that you do will be remembered by the game, nice plot twists and hilarious moments, i'm not going to talk about the graphics since that they were made to remember old school games, the animations are amazing, the characters are very well designed and their character development is amazing, a incredible game, i recommend it.… Expand
  31. skech1818
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never felt more in touch with a build up of a persona when Jacksepticeye was doing his passive run, at first i was turned off to it due to graphics and how the play style was, but as he got further and further, making friends and exploring more of the funny, in-depth world that under-tale gives. Sad to say it is just another rpg when you go thu with the genocide run and you wont quite get as much connection with the realm if do so. With that being said do passive first then genocide, ..... ALL THE FEELS… Expand
  32. Metareview721
    Dec 11, 2015
    0
    Quite simply one of the worse games I have ever played. Saw this banded around and due to the high scores and gave it a try. Don't bother! Graphics that look like a NES game and in-coincidental story that is borderline ridiculous makes this game painful to finish.
  33. GenoReno
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    I can't believe how much this game changed me. From the characters to the epic story. The music, well i could listen to it ALL day every day. But, really this game is amazing, if you haven't played it yet then please give your time to at least try it.
  34. _Axel13_
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Imho, is a masterpiece.
    The writing and the story are fantastic, the characters have incredible personality, they can make you feel so many emotions with a couple of pixels.
    The music is perfect for every situation, every character, simple but suitable. And, it can change EVERY time you play it, every action that you make on your previous game can change the next game, it have many    Imho, is a masterpiece.
    The writing and the story are fantastic, the characters have incredible personality, they can make you feel so many emotions with a couple of pixels.
    The music is perfect for every situation, every character, simple but suitable.
    And, it can change EVERY time you play it, every action that you make on your previous game can change the next game, it have many different ending and routes, you can finish the game without never attacking, or doing a genocide and kill all you will encounter. It also have infinite easter eggs and secrets, like the W. D. Gaster's, a secret character that is hid in the game files and can appear managing the game files. The Soundtrack also have many secrets. The graphic is old-style, it remembers you the good ol' days. It make you feel. It have many different routes and choices. And it's all developed by a single person.
    In my onest opinion, Best, Game, Ever.
    Ever.    … Expand
  35. Calithlin
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Gameplay - Every encounter is a unique mix of bullet-hell and turn based dialogue. The fact that one can go through the entire game without fighting anyone is applaudable (and even encouraged in game).

    Story - Outstanding. Although slow to build up, the story quickly grips you emotionally. It is absolutely encouraged to play the game pacifistically, and I would recommend this to anyone.    Gameplay - Every encounter is a unique mix of bullet-hell and turn based dialogue. The fact that one can go through the entire game without fighting anyone is applaudable (and even encouraged in game).

    Story - Outstanding. Although slow to build up, the story quickly grips you emotionally. It is absolutely encouraged to play the game pacifistically, and I would recommend this to anyone. You will struggle to see the best in others, and because of that you will be rewarded by witnessing their vulnerabilities and flaws. The ending that this all culminates in is incredibly touching, and many moment may bring you to tears if you allow yourself to become invested in these characters lives. There is an insightful array of meta-narratives that put to question assumptions and conditioning people are put into from most video games. This is the only video game that has brought me to tears.

    Art - While minimalistic, the art style is well used. Characters have just enough detail that their expressions and unique flair can be put succinctly on display. There is an interesting meld of several retro art styles, running the gamut between 8 and 32 bit pixel art. The art really isn't the focus of this tale, however, and while could have been tighter in some areas, did not seem like an area of improvement necessary to advance the narrative.

    Sound - It shows that Toby Fox is a composer. The music, while not all 16-bit, has a consistent retro bent. Almost every character has their own theme, and this goes a long way into adding to their personalities. There's an old saying in the game development business that music is 50% of a game. If that is the case, Undertale has that half locked down.

    I only have a few complaints. One is that the pacing in the early stages before exiting the first area of the game called the "Ruins" was a bit too slow, padded by a few too many puzzles and random encounters before catching up to what I would call the real story. Another is that there is perhaps not as much resolution in the default ending (although I can see why from a thematic reason this is the case, to encourage more play-throughs).    … Expand
  36. TeddyMcBovril
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    This game is actually just really good. Graphics style is pleasing, story is good. I actually felt for the characters and didn't want to harm them.

    Music is great, gameplay is great. Everything about this game is great.
  37. objectivelytrue
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    This is just a good experience, there are some minor irritations like being forced to grind for hours to get the bad ending, and if you aren't aware you can ruin the only two endings worth getting (because they're the only ones with original content) and experience one of the mediocre ones. There's a real sense of delight in most of the writing, with the rest being hit or miss kind of gagsThis is just a good experience, there are some minor irritations like being forced to grind for hours to get the bad ending, and if you aren't aware you can ruin the only two endings worth getting (because they're the only ones with original content) and experience one of the mediocre ones. There's a real sense of delight in most of the writing, with the rest being hit or miss kind of gags that you don't want to see again (and if you do your endings right you won't have to). It has fun gameplay, but the game itself is fairly short with few monsters so that you don't get bored of it. You should definitely try it.… Expand
  38. TheCriticPotato
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    This game is changes the typical fight, nou you can evade the attacks. Has got a good soundtrack, very original but the graphics is a FAIL. The bosses seems to be a fair mode from Dark Souls. Very good game.
  39. TerrySG
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    This is one of the few games that makes me cry. Multiple times. It knows what it wants to do and does it incredibly well. People take all these pot-shots at it because they don't want to accept that a game they haven't heard of managed to outscore their longtime favorites despite being made by very few people. Frequently I find few who do this have never played it. I'm not going to goThis is one of the few games that makes me cry. Multiple times. It knows what it wants to do and does it incredibly well. People take all these pot-shots at it because they don't want to accept that a game they haven't heard of managed to outscore their longtime favorites despite being made by very few people. Frequently I find few who do this have never played it. I'm not going to go into detail here. There are people who do that for a living and they can do it way better than I can. All I can say is that everything FITS. There isn't a single point that feels like it's just flavor. Everything feels... real. It feels alive. Everyone in the game feels like an actual person and not a game construct. The gameplay and story are integrated so well that it blows my mind. My words could not do this game justice. I don't think anyone's could.… Expand
  40. Wiwiman
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    This game was amazing. The best indie game this year in fact. When the intro starts playing, it does not look like anything special, but it's the characters and the choices and the paths you choose that makes it special. I think the reason why everyone love it so much is because it really was a journey. And those who gives this game low ratings probably have not played all of it, orThis game was amazing. The best indie game this year in fact. When the intro starts playing, it does not look like anything special, but it's the characters and the choices and the paths you choose that makes it special. I think the reason why everyone love it so much is because it really was a journey. And those who gives this game low ratings probably have not played all of it, or because there are so many extreme fans. Sure, everyone has different opinions than others, but just because a lot of people like a game does not mean you have to dislike it. It has great music, characters and everything. And yes, the fans of this game can be extreme if you dislike it.… Expand
  41. BrupcatBR
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    The best Bullet Hell RPG i've ever played. Its beautiful. The storyline and everything, Sans, Papyrus, Well written characters and three endings, "Chara", "Frisk", An incredible soundtrack, How can i say anything else more about this game? Its a masterpiece, enough said.
  42. Skorch
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    When I first saw Undertale, I didn't care about it.
    I managed to completely avoid the hype.
    I managed to completely ignore everything related to it. - Up until 2 Days ago, when I stumbled over the game on Steam, gave myself a little boost and bought it. - Oh boy, did I miss something. - SKORCH'S VIEW ON STUFF - - TODAY: UNDERTALE - - Developer: tobyfox Price: 9,99€ / 9.99$ /    When I first saw Undertale, I didn't care about it.
    I managed to completely avoid the hype.
    I managed to completely ignore everything related to it.
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    Up until 2 Days ago, when I stumbled over the game on Steam, gave myself a little boost and bought it.
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    Oh boy, did I miss something.

