Undertale

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  1. technocrow
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is nothing to say...............................................................................................................................… Expand
  2. TitaniumDragon
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    In recent years, there have been a few things which have been widely adored for their wholesomeness. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic set the Internet on fire with its brony fandom, attracted to it by its positive message and general wholesomeness. Steven Universe likewise inspired many people.

    This is the world that Undertale entered, and brought into the world a very wholesome    In recent years, there have been a few things which have been widely adored for their wholesomeness. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic set the Internet on fire with its brony fandom, attracted to it by its positive message and general wholesomeness. Steven Universe likewise inspired many people.

    This is the world that Undertale entered, and brought into the world a very wholesome roleplaying game.

    There’s one central conceit, upon all the rest of which the edifice is built – Undertale is a turn-based RPG where no one has to die. Every single enemy in the game – from random encounters to boss monsters – can be spared. You don’t have to kill anyone, and indeed, can befriend almost everyone you meet if you work at it hard enough.

    The game, then, is a very wholesome thing – it’s a game where you have the choice to be a good person or a terrible, murderous one. And if you choose to be a bad person – if you choose to murder the many goofy monsters that inhabit its world… well, it will be merciless in showing you just what an awful person you are, and how hurt everyone is by what you’re doing.

    This is a game which is on its surface very light and cheerful – there’s a large number of goofy characters, and indeed, almost everyone in the game is quite silly when you get down to it. You’ve got Toriel, a goat monster who tells corny jokes. You’ve got Alphys the hapless shut-in otaku scientist who is deeply socially inept but who tries to help you anyway. You’ve got Papyrus the skeleton, who speaks in the titular font and who has no idea how funny he is, and who gives you his phone number to try and help you out, but who mostly instead just makes terrible jokes about the areas you’re in.

    But there’s a disturbing undertone to it all. Toriel doesn’t want you to leave, and apparently has left the rest of the monsters for some reason. Alphys is depressed and not only unable to come to grips with her feelings, but has apparently failed in some disastrous way that has led her to shut herself off from the rest of society – and the further you go, the more you learn about just what happened. And Papyrus… okay, he’s just a goof. But the further you go, the more obvious that there is just something OFF about the world you’re exploring.

    There’s some real darkness lurking under the surface, with some monsters wanting to steal your powerful soul to use it to break the monsters free and overrun the human world, a talking flower who keeps encouraging you to become a murderer, and the whole fact that you *can* kill everyone in the game… if you’re a terrible person. There’s something fundamentally wrong with the world of Undertale, and yet, the people in it manage to be surprisingly wholesome anyway, with everyone having some core of goodness to them, no matter how far lost they might seem at first glance.

    This balance of humor, wholesomeness, and disturbing darkness all works together to create a very compelling package. Combined with a highly novel system where you defend yourself in the turn-based combat by dodging enemy attacks in a sort of shoot-em-up type thing that turns into something bordering on bullet hell by the end of it, and the game feels very fresh, despite being what appears to be on the surface a simple retro 8-bit turn-based RPG.

    This is a game that breaks its own rules, which integrates story and gameplay, which makes the player laugh but also makes the player love the characters and want to protect them and keep them from harm. It’s a game that makes the player CARE.

    That’s why people love it so much. The gameplay, without everything else, would only be okay. But the way that everything in this game is so tightly tied together – and the way that the game deliberately both helps and misguides the player to put them at risk of hurting the goofy inhabitants of the world – makes Undertale an experience that many people won’t want to miss.

    That isn’t to say it is perfect – it has some issues with pacing here and there, especially in the pentultimate portion of the game, where things start to drag with a long series of repetitive puzzles, and in a game as short as this is, the weak portion of the game is all the more prominent.

    But by the end of Undertale, I was filled with warm and fuzzy feelings. I felt good about completing this game – indeed, in my whole time playing video games, I think I’ve only felt this good about a game a handful of times. Portal and Portal 2. The Talos Principle. Chrono Trigger. And now this.

    And in the end, it’s hard to say that a game that made me feel this good about having played it isn’t amazing.

    If all you’re looking for is challenging gameplay, this isn’t the game for you. But if you’re someone who does like being touched by a charming (if offbeat) story and characters, you shouldn’t miss out on this.    … Expand
  3. Amathev
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I was a bit worried with how weird the fanbases can be to some things, but this game is great. It constantly plays with your expectations and has fantastic dialogue with an original sense of humor.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. explodr
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    This game fantastically blends together the retro style and modern character development that so many others try to emulate. Rarely do I have a game that constantly has me smiling, actually laughing out loud, and replaying the entire campaign. Certainly worth the amount I paid and more!
  7. WildFire15
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    I consider a score of 10 something special, something truly defining that stands out above a typical game and elevates the medium.
    Understand that Undertale, after appearing out of the blue, fully deserves a 10, as well as all the praise it gets. Under it's 8-bit skin is a well made game with a story that fully understands and embraces consequences of your actions, making sure you never    I consider a score of 10 something special, something truly defining that stands out above a typical game and elevates the medium.
    Understand that Undertale, after appearing out of the blue, fully deserves a 10, as well as all the praise it gets. Under it's 8-bit skin is a well made game with a story that fully understands and embraces consequences of your actions, making sure you never forget what you did.
    Dispute their simplicity the graphics still convey enough to get you invested in the characters, especially with their endearing personalities and they'll make you laugh and weep in equal measure. The music as well is stellar with some amazing tracks.
    For £7, you have no excuse not to play Undertale. At 6 hours long for a typical play through it's not the longest game, but you'll want to come back to the world as many times as you can.    … Expand
  8. 12ealDeal
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Excellently put together, flawlessly executed, and marvelous in its structural makeup; one man with a little help put this game together, people! This RPG is one of the richest experiences you will find in all of gaming and I applaud Toby Fox for his painstaking attention to detail. I have no problem including UnderTale on a short list alongside Chrono Trigger and Earthbound.
  9. LuksRokz
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I have never ONCE in my entire life EVER cared about characters in fiction. Yet, somehow, whether it be through writing or 4th wall breaking, by the end of the game i genuinely cared about the characters in this game. So much so that after getting the true ending i will not be restarting it to see the other bad endings. It sounds silly, but the game just touched me that much. It deserves aI have never ONCE in my entire life EVER cared about characters in fiction. Yet, somehow, whether it be through writing or 4th wall breaking, by the end of the game i genuinely cared about the characters in this game. So much so that after getting the true ending i will not be restarting it to see the other bad endings. It sounds silly, but the game just touched me that much. It deserves a 10 for that alone, not to mention the actual GAME itself is fantastic, mixing genres and changing the way I’ve been playing rpg's for the past 15 years. It may sound like blind praise to someone else but hey, that’s just how this game made me feel, that’s all i can say.

