Undertale

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5370 Ratings

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  1. Kooledud
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Is it me, or i just played an amazing game? This is tobyfox's first game and it's just amazing! Well done tobyfox, you just made the best non-graphic game ever made!
  2. yanrhao
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best games I ever played in my life. The lore, characters, choices, battle system, everything is perfect!

    I hope to see more games from Toby in the future!
  3. IdioticAsgore
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Undertale, a game where no one has to die.
    why is this game so highly rated?
    It's unique, it's different, it gives you, the player a choice that would affect the entire game,
    seriously, the game remembers all of your actions, even when you reset the entire game.
    I don't understand why @blubberguts would rate this game 0 when he/she said he/she only played this game for a few minutes.
  4. Zintar
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This game... has one of the most single BEST STORIES! I have ever seen, loved in, great endings, great music, great everything!! I can't get over it!!
  5. hatsand
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Like many others I saw this title repeatedly being mentioned until I finally caved in and purchased it. Well before I even purchased it I tried to read a review that basically told me to stop reading it, check the score (it was a 10) and just go play the game. They were right. Undertale is a game you want to experience with as little foresight as possible. Its best to go in completelyLike many others I saw this title repeatedly being mentioned until I finally caved in and purchased it. Well before I even purchased it I tried to read a review that basically told me to stop reading it, check the score (it was a 10) and just go play the game. They were right. Undertale is a game you want to experience with as little foresight as possible. Its best to go in completely blind if you want to get the most out of it.

    Im going to keep this short because I dont feel like delving too much into it but this has been the first game in ages to strike such an emotional cord with me. Everything from the writing, the dialogue and the OST are stellar. I haven't been this emotionally invested in a game in a long long time. In a sea of AAA games with no creativity left, this game is a wonderful breath of fresh air. I know I'm being incredibly vague and general but the dialogue and interactions you have with each character are incredibly cleverly written. If you like games that take your actions into account well Undertale is great for that. Everything your character does potentially can impact the story and how characters interact with you.    … Expand
  6. NinjaYoshiGuy
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Its a good game. Good combat system. Not gonna lie, its not the BEST game I have ever played, but it deserves a 10. Only reason there are bad ratings are that theres people that think old graphics and gameplay make it bad. (also theres people with multiple acounts saying there review got deleted when the creators cant even delete reviews, 10/10 )
  7. Ayvalon
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    This game is a reminder of what's possible for an indie game. It demonstrated a lot of wit in its design, though its antique graphics and control scheme are still a detriment, though no more can be expected from an indie developer with such limited resources. A very interesting game to say the least with a lot of content and replay value.
  8. Calixto
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    I wasn't expecting much I first saw it, it was like: "Hey, another 16-bit videogame, it looks pretty cool though. Might check it out later". Then the main youtuber I follow started playing it. Oh my god, he was awful, not beating it 'cause it's a really easy game.. for the most part, but he was hating on everyone spoiling it and doing everything wrong, so I dw it.. I could have neverI wasn't expecting much I first saw it, it was like: "Hey, another 16-bit videogame, it looks pretty cool though. Might check it out later". Then the main youtuber I follow started playing it. Oh my god, he was awful, not beating it 'cause it's a really easy game.. for the most part, but he was hating on everyone spoiling it and doing everything wrong, so I dw it.. I could have never known.. how wrong I was by calling it "another game".. I've playe literally thousands of games, and beaten at least 1k of them... In my life had I enjoyed so much anything like this. I felt like a young boy again playing FF IV for the first time (up until I beat this game thrice, my favourite one). Thank you so much Toby Fox for creating such a Masterpiece! Thank you so much! I'm going to be honest, I may have been hit a little by the nostalgia train, but it's still the truth. This game.. I'll remember it until the day I die...!… Expand
  9. YorkBezbozny
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    A heartfelt story with notes of humor, tragedy, and (if you play it a certain way) horror. Beautifully composed music, singularly unique game-play mechanics, and charming pixel art make it more than worth the money and the time.
    AAA games are made with tens of millions of dollars, massive teams of game designers, and with the latest technology, and this was made in a basement by one    A heartfelt story with notes of humor, tragedy, and (if you play it a certain way) horror. Beautifully composed music, singularly unique game-play mechanics, and charming pixel art make it more than worth the money and the time.
    AAA games are made with tens of millions of dollars, massive teams of game designers, and with the latest technology, and this was made in a basement by one person for about 50 thousand yet it's one of the highest acclaimed games in history. That in itself is a bit uplifting too.    … Expand
  10. WekyWek
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    I wasn't expecting this much of awesomeness coming from this game, its not the game-play that is good, or the graphics,, but the story and how do they makes us care about the characters, its deepened into our heart, its pretty amazing how tobyfox manage to be able to make as if its real,, besides, I give it 10/10 for most of the soundtracks, its so amazing, you really should try to playI wasn't expecting this much of awesomeness coming from this game, its not the game-play that is good, or the graphics,, but the story and how do they makes us care about the characters, its deepened into our heart, its pretty amazing how tobyfox manage to be able to make as if its real,, besides, I give it 10/10 for most of the soundtracks, its so amazing, you really should try to play this game, I really recommend it and its worth of your money, its one of the best experience that i ever had in gaming… Expand
  11. ThoughtWolf
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    It creates in itself a whole new genre of game by at first pretending to be another genre, then pointing out all the flaws of that type of game, all while making you feel actually morally involved with the character and their decisions. It does this in a format that has never been proposed before, and while perfectly meeting the expectations of every action I had in the game. It is notIt creates in itself a whole new genre of game by at first pretending to be another genre, then pointing out all the flaws of that type of game, all while making you feel actually morally involved with the character and their decisions. It does this in a format that has never been proposed before, and while perfectly meeting the expectations of every action I had in the game. It is not like other games where you try to perform an action with an expected result, and are disappointed in the lack of developer foresight, rather this game does the opposite and exceeds expected design and foresight by meeting and beating my expectations every time I raised the bar. Every time I explored the game, I learned something else that was actually relevant and had meaning, rather than small details of little consequence. Everything in the story is so wrapped up in itself and is tied up in such a delicate manner that it seems as if there are absolutely no plot holes in the story at all.… Expand
  12. Jakko
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    When I played Undertale I felt like I had a relationship with every character I met. It judges you along the way, and in a pacifist point of view it felt pretty good to be so nice in a game. Undertale is pretty short, but if you discover every secret it has in store for you, it will satisfy you enough to keep wanting more. Compared to other games, Undertale actually made me developWhen I played Undertale I felt like I had a relationship with every character I met. It judges you along the way, and in a pacifist point of view it felt pretty good to be so nice in a game. Undertale is pretty short, but if you discover every secret it has in store for you, it will satisfy you enough to keep wanting more. Compared to other games, Undertale actually made me develop feelings toward the characters. And it also showed me how good an RPG can be without having to over-complicate things. Everything is well-done and I actually think that Undertale has the potential to be game of the year.… Expand
  13. ziumbala
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Do you want to date a skeleton?
    Do you want to kick dogs in the face, and then pet them, because you feel sorry?
    Do you want to meet freaking adorable characters?
    Do you want to cure your arachnofobia?
    Do you....AH, NEVERMIND, JUST PLAY THAT GAME!
  14. Pupheus
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Amazing. Everything you do changes the game. Be a pacifist, be a killer, save the "bosses"... Do discover everything, you have to have a look around the game, and know everything. The story, secrets, and the point of the game are just incredible.
  15. Nebris
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This game is LOVE. This game is LIFE. Such approach I have not seen in so many years. It's a crime to not to try Undertale. I didn't even... Don't worry about how it looks like. It just makes game even better :D
  16. Vivi3007
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    I am truly amazed by the great story this game captures, along with lovable characters an so much charisma. The combat System is also fun. This is a must play.
  17. AnonymousPal
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Such a breath of fresh air. Love this game, I actually opened a STEAM account to play this and was not disappointed. If you enjoy classic jrpgs or games that provide a novel thought provoking experience this is for you.
  18. howlingwind
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The only real complain i have is that sometimes the humor falls flat, other than that this game is worth every penny. while it has some deep roots to the rpg genre (Mother series, Final fantasy,etc) it is very easy to enjoy even if you've never even tried this kind of game before. This game goes a long way in making every boss fight memorable and unique. there's also a lot of replayThe only real complain i have is that sometimes the humor falls flat, other than that this game is worth every penny. while it has some deep roots to the rpg genre (Mother series, Final fantasy,etc) it is very easy to enjoy even if you've never even tried this kind of game before. This game goes a long way in making every boss fight memorable and unique. there's also a lot of replay value (i have finished the game 9 times so far). But what i loved the most is that this game seems to have a conscience of it's own, from the beginning this game will play you like a fiddle without every forcing you. this game is light fun on the outside but there's much more than meets the eye, i urge you to play this game, it's cheap, and it runs on basically on any half assed computer. There's absolutely no reason to miss this incredible experience.… Expand
  19. Coletrainhetric
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    So I am noticing a pattern for all the negative reviews. Most of them seem to not realize that graphics don't Make great game. hey say "nostalgic" when in reality that isn't even necessarily true, it is what it is. One guy also said the game isn't heartfelt (was that a genocide run?). Another apparent problem is that the game's puzzles are 'laughable' (That's the point dumb***!) To notSo I am noticing a pattern for all the negative reviews. Most of them seem to not realize that graphics don't Make great game. hey say "nostalgic" when in reality that isn't even necessarily true, it is what it is. One guy also said the game isn't heartfelt (was that a genocide run?). Another apparent problem is that the game's puzzles are 'laughable' (That's the point dumb***!) To not like the game comes down to game preference, if you don't prefer it, don't call it **** for not preferring it!… Expand
  20. CerberusGate
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    When i bought this game at full-price, I was curious at the critical acclaim this game got and thought it might be over-hyped. After finishing my play-through, I understood why this game received so much praise. I can't spoil the game too much but I can say that writing, audio and narrative of the game are worth the price of admission. While I do criticize the graphical choices (having noWhen i bought this game at full-price, I was curious at the critical acclaim this game got and thought it might be over-hyped. After finishing my play-through, I understood why this game received so much praise. I can't spoil the game too much but I can say that writing, audio and narrative of the game are worth the price of admission. While I do criticize the graphical choices (having no idea whether to stick with black and white or go full color for some sequences) and the bullet-hell game-play (especially without a controller), the game offered characters that had genuine traits and flaws, humorous writing filled with meta-references and subversion of typical cliches, a soundtrack that blends with the narrative for great effect, and a conclusion that leaves the player with the satisfaction of completing the experience.
    This is a game that can bring tears due to the writing and music blending together with game-play that works due to the player being immersed in the game.