    - SKORCH'S VIEW ON STUFF -
    - TODAY: UNDERTALE -

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    Developer: tobyfox
    Price: 9,99€ / 9.99$ / £6.99
    Platform: PC (Steam)
    Genre: JRPG
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    Before I start, please Note:
    Going into Undertale the only thing I knew in Advance was that in order to get the good Ending you needed to resolve every encounter in the game peacefully.
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    First impression:
    Well, at first the game just seemed rather average, although it's unique look appealed to me.
    The Combat was, of course, very easy at this point and I already got the impression that peacefully resolving everything in this game will be challenging, frustrating, but fun nonetheless.
    That impression changed when I got out of the "Tutorial" and met Sans and Papyrus.
    Suddenly the game threw fantastic, funny and, if you dig a bit, deep Characters at me.
    At this point in the game there is no big story arc yet, so you just take whatever the game delivers to you.
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    And let me tell you:
    What it delivers is nothing short of amazing.
    But....Sorry fellas, if you're you want to know more about the story, go buy the game.
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    So let's continue.
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    Some might say that this game is having minimalistic, even horrible Graphics, and you know what?
    That's true.
    Does it matter?
    Not at all.
    This game is so charming to just look at. The Character Models are all well made as well as all the environments in the game.
    The Sound design is really fitting too. Even though the Characters don't have actual voices, the tone that they make while speaking is giving you a good impression how it would sound like if they got Voice Actors.
    That way though, everyone is giving them they're own voice, which makes the experience more personal.
    Kudos also to the environmental sound design since it does it's job really well.
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    Talking about Kudos
    You know what else deserves Kudos? It's Soundtrack.
    It features over 100 (!) tunes and is nothing but amazingly well made.
    They match every situation in the game and can make you happy, angry or sad.
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    Let's get puzzled.
    This game has "puzzles."
    Quotations because most of the time it aren't really puzzles in the way a fully fledged puzzle game would present them to you, but in a way that is understandable for everyone.
    They even have an explanation to why there even are puzzles that is chained to the story in some way though, so not giving that away. - A quick look at the game's Inventory System. You can carry a certain amount of items, which can be found in the environment or be bought from traders. Other way around you can also sell stuff you found for gold, from which you buy more items etc. In some places in the world you can find boxes in which you can store said items. These boxes are all linked together so you have a lot of room for items. - These items also include: Weapons and Armour. Throughout the game you can find all sorts of these. All of them naturally serving a different purpose, with they're different stats. Even if you play peacefully, equipping a weapon can get you a nice bonus like an HP Regeneration every Round. - Fists up, let's talk combat! The combat is really fun. It's best to be compared to bullet hell games, where there is just a ton of **** trying to hurt you from every direction. Fear not though, it's far from being that hard or simple. Let me explain: When you run into a fight the game offers you four different options. - Fight - Act - Items - Mercy If you choose to fight, you damage will depend on you equipped weapon. The game will then flip into a sort of hit-the-button-at-the-right-time type of thing. Basically you have to hit one of three lines to deal damage, otherwise you miss. Act is where the peaceful part comes in. Depending on the enemy, you can persuade you enemy into not wanting to attack you anymore or to check it's stats. Items is pretty self-explanatory. From there you can view you Heal-Items. Mercy only applies to the peaceful players and after persuading. From here you can mercy your enemy and let them go which will result in no EXP gaining. After each action the bullet hell begins. You'll have to doge a wide variety of really creative things in order to not get killed. Whether you're flying while doing so, or jumping, it's really fun and challenging. (It can be frustrating sometimes though) - - I could talk about this game so much longer, but I'm running out of Characters ._. I'll close the review with a clear recommendation to buy this game. It has Charm. It has good Characters, It has a good Story which expands below it's surface and is actually very dark. It breaks the 4th Wall within the story. Is it flawless? No. Do these flaws disturb the experience? No. - That's why Undertale gets a 10/10 from me. - (First Review :3) -    … Expand
  43. BastienYaiba
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    How this games brokes the 4th wall:
    Metal Gear Solid: Hey, do you see how I make move your controller and read your memory card?
    Batman Arkham Asylum: Woooow, use the middle stick to win the QTE! Undertale: I know all of you, who has you killed and who has not. I know that you had reset the game, and I know why. I know what will you do and if I want I will ruin your happy ending.    How this games brokes the 4th wall:
    Metal Gear Solid: Hey, do you see how I make move your controller and read your memory card?
    Batman Arkham Asylum: Woooow, use the middle stick to win the QTE!
    Undertale: I know all of you, who has you killed and who has not.
    I know that you had reset the game, and I know why.
    I know what will you do and if I want I will ruin your happy ending.
    But, who cares?
    This is only a videogame, right?    … Expand
  44. ray_kurukara
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    Honestly, when I first saw this game, I wasn't too interested in it. I was watching my roommate play this game when I saw Sans pop his first joke. I honestly lost my **** because of the way Toby Fox played that scene out. Soon after, I continued to watch my roommate play though the game, all the way up to the Flowey fight. I was hooked with the game. I then purchased the game for myselfHonestly, when I first saw this game, I wasn't too interested in it. I was watching my roommate play this game when I saw Sans pop his first joke. I honestly lost my **** because of the way Toby Fox played that scene out. Soon after, I continued to watch my roommate play though the game, all the way up to the Flowey fight. I was hooked with the game. I then purchased the game for myself and began to play it. I was so amazed by the ending that it even managed to bring tears to my eyes. Toby Fox did a great job creating this game and I hope to see more work like this in the future.… Expand
  45. VidyaBum
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    9 for:

