Undertale

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  1. 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
  2. GoldenEagle
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Pros:
    +I love the combat. It doesn't just go: "Bad guy attacked! you took 10 damage!" you can actually dodge all the enemy attacks... (this means you can go trough the entire game without taking any damage. altough that would be insanely hard to do)
    +Bad jokes +Fun characters! (well you might dislike a few, but it won't ruin the game too much) +Epic bossfights (my top 5 favorite boss    Pros:
    +I love the combat. It doesn't just go: "Bad guy attacked! you took 10 damage!" you can actually dodge all the enemy attacks... (this means you can go trough the entire game without taking any damage. altough that would be insanely hard to do)
    +Bad jokes
    +Fun characters! (well you might dislike a few, but it won't ruin the game too much)
    +Epic bossfights (my top 5 favorite boss figths are probably all from this game)
    +Multiple endings (play it more than once)
    +Lots of secrets
    +Amazing music (I listen to it all the time)

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

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

    Because no game is perfect and if any game deserves a 10 it's this game.    … Expand
  3. Joshua123
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Let me see what I can say about it... Intriguing story, unique characters, simple game mechanic, great landscapes... Oh yeah, and it also has a totally cool soundtrack that may sound 8-bit but is still modern enough for new gamers to enjoy. ......I LOVE THIS GAME! :D
  4. Gerochav
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Tenemos un juego RPG que rompe los esquemas ya establecidos, un buen punto para empezar esta reseña.
    El juego sin tener una historia pretenciosa logra atrapar al usuario según las decisiones que tome, tiene un humor blanco bastante entretenido y sobretodo unos personajes que poseen mucho carisma a pesar de las limitaciones gráficas.
    El apartado sonoro, en el juego se luce de una manera    Tenemos un juego RPG que rompe los esquemas ya establecidos, un buen punto para empezar esta reseña.
    El juego sin tener una historia pretenciosa logra atrapar al usuario según las decisiones que tome, tiene un humor blanco bastante entretenido y sobretodo unos personajes que poseen mucho carisma a pesar de las limitaciones gráficas.
    El apartado sonoro, en el juego se luce de una manera magistral, a pesar de que muchas de las canciones son remixes de los temas principales, estos no implican que pierdan su brillo, sin duda una de las mejores cosas de este juego.
    Sobre el apartado gráfico, no interesa si posee 3D o que tenga el mejor motor grafico, lo que mas importa es que el contexto en donde nos dirigimos en nuestra aventura, que siempre logra atrapar. Ademas que posee formas diferentes de gráficos que parecen de distintas consolas de las primeras generaciones, lo cual es un plus que se recompensa gratamente.
    La jugabilidad es muy innovadora y además que va creciendo su dificultad a medida que se va llegando al final, aunque la ruta genocida puede ser tediosa y también tener una dificultad mucho más elevada (sobretodo en el jefe final), es muy justificada debido a que el objetivo final del juego es que no completes dicha ruta para no "corromper" tu juego.
    Dicho esto, el juego tiene muchos diálogos y rompe varias veces la 4ta pared, realmente es un disfrute jugarlo y aun mas cuando lo vas descubriendo por ti mismo. El juego tiene mucho corazòn y está determinado a que pases un buen rato.    … Expand
  5. Amrak_Sekushi
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Undertale is, real talk, the best game I,ve played in a long time, I played my fair share of RPGs and my friend gifted this game to me as a birthday gift and seriously can't put it down, even after having beating all the possible routes, I just keep coming back for more, it's that good. Without telling much of the story, I wholeheartedly reccomend the game. The humor and hidden things areUndertale is, real talk, the best game I,ve played in a long time, I played my fair share of RPGs and my friend gifted this game to me as a birthday gift and seriously can't put it down, even after having beating all the possible routes, I just keep coming back for more, it's that good. Without telling much of the story, I wholeheartedly reccomend the game. The humor and hidden things are simply great, without dabbling in the fact that the game often breaks the fourth wall; I.e. A boss whom killed you could comment on it, or if you've killed a certain someone in a previous playthrough the characters could comment about how you've seen a ghost or whatnot, and characters can faintly recognize you as if seeing an old friend for the first time in a while.