    If there is a game to buy this year, Undertale should be one of them (unless you are not looking for RPGs or bullet-hell games). One tip, keep the game's main tag-line in mind.    … Expand
  21. Shot846
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game honestly made me cry.
    One of the best games I've ever seen.
    The multiple endings and the story.. it's just awesome!
    Warning: Lot of twists :P
  22. Nikademus
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Undertale is what you get when you take a classic Japanese RPG from the heydays of SNES, take away all the paddings and **** and jack up the laughter and tears to eleven. I won't spoil it for you, but you really have to try this game. My only complaint is it feels a little too short.
  23. DarthBarf
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely charming. And the charm is in well-written story, charismatic cast and perfectly crafted soundtrack. It's a story you will love, it's a story you will laugh at a lot, it's a story you will cry at a lot, then laugh and cry at the same time. This game has a SOUL.

    Nowadays games are overbloaten with 3D graphics, but the graphics just shoves content down your throat    This game is absolutely charming. And the charm is in well-written story, charismatic cast and perfectly crafted soundtrack. It's a story you will love, it's a story you will laugh at a lot, it's a story you will cry at a lot, then laugh and cry at the same time. This game has a SOUL.

    Nowadays games are overbloaten with 3D graphics, but the graphics just shoves content down your throat without any thinking. This game tackle-pounces your imagination and makes it work. It makes you think about everything you see, about every character you meet on your journey.    … Expand
  24. LuthexDrakon
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I've pretty much called this the second coming of Earthbound in terms of ground breaking RPGs. But overall as a story...It's probably the most beautiful thing and yet at the same time terrifying thing I have ever played through. I've only done a true pacifist run and just that bit from Flowey after you reload...I...just can't bring myself to run a genocide run...If I ever do use myI've pretty much called this the second coming of Earthbound in terms of ground breaking RPGs. But overall as a story...It's probably the most beautiful thing and yet at the same time terrifying thing I have ever played through. I've only done a true pacifist run and just that bit from Flowey after you reload...I...just can't bring myself to run a genocide run...If I ever do use my almighty powers of reset...It's gonna be another true pacifist run, picking up things I missed the first time...And just too spend a little bit more time with these characters...What other game can make you think that?...… Expand
  25. Elair
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Simply the game ever made.

    Here is a sentence that make no sense but get closer to 150 characters long message limit. And another one. And once more... Aaaaand, finally, the last one.
  26. TCY
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    As someone who was skeptical of this game and simply labeled it as a weird Earthbound ripoff, i can say for certain i have never been more wrong. The writing has a distinctive humor, and definitely might not suit everyone, but was very enjoyable to me. (For Anime haters; i probably would not be surprised to see you dislike a handful of characters, and i totally understand.)

    I have not    As someone who was skeptical of this game and simply labeled it as a weird Earthbound ripoff, i can say for certain i have never been more wrong. The writing has a distinctive humor, and definitely might not suit everyone, but was very enjoyable to me. (For Anime haters; i probably would not be surprised to see you dislike a handful of characters, and i totally understand.)

    I have not had an emotionally evoking game like this in a very long time; the last i can remember feeling this way about the game was through another indie game, "To the moon", and i can say that both are very masterfully crafted with story in mind.

    My one Gripe with this game is that ultimately it is far too easy. I have heard talks about a "Hard Mode" being in the works by the developer, but even some of the tougher fights were easy enough to figure out and didn't take up too much of my time.

    I'm going to make this very blunt ; The soundtrack of this game is some of the best i've heard in years. I can only think of a handful of songs that are not exceptional. Definitely the best retro soundtrack we've had in years.

    If you're looking for a RPG with solid writing, outside the box thinking, and the best retro soundtrack in years, i highly recommend picking up this game.    … Expand
  27. PoisonedElite
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An incredible game that (if played spoiler free) can take you back to the era of your life getting new games from your parents that you've never heard about and having a blast playing them, the joy of playing a game for the first time as a kid. Fans of the Mother series, quirky humor found often in webcomics, and bullet hell games should have a blast with this title.

    -Pros-
    Great Aesthetic that blends styles from the SNES/Genesis Era.
    Good characters that you can get attached to easily due to how likable they are.
    Amazing Soundtrack that has a lot of varied tracks.
    Good active combat system.
    Removes the sentiment that a Pacifist playthrough is a novel concept in games.
    The game will always keep track of your actions even if you reset and start a new run, making every choice matter.
    The mechanics are a part of the narrative.
    A good story even if it does get a bit confusing unless you play through a No Mercy run.
    No Mercy runs permanently affects the game.
    Toby is a white adorable dog.
    Temmie.
    Papyrus 12/10.

    -Cons-
    Dog Residue.
    You can kill Papyrus.

