Undertale

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5370 Ratings

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  1. Nebiee
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    Undertale is an incredibly unique video game experience, there are few if any games like it. Although the art-style is a bit outdated/retro the way it is worked with and used makes it visually appealing anyway. The gameplay is a mix of turn-based rpgs and bullet hell where every move you make matters in the over-arching story. The story is one of the most emotional and interesting storiesUndertale is an incredibly unique video game experience, there are few if any games like it. Although the art-style is a bit outdated/retro the way it is worked with and used makes it visually appealing anyway. The gameplay is a mix of turn-based rpgs and bullet hell where every move you make matters in the over-arching story. The story is one of the most emotional and interesting stories to be put into a video game. Your choices actually affect the outcome of the story and exploring these different options are fresh on every new playthrough. The music is astounding and is one of the few video game soundtracks I actually listen to outside of playing the game itself. Toby Fox really has struck gold with this game, and Deltarune looks to be on the same path. Excited to see what comes next.… Expand
  2. uschara23
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undertale is a game made by Toby Fox and is slowly becoming very popular. In this game you will be told the history of humans and monsters,and told how other humans have traveled to the mountain monsters are trapped under but don't return.You are then put into the game after naming your character. As you progress unlike many RPG’s you have the choice to spare or fight the monsters or you can fight some and leave others.Each choice will provide a different ending, and one played twice the same way will give you another ending letting you learn about another character and your characters real name.The genocide run (kill all the monsters ) will show you another character ,the first human to fall. I will say that Toby Fox made the best game to spend hours playing to be entertained.
    Now that you know a little about the game i will tell you that this game has so many amazing qualities such as
    A compelling story
    Amazing soundtrack
    Jokes splashed in with characters
    Puzzles to solve with the characters
    Mystery mixed with how you think one character acts
    And so many others , this game along with entertainment has brought people that love this game together.creating alternate versions of this game(underswap,underfell,candytale,etcetera) these AU’s as they are called create even more fans spreading the game around. Recently Toby Fox has created a second game many suspect to be his own AU
    I will say that Toby Fox made the best game to spend hours playing to be entertained.Now to wrap this review up this game is amazing i've played it enough times I can quote some characters.I recommend this game to everyone and I hope that this review was helpful in choosing whether or not to get this game it's on steam and does not cost much.If after you want to find the other game Toby made it is called Delta Rune this game you must search and download.    … Expand
  3. SwaggySheep
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    I absolutely loved this game and played it a million times. This game is basically an art piece. I highly recommend playing this game. You'd feel so many emotions you can either save everyone or kill everyone. Great soundtrack and humor. 100/10.
  4. Melon2gO
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    I love this game! Every character has a funny background story and I think there is nothing in this game you cant talk to.
  5. AxemmelaGX
    Dec 27, 2018
    8
    This game is a breath of fresh air for RPGs and gaming in general. It questions morality in an interesting way and has the characters to back up this statement.

    Amazing music, fun gameplay, interesting story.

    The only part where it could fall flat is the artstyle. It isn't too amazing, but doesn't detract from the game experience at all.
  6. 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
  7. Memelord118
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the best games I’ve played. The characters are engaging, the plot is wonderful, the whole fighting and acting thing is incredible, and the soundtrack is amazing.

    I recommend this game to everyone.
  8. MaximisRulz
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time. Lovable characters, an amazing soundtrack, and makes me break down into tears every time.
  9. GRRicky
    Dec 9, 2018
    6
    It is a clever and gimmicky anti-genre game. The game is often overrated for its overall quality. However, for younger audiences, the humorous dialogue and characters can be very attractive. The gimmicky mechanics can also be "deep and rewarding" for some players.
  10. awesomejf03
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Not a fan of JRPG games, but this game is amazing.

    The gameplay, story, soundtracks and characters are fantastic. Some bosses are really hard to dodge their attack at the beginning, when I replay it, I got use it.
  11. GabrieltheGamer
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    A must have if you like JRPGs like EarthBound and Final Fantasy. Or if you like excellent story, characters, and music.
  12. Vectis99
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    A really cute and wholesome adventure game with a pretty funny and pleasant style. The game mainly suffers from an incredibly high amount of down-time, walking, and etcetera, making playing through it an immense chore, but the parts of the game which are well fleshed out can make up for it in several respects. The sense of humor is fairly inaccessible, and although there's a lot of sillyA really cute and wholesome adventure game with a pretty funny and pleasant style. The game mainly suffers from an incredibly high amount of down-time, walking, and etcetera, making playing through it an immense chore, but the parts of the game which are well fleshed out can make up for it in several respects. The sense of humor is fairly inaccessible, and although there's a lot of silly and fun bits it quickly grows repetitive. Overall, unless the general premise of Undertale is something which you feel especially invested in, there are probably better uses of time available.… Expand
  13. Zahltag
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    This game is probably as close to perfection as it can get. The story, characters and style of the game are fantastic and it manages to get it's main message across almost perfectly- that there is always a peaceful solution to every problem.
  14. VanyatheSuccubu
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Un gran juego con una gran jugabilidad, la historia y personajes son una pasada; lo disfrute de principio a fin, y luego completé la ruta pacifista.