    Don't listen to these guys with Negative reviews, they're mostly all troll accounts, or kids who only play COD and should be in no way allowed to review this gem of a game. Plus it's only 10$ So. With how much fun I still have with it, even though I wish sometimes I could forget all that I know to have a first impression again, I still get a ton of fun out of it. So simply stop reading the review, steer clear of spoilers, and go play Undertale right the hell now!    … Expand
  6. CrackCritic
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Ey first review so let's get this started shall we. First off the game play and the atmosphere is well done,It feels like you were just born and you had the right amount of detail to get started.The puzzles were great and stylish.The boss fight's gave you a choice which i liked allot character development was not so well done but the game makes up for it through emotion of theEy first review so let's get this started shall we. First off the game play and the atmosphere is well done,It feels like you were just born and you had the right amount of detail to get started.The puzzles were great and stylish.The boss fight's gave you a choice which i liked allot character development was not so well done but the game makes up for it through emotion of the character's.fighting was well done having seen this style before.Story was masked well.The music was amazing Toby fox's undertale gets a 10.… Expand
  7. Tylernal
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    When I first started playing Undertale, I thought it would be boring. But I got very attached to the characters on my first run, and I got very emotional towards the end. Undertale has permanently changed how I treat my friends and family, and is one of the greatest games I have ever played.
  8. SnowyZorua
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    It's one of those games that don't look good. We get it. But the story is amazing - you get attached to the characters. It's full of fun little surprises. It's comedic, it's hilarious, it's clever- or you can choose to turn the game into hell. There are so many different options that change the future. It's really just your choice. If you ever get the game, consider not fighting. You mayIt's one of those games that don't look good. We get it. But the story is amazing - you get attached to the characters. It's full of fun little surprises. It's comedic, it's hilarious, it's clever- or you can choose to turn the game into hell. There are so many different options that change the future. It's really just your choice. If you ever get the game, consider not fighting. You may learn a thing or two.
    Toby Fox knew what he was doing every step of the way. I'm really appreciative of that, and for the fact that the game could have been only 2 hours long - but the donations for it were 10 times that of needed, so I am really grateful everyone could turn something so small into something amazing. This is truly my best game of all time and I refuse that I will ever give up on my love for it.    … Expand
  9. zer0asnumber
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Parte de la magia de la escencia de undertale esta en la sorpresa es imposible hablar de el sin arruinartela asi que intentare spoilear lo menos posible pero es recomendable primero jugar el juego qunque sea imposible no spoilear si se podria decir spoilear un juego basado solo en sorpresa.

    Analisis resumido. Buen Soundtrack Buen sistema de karma buenos personajes Buen ""sistema    Parte de la magia de la escencia de undertale esta en la sorpresa es imposible hablar de el sin arruinartela asi que intentare spoilear lo menos posible pero es recomendable primero jugar el juego qunque sea imposible no spoilear si se podria decir spoilear un juego basado solo en sorpresa.

    Analisis resumido.

    Buen Soundtrack
    Buen sistema de karma
    buenos personajes
    Buen ""sistema de combate""
    Atravieza la cuarta pared constantemente
    Jefe/s finales poco desarrollados
    Muy idealista.

    analisis expandido.
    Undertale consigue contar muchisimo con "pocos recursos" que no engañe la estetica y el humor ya que tambien toca muchos temas.

    La premisa de undertale es muy simple puedes pasarte el juego sin tener que matar a todo a lo que haya por delante, esto hace que haya diferentes finales esto no es un sistema de karma solo es ver el juego desde otros puntos de vista manipulando la opinion de todos del jugador.