    My game of the year by a long shot.    … Expand
  28. jpkurihara
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    The only flaw I can point out is your slow movement speed, which makes backtracking nearly physically painful.
    This game... Well, it simply does everything right.
    The characters, the dialogue, the humor, the combat, simply everything is executed perfectly. Except for, well, the walking speed, but everything else is just so good that it makes it completely unimportant. (you unlock    The only flaw I can point out is your slow movement speed, which makes backtracking nearly physically painful.
    This game... Well, it simply does everything right.
    The characters, the dialogue, the humor, the combat, simply everything is executed perfectly.
    Except for, well, the walking speed, but everything else is just so good that it makes it completely unimportant. (you unlock shortcuts later on, so it eases the backtracking a bit).
    The puzzles are also "eh.", but they're not the focus of the game.
    You have to play this game. Either the demo or the full product; if you dislike it, you can get a refund, but it's certainly a must-try.    … Expand
  29. Carewolf
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    Great game, though insanely overhyped for some reason. It is very charming and does several new unique things. The gameplay (especially combat) is not very good though and gets very repetitive very quickly, and the same for soundtrack which is just annoying and repetitive from the get go.
  30. Perch
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    If you think this game deserves less than 10, you didn't play it right.
    Amazing story, lovable characters, deep message and awesome music. An experience that could have been achieved only through video game form.
  31. JaggerE
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    It can be emotional. It can be Challenging. It can make you question your own morality. Undertale is a surprisingly personal Role Playing Experience that had me in it's grasp.

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

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

    Cons:
    - Minor difficulty spikes depending on how you approach it. (No murder was tough)    … Expand
  32. Someguy2015
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    One of the best experiences i've had in any game in a long time. This is one of the few games that really has sucked me into its game world. I love every one of the characters which makes it so much better that there is a mode where you don't kill any of them. The music is godly and the gameplay really fun (You dodge attacks in a bullethell style and hit enemies with timing based attacksOne of the best experiences i've had in any game in a long time. This is one of the few games that really has sucked me into its game world. I love every one of the characters which makes it so much better that there is a mode where you don't kill any of them. The music is godly and the gameplay really fun (You dodge attacks in a bullethell style and hit enemies with timing based attacks for maximum damage.) and almost every boss mixes up the game mechanics from making the game a shoot em' up or making it so that there gravity involved when dodging. The story is amazing with 3 different routes with different stories to tell. When playing the game you really start to admire Toby Fox for the amazing music, sprites, story and battle system. Easy to say that this is one of my favorite games ever. Buy it. It's only 10 euros.… Expand
  33. felleg
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Undertale is everything right about gaming. Without a doubt, this is a game we will remember and cherish for years to come. The gameplay is rock solid, with an ingenious battle system which blends aspects of shoot 'em ups (how come we never saw more of this? It is brilliant!). The soundtrack is delightful and just as diverse as the original Earthbound soundtrack, which was the previousUndertale is everything right about gaming. Without a doubt, this is a game we will remember and cherish for years to come. The gameplay is rock solid, with an ingenious battle system which blends aspects of shoot 'em ups (how come we never saw more of this? It is brilliant!). The soundtrack is delightful and just as diverse as the original Earthbound soundtrack, which was the previous record holder in my opinion. Days and even weeks after playing this game, you might surprise yourself still thinking about some events from the game. It manages to make simple things matter. Playing it spoiler-free is obviously a must!

    To finish off, I see Undertale as a game borrowing from Earthbound's heartfeltness and Chrono Trigger's replay value, while always staying a fresh and original experience. I don't expect this game to be forgotten anytime soon.    … Expand
  34. DJAftershock
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I shall preface this review with "I DON'T EVEN LIKE RPGS." Keep that it mind. Undertale is frankly a one-of-a-kind experience. Its storytelling is powerful and the paper-thinness of the fourth wall is amazingly creative. You'll grow to know and understand each and every character in the game (my favourite being Mettaton, as yours should be too) as you progress. For replay value, the game can be played two different ways, each of which has its own challenges. You can decide to NOT kill any monster you come across, which requires some outside thinking to end each conflict peacefully, or you can decide to go down the Genocide route which actually showcases the game's characters at their best - y'know, as they all join together to try to stop you killing the entire world, you monster. Overall, it's worth playing the game to see BOTH of these experiences - the Genocide ending gives fantastic battles, the most epic tracks in the OST and a subtle "TAKE THAT, **** at streamers (invaluable, really) while the Pacifist ending is the more... stomachable route with many genuinely funny moments and... a skeleton-dating sim. Well, that's all you can ask for, isn't it?… Expand
  35. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    A game that's completely taken over my thoughts, conversations, dreams, and nightmares even after beating it, and one that's going to linger in my mind and change how I see and play everything else for years to come.

    For those who form hate mobs over spoilers, I'll be dropping a few hints of the nature of the game in this review, but I'll avoid talking about anything plot-related. You    A game that's completely taken over my thoughts, conversations, dreams, and nightmares even after beating it, and one that's going to linger in my mind and change how I see and play everything else for years to come.

    For those who form hate mobs over spoilers, I'll be dropping a few hints of the nature of the game in this review, but I'll avoid talking about anything plot-related. You owe it to yourself to find out what all the fuss is about, and it's probably best to dive in without any spoilers, or even clues on what to expect, so read ahead with caution.

    Simply put, this is one of the most consistently funny, touching, surprising, shocking, charming, unpredictable, disturbing and overall memorable games made in years. It's ambitious but simple in design, taking basic, old-school mechanics and twisting them around a little to make it its own unique thing. That alone would make it worth a visit for nostalgic rpg fans, but where it goes so much further is in the way it bends and then utterly shatters its own rules, creating a colourful, branching story that's compelling enough on the surface and then outright mind-bending as you delve deeper into its layered meta-narrative. While I hesitate to even hint at anything that might spoil it, I'll at least say that this game has both made me laugh and terrified me more than anything else has in a long time.

    While there's a lot to enjoy for anyone who likes games, the ideal target audience is an experienced gamer who's been playing since the NES/SNES era, given the partial reliance on nostalgia for some of its charm. It's a game that's very self-aware and fully indulges itself in pointing out its own use of gaming tropes and cliches, but it's a lot more clever than just calling them silly and moving in. The deconstruction of games and the common gamer is a central theme to the overall plot and it has a lot to say about you, the player, and how you you play it. These moments range from clever little meta-jokes to sheer horror over your actions and creates an unsettling sense of overall paranoia whenever you do anything.

    The breakdown of so many common aspects of RPGs and games in general work so well because they're not just jokes, but central plot devices and everything in-universe works on its own even with all the meta twists going on. It's not just a matter of pointing to a gaming cliche and going "hey look guys isn't this dumb" but it's actually a very effectively analytical breakdown of games and why we play them. But before you dismiss it as a pretentious "art" game, it also happens to be a very well-written and funny game that hardly takes itself seriously in the slightest despite it all.

    That a game can be so whimsical and funny on the surface and so clever and mind-bending beneath really just makes it a success on every single level. Much like many other landmark indie titles of the past, I can picture this one having a lot of influence on titles to come, but nothing could ever truly capture what this one accomplished again. It's a once-in-a-generation kind of game and you won't ever play anything like it again. While I hate to rush to such conclusions as calling it my favourite game ever so soon after completing it, that was my immediate first instinct upon reaching the ending I was shooting for.

    So play it. And remember:
    I'll be watching    … Expand
  36. FWordFizz
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    I know Undertale is a good game because it made me cry. I know Undertale is a really good game because I liked being around the characters. 10/10 would hug out my problems again.
  37. Kisai
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    This is a game that was written primarily to the same kind of audience that watches "Let's Play" videos on Youtube. As such it enjoys plenty of free publicity from the likes many of the top gamer Youtube channels like Game Grumps and Markiplier.