    Also, soundtrack is **** amazing.    … Expand
  10. Marcthe1
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    This game is a breath of fresh air, it's a new take on RPGs. The music is awesome and the dialogue is really great. Don't pay attention to the hundreds of trolls who give this game a zero.
  11. Plaster
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Honestly I fail to understand the negative and mixed reviews. This game is absolutely amazing and it would be REALLY hard for me to say otherwise. Judging this game because of graphics? Sound? Puzzle solving? Are some of these people serious? Did they even play games in the NES, SNES era? I honestly cant understand why people keep atributting so much importance to graphics and completelyHonestly I fail to understand the negative and mixed reviews. This game is absolutely amazing and it would be REALLY hard for me to say otherwise. Judging this game because of graphics? Sound? Puzzle solving? Are some of these people serious? Did they even play games in the NES, SNES era? I honestly cant understand why people keep atributting so much importance to graphics and completely miss other points in the game. The focus clearly wasn't in any of that but mostly in the fighting mehanics and story, not to mention the characters and humor which are all amazing. Heck, I bet most of the people that wrote the really bad reviews haven't even played through the true ending of the game and just decided to give up on it after they completed it for the first time. These people missed the whole fun factor because they were too set on other things that shouldn't have importance in the experience in my opinion. And I gotta say many of the people that read those reviews are probably never gonna give the game a chance which saddens me because it's a really great piece of work. And I gotta remind you this was practically a one man work, sure he was helped by some people but the project was mostly his so you there is no need to be so harsh when reviewing this game.

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

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

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

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

    And remember that this game... it will fill you with DETERMINATION!    … Expand
  12. xxAcesHighxx
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Absolutely stunning in every possible way. I don't want to spoil a thing... just play Undertale as soon as possible, before some jerk spoils it for you!

    [NOTE TO DEVELOPER]: Mr. Fox, please bring Undertale to as wide an audience as possible. Personally speaking, I'd love to play your wonderful RPG again on PS Vita and iPhone/iPad in particular. PS4, too!
  13. ShadowKnight
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game there's really nothing else to say about it.

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

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

    This is mostly due to the fact that it was built in game maker apparently and that thing is as unstable as spaghetti on a plate so that is one hell of a achievement. Not to mention how the save file can remember even the tiniest of details that happen during your playthrough, even when closing the game without "saving" will still remember it is beyond anything else for sure.    … Expand
  14. Androu
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    THIS IS NOT A GAME, THIS IS NOT A WORK OF ART EITHER, THIS "THING" IS THE BEST CATARSIS ANYONE COULD FEEL. IT SHOULD HAVE A WHOLE NEW CATEGORY JUST FOR ITSELF. Really, the emotions of fear, laugh, mercy and lots and lots of happyness I had with this masterpiece of 8-bit design will probably never get reached with anyother creation in my life. This is for real, I mean it.
  15. Gwyndolin
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    I'm not going to talk about the game, it's best for you to go into it blind.
    If you like story-driven RPGs and can look past 8bit graphics. This game is an absolute must play.
    It has all of the successful elements of a good story driven RPG, but condenses it into a 10~15hr game. (8hr per playthrough for me) The ability to marathon through it in 1 to 2 days is actually a key reason that    I'm not going to talk about the game, it's best for you to go into it blind.
    If you like story-driven RPGs and can look past 8bit graphics. This game is an absolute must play.
    It has all of the successful elements of a good story driven RPG, but condenses it into a 10~15hr game. (8hr per playthrough for me) The ability to marathon through it in 1 to 2 days is actually a key reason that it is so memorable.
    I went into this game with skepticism, now that I've played it twice I regretted not playing it sooner. So much love was put into the creation of this game, you can feel it from the moment you begin until you see the short credit list after the ending.

    Masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. otakon17
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    This is a game that draws heavily from the Earthbound school of RPGs with strong characterizations, interesting looking character designs and a LOT of well written humor. The graphics, while simple are very well animated and expressive with a few surprises.
    The REAL draw of this game is the surprising depth which the game treats morality of the player themselves. Really if you're any kind    This is a game that draws heavily from the Earthbound school of RPGs with strong characterizations, interesting looking character designs and a LOT of well written humor. The graphics, while simple are very well animated and expressive with a few surprises.
    The REAL draw of this game is the surprising depth which the game treats morality of the player themselves. Really if you're any kind of fan of Earthbound or RPGs in general, you owe yourself to give this game a shot. Oh and the OST is completely fantastic, I've been humming many of the tunes months after beating the game.    … Expand
  17. LoneDutyer
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    Very rarely has a game made me laugh, feel and empathise as much as Undertale, and for only ten bucks! GOTY. Don't judge this one based on the graphics alone.
  18. adam000
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Do yourself a favor and play this game without knowing anything about it. This game is a whole other experience. This isn't just a simple rpg, Undertale has created its own genre.
  19. Fliff
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    There are a lot of troll reviews, let that be a testament to how incredible this game is. Of the indie darlings it is easily the most unique in story and character.
  20. Bearpowers
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Fun game, I cannot find a single thing to complain about. the way the battles play it is always interesting and fresh, little secrets hidden everywhere and choices changing things make replays feel more fresh.
  21. Riflenator1234
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    This is honestly one of the best games ever made. Everyone should play it because you only needs a keyboard and speakers for it. If you have ever enjoyed any single-player video game experiences, you will enjoy this game. There's nothing else to say really.
  22. Malprodigy
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    It's been a very long time since I've played a game that has so genuinely touched me. It strikes up a lot of emotions. The battle system is very unique. The characters are great, the interactions are great, the music is great, everything is great about it. And what's most amazing is that it was developed by one person! Thanks Toby Fox for this awesome game!
  23. EvilBagel
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    This game is genius. It is meant to be experienced as a game without critical acclaim or hype. For those who know nothing about this game yet, and you want the experience to be as pure as possible, stop reading reviews and buy the game. The only thing you should know is that you have to be patient. If you're expecting the brilliance and payoff from playing the game to be experiencedThis game is genius. It is meant to be experienced as a game without critical acclaim or hype. For those who know nothing about this game yet, and you want the experience to be as pure as possible, stop reading reviews and buy the game. The only thing you should know is that you have to be patient. If you're expecting the brilliance and payoff from playing the game to be experienced immediately, then you're going to be disappointed. If you're willing to have that patience, then I promise you that the game is worth the cost.

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

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

    And that's my favorite thing about Undertale. You're meant to try again. And when you go through the game again, while there is some repetition, you'll notice that things are different. There will be new characters, new dialogue, and the surroundings and world around you will be changed because of the different decisions that you've made. And you're not replaying the game, you're continuing with the playthrough that you've already done. The game remembers.    … Expand
  24. meshpet
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    this game is so good that people are starting rumors and bs about negative reviews being mysteriously deleted. it's just people trying to be hipster and fight the power. honestly just get the demo and try it for free. if it's not for you then don't bother with it. the game does get much more deep and rich as you go on thou. it's not an 'over hype because of crazy fans' sort of thing. andthis game is so good that people are starting rumors and bs about negative reviews being mysteriously deleted. it's just people trying to be hipster and fight the power. honestly just get the demo and try it for free. if it's not for you then don't bother with it. the game does get much more deep and rich as you go on thou. it's not an 'over hype because of crazy fans' sort of thing. and if you are still unsure watch some of Joel's playthrough on vinesauce. he plays through it blind and just watching the first 2 parts should be enough for you to see if it's something you'd be into or not. the game also has secrets and replay ability. i am giving it a 10 because it's everything i could have wanted from an rpg. but like i said don't listen to what any one is saying about, just try the demo.… Expand
  25. 113mac113
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The story was gripping and the writing was hilarious, Love-able characters and top tier music really shine too, The graphics are akin to Mother/Earthbound and it plays very similarly to them. Save Scumming is done in a really cool way and choices throughout the game actually matter. The game makes you question your morality in a unique way as well.One of the best games I've ever played. The story was gripping and the writing was hilarious, Love-able characters and top tier music really shine too, The graphics are akin to Mother/Earthbound and it plays very similarly to them. Save Scumming is done in a really cool way and choices throughout the game actually matter. The game makes you question your morality in a unique way as well. Tons of easter eggs are hidden around as well which are a real joy to find. The game made me feel Joy,Sadness and all sorts of emotions and It made me feel the way I never thought a game would make me feel again. A big surprise of 2015, Just remember by "You don't have to kill anyone", You literally don't! I reccomend going into the game without knowing much about it. You'll have a better experience that way.