    Lo mas interesante del juego son los combates si se le podrian decir combates,nuestro enemigo estara en primer plano donde pondra nuestra alma en un cuadrado, en esta podremos atacar o podremos actuar que en cada combate las acciones son diferentes insultar,llorar,cantar,hacer un chiste ect en cada accion que hacemos sea atacar o una accion se aprende algo del "enemigo" tratandolo como una persona no como un mounstruo si no como una persona tratando de convenserlo ,segun la accion que hagamos el "enemigo" se pondra mas enojado o simplemente no atacara si se "amiga con nosotros" podremos perdonarlos y solo ganaremos oro y nunca nunca podremos subir de nivel (siempre tendremos 20hp) en cambio si los matamos ganaremos "xp" y con mucha tendremos mas "AMOR".

    Hablando del "sistema de combates" es mas que eso son como mini-historias cada una cambiada por las acciones del jugador.

    Todo lo que haces en undertale tiene una consecuencia literalmente todo combates desiciones ect.

    El juego siempre esta en cambios constantes lo que hace que no sea necesario farmear ect,

    Otro punto fuerte de UNDERTALE es la banda sonora tiene 100 canciones y minimo 30 son joyas que hacen lo que quieren a la perfeccion,(sentimientos terror felicidad ect.) (Diciendo que practicamente la hizo solo una persona)es musica simple minimalista facil de tararear y pegajosa.

    El juego sabe lo que hiciste y guarda practicamente todas tus acciones guardes o no guardes una nueva partida o un load.

    La mayoria de personajes son simples pero tienen muchisimo mas trasfondo de lo que parecen hasta los vendedores tienen una historia pero lo mas importante es que parecen reales se nota en algunos detalles,como cuando toriel llama cada minuto para preguntarte si necesitas algo o te paso algo o cuando pregunta si prefieres canela o caramelo y te pregunta si no es que no te gusta (opcion que elegiste) y si lo comerias si lo tendrias en un plato.

    Otro punto que me gusto es que es Creativo y "REALISTA" (diciendo que es un juego de fantasia) es de los pocos que son de fantasia y no son tolkien como por ejemplo el vendedor si,tiene un boton para vender pero porque piensas que el te va a comprar algo el solo quiere sobrevivir y lo hace con un local de comida/objetos

    El juego atravieza la Cuarta pared constantemente como flowey sans y (otros personajes con los guardados) los puntos de guardados cuando te dice que te llena de determinacion ect no le hablan al personaje te hablan a ti.
    es casi imposible criticar mal este juego ya que hace tan bien lo que hace bien lo que hace que solo encontre unos pocos fallos...

    Es muy idealista.(juegenlo y se daran cuenta.)

    Flowey tiene menos profundidad que un ♥♥♥♥ vendedor de hamburgesas.. (si es nuestra primera partida pero si hacemos todas las runs ya tiene mas profundidad pero menos profundidad QUE UN ♥♥♥♥ EGOCENTRICO ORGULLOSO DE HACER LOS MEJORES FIDEOS.    … Expand
  10. idkbro
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    it's a beautiful day outside. birds are singing, flowers are blooming... on days like these if you don't buy this game , someone like you... Should be burning in hell
  11. BobCakin008
    Jul 15, 2016
    6
    I am going to get downvoted into oblivion for this but... screw it!

    I don't like Undertale. I already hear the uber fans clicking the downvote button and booing me since that's what they did to everyone else who had an opinion on the game, but hear me out. Undertale is definitely not the worst game I have ever played, it's not really even bad. In fact, I am impressed by some of the    I am going to get downvoted into oblivion for this but... screw it!

    I don't like Undertale.

    I already hear the uber fans clicking the downvote button and booing me since that's what they did to everyone else who had an opinion on the game, but hear me out. Undertale is definitely not the worst game I have ever played, it's not really even bad. In fact, I am impressed by some of the features that were coded into the game.

    Then why don't I like it?

    Well for one, the humor of the game relies too much on memes. This already completely dates the game as memes come and go fairly quickly on the internet. In 5-10 years the humor will most likely be pretty unenjoyable because it relies too much on current-day memes to be funny instead of... actually being funny. So many people praised it for its comedy, but I generally found myself getting annoyed at all the "jokes". I haven't really seen many smart jokes that were actually genuinely funny and the ones I did see were too few and far between.