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

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

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

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

    That said the negatives are small enough to not make players want to quit the game. Most of the negative information about the games comes players expecting Earthbound and getting something more punishing like Mario+Luigi defending actions if it were a danmaku (bullethell) game.    … Expand
  38. circuitbent
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    The story writing is clever, light hearted, fun and never comes across as preachy. I was having so much fun and becoming so immersed, that I let my guard down, and suddenly realized that I genuinely cared about the characters, and I cared about consequences of my choices. The game often stays in my thoughts long after I've finished playing for the day.

    Undertale is advertised as an "RPG    The story writing is clever, light hearted, fun and never comes across as preachy. I was having so much fun and becoming so immersed, that I let my guard down, and suddenly realized that I genuinely cared about the characters, and I cared about consequences of my choices. The game often stays in my thoughts long after I've finished playing for the day.

    Undertale is advertised as an "RPG where you don't have to destroy anyone", but Undertale is not a game about tiptoeing through the tulips with your newly made friends. There are difficult, grim decisions that you need to make, and some of the consequences can't be undone EVER, even by deleting or restarting the game. There were also times that the game made a complete 180 when I wasn't expecting it and left me feeling very disturbed, unsettled, and just saying "Wow". We've become so accustomed and desensitized to all the usual video game tropes, that it's hard for a new game to evoke this kind of emotion. I give Undertale lots of credit for being able to do this so well, with so little (small file size, simple graphics, and being mostly created by one person).

    Like most games, you are in control of a character, but Undertale often breaks the 4th wall and also acknowledges YOU (the player) as another character in the game. Undertale may not be the first game to do this, but it's one of the best.

    There are lots of secrets, sub plots and interesting variations to discover. Lots of replayability potential. This is an RPG, but there is no grinding, back-tracking, or wasting time. Every moment was designed to be enjoyable or purposeful. Toby has taken the RPG genre, deconstructed it, and created something very unique and fresh here. There was so much thought and depth put into this game, it's unbelievable that this was created mostly just by one person.

    Also need to mention that the soundtrack is fantastic. There are something like 77 quality songs in the Undertale OST, so the music never gets stale. I read somewhere that Toby would write the music first and then create a scene/level for the game to match the music. This really helps with the continuity/immersion/mood of the game.

    There's already a lot of hype about this game, but I don't care; I just had too much damn fun playing it. This is easily now my favorite game this year. I hope that you get to enjoy it too.    … Expand
  39. Xentrixxx
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Wasn't sure what to make of it initially. I was kind of annoyed by the increasing number of ravenous fans, but I decided I'd try it anyway.

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

    I was not ready.
  40. midnightlex
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    I admit it. When I first started playing this game, the simplicity of the graphics and sound byte turned me off. After reading the reviews of others, I decided to continue pushing forward with the story line. I immediately fell in love with the characters and the lore of it. The lore may not be overly dense and but the minor details have a plethora of character to it. I really feel likeI admit it. When I first started playing this game, the simplicity of the graphics and sound byte turned me off. After reading the reviews of others, I decided to continue pushing forward with the story line. I immediately fell in love with the characters and the lore of it. The lore may not be overly dense and but the minor details have a plethora of character to it. I really feel like some of the reviewers who had a lower score for the game were looking for something that would ascend them forever into a mystified mindset. Truth is, its not. It's just a really fun, quirky game with lovable characters, interesting game play, and determination.

    Oh.. wait till you meet Mettaton Ex. His legs will fill you up.... with determination *cough*    … Expand
  41. BROstoise
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Nedless to say, while playing this game, I did not have a baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime...........150 characters..
  42. mdragon14
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in its own right. The game-play is decent alone, but really shines are the characters and story. While the fight scenes for the regular monsters you encounter are typically the same (with some fun twists per monster), the scenes for each boss fight change completely depending on boss. The different fights really personify each character's personality. And theThis game is a masterpiece in its own right. The game-play is decent alone, but really shines are the characters and story. While the fight scenes for the regular monsters you encounter are typically the same (with some fun twists per monster), the scenes for each boss fight change completely depending on boss. The different fights really personify each character's personality. And the music....... The music is simply perfect for each situation..... Just try it; this game will change your life.… Expand
  43. shikei1
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This is a groundbreaking title for pc, and a must have this year. with great character construction and humorist dialog, some dogs and spooky skeletons. really a title to have and grow fond of.
  44. Drackonic
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played. It has a wonderful story, Great memorable characters, It was a very fun experience.

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

    I have to say when I went in I wasn't expecting very much, I thought It would just be another annoying "quirky" indie title with some gimmick that was really pointless to the game and made no real impact. But this game completely blew me out of the water, I love practically everything about this game.    … Expand
  45. TheMartyred
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    I find it completely unreasonable that Undertale has a 93 at the moment of my writing this.
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  46. jesuschristh5
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    Made me angry with the final boss, but it was something fresh, and ended up being one of the best boss fights i've had in a while. The game for the most part is fun, and the price is fair.
  47. TehTabbeh
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    I've played games that both warmed and broke my heart in the same day, but Undertale really takes the cake. The music is BEYOND superb. This game will subvert your expatiations and has an excellent replay value. This is one of the best games in years!
  48. Gaviel
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Great game with an excellent soundtrack. Bullet hell style battles are a little too hard though. The writign was funny and creative and the game changes dramatically based on how you play. 10/10
  49. Tukezzu
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undertale was a brilliant game for me. It's been a while since I bothered to spend my money on a new game, and I'm glad that this was the one I chose.

    The story is emotional and incredibly deep. I don't plan to spoil anything here, but if you're looking for a JRPG with a neat storyline, this one should blow your expectations; and the fact that there's more to the plot than just the story (its confusing, but once you figure it out it turns out there's much more than first meets the eye).

    Obviously the fact that you didn't have to destroy anyone, as advertised, made Undertale special. It had its own unique spot in the JRPG world; or at least, thats the way I've seen it - perhaps someone with more fond knowledge of that game type will be able to disagree with me.

    But what truly made me want to write this review was that this game makes you feel for every action you make. Sometimes it's actually better to look up the result of an action you're unsure of, at least the way I see it, as long as you try to not spoil the plot for yourself at all. But for every decision in this game (except two of them - this game was tough), I decided on my own what I had to do and wanted to do, and every time I got the outcome I was looking for.

    You are rewarded for your determination. Just remember that you should always go for what you think is right.

    (Also, dogs. I don't think I'll ever look at a dog the same way.)    … Expand
  50. TheBjmac7
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Wow, just wow Undertale is one of the most fantastic and polished games I have ever played. The people down at Tobyfox made an experience that will be with me for a long LONG time. The story is one of the most unique and compelling with characters that will be remember which other indie legends such as Shovel Knight, Shantae, Super Meat boy and Quote. The gameplay is unique and is a freshWow, just wow Undertale is one of the most fantastic and polished games I have ever played. The people down at Tobyfox made an experience that will be with me for a long LONG time. The story is one of the most unique and compelling with characters that will be remember which other indie legends such as Shovel Knight, Shantae, Super Meat boy and Quote. The gameplay is unique and is a fresh spin on the RPG genre by either letting people live or kill them, however I will not spoil anything. It is an amazing game and is only 17.99 Australian including the OST and how could I forget. This is literally the best OST I have ever heard. This soundtrack would not only make your head bop but make you won't to burst our trying to sing it in the middle of a school bus, (trust me it might be amazing and everyone should hear it, try not to embarrass your self like me...) So please buy this game it is cheap and is well deserving of your money even more then all triple A games coming out in these upcoming months, I guarantee!… Expand
  51. TheLewdOne
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    First of all, play this game without knowing much about it. All you should know about the game is that it's a mixture of snes-rpg elements with top down shooter combat to keep things fresh and that this game was largely inspired by the Mother series. If you learn anything more than this or listen to the universal praise or unerring hate Undertale is well known to get it might ruin yourFirst of all, play this game without knowing much about it. All you should know about the game is that it's a mixture of snes-rpg elements with top down shooter combat to keep things fresh and that this game was largely inspired by the Mother series. If you learn anything more than this or listen to the universal praise or unerring hate Undertale is well known to get it might ruin your expectations.