    Also don't listen to the 0/10's, They're made by salty Melee and Ocarina of Time nostalgia driven fans (Yeah, Arguing with a person driven by Nostalgia is like arguing with a brick wall.) Getting whiny over a poll on GameFAQs. Like, Its just a poll guys. Get over yourselves.    … Expand
  26. sethleslee
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Undertale mixes humor, an emotional story, and rewarding gameplay together perfectly into a short but satisfying RPG.

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

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

    Going in blind and playing through twice was very satisfying and because the game it short, it never feels like a chore to play though everything a second time.    … Expand
  27. defendrojustice
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    This game will touch your heart if you let it. There are some who don't even bother with this game because they say they hate the graphics. Those people are making a big mistake. Remember when LOZ Wind Waker came out and everyone said they hated it because of the cartoony graphics? They missed out, and now people realize it was a masterpiece. Undertale is a masterpiece, too.

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

    Undertale is a game that any RPG fan or non-RPG fan will enjoy.    … Expand
  28. SmashLampJaw
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Essentially perfect.

    Clever gameplay, amazing writing, and masterfully scored, Undertale is a dark horse candidate for best game of 2015.

    I could say more, but it'd spoil the game, and why would I do that to you? At only 10 dollars, it's worth skipping a fast food lunch.
  29. Klonoa
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game that deserves all the praise that it's getting. Music is stellar and despite the main character sprite being a little iffy, the rest of the art and design in the game is spectacular, as is the gameplay, which is classic earthbound-esc RPG with shin megami tensei style talking to monsters and touhou meets warioware defense.

    All around very entertaining, though I'll admit    Fantastic game that deserves all the praise that it's getting. Music is stellar and despite the main character sprite being a little iffy, the rest of the art and design in the game is spectacular, as is the gameplay, which is classic earthbound-esc RPG with shin megami tensei style talking to monsters and touhou meets warioware defense.

    All around very entertaining, though I'll admit it's not for everyone, as if the writing or characters doesn't appeal to you, much of the game will fall apart.

    Still, as someone who felt the opposite, this is easily one of my favorite games of this year.    … Expand
  30. kaspersky23
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This game totally just blew my mind..
    Just as i thought i had played every major retro JRPG-game i was totally shocked to see how original and heartfelt this game was.
    The fighting is groundbreakingly awesome, the characters so colorful and just a lot of awesome stuff packed in to this seemingly "simple" little rpg-game. Now, my favorite RPG of all time is Earthbound, but if i had not    This game totally just blew my mind..
    Just as i thought i had played every major retro JRPG-game i was totally shocked to see how original and heartfelt this game was.

    The fighting is groundbreakingly awesome, the characters so colorful and just a lot of awesome stuff packed in to this seemingly "simple" little rpg-game. Now, my favorite RPG of all time is Earthbound, but if i had not played that game, i would probably rank this game as my no.1
    It is just one these games that you don't want to end.    … Expand
  31. crackajaxx
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying: this game had no right, NO RIGHT, to be as good as it was. It released the same month as several major AAA releases, sold for only $10, and this is what you got. It had no right, it just waltzed right in, barely even noticed among these other AAA giants... and then blew my expectations out of the water. Not to say I had expectations, but what this game gave me was an experience I will never, ever forget as long as I live.

    So Undertale is an RPG in the same vein as Earthbound, in fact many parallels can be drawn to the Mother series such as the art style and mood of the setting. But anyway it's an RPG where you play as a child that fell into an underground world populated by monsters who were driven underground many years ago by humans. But not all of these monsters want to kill you, in fact many of them are quite amiable and have their own lovable personalities, but then that's where the main mechanic of the game comes into play: you can either kill or spare these creatures. I never thought I would say this, but there legitimately is a "wrong" way to play this game in my opinion, if you play any way other than full pacifist route then you are cheating yourself out of the greatest video game experience I have ever felt. Going the aptly named "genocide" route, while an option, I feel will rob you of its intended themes: friendship, awful jokes, and how nobody is beyond redemption, no matter what.

    Combat revolves around either taking turns attacking "enemies" (if you wish to do the genocide route), while dodging their attacks by a wario-ware esque bullet hell minigame, or interacting with them to defeat them by...other means (for the pacifist route). Truth is the writing in this game is actually funny. Granted people find different things funny but this game got me laughing the whole way through (when it wasn't making me cry my eyes out). And that's the other thing: this game knows when to be funny, it knows when to be creepy, or when to be dramatic and it knows how to do all of those things very well.

    The soundtrack, like the game itself, had NO... RIGHT... to be as good as it is. Although they are simple 8 bit tunes for the most part, with some special effects at just the right moments in the game, the soundtrack is just phenomenally well done, and I frequently catch myself humming some of the delightful tunes you will hear throughout the game.

    Where do I even start with the story? As mentioned before you can either choose to kill enemies or "spare" them, going through the game without killing a single character grants you access to what I can only describe as the most fulfilling, intense, heartwarming and adrenaline pumping final boss battle I have ever witnessed in a video game to date. And I've pretty much played all of them, trust me on that one. The visuals mixing with the highly emotional and dynamic music along with the heartwarming dialogue really, really impressed me, and opened up entire new avenues for interacting with the player's emotions through the story. I simply cannot stress enough that if you are a gamer, this is something you NEED to experience at least once. The following conclusion is so heartwarming, if you don't at least choke up a bit, then you have a heart of steel... and I envy you!

    The retro style graphics might be turn off for many gamers, particularly with the prevalence of half-hearted indie games flooding the market, toting "retro graphics", but although Undertale uses these visuals as well, it does try some interesting effects and after a little while, you tend to forget about how simple the visuals can look at times.