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

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

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

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

    Still, with a great music and a cast that did make me laugh and cry quite a lot, Undertale is a magnificent little piece of indie gaming. And even if you kick out the "indie" aspect, it's endearing enough and worked enough to make a lot of gamers reflect on gaming and enjoy a new style of gameplay and storytelling.    … Expand
  46. sonydragon98
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Heart. It can mean a lot of things, even in games, in Undertale, a heart is used to display your soul, but it represents so much more than that. When a game, especially an independent game is given so much time and effort by the developers not just to improve quality of the game itself, but to improve the experience of the players to something better than we could ever hope for. IHeart. It can mean a lot of things, even in games, in Undertale, a heart is used to display your soul, but it represents so much more than that. When a game, especially an independent game is given so much time and effort by the developers not just to improve quality of the game itself, but to improve the experience of the players to something better than we could ever hope for. I myself am a long time fan of turn based RPG's, and to be honest, I'm a bit of a hack and slasher, someone who enjoy's combat more than anything else in a game... Undertale gave me more than just a great battle system, but a story and characters that are even better, I won't post any spoilers in here, but if you are someone who enjoys rpg's at all, I implore you to give Undertale a chance, no matter your age, or rpg preferences, you will love Undertale.… Expand
  47. ViDeOGaMeZ
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Do you like video games? If yes, buy this game. Do you like humour? If yes, buy this game. Do you enjoy life? If yes, buy this game. Do you have the money? If yes, buy this game.

    If you answered no to any of the above questions, buy this game.
  48. 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
  49. GoldenEagle
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Pros:
    +I love the combat. It doesn't just go: "Bad guy attacked! you took 10 damage!" you can actually dodge all the enemy attacks... (this means you can go trough the entire game without taking any damage. altough that would be insanely hard to do)
    +Bad jokes +Fun characters! (well you might dislike a few, but it won't ruin the game too much) +Epic bossfights (my top 5 favorite boss    Pros:
    +I love the combat. It doesn't just go: "Bad guy attacked! you took 10 damage!" you can actually dodge all the enemy attacks... (this means you can go trough the entire game without taking any damage. altough that would be insanely hard to do)
    +Bad jokes
    +Fun characters! (well you might dislike a few, but it won't ruin the game too much)
    +Epic bossfights (my top 5 favorite boss figths are probably all from this game)
    +Multiple endings (play it more than once)
    +Lots of secrets
    +Amazing music (I listen to it all the time)

    Cons:
    -Could've improved some of the ways to win using the "act" system
    -Odd 4th wall breaking at points
    -Should have even more secrets

    Of course this game isn't perfect so why do I give it 10?

    Because no game is perfect and if any game deserves a 10 it's this game.    … Expand
  50. BetterThanSonic
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I am still in a state of disbelief over the fact that in this day and age a game as good as Undertale could exist when things as awful as Sonic Boom and Sonic Adventure also exist.
  51. sloaninator
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I don't usually play games like Undertale, so I dragged my feet in getting it.

    I was wrong. This game was amazing! Quirky, effortlessly fun. The morality system, characters, and replay value all contribute to this being one of my favorite games this year. Not only that, but I feel like this might be one of those game that even people who aren't traditional gamers can get into.    I don't usually play games like Undertale, so I dragged my feet in getting it.

    I was wrong.

    This game was amazing! Quirky, effortlessly fun. The morality system, characters, and replay value all contribute to this being one of my favorite games this year. Not only that, but I feel like this might be one of those game that even people who aren't traditional gamers can get into.

    Cute, impressive, will play again. 10/10    … Expand
  52. Tylernal
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    When I first started playing Undertale, I thought it would be boring. But I got very attached to the characters on my first run, and I got very emotional towards the end. Undertale has permanently changed how I treat my friends and family, and is one of the greatest games I have ever played.
  53. KirbyCrasher
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    A great game! Great combat system, and the characters are some of the best I've seen in years. The art is also amazingly directed.