    That being said, this game has a great cast of lovable characters who each still have their flaws and missteps (except Papyrus, Papyrus is damn near perfect) fantastic music that anyone can appreciate but will especially get 8-bit fans excited, unique battle system that essentially is where you decide what ending you will get and wonderful little meta nuggets and fourth wall breaking features done in the best way possible. It's Metal Gear Solid 2 levels of meta at times, and one part in particular goes even beyond that...And the part I adore the most, it's a complete package. Almost every question you can ask can be answered by some part in the game, it's been a long time since a game offered such a tight, held together story in my memory.

    If any of these elements sound intriguing you'll find something to love in Undertale, I sure did.    … Expand
  52. timeknight
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    This game has so many pros. I was thoroughly impressed. It hits all of the right areas in characters, music, plot, moral choices, and much more. Even if you don't play JRPGs, this game will be interesting to you.
  53. Honeybadgers
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    I am not the type who thinks games can ever REALLY reach a ten. This one does. It's pure, delightful magic, with fascinating characters, brilliant writing, and real emotional pull. I won't spoil anything, but I killed someone early on and it was heart-wrenching. I reload the game and it lets me avoid killing that character, but it remembers that I did. The music is glorious. I am not a fanI am not the type who thinks games can ever REALLY reach a ten. This one does. It's pure, delightful magic, with fascinating characters, brilliant writing, and real emotional pull. I won't spoil anything, but I killed someone early on and it was heart-wrenching. I reload the game and it lets me avoid killing that character, but it remembers that I did. The music is glorious. I am not a fan of the art style, but it is perfectly serviceable, so I can't really complain about it either. I was unsure about this game right up until I beat the title sequence. This truly is one of the top ten games of all time, purely though subversion of what you think of a video game is supposed to be.… Expand
  54. ziozxzioz
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game, although initially confusing, might be the very best thing to come out this year. It certainly was the one I enjoyed most.

    I am not one to be drawn to retro graphics, they are hardly what make this game so great. The true value of this game lies within the pacing, the tone and the unexpected events. The flow of the game is so perfectly designed, you never feel like you're    This game, although initially confusing, might be the very best thing to come out this year. It certainly was the one I enjoyed most.

    I am not one to be drawn to retro graphics, they are hardly what make this game so great. The true value of this game lies within the pacing, the tone and the unexpected events.

    The flow of the game is so perfectly designed, you never feel like you're wasting your time at all. I dare anyone to pick their all-time favorite RPG and tell me it didn't at times seem boring. This game keeps the player entertained while allowing for peaceful moments in-between.

    The tone of this game is somewhat weird. There's a sad story behind everything: a child lost in a world full of monsters, but at the same time, there's the realization that there's more to it than that. Every character has its own story, its own strengths and flaws, and the music and graphics provide the perfect atmosphere for them to develop.

    Then there's the unexpected. Boy are you in for something. Or not. I really don't want to spoil anything, but just know you will find much, much more than what you think.

    It won't take you more than an hour to get hooked, so go for it.    … Expand
  55. Brendonicous
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    A truly charming and original deviation from the norm of pixie indie gaming. Some would argue that this game is a simple attempt to rekindle Earthbound nostalgia but it is infinitely more. This game fills me with determination that the indie game market can produce true content with substance and weight while keeping the art style focused and tight. Undertale is a gem and anyone who givesA truly charming and original deviation from the norm of pixie indie gaming. Some would argue that this game is a simple attempt to rekindle Earthbound nostalgia but it is infinitely more. This game fills me with determination that the indie game market can produce true content with substance and weight while keeping the art style focused and tight. Undertale is a gem and anyone who gives this game negative review has obviously not played the game. I cannot speak to the value and strength of this game without spoiling the entire thing.
    Play Undertale, its worth it.    … Expand
  56. Balefire
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Anyone who says this is not a good game wouldn't know a good game if it came right up and punched them in the face. This is not just a good game, it is one of the BEST games you will ever play. Unless you have no soul: then you're going to have a bad time ;) The detail, the thought, the ingenuity and originality of this game is second to none, and equaled by very few.
  57. ZelTheViking
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    So… Where do I begin? I don’t really know. I think this task is, well, impossible. How do I do this game justice? What exactly can I say that will influence you as a reader to comprehend Undertale, and what the game is in its essence?
    I do not know. I don’t even think I can. However, I am determined to make an attempt.
    The Story Rarely have I ever played a game that cared so deeply    So… Where do I begin? I don’t really know. I think this task is, well, impossible. How do I do this game justice? What exactly can I say that will influence you as a reader to comprehend Undertale, and what the game is in its essence?
    I do not know. I don’t even think I can. However, I am determined to make an attempt.

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

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

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

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

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

    Thank you for reading. And thank you Toby Fox, for this astonishing masterpiece of a game.    … Expand
  58. AzmoRinsler
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    This is hands down one of the best games I have ever played. I cannot remember the last time a game brought me such laughter and melancholy. It stands in defiance of the current state of the gaming industry as a whole and reminds me of the reasons why I originally loved to game - not for the competitive multiplayer, mmo, sandbox, dlc, whatever etc... but because it is legitimately fun.This is hands down one of the best games I have ever played. I cannot remember the last time a game brought me such laughter and melancholy. It stands in defiance of the current state of the gaming industry as a whole and reminds me of the reasons why I originally loved to game - not for the competitive multiplayer, mmo, sandbox, dlc, whatever etc... but because it is legitimately fun. Because it is the product not of a huge team of people being driven to produce results and meet deadlines in order to meet a bottom line and make as much profit as possible.

    Because it is inspired and lighthearted and FUN.

    I can PROMISE you that this is the best $10 I have ever spent, that even at $20 or $30 it would still have been one of my best ever purchases, and that I will be keeping an eye out for anything else made by these guys in the future.    … Expand
  59. GIJoestar
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    Truly this will be one we look back on and consider a defining game of the generation. If you love games, you owe it to yourself to play this one. You will not regret it.
  60. AGiantDad
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    This game is great. Undertale has a amazing atmosphere once you begin playing. This is because (due in part to) the music is **** AMAZING. It really sets up the feels and delivers 100% on cue when **** starts happening. I can't begin to explain how I felt after playing and beating this game (and because i'm stupid and started my genocide run). I *personally* felt the characters develop andThis game is great. Undertale has a amazing atmosphere once you begin playing. This is because (due in part to) the music is **** AMAZING. It really sets up the feels and delivers 100% on cue when **** starts happening. I can't begin to explain how I felt after playing and beating this game (and because i'm stupid and started my genocide run). I *personally* felt the characters develop and take root in my gaming life in no time. I felt bad with a lot of my actions and felt pride when I progressed. But this doesn't make it perfect. The game was too short (2 hours and 14 minutes...). Combat has three stages throughout the game. Nice and challenging, Pattern hell, and utter **** But it's not too much **** to make it unfair (felt like it at certain parts however). All in all, it's one of the best games of this year and at least top 15 to me. It has a high replayability (must be the games length). However i'd never do genocide *************************SPOILER*************************** **** undying… Expand
  61. themonsterghost
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    It is what it is and it does it well. It's witty and fun. The characters are colorful and enjoyable, the music is fantastic, the bullet hell can be challenging. I highly recommend giving this game a shot.
  62. 6harrypotter
    Nov 1, 2015
    8
    It's a damn good game. The story is spot on, atmosphere amazing, great music, and cool concepts all around. One of the best games I've played in a while.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overrall, a good game, but not an amazing one. Maybe GOTY, depending on if your a furry and/or a seven year old, but not much more than that.    … Expand
  63. Thebluehydra
    Nov 1, 2015
    6
    I have never understood why it's always the average games that explode. Flappy Bird, Five Nights at Freddy's, and now this. Yeah, I'm not going to make very many friends with this one. But let it be known I do not think this is a bad game. I just think it could have been so much more. To be fair, I've never liked RPGs. The only reason I even gave this a go was because I have two friendsI have never understood why it's always the average games that explode. Flappy Bird, Five Nights at Freddy's, and now this. Yeah, I'm not going to make very many friends with this one. But let it be known I do not think this is a bad game. I just think it could have been so much more. To be fair, I've never liked RPGs. The only reason I even gave this a go was because I have two friends who are enamoured with it. So I was pretty hesitant to try it out. Lo and behold, I didn't think much of it. I did see it through to the end, though.