    I shouldn't be giving this game a 10/10 because no game is literally perfect in every way, but since I can't give it a 9.9 I'll round it up to 10 because this game deserves it. It deserves every bit of praise it gets, and it deserves to be remembered for years to come, if not for its wonderful story that tugs at all the right heart strings, then for being an undoubtedly pure video game experience, crafted with love and meticulous attention to detail the likes of which only show up once in a very, very long time.    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. Danniel
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Greatest game for ever... best characters, best location, best story, best gameplay, best design, best bosses, best fandom(no), best music, best legs, best antagonist, best dating, best endings, best Sans

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  34. celebi734
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first 15 minutes of Undertale are emotionally devastating, it is a game where you don't have to kill anyone. Undertale is a fantastic of video games as art, and I don't mean that in terms of graphics. I mean that in terms of gameplay, the story line,and the characters. The game's characters are likable and have a lot of personality too them, The game also has multiple endings one titled "The True Pacifist Ending" is earned by becoming friends with certain characters, and not killing anyone. I got "The True Pacifist Ending" and was heart broken when the game came to an end, and the fact that here is only one save makes it difficult to start a new game because the characters are so likable, but Know this I will be returning too Undertale.… Expand
  35. m0rb
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    one of the best games I have played in 2015. love the concept, especially the possibility to make a pacifist run, or at least a mixed attempt at saving yourself and everybody in the underworld!

    but, the best thing about this game, is the MUSIC! I could listen to the soundtrack for hours! tons of great, funny, exorbitant ideas - Toby Fox, I am a gamer since 1988...and I bow my head to    one of the best games I have played in 2015. love the concept, especially the possibility to make a pacifist run, or at least a mixed attempt at saving yourself and everybody in the underworld!

    but, the best thing about this game, is the MUSIC! I could listen to the soundtrack for hours!

    tons of great, funny, exorbitant ideas - Toby Fox, I am a gamer since 1988...and I bow my head to you!
    most original game of 2015 and my personal Game of the Year.    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. krimokrimo
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    When I started playing this game, I found it to be very charming and smart, but wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype it got from some people.
    When I finished it (for the second time) I was nearly tearing up.
    This game is for me one of the best examples of passionate gamedesign I have ever witnessed, there is just so much love packed into it. And to be honest, there is no better    When I started playing this game, I found it to be very charming and smart, but wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype it got from some people.
    When I finished it (for the second time) I was nearly tearing up.
    This game is for me one of the best examples of passionate gamedesign I have ever witnessed, there is just so much love packed into it.
    And to be honest, there is no better way to describe how I feel about this game, then with this one word: LOVE    … Expand
  38. Renzokuken
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    I went in to this game expecting standard over hyped RPG fare based on how over the top the fanbase is. What I got however was an beautifully designed RPG with some light bullet-hell elements that was either funny or dark but always emotional depending on how you choose to play. The soundtrack to this game is utterly fantastic and makes genuis-tier use of leitmotif.

    Undertale is less a    I went in to this game expecting standard over hyped RPG fare based on how over the top the fanbase is. What I got however was an beautifully designed RPG with some light bullet-hell elements that was either funny or dark but always emotional depending on how you choose to play. The soundtrack to this game is utterly fantastic and makes genuis-tier use of leitmotif.

    Undertale is less a game and more an experience that makes you question not only your actions on a moral level but the very foundations of how video games can tell a story. It completely shatters common barriers between the the in game story and the out of story elements of the game, even turning your game saves into vital plot points.

    I don't often give games a straight 10/10 score because normally it denotes an uncritical fanboyish response to a game, but undertale is truely something special, the mere fact that someone could create such a subversive, beautiful and utterly engaging story almost single handedly from a $50k kickstarter is mind boggling and makes this game utterly deserving of such a high score.    … Expand
  39. AshaiTides
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    One of the highest watermarks in gaming, easily rivaling that of masterpieces like Earthbound.

    Sublimely unique, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and heartfelt. Masterfully combines genres and tone while responding to your choices. Also revels in its ability to break from expectations to create surprises. An incredible work. Also, the ending is... wow. Let's just say I have never felt more    One of the highest watermarks in gaming, easily rivaling that of masterpieces like Earthbound.

    Sublimely unique, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and heartfelt. Masterfully combines genres and tone while responding to your choices. Also revels in its ability to break from expectations to create surprises. An incredible work.

    Also, the ending is... wow. Let's just say I have never felt more alive playing a video game.    … Expand
  40. KHeckert
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Alright, you might be thinking "Oh no, another boring 10/10 best game ever." No. This game could make you feel things that normally you couldn't through other games. Toby Fox in my opinion did an excellent job on Undertale. I'm going to list things on why you should get this game

    - This game has emotion, that you will experience too while playing the game. - Toby Fox represents    Alright, you might be thinking "Oh no, another boring 10/10 best game ever." No. This game could make you feel things that normally you couldn't through other games. Toby Fox in my opinion did an excellent job on Undertale. I'm going to list things on why you should get this game

    - This game has emotion, that you will experience too while playing the game.

    - Toby Fox represents himself as a dog. Keep this in note while playing the game.

    - Amazing sound track, you could not hear in other games.

    - Pretty cool Earthbound references since (Maybe) he was inspired because of it.

    - There are hidden dogs. Try to find them all!

    - Great graphics! The pixel art really reminded me of old RPG games.

    - Best boss battles ever!    … Expand
  41. Dastrados
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    Your actions in the game change the whole plot, and the game remembers your actions even when you start a new save. Game-play is clever but the strongest part of Under tale is the characters in it. My GotY so far.
  42. mac1275
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Undertale takes everything wrong with traditional JRPGs (bloating, grinding, mind numbing combat that relies heavily on pressing the same button over and over until special enemies or bosses come around) and turns them on their heads. The game is relatively short, but in this short amount of time, every character is fleshed out making every little decision you make that much more important.
  43. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. At first I was sorta worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, but I actually feel like it's even better than the hype made it out to be. It's such a diverse game with some of the most lovable cast of characters I've ever seen, super creative game mechanics, and a really interesting storyline. Despite what I've heard some people say, I personally think the artI absolutely adore this game. At first I was sorta worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, but I actually feel like it's even better than the hype made it out to be. It's such a diverse game with some of the most lovable cast of characters I've ever seen, super creative game mechanics, and a really interesting storyline. Despite what I've heard some people say, I personally think the art style is really good, and the parts that weren't that great still tend to grow on you in some way. It's also got really good replay value, which is important since you can't get the full story without chasing down different storylines. It's fun, it's unique, it's weird, it's a masterpiece.… Expand
  44. Cheezemaniac
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Undertale, where do I start.
    This game is bloody(or less bloody if you choose so) genius.
    It's been inspired by Earthbound. It's full of silliness and witty jokes, also dogs. The mechanics are simple yet the developer manages to pull of some great and unique stuff with these mechanics. For one you control a heart in a small box while dodging projectiles while you fight. Well I have    Undertale, where do I start.
    This game is bloody(or less bloody if you choose so) genius.
    It's been inspired by Earthbound.
    It's full of silliness and witty jokes, also dogs.
    The mechanics are simple yet the developer manages to pull of some great and unique stuff with these mechanics. For one you control a heart in a small box while dodging projectiles while you fight. Well I have seen this small sequence turn into platforming, bullet hell and frogger.

    The story, not gonna say a thing because of spoilers, but it's really charming.

    The soundtrack, it had me up in tears quite a few times, it's just that heartfelt.