    This game flawless, great story and characters it's something you'll never forget.
  54. Arjunova
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. It shows that sometimes the simplest in graphics can be outstanding in ways I couldn't understand. I will say that this is my favorite game of all time. Amazing story, the characters will have you bursting into laughter or with tears running down your cheeks. It has humor, twists, emotion, everything you need to make a great game. I would suggest this to anyone.
  55. TheV
    Dec 1, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.Game Play 4
    The game is mostly a bullet hell which I myself am not fond of. The rest of the game is purely static old rpg build. Also no power ups and a boring way to attack makes this a boring bullet hell.
    2.Graphics 4
    I am not a fan of the art style.
    3.Sound 6
    I like the music. It was honestly one of the most enjoyable parts of the game. It was classic and retro while being very well put together and fitting for the fights that it went along with. Although that is also it’s downfall, it is tried and true and not really a new or surprising thing in this genre.
    4.Story 6
    It can’t decide to take itself seriously or just be plain ridiculous. When it is ridiculous it is overly ridiculous, taking things far beyond the realm of serious just to make a small joke. It tries way too hard to make you laugh and goes so far just to make a small joke that barely even made me chuckle. Then with a whiplash it becomes so serious and dark that it feels out of place and makes you think you changed games. In fact the seriousness doesn’t really even kick in until second play through. There isn’t a lot of history given to the player and there isn’t really a way to figure it out either. It’s also hard to understand the timeline of the world when you consider the 6 souls and how much time has passed since the first. Each scene feels painfully awkward and forced like every character you meet is trying really hard to be a certain stereotype. Papyrus is amazingly self absorbed and won’t look past the mirror in his hand. Undyne is the typical popular girl who everyone wants and everyone wants to be. Alphys is the nerdy, unattractive anime fan girl who is in love with the popular girl that you can find in every teen drama ever made. Metaton is just a celebrity pretty boy who is and wants to be the center of all attention in the underworld. Sans doesn’t make sense, since if he watches you this much and cares this much then why make it all like he doesn’t and let you kill all of them. Asgore doesn’t have the balls to actually avenge his son and instead waits around like a pansy. Toriel is kind to a fault, she doesn’t even want revenge against the creatures that took both her children from her. Asriel’s 180 doesn’t make sense. He is so resolved and lost in his hate and anger that he tries to kill you and the entire world. Then seeing you give mercy he suddenly gains back a soul he had lost, which is remarkably still his with all his memories intact and such seeing as how he died, turned to dust, was used to fertilize a flower, then said flower was filled with so much determination that it gave it sentience from the remnants of a left over soul, which is not corporeal, and drove it mad. You can’t regain a lost soul, at least not like that. The game makes a very big point of saying, in great detail, that monster’s souls don’t last after death. Boss monster’s last but only long enough to get absorbed and that is still not very long at all. If the souls are lost and become nothing so easily then it can’t possibly come back after so much time has passed and though such a ridiculous procedure. Especially when the experiment was done before and what came back was failed amalgamations that were nothing near their former selves. This would all be perfectly fine if the story was silly and allowed for deus ex machine unexplained crap to resolve it but it does actually take itself seriously through the last 2/4ths of the game. Lastly and the most disappointing part of the story is how it is given to you. Toriel explains in the beginning that you don’t have to kill, that you can make that choice. From there the player goes through the pacifist run. If the game was presented instinctually and mercy was a forlorn thought that only came about when you fought Asgore and realized he doesn’t really want to fight at all. Mercy is then opened up as an option and is opened for future play throughs. From there the deep dark side of the story is explored and the player’s mind really blows. Instead the story is silly and leads you right to the final conclusion instead of making you think and really look at your self differently after slaughtering monsters.
    I need to point out that the story is not new. It just says out loud what takes place in every RPG ever made. The monsters/soldiers/enemies in general that you are slaughtering to grow levels and save the world do have lives, souls and families. Just because this game yells it at you doesn’t make it a new concept.
    5.Controls 4
    The controls are standard and bland. Also seems a bit unresponsive and slow for a bullet hell.
    6.Replay Value 5
    There is obviously replay in this game, but that’s the problem. The replay is forced and not a choice made by the player because they enjoyed the game.
    Final Score 5
    I had this game legitimately shoved down my throat by fan boys who couldn't fill they're eye holes with enough of it. My review is MEH. If you like bullet hells and or rpgs then you may like.    … Expand
  56. Bwazey
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing.

    The bad puns.

    The goofy characters.

    The hilarious and entertaining boss fights.

    Everything is just designed to perfection. This game deserves every ounce of hype it's received. It honestly changed the way I've looked at video games and even life itself! Everybody NEEDS to give it a chance.
  57. Prometheus7568
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This game. There are no words to describe the emotions that this beautifully crafted game will invoke. Whether it be happy, sad, or bittersweet, this game hits you HARD. Go buy it now.
  58. hahn_s0l0
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Toby Fox came out of no where and landed a masterpiece. One of the best games. Period. Soundtracks. Period. Experiences. Period. Ever. From the first play through to the tenth it never stops giving more. In comparison to the soulless holiday fodder we see coming from big name developers, a game like this that is so clearly a passionate act of deep attention and loving labor shines. ItToby Fox came out of no where and landed a masterpiece. One of the best games. Period. Soundtracks. Period. Experiences. Period. Ever. From the first play through to the tenth it never stops giving more. In comparison to the soulless holiday fodder we see coming from big name developers, a game like this that is so clearly a passionate act of deep attention and loving labor shines. It evokes real feelings, is packed with dense detail, and is nothing short of beautiful. Well done.… Expand
  59. Drazn
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Memorable Characters, Amazing Soundtrack, Superb writing and enough charm to give you diabetes make Undertale an experience you should do yourself a favor and spend the humble price of £6.99 to have.

    But beware, if you choose to FIGHT... You're gonna have a bad time. Also. I noticed a lot of negative reviews claiming that people are being paid to post positive reviews. Aside from    Memorable Characters, Amazing Soundtrack, Superb writing and enough charm to give you diabetes make Undertale an experience you should do yourself a favor and spend the humble price of £6.99 to have.

    But beware, if you choose to FIGHT... You're gonna have a bad time.

    Also. I noticed a lot of negative reviews claiming that people are being paid to post positive reviews. Aside from this being insulting to the fans of the game, it also shows a fundamental lack of understanding of Toby Fox's (The main developer of Undertale) financial situation.

    Have a look at the Steam store page, and then try to tell me that the 16,431 (as of this writing) positive reviews have all be paid by Toby Fox, a guy who until recently was only known for his musical works for the Homestuck comic series.

    This is not some AAA game that is paying for perfect reviews from PCGamer and IGN. This is a legitimately well designed and now well loved game.

    If you don't like the game, you are welcome to your opinion. But don't try to belittle the opinions of others by spreading bulls**t about them.