    Now I could look past the terrible jokes if the characters were great, but I could not really relate to any of them, so I found it hard to care about them. All of the characters seemed to be defined by quirks rather than an actual personality like characters out of an M. Night Shymalan flick. While quirks can be funny if done right, most of the characters relied on meme humor and just come off as annoying. I'll admit though, some scenes with Payprus were genuinely funny, but one thing dragged it down... The annoying and piercing sound that kept playing everytime he talked. Everytime a character talks in this game, they emit some of the most annoying sounds I have ever heard and it really makes it hard to care for them when their death means that the noise will finally stop. There are also other characters in the game that will interrupt your gameplay to show you that they made a social media post... 5 times... in one minute. I counted. It's annoying as ♥♥♥♥. So yes, the characters everyone else praises and says made them get "the feels", I could not stand at all and just wished that they would die.

    Which brings me to another con with the game. Morality and how it is treated in Undertale. This is one feature that everyone kept talking about. "It's an RPG where you don't have to kill anyone, it's so unique, it has not been done." Wrong. It has been done and it is not very unique. I mean Postal 2 also allowed you to play the game without killing anyone. Anyway, morality all kind of boils down to two different paths: Kill=Bad and Mercy=Good. I find that setting the scene is a great way to understand the flaw here. You are walking along a path when a floating horse thing jumps out of the bushes and tries to strangle you with its muscles.... just go with it. You dodge his attack, but now he starts to sweat bullets at you, clearly trying to murder you. He shows no signs of stopping so you attempt to protect yourself, killing him in the process. you're not evil, right? Wrong. The game says that you are automatically evil because you hurt that poor defenseless creature and you had the option to run away and risk getting shot in the back by him or flex with him and hope that he just goes away. If you kill, the game starts whining about how much of a monster you are and how you are disgusting because you kill for the fun of it and you are left thinking, "But they kind of were trying to murder me..."

    Another problem I have with this game is that there are never really any tough decisions to make. Once you play for a half hour, you realize that the game offers you the choice to kill everyone, but really discourages that playstyle. Thus, there is one "right" way to play the game which I really hate. Why are there no decisions where you don't know if you made the right choice? One of the tags for this game is "choices matter" and while that is true to a certain exent, all of the "choices" feel a bit one sided. It is apparent that there is one path the dev wanted the players to take and that is perhaps the most disappointing part of the game.

    Combat in the game is fairly interesting... for the first five minutes. It gets old fairly quickly and I found myslef dozing off during many of the "boss battles" which is not good for any game, particularly an RPG. The boss battles are supposed to be some of the most exciting parts of an RPG and... they're just not. The gameplay boils down to move your heart around a little bit every so often and avoid the falling or moving stuff.... that's it.

    Overall, I can barely stand to play this game, but I understand why some people would like it. To them it's funny and emotional, I definitely did not get the same feeling and I personally would not suggest it. To me, it is not worth ten bucks and I would wait for it to get a big discount before buying it.    … Expand
  12. Kire_92
    Mar 7, 2018
    2
    I started playing this game without knowing much about it. And I quickly learned that it’s not a game for me.

    I actually didn’t like much about this game. I will grant it the fact that it’s innovative in certain areas. But other than that the game was just a bore. The gameplay was lackluster, the story un-intriguing and the graphics were ugly. I actually started to yawn a lot during my    I started playing this game without knowing much about it. And I quickly learned that it’s not a game for me.

    I actually didn’t like much about this game. I will grant it the fact that it’s innovative in certain areas. But other than that the game was just a bore. The gameplay was lackluster, the story un-intriguing and the graphics were ugly. I actually started to yawn a lot during my time playing this game.