    This game is one of the prime examples why I love indie games so much, this game proves yet again that you don't need a big budget to pull of a great game.    … Expand
  45. Monti
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. Personal best of the best. Toby Fox created trully wonderful fairy tale world and filled it with charismatic characters, atmospheric locations, absolutely amazing music and creepy darkness hiding in corners of plot.
  46. Television007
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    I honestly can not express how much everyone needs to play this game. I won't say anything about it, other than avoid all spoilers online, as it might worsen your experience. This is truly a game that needs to experienced, to understand how great it is. Easily of my favorite games of all time
  47. Sis
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
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    ♪♪♪♪ нαω нαω нαω нααααω, нαω, нαω! ♪♪ » ♪♪ нαω нαω нαω нααααω, нαω, нαω! ♪♪» ♪♪нαω нαω нαω нααααω, нαω, нαω! ♪♪ ♪♪нαω нαω нαω нααααω, нαω, нαω! ♪♪ » ♪♪ нαω нαω нαω нααααω, нαω, нαω! ♪♪αω, нαω, нαω! ♪♪» ♪♪нαω нαω нαω нααααω, нαω, нαω! ♪
  48. Wyvrn
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    This video game made me cry. I didn't want it to be over. It creeped me out and made me love it. It will creep you out and make you love it too. Play it now, before you run across spoilers.
  49. mik123abc
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    Undertale is a game that proves that there is no need of impressive graphics to bring a lot of emotions out of us, this game has charm, this game has soul, this game will fool with your mind & this is why you should get it, it is truly an amazing & unique experience.
  50. PrettyMaid76
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    Love the punny humor! Also an interesting meta commentary on video game tropes with solid gameplay backing. All in all a must play!
  51. Harryolo
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    See i didn't know much about Undertale day i bought it. I was chatting with friend after school and i was like , hey look this site says that some indie game is highest rated game in history. Man this got to be a troll i'm gonna buy it and see it myself. That was kinda it. All i know is that there is one badass boss that will even cut his own monologue to get hit on player, becouse iSee i didn't know much about Undertale day i bought it. I was chatting with friend after school and i was like , hey look this site says that some indie game is highest rated game in history. Man this got to be a troll i'm gonna buy it and see it myself. That was kinda it. All i know is that there is one badass boss that will even cut his own monologue to get hit on player, becouse i watched highlight from one of my favorite streamers. I had 10 spare bucks so i was like "whatever i might as well spend it on this and if i won't like it i refund it". Those were 10 bucks. For game. That i put above any other game. With characters i wish were real. With soundtrack so great my ears start bleeding when i play again Bonetrousle. With this story and design of world. It just feels so unnatural you know. I really didn't expected this. I literary came because i saw 1 boss fight and heard that reviewes are stupidly high, and now look at me. What am i doing myself. I m giving this game 10/10 and i say that isn't enough considering most was created by one guy. Man i really don't know what i can say about this game. So maybe i shouldn't. Maybe you should do what i did, by which i mean, buy it blindly and give it a try. After all you can always refund, but i don't think you'll do that. I could say more of course, but that would ruin fun for you.… Expand
  52. LegendaryBlade
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    Honestly my game of the year, but it's hard to describe why without many spoilers. Here's my best shot:

    Right from the start the game plays with your expectations, it's opening leads you in and lets you make what mistakes you will before you really get a grasp on how much your actions effect the game. Beware, however. Even having second thoughts and trying to fix your mistakes can be    Honestly my game of the year, but it's hard to describe why without many spoilers. Here's my best shot:

    Right from the start the game plays with your expectations, it's opening leads you in and lets you make what mistakes you will before you really get a grasp on how much your actions effect the game. Beware, however. Even having second thoughts and trying to fix your mistakes can be picked up in ways you don't expect.

    The gameplay is fun regardless of whether or not you are talking or fighting your way through an encounter, though honestly most of that enjoyment comes from defending yourself. The bullet hell cut ins and the way they defy expectation creates a system that's extremely varied and extremely fun. Just when you get used to the classic bullet hell combat, with a few small twists already thrown in, the entire mechanic of it changes for specific fights. Maybe now you can shoot, or it becomes sort of like a rythm game, or you have to platform.

    The grander story and the emotion of the game is it's real selling point. From the way it encourages you to stay determined when you die, to the way the ending brought me to tears, or how the "bad ending" rips at your heart in a way no other game ever could, it's all amazingly crafted. The joke "Toby thinks of everything" proves true more often then you expect and every playthrough you'll discover something new. Maybe a locked door you gave up on opening and entirely forgot about you'll stumble back upon!

    Brilliant game, ten out of ten    … Expand
  53. Vookatos
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've played this year. Heavily inspired by the MOTHER series, this title is sad, funny and heartrending. Full of surprises, this short RPG has already became one of my favorite games of all time.
  54. DeadlyCrawl
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    That is my favourite game, great BSO, nice pixel art graphics, a wonderful history, if i played this game in my childhood probably will be my favourite game ever and ever, but not cares, because for real its my favourite game
  55. 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
  56. Ulrich5000
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    What words can I use to sum up the emotional experience that Undertale is...?

    Well Undertale is an indie RPG inspired by classics such as Earthbound and Chrono Trigger but is distinct enough to stand on it's own as a classic in it's own right. On the surface, Undertale looks like a traditional JRPG, but digging deeper you find a very melancholic but positive outlook on real life itself,    What words can I use to sum up the emotional experience that Undertale is...?

    Well Undertale is an indie RPG inspired by classics such as Earthbound and Chrono Trigger but is distinct enough to stand on it's own as a classic in it's own right. On the surface, Undertale looks like a traditional JRPG, but digging deeper you find a very melancholic but positive outlook on real life itself, the friends you meet on your journey, and being able to stay determined even when things start to look grim...at least that's what I got out of it, to me that's Undertale's greatest strength. Besides a really meaningful message, the game has a great story, memorable characters, hilarious sense of humor, and an amazing soundtrack.

    The story is about a boy, nameless protagonist *insert name here*, who falls from the human world into a land that's filled with monsters, and as the nameless protagonist *insert name here*, you must journey through this land and eventually find your way back to the human world. Of course you encounter enemies, bosses, memorable characters, skeletons that make hilariously bad puns, and dogs along the way that it's hard not to get engrossed in this world and actually start caring about the people you meet along the way.

    While I highly recommend sticking with the Pacifist run and experiencing the amazing Pacifist True Ending, there's also a Genocide run you can do which basically means instead of negotiating and sparing everyone you come in contact with, you play it in a more traditional way and massacre everyone you meet. I have yet to do this and I'm not sure if I could do this. I've grown to love the characters so much I couldn't even think about doing the Genocide run... this game is really good at making you care about the in-game characters.

    The battle system is very unique, encouraging you to not kill enemies but instead trying to negotiate your way to sparing your enemy. The enemies themselves have a very fun and unique way of attacking, spraying bullet-hell type attacks in a way that almost feels like Wario Ware's micro games. Through the battle system you learn about the enemies, and come to understand them.

    The characters themselves are very memorable, my favorites being the bone headed brothers, Sans and Papyrus, who are literally skeletons. Characters you meet and befriend are mostly bosses who want to kill you but with your determination, eventually they give up and instead help and encourage you along your journey to get back to the surface and return to the human world.