    Thank you.    … Expand
  60. Alighten
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I find it hilarious that some people will rate this game 0 without even beating the game, but I nonetheless respect their skewed view of this fantastic media masterpiece. All the characters are memorable and lovable, the story is epic, and the soundtrack. THE BLOODY SOUNDTRACK! I can't get the songs out of my head they're so catchy and addicting. I probably listen to at least one song fromI find it hilarious that some people will rate this game 0 without even beating the game, but I nonetheless respect their skewed view of this fantastic media masterpiece. All the characters are memorable and lovable, the story is epic, and the soundtrack. THE BLOODY SOUNDTRACK! I can't get the songs out of my head they're so catchy and addicting. I probably listen to at least one song from the soundtrack the day I finished it. The gameplay is exciting and challenging, but ultimately a fair fight each time despite what some people say about certain bosses. Everything about this game is spot on. And if you think for a second that this game is receiving "paid reviews", keep in mind that this game was made by just two people and a Kickstarter. Can one honestly think for a second that these people have the resources capable of pulling in so many positive reviews in a short amount of time? It would be highly unreasonable to think so, and a damn shame considering how much this game moved me.
    I won't say any more, I refuse to. Get out there and experience this for yourself, you won't regret it. And when you do, how about actually beating the damn game and then judging it?    … Expand
  61. Aethus
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    I like this game for it's derpy sort of humor and deconstruction of stereotypical jrpg games. When someone says something "deconstructs" a medium they mean that the piece is pointing out some standard technique or situation in the genre that the deconstructing piece is in(this is often done humorously or used for emotional effect). An example would be as follows: in FPS games damage toI like this game for it's derpy sort of humor and deconstruction of stereotypical jrpg games. When someone says something "deconstructs" a medium they mean that the piece is pointing out some standard technique or situation in the genre that the deconstructing piece is in(this is often done humorously or used for emotional effect). An example would be as follows: in FPS games damage to your character is often shown as your screen becoming red around the edges. A deconstruction of that would be something like your character saying "ack blood in my eyes again!" (After all, why would your character's vision become red from being shot in the torso?)
    A word of warning, deconstructions work best if you have a decent background in the genre the deconstruction is taking place in. You won't understand or appreciate the deconstruction as much if you aren't familiar with the standards of the genre. A lot of the references and clever tricks will sail over your head.

    To me, this game is mostly about being quirky and deconstructing jrpgs/breaking your expectations for this type of game. The graphics are not that good (however I've never been one to care about such things). The humor in this game is mostly punny/"bad" humor. I quite enjoy this type of humor but others may not. A bonus is that this game is very cheap so you don't have to worry about wasting your money if you don't like it (if you're so strapped for cash that 10 bucks is a big deal you probably shouldn't be buying video games).    … Expand
  62. lotusjuicefan69
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I love it, I see how people dislike a lot of games but how can you dislike this game?
    -fun and varied bullet hell
    -the act mechanic offers humorous and satisfying solutions -an extremely emotional game that really is a rollercoaster any way you play it -great humor -huge replay value across the secrets to find, the different outcomes after character deaths, and the multiple endings    I love it, I see how people dislike a lot of games but how can you dislike this game?
    -fun and varied bullet hell
    -the act mechanic offers humorous and satisfying solutions
    -an extremely emotional game that really is a rollercoaster any way you play it
    -great humor
    -huge replay value across the secrets to find, the different outcomes after character deaths, and the multiple endings that are completely different from one another
    -great characters
    -entertaining soundtrack
    -varied atmospheres

    The game is ten bucks, you can get twenty hours out of it and more to find all of the secrets. Buy it    … Expand
  63. CrueFan
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Beating it made it my favorite game. Just get it. The story and the characters are amazing, and they actually put humor in it! This should be game of the year!
  64. iipotato
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    UNDERTALE is astonishing. The graphics may not be the most advanced or visually pleasing, but the story is developed in such an amazing way. You can tell that the creator of Undertale put a lot of thought into each character's development rather than form them in some "just another character to fill in the space" kind-of-way.

    I think that's what hits the players the most. It's the    UNDERTALE is astonishing. The graphics may not be the most advanced or visually pleasing, but the story is developed in such an amazing way. You can tell that the creator of Undertale put a lot of thought into each character's development rather than form them in some "just another character to fill in the space" kind-of-way.

    I think that's what hits the players the most. It's the story. The past, the present, and the future all tie into this game. And another well-planned factor is that your own life feels impacted by the story. UNDERTALE is not a game in which you beat the story, and forget about it soon after. You will be so moved by some of the dialogue and backgrounds, that maybe you will change after experiencing this game.

    Not to mention, the soundtrack of this game is beautiful. It strengthens the story by a mile. (Without reading the comment section, search up Reunited or ASGORE if you'd like. A little spoilery, but it is some of the best soundtracks in my opinion.)

    If you want to play this game, don't wiki up the plot or any of the characters. Just see what happens as you play it yourself. It's worth it.

    And don't believe the critics that say this game is for young children. In no way is it suitable, because there are hints of dark and sinister themes. But don't let this scare you. UNDERTALE also has elements of adorable, dorky, and happy themes.

    Hope your adventure is filled with DETERMINATION.    … Expand
  65. TheAlwaysJhon
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Oh my god! Blending Mother/Earthbound with aspects of Danmaku is seriously the best thing i could've came across this 2015
    The story is amazing, the different characters that you come across are fantastic, the soundtrack is both funny and beautifull.
    I don't think any AAA game can reach such love and care went in this game, definetly a must buy in this INSTANT!
  66. Nyoom
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    If you like to play games where you kill everything that moves, do not play this game. The characters are so finely crafted that it would be painful to kill them, even though you have the option to do so. Watch the Game Grumps play the first five minutes of the game, then try telling me that the game is not at all interesting.

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

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

    Easily the best game I've ever played.    … Expand
  67. MattHodge
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I've never used the term 'Best Game Ever'. I never will. Because this game is not the 'Best Game Ever', but it's close. I'd recommend to anyone looking to get into the field of writing or game design to look at this game, and see how it changes gamer's sense of predicament. This game deserves a 10, the games it inspires, the ones that will take this pure idea to the next level, theyI've never used the term 'Best Game Ever'. I never will. Because this game is not the 'Best Game Ever', but it's close. I'd recommend to anyone looking to get into the field of writing or game design to look at this game, and see how it changes gamer's sense of predicament. This game deserves a 10, the games it inspires, the ones that will take this pure idea to the next level, they deserve praise. Toby Fox has made something equivilent to Portal.… Expand
  68. Razv
    Nov 29, 2015
    6
    The story and graphics are very, very, very, very poor. But the gameplay drags this game out of annonimity. I don't think it's as good as the critics/fans promote it to be, but definitely worth a try if you don't have any other game in the way.
  69. HaremJesus
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. The characters, the music and the gameplay are perfect. This is easily the best game of 2015. :)
  70. calebstanford9
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    Honestly, this game is the BEST indie game I have ever played. Possibly one of the BEST games I have ever played. Buy this game. If you do, you will not regret it.
  71. Shadowsoal
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    A terrific title you have to play at least twice to appreciate fully.
    Really very hard to give reasons as many spoil the joy and surprises in store.
    The story and it's characters (which are anything but shallow, I really do NOT understand that criticism) alone are a great reason to enjoy this.
    Be passive, be aggressive, be what you like, but be prepared for the consequences.
  72. mmort75
    Nov 27, 2015
    1
    This is a very boring game or very low quality. I have no understanding how people rate it highly. Maybe if it was made in the 1980's it would have been a good game. But it wasn't. It is just plain bad.
  73. TinjaBuster
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you start the game : you are get told to get the pellets of friendliness
    HA!! you can't fool me,i am already watched those let's player
    and this game happened
    get the Neutral and True Pacifist tho
    10/10    … Expand
  74. laketheautist
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    The trolls are so real on Metacritic, I never knew it was this bad.