    Because the game had so high ratings I tough that maybe I was having a bad day and therefor did not like the game, so I stopped playing and didn’t really think about it. Now almost 2 years after initially playing it I started it from scratch to see if my first impressions 2 years ago were wrong. But my feelings are still the same.    … Expand
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. SanicFire2000
    Dec 24, 2018
    5
    A game that prides itself on its moral affinity, Undertale hilariously falls flat when looked at objectively. For me, the game is just a guilt trip when you play the Genocide Route (kill all things in sight, like Aatrox) and then constantly pats you on the back for the True Pacifist Route (befriending everyone like a certain baseball bat-wielding kid from Earthbound). There's nothing wrongA game that prides itself on its moral affinity, Undertale hilariously falls flat when looked at objectively. For me, the game is just a guilt trip when you play the Genocide Route (kill all things in sight, like Aatrox) and then constantly pats you on the back for the True Pacifist Route (befriending everyone like a certain baseball bat-wielding kid from Earthbound). There's nothing wrong with that, but the game has recieved major praise for something that was already achieved back when Spec Ops: The Line was released.… Expand
  19. TheCriticPotato
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    This game is changes the typical fight, nou you can evade the attacks. Has got a good soundtrack, very original but the graphics is a FAIL. The bosses seems to be a fair mode from Dark Souls. Very good game.
  20. objectivelytrue
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    This is just a good experience, there are some minor irritations like being forced to grind for hours to get the bad ending, and if you aren't aware you can ruin the only two endings worth getting (because they're the only ones with original content) and experience one of the mediocre ones. There's a real sense of delight in most of the writing, with the rest being hit or miss kind of gagsThis is just a good experience, there are some minor irritations like being forced to grind for hours to get the bad ending, and if you aren't aware you can ruin the only two endings worth getting (because they're the only ones with original content) and experience one of the mediocre ones. There's a real sense of delight in most of the writing, with the rest being hit or miss kind of gags that you don't want to see again (and if you do your endings right you won't have to). It has fun gameplay, but the game itself is fairly short with few monsters so that you don't get bored of it. You should definitely try it.… Expand
  21. Apocalypten
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    This is not your 'average retro game' that some people are saying it is. It is the most unique game I have ever come across as you have the option to spare every character you meet by simply talking to them; the characters are all amazingly written, each with their own personalities; the game can make you cry at some points, whilst laugh at others; it is packed with secrets and EasterThis is not your 'average retro game' that some people are saying it is. It is the most unique game I have ever come across as you have the option to spare every character you meet by simply talking to them; the characters are all amazingly written, each with their own personalities; the game can make you cry at some points, whilst laugh at others; it is packed with secrets and Easter eggs, and all the time slowly revealing a brilliant and thought-provoking story.… Expand
  22. Firekip
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Highly recommended game with great story telling, characters, and amazing music. The developer's even caring enough for people who prefer version 1.0 on the steam version and give an option to allow you to use it. Go in blind if you can.
  23. Dengar
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    I saw this game, saw the graphics, and decided not to support it on Kickstarter. Then, a few weeks ago, I stumbled on an early discussion of the demo. People weren't quite sure how the game was working, but it was remembering their actions and adapting to them. I immediately closed the page for fear of seeing spoilers and got the game. It didn't disappoint. I haven't loved a game this muchI saw this game, saw the graphics, and decided not to support it on Kickstarter. Then, a few weeks ago, I stumbled on an early discussion of the demo. People weren't quite sure how the game was working, but it was remembering their actions and adapting to them. I immediately closed the page for fear of seeing spoilers and got the game. It didn't disappoint. I haven't loved a game this much since Mother 3's Japanese release. Don't avoid it because of the graphics like I nearly did. It's a beautiful piece of work that I'll make sure my children one day experience (and possibly some of my students >.> )… Expand
  24. mrdinosir
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    Games great, amazing even its fun and emotional. Ill just say this, Mass effect, Fable, and pretty much every game with a moral choice ending I never ever gave two **** about going back as teh back guy

    This game, I got the best possible ending and I can't stomach the though of going back and doing the bad ending. Now I would like to review the negative reviews. If you're someone like    Games great, amazing even its fun and emotional. Ill just say this, Mass effect, Fable, and pretty much every game with a moral choice ending I never ever gave two **** about going back as teh back guy

    This game, I got the best possible ending and I can't stomach the though of going back and doing the bad ending.