    The soundtrack as a whole is amazing, sporting many catchy songs, atmospheric melodies, and many mood setting pieces. There's a really good song that to me sums up the game's atmosphere perfectly. "Memory" does a great job at setting the melancholic but positive tone of the game.

    Some moments in this game are really psychological, messing with player interaction as well as breaking the fourth wall to a degree that not even Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid could manage. This game does a great job of just playing with your mind even if you don't even realize it's playing with your mind.

    It's hard to explain in detail what makes this game so good. In short I'd say experience it for yourself, try the demo if my review hasn't piqued your interest. But seriously do yourself a favor and play this game, it's only $10 and what you get in this game is more than what most Triple 'A' developers offer for $60 games these days.

    I can safetly say this game is highly recommended and give it a definite 10/10, I'd definitely play this game again.    … Expand
  57. Vicrio_rojas
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    un nuevo estilo de rpg ambientado en los rpg mas clasicos com mother como principar referencibia, el juego es una maravilla visual y musical le doy como nota100/100 y supenrando en historia y noverdad a mgs 5 y the witcher 3. goty!
  58. babysnakest
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, right next to Half-life and all those other highly praised games.
    When I first saw this game and its graphics I thought the game was a joke. But then I tried it. At the first 30 seconds I realised how good the game could be.. and it supassed my expectations. I'm not any fan of RPG's I usually get bored and quit them halfway through.. The same as the bullet hell    This game is a masterpiece, right next to Half-life and all those other highly praised games.
    When I first saw this game and its graphics I thought the game was a joke. But then I tried it. At the first 30 seconds I realised how good the game could be.. and it supassed my expectations. I'm not any fan of RPG's I usually get bored and quit them halfway through.. The same as the bullet hell genre, I never really played any bullet hell extensively.. Somehow.. This game doesn't fit in those? It's more a narratively driven game game.
    People say this game is 5-7 hours long, but they forget the fact that the game doesn't end at the endings.. The game is bigger than itself. It's all just a matter of interpretation. So don't google up this and just buy it because knowing more may just hurt you. The music is fantastic. The graphics are clever, the gameplay is variate, the story is one of the best.
    This one is on the best games that I have played in the recent years.. And could easily win against all the AAA titles that have been released this year so far. Undertale knows very well when to joke and make you cry. It also knows everything.

    So don't play Undertale.... Let IT play you.
    And then.
    You'll look at all other RPG's differently.
    Stay determined.    … Expand
  59. mpgiii
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played.

    This game is all about choices. You have an option with each character, to kill or not to. You could choose to kill everyone, kill the characters you dislike, or spare even the nastiest of enemies. You emotionally attach to all the characters. They change how they act depending on the choices you make throughout. The characters make you really    This is the best game I have ever played.

    This game is all about choices. You have an option with each character, to kill or not to. You could choose to kill everyone, kill the characters you dislike, or spare even the nastiest of enemies. You emotionally attach to all the characters. They change how they act depending on the choices you make throughout. The characters make you really happy or really sad throughout as well.

    The battlestyle of this game is quite unique, and reminds you of old RPG. It's very intuitive and becomes quite a challenge later in the game, and becomes even harder depending on some of your choices.

    The music is phenomenal. When buying this game I would highly recommend buying the OST to go along with it. It's great. It really adds to the gameplay.

    You get so into it you get lost track of time. That's really all there is to say without spoiling any of the game.

    It's a masterpiece and it's only ten bucks. Go buy it and try it out.    … Expand
  60. 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.
  61. Nekomi
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    You don't need fancy graphics, violence, guns, big explosions or anything of that genre to enjoy a good game. UnderTale and many other games teach us this in their own way(s) do yourself a favor and pick this game up.
  62. destroyer3242
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    This is legitimately the greatest game I have ever played. Do not listen to the people on the internet who say it's just overrated garbage. Heck, don't even listen to people saying good things about the game. In fact, stop reading this review and go buy the game. This is honestly a game, trust me on this, you do NOT want someone to spoil you on anything. I was one of the lucky few who gotThis is legitimately the greatest game I have ever played. Do not listen to the people on the internet who say it's just overrated garbage. Heck, don't even listen to people saying good things about the game. In fact, stop reading this review and go buy the game. This is honestly a game, trust me on this, you do NOT want someone to spoil you on anything. I was one of the lucky few who got to play this game before it came to its ridiculously large popularity. I didn't get anything spoiled for me. I did not know anything of what to expect in this game, other than that I would be trying to not kill anyone in the game, seeing as it was one of its selling points. I did not know anything about the characters I'd meet, and the surprising amount of depth to the game. I did not know the experience that I would be in for.

    And honestly, that's really the best way to play this game.

    Doing so brings us back to the old days before everything was on the internet in 5 minutes, where there were never any surprises anymore, where every new game we played as kid was like a new adventure for us, filled with wonder and amazement, wondering what was going to happen next or what else we could do in those games.

    Seriously, if you're still reading this, don't listen to anyone about this game, whether they're praising it or criticizing it.

    Because in reality, this game is a true reminder of what gaming, at its core, is supposed to be: Fun.    … Expand
  63. RunicDragons
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Undertale might be one of the most unique games I've ever played. It is a perfect example of how games don't need to look shiny or be complex to be enjoyable.
    Everything about this game is just so fresh. The soundtracks are amazing; the humor, which is a big part of the game, is spot on; the characters are so loving and interesting; and emotions run high.
    The concept of not having to    Undertale might be one of the most unique games I've ever played. It is a perfect example of how games don't need to look shiny or be complex to be enjoyable.
    Everything about this game is just so fresh. The soundtracks are amazing; the humor, which is a big part of the game, is spot on; the characters are so loving and interesting; and emotions run high.
    The concept of not having to kill anyone is a very nice thing, and all the enemies are unique and have different "standards".
    For such a "small" game, it has a lot of lore and backstory. There's no surprise that this game has been getting so much love.

    For people willing to give different kinds of games a chance, I highly recommend Undertale.    … Expand
  64. thethethe
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    I have never and will never again play a game that brought me such joy and gripped me in the way Undertale did. It is truly a unique masterpiece, and cannot be replicated. This indie game managed to be my favorite game of 2015, beating every big budget game because of it's charm and the DETERMINATION of Toby Fox.
  65. 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.
  66. Xecta
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    I'm honestly against a lot of indie games nowadays. Mostly because they're all the same thing. 8 or 16-bit graphics, and some sort of RPG where you're stuck somewhere. But god damn is Undertale isn't one of the best games I've ever played in my life.
  67. DishBish
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    Toriel is my waifu, Papyrus is my husbando, Undyne is my waifu, Sans is my husbando, Alphys is my waifu, Asgore is my husbando and Asriel is my child.

    10/10 would hold goat mom's hand.
  68. Mort432
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    This single greatest game I have ever played.
    I pray it gets more attention, because the developer deserves the money, and more gamers deserve to experience this magic!
  69. Shanoa
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    This game possesses more creativity than any AAA title out there, whether in dialogue, story, game play or even detail. A living testament the quality of the game is in its substance, and not in the graphics. A clear case of game of the year, and a breath of fresh air: actual effort and heart placed in a game.