    Earthbound meets bullet hell, with the best story and writing you'll get in a video game for a very, very long time.
    The world will never see another Undertale, but hopefully we'll see more from Toby Fox.
  75. KintaroOoe
    Nov 26, 2015
    4
    I bought Under tale the first Day it was Released, because it ended up in my Steam Queue. When I first played the game, I was far from impressed. In fact, I was bored. The bullet-hell is very repetitive, a five year old could play it. the Soundtrack is okay, but it always sways away from it's pixel-like music switching to some sort of instrumental that just..doesn't Mix too well. TheI bought Under tale the first Day it was Released, because it ended up in my Steam Queue. When I first played the game, I was far from impressed. In fact, I was bored. The bullet-hell is very repetitive, a five year old could play it. the Soundtrack is okay, but it always sways away from it's pixel-like music switching to some sort of instrumental that just..doesn't Mix too well. The Story however. seems a bit unique, But the endings are just absolute Horrid, They try to make the game original as death, with Endings that Just don't make any sense that your average gamer, wouldn't know to pursue, which to me feels as if it's for gamers who think outside of the box, who get the feeling that there's more to a pacifist ending (True pacifist ending?) Which seems like they're just canceling out a majority of people.

    * People use guides to complete the game
    *The story lacks character Depth, honestly you're just a kid but the dialogue past Toriel Say's otherwise.
    *The music starts, and ends in a downward spiral.
    *repetitive Children's bullet-hell that lacks authenticity
    *This is not hideo kojilma. this is some guy who Knows a bad game from a good game.
    * It takes many of its aspects from Earthbound. Which could be why it's so popular, Regardless, nothing about this is special.
    In conclusion, Under tale is a Game that's repetitive and Dated, Lacking in a plot, Treating you like a solider out on patrol Serving A dead set purpose That get's annoying by the day. While it is an indie I can give it this much for trying. But they focused more on game-play, Music, and Incompetent Character depth which is never good in this business, They even have the gall to Put their music on sale. What more could you ask for? Such good compensation. I demand a Refund.    … Expand
  76. alexo774
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    This is pretty much the best game I've played this year. In an over all great year for media, we get yet another masterpiece. You'll get attached to these characters with out even realizing it. Get this game now.
  77. DrewsClues42
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    I'll never play another game like this. I mean... Gosh. For a while I thought my interest in video games was dwindling to nothing, yet this game brought it all back.
  78. FPJ
    Nov 25, 2015
    0
    I played this game once. I know that's not all the content, but I don't think I could stand to again. The characters have no depth, requiring players to seek out other content to supplement the flat, entirely trope based characters. When you do not bring in that knowledge the attachment needed to care about the "decisions" isn't there. I want games to be fun. This one is work.
  79. thisistherealpr
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It provides small touching pieces of text with each object you interact with. It's emotionally moving from it's characters to it's response to the player's actions. There are very few games that I would recommend more than this one.
  80. diaper
    Nov 25, 2015
    0
    WARNING: Fanboys are reporting and removing the negative reviews of this game, I speak the truth!! Please note that if you can't handle my quality review of this game and have it removed, I will repost it on my alternate account. :)

    This is my legitimate journalistic review of Undertale. Story: Relies too much on Family Guy style humor and has no heart. Very generic and boring!! 0/10.    WARNING: Fanboys are reporting and removing the negative reviews of this game, I speak the truth!! Please note that if you can't handle my quality review of this game and have it removed, I will repost it on my alternate account. :)

    This is my legitimate journalistic review of Undertale. Story: Relies too much on Family Guy style humor and has no heart. Very generic and boring!! 0/10. Graphics: Terrible. There are Atari 2600 games that look better! 0/10, Gameplay: boring puzzles and rpg combat, really easy, generic, and takes no skill! 0/10 Optimization: Only runs on PC! I couldn't run it on my Xbox One so I was stuck playing it on an old laptop where it ran poorly! 0/10! Music: Just a bunch of weird computer generated songs that hurt my ears! Very annoying!!! 0/10

    OVERALL SCORE: 0/10!!! I can't recommend this game to anybody! The high review scores on here make me think that the developer paid for them! Very possible this is the worst game of all time. If you want me to recommend a game better than Undertale, I'd suggest Madden or Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.    … Expand
  81. CrackCritic
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Ey first review so let's get this started shall we. First off the game play and the atmosphere is well done,It feels like you were just born and you had the right amount of detail to get started.The puzzles were great and stylish.The boss fight's gave you a choice which i liked allot character development was not so well done but the game makes up for it through emotion of theEy first review so let's get this started shall we. First off the game play and the atmosphere is well done,It feels like you were just born and you had the right amount of detail to get started.The puzzles were great and stylish.The boss fight's gave you a choice which i liked allot character development was not so well done but the game makes up for it through emotion of the character's.fighting was well done having seen this style before.Story was masked well.The music was amazing Toby fox's undertale gets a 10.… Expand
  82. SArais
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Most of the negative reviews are just those who have not gone through the game more than once- Ultimately, to receive the full story, the game must be replayed once per storyline. So, yes. you do, in the long run, have to go on all three routes.

    I ultimately have not played the game, This said, the inbound spam of negative reviews are likely the same case. They are also likely the case    Most of the negative reviews are just those who have not gone through the game more than once- Ultimately, to receive the full story, the game must be replayed once per storyline. So, yes. you do, in the long run, have to go on all three routes.

    I ultimately have not played the game, This said, the inbound spam of negative reviews are likely the same case. They are also likely the case of not having completed the game

    The scant information I have on quick observation of the game, after not seeing what the big deal is, is ultimately that it has great humor and a great soundtrack. It also appears to be one of the few games the internet is unanimously trying to avoid spoiling.