    Now I would like to review the negative reviews. If you're someone like me who likes filtering the negatives to see common complaints then you should know the negative reviews about this game on this site are utterly retarded and wrong

    -A common complaint I see is "oh well its just ripping off mother 3 and people only like it for nostalgia" Well ive never played a single mother game and in fact don't normally like RPG's of that nature. So people saying you will only enjoy this game if you have played an NES RPG are wrong. Another reason why this is such a stupid complaint is it plays noting like any other turn base, You can beat the entire game without leveling up once or killing and the bullet hell element adds an extra layer of challenge so you aren't just pushing buttons in menus. You can dodge every single attack in the game

    - Most of the bad reviews are a 0-2 out of ten. A 1 out of ten means you couldn't even get the game to start or there is a glitch that keeps you from beating it, 2 would be some type of gameplay element that made the game unbearable. I have no issue with people not enjoying this game but basically saying its unplayable is just down right short bus level stupid (Yeah I know giving a game a 10 means it suppose to be next to flawless, which I do think it deserves gameplay, music, creative wise there is noting wrong with it. You can for sure have a debate as to if the game should get a 10/10 but at least its an honest and legit argument )

    -Some guy seriously wrote as a downside the the game that the gameplay sucks because they take away an upgrade which has no gameplay purpose and its just a gag. That is the stupidest complaint ive ever read in my life. Ok that would be like if I offered you that joke gum thing that when you grab it a spring comes out and hits your thumb then you said "What the **** but where is the gum?!" There isn't suppose to be any...

    Again I have no issue with someone not enjoying this game or not getting the emotional connection. Im not saying you're not aloud to hate this game that would be stupid of me. Just need to call out misinformation and stupid comparisons to mother and this weird trend of instantly discrediting a game for having a 16 bit art style
    Saying the gamplay isn't fun or the game is short or what ever is one thing
    Saying don't play this game because it kind of looks like another game and lie about it playing the same then that's like wow no...    … Expand
  25. Spooks491
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    The most moving game I have ever played. Don't let the simple graphics fool you -- this game does things I've never seen before, even in triple-A titles. You'll never look at game characters the same way again.
  26. 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
  27. Xeni
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    I've finished twice, and have watched friends and family play through it, and still can't stop thinking about this game. Apparently, this is a common side effect for players of Undertale. Trust me, for $10 USD, you'll be sentencing yourself to what I daringly consider the best RPG experience I've ever had. Top three, minimum. Having been an RPG fanatic my entire life, I don't say thisI've finished twice, and have watched friends and family play through it, and still can't stop thinking about this game. Apparently, this is a common side effect for players of Undertale. Trust me, for $10 USD, you'll be sentencing yourself to what I daringly consider the best RPG experience I've ever had. Top three, minimum. Having been an RPG fanatic my entire life, I don't say this lightly, and it was so important to me that I express my feelings for Toby Fox's masterpiece. So, here we go!

    Don't judge the graphics by what you see in the trailer. Let's forget about graphical standards for a moment, because seriously, that shouldn't have been a selling point to any game in the first place. Undertale uses an incredibly simplistic art style to paint a deep and atmospheric world that would perhaps be difficult to digest otherwise. The battle screens feature exclusive monochromatic full body sprites of your "enemies". I had to mention these specifically because they just look gorgeous. In fact, they become progressively more so as you advance.