    One of the game's main draws is that you're able to choose either a "Pacifist Route", or a "Genocide Route"; either using the ACT command to pacify foes through simply talking to them, or using the FIGHT command to slaughter foes. I knew about this going in and as such I was ready to do a Genocide Route because I figured I'd have more fun that way... until I learned that the Genocide Route involves near-constant grinding as one is required to defeat every monster in a given area. After learning this I was particularly soured and ended up just clearing through the game only fighting enemies I encountered naturally, which the game considers a "Neutral Route". Sure, the clue was in the title, but after seeing that the Pacifist Route involves no grinding whatsoever it's hard not to feel jealous. And no, I'm not going back to play through the entire game as a Pacifist just to skip grinding, that would be silly. to do on a game I don't like.

    Its "heartwarming" characters I found more irritating than charming (with the possible exception of Sans and Papyrus). Its "unique" gameplay I felt was an unstable mash of an RPG and a "bullet hell" shooter that demanded the use of a controller due to constant spikes in difficulty. The story was clichéd with most of the "twists" being fairly predictable (there's one in particular that doesn't even affect one if they are playing on the Genocide Route), and the humor was hit-and-miss, most of which being references or "random" humor, both of which I despise.
    There's also nostalgic pandering to other quirky RPG games, such as Earthbound and... yeah, that's about it. I have a feeling the reason most people like this game so much is because it follows in Earthbound's steps so much you may as well just call it a sequel with a frustrating bullet hell game attached.

    That being said, the soundtrack is phenomenal, with many varied genres and styles. I've added a lot of the songs to my music playlist on YouTube, because holy hell, I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a soundtrack nearly as much as this one.

    In short, if you like RPGs, give it a go. I have a feeling this is just a game that wasn't for me, and that's fine. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to go build a bunker. This game has a fanbase that's mostly rooted in tumblr, and God knows they're all nutters over there.    … Expand
  64. bigtimegamer1
    Nov 1, 2015
    6
    Why is this game so popular?? The story is not very engaging, and the combat system is a interesting concept but gets old very quickly. Yeah you can make decisions, but if that's the type of game your looking for there are many better choices out there. I watched a full playthrough, and i can safely say this game is nothing more than slightly above average at best.
  65. BronyMusician
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i have ever play in my life. I cant believe there are so many trolls that rate 0. So much nostalgia. I want a continuation or an expansion. Toby plss
  66. kkashew
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    From the demo, it was okay. Then I played the game and it completely blew my mind. All of the positive reviews are not a scam, nor is there sketchy business going on. Undertale is honestly a beautiful game with memorable characters, even down to the most minor ones.
    The gameplay is a little redundant, but overall the music, plot, and characters make up for the crazy bullet hell. I love    From the demo, it was okay. Then I played the game and it completely blew my mind. All of the positive reviews are not a scam, nor is there sketchy business going on. Undertale is honestly a beautiful game with memorable characters, even down to the most minor ones.
    The gameplay is a little redundant, but overall the music, plot, and characters make up for the crazy bullet hell. I love this game and I hope you'll try it!
    (This post fills me with determination)    … Expand
  67. Datamari
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    SO FRICKIN' GOOD!
    Undertale is one of the most fascinating RPGs i've ever seen. If you're new to this game, it's a nod to the Mother and Earthbound series having an old-school style combat system. The most unique part of this game is that if you have the option of either defeating an enemy, or sympathizing with it and letting Toriel take care of it. That may seem like a stupid idea,    SO FRICKIN' GOOD!
    Undertale is one of the most fascinating RPGs i've ever seen. If you're new to this game, it's a nod to the Mother and Earthbound series having an old-school style combat system. The most unique part of this game is that if you have the option of either defeating an enemy, or sympathizing with it and letting Toriel take care of it. That may seem like a stupid idea, but you get different endings depending on whether you attacked enemies or went through the game as a Pacifist. The writing, the characters, the story, the gameplay, the boss battles, everything about this game is executed so well. Many AAA games today work so hard to make a game immersive, charming and overall perfect; while I won't point fingers, Undertale is the true definition of perfect. There isn't a single thing that I can say bad about this game, it's seriously that good. The only nit-picks I have are minor, and I don't think they're worth talking about. If you are thinking about buying this game, my answer is an absolute yes. 9.99 is the perfect amount for this work of art.

    Undertale gets a 10/10.    … Expand
  68. MetalPrayer
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    Just play this game, Since I dont want to spoil much I cant tell you how much this game is worth the prize that Toby is asking. I'll tell you one thing: If the game makes you not want to hurt final boss, and instead tell him that you wont fight him and later give him a hug, it has done a good job. Easily a competitor for the best game of 2015 and Best Indie game of 2015.
  69. bud6274
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    There's not much left to say. This game is good. Story is a 10, Comedy is a 10, and game play is your standard rpg but with a bit of a twist. Its a fantastic piece of work and is my game of the year as it stands right now. Couldn't recommend more.
  70. kashuacute
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    Nothing much else to say, just that all the 10/10 reviews are legit. This game is seriously the best written game in many many years. Anyone denying that is trying to be a gaming hipster, while also attacking fans of the games as hipsters as well. Hilarious. Get the game, you won't be disappointed, unless you're deliberately trying to be.
  71. Luckstorm
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    Oh god it remembers everything. OH GOD NO. I beg you flowey, i killed my mom unintentionally, no need to be harsh about it i already reversed time and space to save her!!!
  72. vzuse
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. First game in a long time that has finally drawn me into the story. It has so much style and the music is just amazing. If you're consider a cheap, inexpensive way to spend a great 8 hours of your life on, this is it.
  73. Hoobliga
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Undertale is probably the only game I could ever consider a 10/10. It's gameplay is simple yet unique, but it's story is far deeper than anything I've seen in a video game. It's an absolute masterpiece and without a doubt my all time favorite game, I love it and I hope you love it too.
  74. AZNgamer
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece. Don't kill ANYONE to get the best ending. Silly humor, great soundtrack, and touching story. I will remember it forever : )
  75. crowbarPhysicis
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    A truly wonderful game. This game utilizes retro graphics very well, creating beautiful scenes and unique characters while holding true to a very old style. The story is very well constructed (although one of the characters can be a tad bit annoying at times) and the gameplay is very entertaining. I highly recommend this to anyone I know; easily one of the best RPGs I've ever played.A truly wonderful game. This game utilizes retro graphics very well, creating beautiful scenes and unique characters while holding true to a very old style. The story is very well constructed (although one of the characters can be a tad bit annoying at times) and the gameplay is very entertaining. I highly recommend this to anyone I know; easily one of the best RPGs I've ever played.