    A friendly advice. go play the game blind. Don't spoil yourself.
  70. Will3700
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    This game....this game made me cry....I was amazed to see this game as the number 1 PC game on metacritic. But I was sad to see this game as the 19th best game of all time on metacritic as well. Last I checked it was at number 12! What happened? Either way, this game should be number one on everything, even on platforms it isn't even on. Best game I have ever played in my entire lift.This game....this game made me cry....I was amazed to see this game as the number 1 PC game on metacritic. But I was sad to see this game as the 19th best game of all time on metacritic as well. Last I checked it was at number 12! What happened? Either way, this game should be number one on everything, even on platforms it isn't even on. Best game I have ever played in my entire lift.

    ...Not even exaggerating...    … Expand
  71. tomako5000
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undertale is a very good game in so many ways. First of all, the game is a satire to all the Rpg's out there. How? This game puts you into a more "real" world. If you play any Rpg, you would mostly encounter the "bad guy" with all his evil intentions and nothing but cold blood running through his veins and only destruction/power/etc. as his objective. But as you play
    Undertale, you realize that this game is VERY different. In Undertale you are indeed fighting against "enemies", but if you pay attention, a bit of attention only, you'll realize that your "enemies" are actually good and they have pretty good motives to what they're doing. For example, Asgore, the so portrayed "Final Boss". When you face him, you get to know his story and the reason of why he is trying to kill you. Which are overall good reasons, I mean freedom for your race is a good reason in my opinion. Of course this argument leaves Flowie out, that **** is devil himself(and if you ask why I say him and not her, is because Flowie is in reality Asriel Dreemurr).
    Another reason why this game is so good, is how even though has only 2 voices in the whole game(excluding abc_123_a), the feelings it gets to transmit, and how well the characters express themselves is stunningly beautiful. The first time I played, I murdered Undyne, I regreted in the instant she started giving her final monologue as she was slowly dying, how she slowly attacked me, just made me want to go back and prevent it (the same with Toriel).
    In a game that looks like Undertale, I was waiting a gameplay similar to FF, Pokemon, or something similar. But as I advanced into the game, the way in which each character has his own way of attacking and how YOU evade the incoming attacks, is just revolutionary. I mean, Undertale is a game where you can win the whole game without actually losing a single hp point(that takes some skill). A game where you interact directly in how you attack(or don't), on how you survive, and it takes ONLY skill to do so, brings such a new way of playing that is so satisfying to the player.
    And last but not least, the way it brakes the 4th wall, is amazing. If you play Undertale more than once, and replay it differently to the way you did the 1st time, it won't take long to see that the texts and the game do not "speak" in the perspective of the character, but rather in the perspective of the player. Seeing things such as "I've already seen her die" or how flowy/chara/sans talk to you and tell you about how you reset the game, just brakes the forth barrier in such a way that I've never seen before. And don't get me in how Toby Fox placed the abc_123_a for all the "easter egg seekers" out there.
    I hope I've given good reasons to play Undertale, or rather, why I liked so much this game. Greetings and goodbye, hope this review fills you with DETERMINATION    … Expand
  72. alexg1210
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    The truth about Undertale is, It is a small game. But it has so much replay value. Every time I feel bored or lonely. I find myself playing this game, over and over again. It truly is a wonderful experience every time and every time I beat it I learn new and interesting things about the game. I am in love with Undertale. I normally do not write reviews for games but I felt it was necessaryThe truth about Undertale is, It is a small game. But it has so much replay value. Every time I feel bored or lonely. I find myself playing this game, over and over again. It truly is a wonderful experience every time and every time I beat it I learn new and interesting things about the game. I am in love with Undertale. I normally do not write reviews for games but I felt it was necessary for this game, as I have so much love for it. Thank you Toby Fox, for bringing something truly special into my life.… Expand
  73. 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
  74. ReviewScope
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    My game of the year for 2015. This is a fantastic example of a literally excellent independent video game, one that is filled with soul, dedication and effort. To play Undertale is a necessity for RPG fans and those that are not. I could go on for hours about why Undertale is such a great game, but to know why, you need to play it yourself, not knowing what to expect in any way.
  75. TwilightWind
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    There are few things that can leave an impression on the human heart quite as much as a well told story. This game, in its moderate length, tells an intricate, complex, and perhaps most importantly, video game specific story (one that could not be told in any other medium) that in this player's opinion is nothing less than the very best story ever told. Don't be put off by the community,There are few things that can leave an impression on the human heart quite as much as a well told story. This game, in its moderate length, tells an intricate, complex, and perhaps most importantly, video game specific story (one that could not be told in any other medium) that in this player's opinion is nothing less than the very best story ever told. Don't be put off by the community, because it is, in many ways, no different than the fandom for something like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. UnderTale is nothing short of one of the greatest games ever made. And no, this is not a bandwagon opinion. Few things have been able to touch so many hearts, so many -- for lack of a better word -- souls, as this game has. You, yes you, the person reading this review -- not your neighbor, not your friend -- YOU would be doing yourself a disservice by not first doing a playthrough of this game and then a followup investigation into what certain things really meant (Preferably while listening to the countless hours of fan created and original soundtrack that is quite possibly the best OST in the entire history of games). Every single frame, every little animation, every sound byte and every bit of conversation that happens in this game happens for a reason and putting the pieces of that together is half the fun of the 13 hour long game that I played one time three years ago...

    That I still obsess over and love with all my heart and soul to this very day.

    I would have paid a thousand dollars for the experience I got from this -- and I only played it once. In fifty years, I hope this game is still talked about as a pinnacle of storytelling in games. Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  76. True_Reclaimer
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    I wish more RPGs were like this. Makes you really think before killing monsters. Makes you feel for 2D sprites. Constantly holds your attention and occasionally surprises/betrays your emotions with twists. This game is quirky and starts off a bit slow, but once you fall down the Undertale hole, theres no coming back to the surface.
  77. FrankXG
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    If you are looking for an awesome adventure with like able characters look not further! This is game has multiple endings recommended for multiple playthroughs
  78. BrupcatBR
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    The best Bullet Hell RPG i've ever played. Its beautiful. The storyline and everything, Sans, Papyrus, Well written characters and three endings, "Chara", "Frisk", An incredible soundtrack, How can i say anything else more about this game? Its a masterpiece, enough said.
  79. GlyphGryph
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Probably the best RPG I've ever played. Incredible depth, great reactivity, wonderful humour, touching sadness, and a powerful message, combined with one of the best rpg combat systems I've ever seen.
  80. Alexiace
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    I initially stayed away from this game, thinking it was overhyped. But oh my god was I a fool.

    I cannot think of a single thing that bothered me during the time I played this game, It is more a work of art than a game. Although if you cannot understand almost perfect gaming artistry on such a level that I shed on tears at the apparent death of a robot, then I recommend you don't play this game.
  81. BROstoise
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Nedless to say, while playing this game, I did not have a baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime...........150 characters..
  82. 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
  83. DrCabbageman
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    I simply don't understand why people can be so negative towards this game. I mean, the graphics aren't the best, not by a long shot, but they don't need to be to convey what the game is trying to convey. I had no issues understanding what was what, and I found the simplistic art made it easy to continue forwards without being distracted.