    In terms of gameplay, there's no RPG experience out there like this one. Fans of the Earthbound/Mother series will feel right at home with Undertale in that its gameplay elements are heavily inspired by the cult classic series. It features a standard, top-down overworld chock full of enjoyable puzzles and amusing secrets to discover. Any player knows that the battle system is what really shines in this game, however. Like Earthbound, Undertale sports a first-person combat screen, complete with a streamlined interface that's extremely easy for RPG fans and non-fans alike to understand. On top of the simple turn based system, there is a varied bullethell segment every term that counts as the enemy's attack. Navigating your "SOUL" through different styles of attacks can prevent you from taking minimal to no damage in that turn. I also want to mention that some battles take the mechanics into complete other directions by adding in elements of other genres, such as platformers, quiz games, shoot-em-ups, and so forth, making for very memorable moments throughout the game.

    Undertale's soundtrack, in my opinion, has easily been Toby's most impressive work so far, featuring an insanely-addictive selection of chiptune melodies, some accompanied by more modern synthesized instruments. Toby isn't known for ambient, atmospheric soundtracks that you hear in most of today's games. If you start playing this game, I hope you're prepared for an infernal punishment of tunes that you will never be able to get out of your head until you whistle along, and even then, it'll come back around at one point or another. While you play this game, prepare to enjoy one of the greatest video game musical scores of this decade. You'll also appreciate the incorporated humour in some tracks played in the game, at just the right moments.

    The story has everything I could've asked for. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you might even date a skeleton. The game features two polarizing branches of storyline, depending on how you choose to play the game. The fanbase has deemed these to be the Mercy and Genocide stories. The Mercy story and its ending are what people consider to be the "true" path of the game, while Genocide will offer you a bad time. I would only recommend the latter to more hardcore RPG players, due to its substantial difficulty increase. I would also recommend you have an iron will and no moral fiber whatsoever, because I know I couldn't handle the weight of playing Genocide myself. The game starts out with an incredibly simple and predictable intro, that quickly unwinds into a rabbit hole of beautifully-written characters, humour, and evoked emotions. I won't touch the actually story, because it's worth experiencing yourself spoiler-free, but I have to say, you won't ever forget it. The writing for the game is so clever and funny that you'll split a side laughing, and then on the other hand it'll pull at your deepest heartstrings. Also, there's a skeleton that you can date. Does any other game of 2015 have skeleton dating? I didn't think so.

    Okay, so I've gushed about the game and every bit that I love about it. Let's be honest about the negatives about the game. The first and most obvious con is that it had to end. Perhaps it ended a little bit too soon, averaging a 7 hour playthrough for most, 13 hours for myself. The graphics were appealing, but also could have used more polish in some areas. However, don't take that statement the wrong way; choosing not to buy this game because of this would be like throwing away a huge diamond because it has a chip. In closing, and if you're still reading this, I'm thankful you put in so much heart just to do so! Now seriously, go buy it! You could be diverting all of that effort into the game itself, and you'd be getting so much more out of it! I wish I could have said more, but I'm almost at the character limit for this review. Seriously, what's up wi    … Expand
  28. Hilo
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    This game, on the surface may look like another 8-bit-indie-romp, but it plays far more cleverly. Passed the goofy meme-humor and silly character design, it's a game that truly, wholeheartedly believes in what it's doing - through design and passion.

    Each route in this game has been panned out tremendously. Technically, there are 3 routes in this game that can take you to an entirely    This game, on the surface may look like another 8-bit-indie-romp, but it plays far more cleverly. Passed the goofy meme-humor and silly character design, it's a game that truly, wholeheartedly believes in what it's doing - through design and passion.

    Each route in this game has been panned out tremendously.
    Technically, there are 3 routes in this game that can take you to an entirely different end-game scenario, but there are minute details in every choice that you make in the game that alters something, you have to figure out what exactly has changed by result. It offers for high replay value and interesting discussions.

    The game to some, might be slightly unimpressive at the start, but each ending offers heavy 'meta' scenarios which I found very intriguing and super cool.

    There are many games nowadays trying to break the graphical barriers, introduce something controversial not yet seen in gaming. You can feel the competitive nature behind these companies.

    Undertale understands it has boundaries, and in a lot of ways, it's what makes the game so incredibly refreshing. It's indie like when Cave story was Indie. You can feel that charm.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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