    It is also currently ranked the 17th best PC game of all time on this site.    … Expand
  83. socksOdoom
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Let me start my review by saying that the negative reviews on here disgust me.

    Uninspired graphics? Half-decent soundtrack? I cannot express the noise of disgust I made reading these reviews with ASCII characters. The story is amazing. I actually felt myself caring about the characters, and I hardly care about real people! I couldn't do a genocide run because I cared too much    Let me start my review by saying that the negative reviews on here disgust me.

    Uninspired graphics?
    Half-decent soundtrack?

    I cannot express the noise of disgust I made reading these reviews with ASCII characters.

    The story is amazing. I actually felt myself caring about the characters, and I hardly care about real people! I couldn't do a genocide run because I cared too much about the characters! I got up to Papyrus, (like the second boss) and felt sick to my stomach after killing him. I literally stopped playing.

    The music... I can't even begin with the music. Every boss fight has just the right soundtrack for it. The diversity in boss music is amazing. I don't know how he did it, but he did. I'm listening to the soundtrack right now! Just listen for yourself.

    The gameplay is great. It's not just a generic turn based JRPG ripoff. It has some Touhou Project bullet dodging every turn. It takes actual skill to fight some of the genocide bosses.

    The graphics are great too, but that's my opinion. Everyone has their own tastes I guess. But I read a review of someone hating the graphics because, well just read it. "How is tired when indie projects put pressure on nostalgia, these pixel games are just annoying! where progress?". Come on, really?

    Overall, this game is quite easily the best game I've played in probably the last 5 years. Especially a game made by one freaking person. This is the one game I would give a 10. Even if the game isn't to your taste, don't give it a **** 0. That is just disgusting. I wouldn't give E.T. The Extra Terrestrial a 0. Errrrrrrgh...    … Expand
  84. Flowey
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    I died 1
  85. MrNardo2000
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    I picked up Undertale because my friend told me to. I did.
    At first I thought it was like Earthbound, but it was nothing like it. The character and dialogue writing is amazing. Could be the game of the year.
  86. Scratos
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Reminiscent of other famous game titles including Bioshock 2, Final Fantasy X, and Mario Superstar Saga. Undertale creates a rich story that does not lack in creativity and enthusiasm from the beginning to end. With its well paced music and memorable characters. Undertale is a must - play for those that are willing to give a new style of game a chance.
  87. Fireproofjeans
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    I had pretty low expectations from Undertale as I bought it before much of the media blitz.

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

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

    Nearly every character you come across actually has a story behind them you can find at some point in the game (although you have to dig for some of them).    … Expand
  88. amampathak
    Nov 21, 2015
    6
    its okaynot that great of a game , but i dont know why every one is just rating it 100 or something , its a good game nothing spectacular in my opiion
  89. adam000
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Do yourself a favor and play this game without knowing anything about it. This game is a whole other experience. This isn't just a simple rpg, Undertale has created its own genre.
  90. Plaster
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Honestly I fail to understand the negative and mixed reviews. This game is absolutely amazing and it would be REALLY hard for me to say otherwise. Judging this game because of graphics? Sound? Puzzle solving? Are some of these people serious? Did they even play games in the NES, SNES era? I honestly cant understand why people keep atributting so much importance to graphics and completelyHonestly I fail to understand the negative and mixed reviews. This game is absolutely amazing and it would be REALLY hard for me to say otherwise. Judging this game because of graphics? Sound? Puzzle solving? Are some of these people serious? Did they even play games in the NES, SNES era? I honestly cant understand why people keep atributting so much importance to graphics and completely miss other points in the game. The focus clearly wasn't in any of that but mostly in the fighting mehanics and story, not to mention the characters and humor which are all amazing. Heck, I bet most of the people that wrote the really bad reviews haven't even played through the true ending of the game and just decided to give up on it after they completed it for the first time. These people missed the whole fun factor because they were too set on other things that shouldn't have importance in the experience in my opinion. And I gotta say many of the people that read those reviews are probably never gonna give the game a chance which saddens me because it's a really great piece of work. And I gotta remind you this was practically a one man work, sure he was helped by some people but the project was mostly his so you there is no need to be so harsh when reviewing this game.

    Anyway this game is completely worth it's price. Like I said in my Steam review I felt I got way more than what I paid for.

    You will definitely feel sad if not even tear up at the end of this game. So i definitely reccomend this for everyone.

    The only bad thing that I think it's worth pointing out is some of the menu systems but that is just a small point in the game that doesn't break it at all.

    Overall if I could I'd give a 9.9/10 here in Metacritic but since that's not possible I'm giving it a 10.

    And remember that this game... it will fill you with DETERMINATION!    … Expand
  91. allo_ver
    Nov 20, 2015
    6
    While I did enjoy the game, I'm somewhat puzzled with its high review score.

    I mean, it has some very interesting ideas and mechanics, and some very nice music (I regret not buying it with the soundtrack), but the graphics are overly simplistic, with the maps being many times a bit dull. The puzzles are all somewhat easy. Also, for being a very satirical game, its humor sometimes    While I did enjoy the game, I'm somewhat puzzled with its high review score.

    I mean, it has some very interesting ideas and mechanics, and some very nice music (I regret not buying it with the soundtrack), but the graphics are overly simplistic, with the maps being many times a bit dull. The puzzles are all somewhat easy.

    Also, for being a very satirical game, its humor sometimes misses the mark. At times I actually laughed loud at jokes, while other times I just rolled my eyes or found them just plain dumb. Same thing with the plot, at times it got me excited and curious, and at other times it got me bored thinking it was dragging on too much.

    The characters are interesting and grow on you after a while, to a point where I cared to try a re-run to see multiple endings.

    Anyway, it is a fine game and worth a shot for anyone who played enough JRPGs. But I'm puzzled at why so many people consider it a masterpiece of sorts.    … Expand
  92. Wait
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Hacía mucho que no sentía tanto por un videojuego. Me ha hecho reír y llorar, y también me ha sabido sorprender. Undertale es algo que no puede explicarse con palabras, es pura emoción.
  93. ooMIGIToo
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Buy this game! Stop reading reviews! BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW! A work of genius!

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

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

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

    BRILLIANT!
  94. ParuShimak
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Now THIS is what an indie game should be. A unique game with a fresh perspective on age-old video game tropes. Complete with charming characters, a fantastic soundtrack, a fun battle system, and incentives for multiple play throughs.