    P.S.: To those of you claiming reviews have been deleted, IF they have been deleted (which is unlikely), its not because there is some massive conspiracy revolving around making a horrible game look good. Its likely because you broke one or more of Metacritic's rules on posting reviews.    … Expand
  76. Penuineptune
    Oct 30, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was quite disappointed with this game, unfortunately. Going in from hearing the hype, I was expecting some deeply complex game with a world you could explore and very fleshed out characters (especially NPCs who aren't even major ones like the game's fandom seem to love)

    1. For an RPG, it's very short. Aside from attack/act/item/mercy, the game almost feels like a non-RPG. Which I guess is the point since it IS a deconstruction, but still.

    2. I found the puzzles in the game to be very lackluster and rather tacked-on. They really don't require any effort at all to solve.

    3. The gameplay is hit-or-miss: you'll either love the bullet hell-inspired combat system or loathe it immensely. I found some of them to be fun, but others to be extremely frustrating. Undertale is certainly not Touhou levels of complexity with these segments but it's not 'entry-level'/beginner friendly, either. I'd recommend checking out some gameplay on places like youtube first to see if this is your thing or not for the more complex parts.

    4. The humour will either be the best thing ever to you, or grate on your nerves. I found some characters surprisingly annoying when I doubt I should have.

    5. The game's world feels very small, cramped and claustrophobic, which is strange considering the backdrops in some
    areas suggest otherwise (such as in the second area of the game.) The 'town' area is mostly one long corridor. It all feels a bit lazy and lifeless, which is a shame because the art has some charm that isn't properly utilized because of this 'series of corridors' design choice. If the creator ever makes a sequel or any other games along this vein, it'd be wonderful to see more of the world; we're given a brief view, it feels, but nothing that really drew me in. For you it could be different.

    6. NPCs outside of major ones and shopkeepers are very, very flat and undeveloped. So undeveloped that many have static sprites and resemble cardboard cutouts simply pasted onto the map. It's a huge shame because the creator went to the effort of making non-encounter NPCs have original sprites.

    7. A lot of the major NPCs, for me, were hard to get attached to because you're not given enough time to learn about them or see a lot of development outside of standard 'going from hating you to loving you' depending on the outcome of your fight with them respectively. The sudden change from hostility to wanting to be besties with you is rather grating. Undyne averted this, but even then, befriending her is a short affair that kind of stops as soon as it starts, which I found disappointing, as it feels forced. This aspect feels rushed, which is such a shame.
    The game's final boss definitely has a tragic aspect to him, but because there is hardly much build up or mention of this character until the last few moments, we hardly get a chance to know him. So much potential for more that is again sadly underutilized. It would have been nice to have lengthened the game more and put in more moments to really get to know these characters better, as it stands it just doesn't feel long enough.

    8. The music is pretty solid but some tracks do feel a tiny bit inconsistent but for the most part the music is a treat to listen to and very catchy.

    Closing thoughts: Whilst I don't consider it perfect, it's passable, although the replay value for the game depends on how frustrating or tedious you find the gameplay and how bearable you find the characters. If you're not into bullet hell games with characters that sound like 14 year old attention-seekers from sites like deviantArt and tumblr, I'd consider giving it a pass. If you can move past these issues you might get something valuable out of it.

    So for this, I give a 5/10, only because I feel it's a game you'll either come away satisfied with, or dissatisfied with.
    Whilst is definitely shows it's ambitions clearly, I didn't find this game to be mind-blowingly innovative, nor setting any new standards for the RPG genre or indie scene.    … Expand
  77. temno
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    My personal favorite game of all time. The humor is very enjoyable, and the music is absolutely fantastic, I cannot stress this enough. But what brings this game above and beyond is its completely unprecedented range of emotion between a good run and an evil run, and how much it can get you to care about each character. I had no idea upon buying the game that it could even get as dark asMy personal favorite game of all time. The humor is very enjoyable, and the music is absolutely fantastic, I cannot stress this enough. But what brings this game above and beyond is its completely unprecedented range of emotion between a good run and an evil run, and how much it can get you to care about each character. I had no idea upon buying the game that it could even get as dark as it does during a no-mercy run. It's really saying something when a good portion of players refuse to play through the 'evil' side of the game because they can't bear to see the characters suffer. This game makes you feel real, tangible shame for your actions, often by breaking the fourth wall.

    If you are wondering whether it's worth the 10$, please do not hesitate to buy it for a moment. Undertale completely took me by surprise and it's the only game I've ever played that I felt I needed to tell someone about    … Expand
  78. annafalaxis
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I have never been so emotionally invested in a game before. There are so many things that drew me in. The story, the characters, and the music mostly. I have also never loved a game soundtrack as much as I love this one. I love that this game can be played over and over with different results. I think everyone should give Undertale a try!
  79. FFLabo
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I'm even not good at English, but it came to really impressed by this game.

    this game is very well-designed. this is a not like a AAA Games.
    This is not the talk about 'AAA' or 'Epic' games. Just a Pure emotions.
  80. WifWaf
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I was also skeptical at first that I was not buying into a hipster game. i can say honestly, this game is fantastic., It's fresh,, it's comedic, and in many ways turns a regular RPG's on it's head,

    It's also completely re-playable. You can play the game in two extreme ways (with a multitude of endings) and have an almost entirely different experience. It's the most enjoyment I've had    I was also skeptical at first that I was not buying into a hipster game. i can say honestly, this game is fantastic., It's fresh,, it's comedic, and in many ways turns a regular RPG's on it's head,

    It's also completely re-playable. You can play the game in two extreme ways (with a multitude of endings) and have an almost entirely different experience. It's the most enjoyment I've had in a game for a while and for a low price.

    Also some of the music tracks are especially good.

    If I had to highlight a criticism? Some of the graphics might not be to your taste and the game pace can be slow at times. However these are also positives for the majority. It's very hard to criticise.    … Expand
  81. total-turtle
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    My GOTY. It's so unique and has its own flair that I haven't really seen from any other game in a long time. I recommend Undertale to anyone that truly wants a journey, and an amazing one at that.
  82. amateurhour
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    This game is completely revolutionary. It redefines the concept of a video game, and pokes fun at the common trends in modern day RPGs. Never before have I resonated so closely with any character in a video game. PLAY THIS GAME!
  83. LostCauseTV
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    I'm going to try to keep this as brief as I possibly can. I came into this game with a /very/ skeptical stance on it. There was a huge amount of hype about it on the internet, so I figured i'd check it out. I was not ready for the impending emotional roller coaster this game was going to put me through. The game is damn-near perfect in all aspects. The characters, the music, the game-play,I'm going to try to keep this as brief as I possibly can. I came into this game with a /very/ skeptical stance on it. There was a huge amount of hype about it on the internet, so I figured i'd check it out. I was not ready for the impending emotional roller coaster this game was going to put me through. The game is damn-near perfect in all aspects. The characters, the music, the game-play, all of it. If you're even remotely interested in picking up this game I highly suggest you do so. Also, don't allow anything to be spoiled for you, just dive into the game and experience it all yourself. Undertale is one of my favorite games I've played in recent years, I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did.… Expand
  84. darkfury45
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Only time you need to kill is when you want to kill.
    Only time you need to save someone is when you feel to be a hero.
    All actions are referred to All actions will haunt you This game shows that if you make one mistake, you need to live with it, with a creepy feature that happens when you try to restore a save file or edit the game files (if you haven't tried this, give it a go).    Only time you need to kill is when you want to kill.
    Only time you need to save someone is when you feel to be a hero.
    All actions are referred to
    All actions will haunt you

    This game shows that if you make one mistake, you need to live with it, with a creepy feature that happens when you try to restore a save file or edit the game files (if you haven't tried this, give it a go). This is an aspect of life. You might not like the characters, you might not care about the characters, but they will react to you regardless, friend or foe.    … Expand
  85. SuperAtomicKat
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    This game combines the lovable atmosphere of Earthbound with the "Total Kills equals Different Outcomes" Mechanic of Dishonored. At its base its another RPG but with numerous outcomes and a very entertaining combat system the game makes you want to play this game over and over trying to unravel it's secrets.
  86. kajun23
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Work of art. Never felt anything so deeply for pixels on a screen. People who research too much probably don't get what they hoped for, so DO NOT research much, just trust the scores and play Undertale.