    The soundtrack is good. Damn good. Like, "I'd    I simply don't understand why people can be so negative towards this game. I mean, the graphics aren't the best, not by a long shot, but they don't need to be to convey what the game is trying to convey. I had no issues understanding what was what, and I found the simplistic art made it easy to continue forwards without being distracted.

    The soundtrack is good. Damn good. Like, "I'd stick this OST on an iPod and listen to it everyday" good.

    The gameplay is fun enough. The difference between this game and standard RPGs is that, to avoid attacks, you must endure a small bullet-hell sequence rather than simply having high stats and praying to RNGsus. I like this difference as it means you have to actually get good at the game rather than simply grinding for better stats.

    The story is enjoyable, without giving too much away. It also somehow manages to really shift one's view of the game at points if played blindly, and oftentimes makes players wonder "what if I did things differently?". The developer had a lot of foresight and seemed to know how players would think and work in certain scenarios, so props to him for that.

    Overall, it's a good experience, easily one of the best games of 2015, and a game that I can wholeheartedly recommend to basically anyone.    … Expand
  84. mkrabon
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    I had very high expectations for Undertale when I first went into it, which is worrisome, because this usually results in disappointment. However, it turns out that the plot, music, environment, characters, metacommentary, combat, humor, and immersion of this game STILL exceeded my expectations. Honestly a masterpiece, and my most recommended game of all time.
  85. willlerner
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    An instant classic, an ambitious yet successful attempt at knocking every other indie game out of the competition. Not much I can say about the game without ruining it, just that it merges many different genres and combines them with great humor and music.
  86. Xtord
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    This game is great. This games has tons of charm, both in is music/soundtrack witch is fantastic, but also in is characters. The characters are well designed with alot of charm in them, they have unique personalities. The game has alot of humor. And the spare parts makes the gameplay interesting in the way you don't have to "kill" anyone, you can spare everyone in one way or another.This game is great. This games has tons of charm, both in is music/soundtrack witch is fantastic, but also in is characters. The characters are well designed with alot of charm in them, they have unique personalities. The game has alot of humor. And the spare parts makes the gameplay interesting in the way you don't have to "kill" anyone, you can spare everyone in one way or another.

    The story is great. Some of the side activities or side quests if you can call it that is fantastic.
    This is a pretty solid rpg. With replay value. And i wont be surprised that i will replay this one more time down the line.
    Also the graphic , what to say it has it charm , it works in this 2d rpg. Last thing is to say is try not to watch anything on youtube before you play this. Go in scratch with no barely no info about the game is best and you will actually go in and visit a wonderful created game.
    So my rating well i cant help it but is a 10 , i dont find any real flaw in it , and compared to alot of other games is actually not that easy is quite hard, not dark souls hard or anything but, hard enough, it has replay value. While i don`t really agree with gamefaq that is the best game ever ,is was population contest tough , because i am one of the few who think there probably wont be a best game ever. Anyway it among my favourite games and i cant say this enough this games has tons of charm, humor and did i mention the atmosphere is fantastic.
    Thanks for reading.

    PS:MINOR SPOILER REGARDING THE ENDING i almost wished i didn't complete it today on my b-day as the ending surprised me and i taught the game glitch over and over, not funny when i thought i had to do the last boss again, but still when i think about it wasn't that bad, it worked pretty well and was actually a little fun when you realise the game is just joking with you .    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. 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!
  89. Ryan7251
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    This game is wonderful the story is like art and this game needs all the love it can get not LOVE but love.......it's joke beat the game you will understand.
  90. BirdOBrine
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    The amount of depth this game has is astounding. From start to 'finish' I was having a blast getting immersed in this interesting story and characters hijinx. Honestly the best game Ive played in a long while.
  91. brightestabyss
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    Undertale is a game you should buy. That's all I can say and it's best if you go completely blind.

    There's a minimum 150 character limit for these things so... just fulfilling it with this sentence.
  92. MEEEE
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Do you like RPGs? Get it.
    Do you like to befriend everything you find? Get it.
    Do you want to kill everything that moves? Get it. Do you like bad puns? Get it. Do you like to flirt on orange jelly? Get it. Do you want to get the best date of you life? Get it. Do you want to lay on the ground with a ghost and feel like garbage? Get it. Do you want to be scared of a flower? Get it.    Do you like RPGs? Get it.
    Do you like to befriend everything you find? Get it.
    Do you want to kill everything that moves? Get it.
    Do you like bad puns? Get it.
    Do you like to flirt on orange jelly? Get it.
    Do you want to get the best date of you life? Get it.
    Do you want to lay on the ground with a ghost and feel like garbage? Get it.
    Do you want to be scared of a flower? Get it.
    Do you want to do something wrong,restart the game and then get surprised because the npcs know what you did? Get it.
    This game is unlike anything I've played in my life. I mean,there's this Earthbound look to it,but the game goes far beyond that. Everything on it is simply beautiful and genuine,there are so many details,so many secrets,so many feels... Everything in a single Indie game.
    10/10    … Expand
  93. Velsu
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. It touches Your soul and makes You think a little differently about life. If You can ignore the fact that graphics are hardcore retro and give this game a chance You will understand what i mean.

    Also one of the best Soundtracks i have ever heard in my life. Finally something good in the sea of all those crappy plain "AAA" title's that are all almost the same with super    Amazing game. It touches Your soul and makes You think a little differently about life. If You can ignore the fact that graphics are hardcore retro and give this game a chance You will understand what i mean.

    Also one of the best Soundtracks i have ever heard in my life.

    Finally something good in the sea of all those crappy plain "AAA" title's that are all almost the same with super cinematic mainstream gameplay.

    It's a little pity people like to troll and leave negative feedback for this precious gem but i hope a Gamer God will have mercy upon their poor souls and will bestow fair judgement in their afterlife.    … Expand
  94. Rman336
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Phenomenal game all around. Everything from the characters, to the writing, to the art, to the soundtrack, it's all just unbelievably wonderful. A must play.
  95. blie4
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Undertale is the revival of the Mother games, bringing back quirky humor and heartfelt stories while remembering every moral decision you make. I can't bring myself to give this game anything less than a 10/10 - the perfection of it places it as #1 in my list of favorite games.
  96. Boney
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    One of the most original, clever, soulful, and best games i've ever played. There is so much packed into this tiny little gem of a game. An instant classic.
  97. jswessler
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    Fnaf world made the mistake of making this game right AFTER this game came out. Oops. This game was dominating 99% of the market. Sorry, Scott.

    (seriously, the literal best rpg of all time)
  98. 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
  99. FairReview
    May 14, 2016
    10
    There will aways be haters rating the game 0/10.... There is nothing wrong with this game...

    Epic soundtrack AND matches all scenes in the game, that's very special!

    Memorable characters...Story... everything.

    No cons for me...
  100. TheAlwaysJhon
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Oh my god! Blending Mother/Earthbound with aspects of Danmaku is seriously the best thing i could've came across this 2015
    The story is amazing, the different characters that you come across are fantastic, the soundtrack is both funny and beautifull.
    I don't think any AAA game can reach such love and care went in this game, definetly a must buy in this INSTANT!
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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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