    I look forward to whatever Toby creates next.
  95. J33P3R5_CR33P3R
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I will keep this short and simple; buy this game. It has a unique art style, absolutely jaw-dropping music, interesting gameplay, and one of the most diverse and deep stories I've ever seen (that will also COMPLETELY change depending on how you play). Not buying this would be one of the worst choices you could ever make.
  96. Arieloc
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    The complexity and richness of story makes a great deal with this one (specially the endings), not perfect ranked only cause it was a little floppy mid-game. Awesome experience tho.
  97. Dinohobby
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    TL;DR: don't be fooled by the negative reviews, if you know to criticize a game you will give it 9 or 10/10
    So, the game in a nutshell is just amazing, buy it with no worries, you will like it if you have at least good sense.
    I don't really want to go telling you about the game, the other positive reviews are here for this, what I really want is to talk about the guys who did negative    TL;DR: don't be fooled by the negative reviews, if you know to criticize a game you will give it 9 or 10/10
    So, the game in a nutshell is just amazing, buy it with no worries, you will like it if you have at least good sense.
    I don't really want to go telling you about the game, the other positive reviews are here for this, what I really want is to talk about the guys who did negative reviews...
    To begin with, I think that nowadays, kids like you that give negative reviews to this game, S H O U L D B U R N I N H E L L.
    but being serious, let's read (without thinking they are telling the truth, cause they are joking or are just retards) the negative reviews, let's begin with a little scum of humanity that I found here called "RetroGirl" (you can know by the name that she is a attwhore), and you can ask me "why are you talking about exactly and exclusively about this review?" then I answer "just because this little girl kinda combined everything that haters posted here in a 'well-made-6-years-old-review'" sooooooooooo let's read:
    "I was put off by the weird mix of retro graphics right away- Enemies from Galactica, some SNES sprites, some NES, and some PlayStation background elements." okay okay okay, in this part we can note two things:
    1- this girl is just a kid;
    2- kids like to talk about graphics as it make some difference to the gameplay.
    guys, we are in 2015, DON'T be childish to think that graphics can make a difference, even because the designs were made by only 2 guys with no professional tools, and I think they are pretty damn good for a two-person team, the animations are also gorgeous.
    TO PART TWO!
    "The "puzzles" are laughable with most involving remembering a previous room." wait vvwait vvvvwait... this girl is saying that most of the puzzles involve remembering a previous room?!11one!?? THIS. ONLY. HAPPENS. IN. THE. TUTORIAL. she only did the tutorial and sent a review to Metacritic! such a beautiful love story ;-;
    well, I think we can conclude two things with this:
    1- she only did the tutorial to send a review
    2- the puzzles are not hard but are not like that, they are "fun"

    TO PART THREE LADS!
    "The characters lack real development so accidentally killing one evokes no emotion other than annoyance that you ruined the chance of a good ending. It all relies on you resolving the cognitive dissonance of everyone raving about the game when it's just long, unpleasant, and dull in a positive way." ...so, this one is kinda long, but we need to do it so other people can play this wonderful game.
    about the line that she says about the characters development, acording to what she played (the tutorial), the player only mets one character, Toriel, that has lot of lore to discover through the game.
    also, when she says that accidentally killing one evokes no emotion other than annoyance that you ruined the chance of a good ending, she might don't understand what the game is about, the game is about K A R M A, if you kill everyone in the game you will get the GENOCYDE ending, if you kill some but also let some live, you get the NEUTRAL ending, and if you don't kill anyone you get the TRUE PACIFIST ending. so, what does that mean? That means that you have more than one playstyle, which every route let you know more and more about the game lore, so you need to end it more than two times to know it all! obviously, the TRUE PACIFIST ending is the one that is called the "good ending", where everyone /l/e/a/v/e/ /t/h/e/ /c/a/v/e/ and live hapilly, but every ending or the wiki are needed to understand the lore, who are you, who is the TRUE enemy, what are the monsters etc.
    Now that we finished about that little child review, I'll just add one thing
    THE SOUNDTRACK IS AMAZING (even if it was created by only one single guy, gj)

    So, what I really wanted to do is to show everybody that the negative reviews are sooooo superficial that the game would have arround 9-10 points without them, cause they have no sense, who the hell would play the tutorial of a game and do a review? This is insane, I hate the fact that this kind of person breaths the same air that I do.

    Have a good , kisses and hugs to everyone that read this all.
    "don't kill or be killed" - Asriel Dreemurr    … Expand
  98. Orangejuicejaz
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    This is one of those magical experiences that we rarely see in this medium. By the end of Undertale, I had cried, I had laughed, I had got angry, I experienced every emotion through my many runs of this game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Thank you Toby Fox. Everyone please. Play this game.    … Expand
  99. allwewantishf3
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    What a lovely indie game. Story and characters are interesting, combat system is innovative. It is a game redifines the meaning of story telling. The punishment for S/L also catches me.
  100. iceboss77
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I couldn't understand what the big hype around it was all about, until i had finally come around playing it
    A game that apparently seemed like another Mother rip-off turned out to be one of the best games I've played, and extremely far from being a rip-off.
    The battle system allowed for a lot of freedom, and the dev just embraced it completely which made for extremely nice encounters and    I couldn't understand what the big hype around it was all about, until i had finally come around playing it
    A game that apparently seemed like another Mother rip-off turned out to be one of the best games I've played, and extremely far from being a rip-off.
    The battle system allowed for a lot of freedom, and the dev just embraced it completely which made for extremely nice encounters and boss fights. Every boss fight was a whole new experience.
    The difficulty was extremely right. Every encounter had it's own trick, but always remained fun.
    The game's pace never left me bored, or too stressed. It was just the right amount. Same thing about the world, and by that I mean that it wasn't too linear, nor a place where you can easily get lost in. Just the right amount of openness.
    The writing and the characters were absolutely sensational. They were all interesting and well defined and interacted really well with the protagonist, whether you decide to be evil or good.
    Graphics brought the feeling of nostalgia really well, while giving the game a very unique feeling at the same time, not just the same rehashed stuff.

    I think that this game is right in every way and I cannot find any reason not to give it a 10/10.
    It is an absolute masterpiece that deserves playing, even if you're not a fan of RPGs in particular.    … Expand
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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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