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

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

    The negatives seem to be about simple puzzles - they miss the point - the puzzles were just a navigation, a way point. This is not a game about nostalgia but about challenging your expectations. In a way, your game play will also give you a reflection of yourself. Other negs: the trailer tells you a superficial (but necessarily superficial) view of the game. The graphics are simple, but you get used to them. A good book is not based on its typeface, and a good game shouldn't be based on graphics.    … Expand
  87. SegasWolf
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    A game in which knew not wait. I finally found persoanjes cute , story , graphics and sensillar songs. But they are still impressive .

    You can not go cataloged graphic , as an old player I am . I lived eight bits having a single console until today. This game is to play and enjoy the story . It has many loose ends and many mysteries. But that's what makes it interesting in its own    A game in which knew not wait. I finally found persoanjes cute , story , graphics and sensillar songs. But they are still impressive .

    You can not go cataloged graphic , as an old player I am . I lived eight bits having a single console until today.

    This game is to play and enjoy the story . It has many loose ends and many mysteries. But that's what makes it interesting in its own way of being.

    No I recommend it to people looking graphics or action or something more " generic " .

    This game breaks the fourth wall and put aside everything that generic peudes find in the genre "RPG " common.

    A great game in a single package, highly recommended.    … Expand
  88. Cidcaldensfey
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    I haven't played a game like Undertale in absolute years. Other titles, triple A games, will bring you fancy graphics with 2-dimensional characters. Well, Undertale has 2-dimensional characters too, but they got tons of personality. And the setting offers a lot of room for expansion.

    Entertaining gameplay, fun story, hilarious characters, and it left me eager for more! If you    I haven't played a game like Undertale in absolute years. Other titles, triple A games, will bring you fancy graphics with 2-dimensional characters. Well, Undertale has 2-dimensional characters too, but they got tons of personality. And the setting offers a lot of room for expansion.

    Entertaining gameplay, fun story, hilarious characters, and it left me eager for more! If you enjoyed old Final Fantasy games, Breath of Fire, or Earthbound (especially), I'd recommend this game. Its a nice departure from the tried and true formula of those games and still being able to very much tug at your heartstrings.

    Is it any of those older games? No. But it doesn't really try to be. It's pretty easy to play, its fun, and thats really it. What more could you want for something like $10?    … Expand
  89. tahtguy
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    I've said this before to everyone I know, graphics do not make a game. If someone made a game that had the best graphics out of any game ever made, but you can't do anything it wouldn't be much fun. This game, as all games should, focuses on giving a unique but enjoyable game play. Without spoiling anything (this game is best when you play practically blind) this game is definitely oneI've said this before to everyone I know, graphics do not make a game. If someone made a game that had the best graphics out of any game ever made, but you can't do anything it wouldn't be much fun. This game, as all games should, focuses on giving a unique but enjoyable game play. Without spoiling anything (this game is best when you play practically blind) this game is definitely one that everyone should play, as how you play changes how everyone reacts to you. The best part of the game is the amount of detail put into everything. Each time you replay this game, you will likely find some new hidden thing, so long as you are looking...… Expand
  90. JuanWay
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Thank you, tobyfox, for a wonderful, expertly-told single-player adventure of a masterpiece. Never have I ever cared about a game's characters like I did with Undertale. I genuinely was sad when I completed the game. Resetting will never be so painful and only a fool with no "SOUL" would do it without a question.

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

    In a time where singleplayer games are left out in the dust, this game spits in the face in that train-of-thought and throws it out to rot. Buy Undertale. Now. Do it. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  91. Thonas
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    You Played Final Fantasy games.
    Ever Wonder Why It is Called RPG Instead Of TBG?
    What Does RPG Stands For?
    Is Simple.It Stands For Role Playing Game.
    You Role Play As a Human Kid.
    Rolling Through Waves Of Emotion.
    Craving Your Own Paths And Choices.
    Destroy Or Spare.
    Undertale.
  92. TheHM
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Don't let the retro graphics and indie packaging fool you. Many a kickstarter indie game have come, many have passed, and this is not one of them. Although it can be maybe a bit too simple at times, it really does have what you need to have an enjoyable, fun experience.
  93. DragonFlayer
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    10$ game from a random guy on a kickstarter achieves what a decade of 60$ AAA publisher games haven't been able to do

    I have been slain, this game killed me
    A+, Would cry myself to sleep again
  94. anggadaz
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing brainstorming role game. Player can fight or to be friends with monster. This game has different route for your decision. The role play and story is original. Great game for pixel graphic game.
  95. Magnitou
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    This is not another stupid rpg with the same story, battle mechanics, etc...all in this game fells good, the music is perfect in all the situations, the monsters and characters personality, the battle system, epic boss fights, story and secrets it offers, make this one a game you can´t avoid if you can appreciate all the value it has. Please COD/FFXIII players abstain.
  96. Yabukiman
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Unique, amazing, and immersive as few games. This is not just a game, it's an experience. It's not that you can play it, you MUST play it. This is the kind of game that plays with your decisions and your prejudices, and gives you an unforgettable experience. In other words, go play it. You won't regret.
  97. Brooksthebrook
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, I didn't play this game myself, I watched my cousin play it and I was with him. Never the less I fell in love with this game. This game is a game where you have to play it to truly understand the sheer amazingness of it (and its not that expensive too :D) It has awesome humor with Papyrus and Sans and the Lesser Dog (That was amazing) It also has very emotional parts in it, you genuinely FEEL bad if you kill Toriel. If you are reading this, BUY THIS GAME. I have never loved a game this much since Battlefront 2. Toby Fox you are an amazing man. (Waiting for your next game!)… Expand
  98. sarahAnthony
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    This game is really great. It came out of nowhere and it surprised! If you like your RPGs oldskool - then get this game. I think once more content is released it will be an instant 10 for me!
  99. Conor123777
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    I believe it's a great game. An emotionally touching, warm game that makes you smile. The people giving it 0's and bashing it, are people who have never played it. They are whiny children going against something that's popular because they can. They want to be edgy hipsters. Let them be just that. They're missing out on a fantastic game that makes you smile, but you don't have to. YouI believe it's a great game. An emotionally touching, warm game that makes you smile. The people giving it 0's and bashing it, are people who have never played it. They are whiny children going against something that's popular because they can. They want to be edgy hipsters. Let them be just that. They're missing out on a fantastic game that makes you smile, but you don't have to. You can enjoy it yourself and then laugh at their feeble, trollish attempts.… Expand
  100. RevetheThird
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Before Undertale, hardly anything had effected me on an emotional level. Only a handful of things in the media has made me smile, laugh, cry, and yet makes me feel so comfortable at the same time. there are movies and games that have done this in the past, but nothing, and I mean nothing, has touched me in such an emotional level as this game. I feel like someone like me was destined toBefore Undertale, hardly anything had effected me on an emotional level. Only a handful of things in the media has made me smile, laugh, cry, and yet makes me feel so comfortable at the same time. there are movies and games that have done this in the past, but nothing, and I mean nothing, has touched me in such an emotional level as this game. I feel like someone like me was destined to play a game like this... like I was meant to play this game since the moment I've known of its existence.

    This game... is just so freaking amazing... Music, characters, storyline, gameplay, all of it... top-notch.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 43 Critic Reviews

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