    Es un gran juego, tiene también una hermosa banda sonora, la historia es genial y te engancha debido a que cada decisión que tomes afecta al juego.
  15. Gaesma
    Nov 23, 2018
    4
    Lo que me paso con este juego es raro: todo el tiempo senti que el juego te hace hacer cosas sin sentido para hacer tiempo y al menos llegar a las 4 horas de duracion.
    Cualquier juego que tenga unos graficos tan horribles y sin ganas, tiene que sobresalir almenos en alguna otra caracteristica. Pero no es el caso de Undertale:
    -Los graficos estan dibujados por un chico de 4 años -La    Lo que me paso con este juego es raro: todo el tiempo senti que el juego te hace hacer cosas sin sentido para hacer tiempo y al menos llegar a las 4 horas de duracion.
    Cualquier juego que tenga unos graficos tan horribles y sin ganas, tiene que sobresalir almenos en alguna otra caracteristica. Pero no es el caso de Undertale:

    -Los graficos estan dibujados por un chico de 4 años
    -La historia es simplona, sin una pizca de gracia, carece de todo.
    -Los personajes son nulos, sin conexion con nada, y que en su mayoria tiene apenas unas cuantas lineas de dialogo como mucho, lo cual impide que te llegues a apegar a ninguno de ellos.
    -Los escenarios y las cosas que hay en ellos son totalmente random, da la impresion de estar ahi solo para rellenar minutos.
    -La mecanica de las peleas me parecio divertido y original, algunas rompen la cuarta pared y causan risa.
    -La musica esta buenisima.

    En resumen, es un juego totalmente al azar, con personajes tirados ahi porque si, sin pasado ni futuro, en escenarios al azar con graficos realmente dolorosos y tratando de emocionarte con el recurso de poner una musiquita de piano de fondo. Por otro lado las mecanicas de pelea y la musica son muy buenas.

    Si quieres jugar un rpg sentimental juega al "To the Moon", este no lo vale    … Expand
  16. Potato_Wesker
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    I bought Undertale because the music is so good. All the characters are charming and the story is great. I recommend playing this game without spoiling the game for yourself.
  17. 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
  18. LasPlays
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    La jugabilidad es buena, la banda sonora es muy buena... dura mucho el juego eso es bueno, graficos... meh y es rejugable por los distintos finales.
  19. Bluemoon045
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    This is possibly one of my favorite games of all time due to it's amazing story telling, unique and colorful characters and it's creative spin on the turn based rpg genre. Each character has a exaggerated personality to create a weird, dark and humorous story all at the same time. I also love how different battle segments are compared to something such as Pokemon, in the way that dodgingThis is possibly one of my favorite games of all time due to it's amazing story telling, unique and colorful characters and it's creative spin on the turn based rpg genre. Each character has a exaggerated personality to create a weird, dark and humorous story all at the same time. I also love how different battle segments are compared to something such as Pokemon, in the way that dodging and attacking isn't down to luck but a fun little mini game. This game has brilliant replay value because of it's three main endings and a large variation of messages from one of the main characters about how your actions in the game have affected the future. I would definitely recommend this to any fans of RPGs or anyone with a sense of humor.… Expand
  20. MTOList
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    (Turkish Only) - Önce şunu diyeceğim. Undertale bir hikaye oyunu. Toby'nin aklında bir hikaye vardı ve bu şekilde insanlara aktarmanın yolunu bulmuş ve çok da güzel olmuş. Tebrik etmek lazım. Böyle bir hikaye ye böyle bir oyun giderdi.
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. rahmonjorge
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    An absolutely beautiful and fun game in EVERY aspect possible. EVERY SINGLE MUSIC is good. All the characters are amazing. The game play is awesome. I just can't find any issue in this game.
  24. SwitchReview
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    Undertale ended up being a surprise masterpiece for me. Being one of the most unique and touching RPG experiences I've seen, I highly recommend you play it.
    Pros:
    +Story - beautiful +Music - masterfully composed music by Toby Fox. +Graphics - nostalgic +Combat - unique Cons: -Length - took me 10 hours to beat -Also graphics - some sprites look like they were made in 10 minutes    Undertale ended up being a surprise masterpiece for me. Being one of the most unique and touching RPG experiences I've seen, I highly recommend you play it.
    Pros:
    +Story - beautiful
    +Music - masterfully composed music by Toby Fox.
    +Graphics - nostalgic
    +Combat - unique

    Cons:
    -Length - took me 10 hours to beat
    -Also graphics - some sprites look like they were made in 10 minutes
    -Gets repetitive - you have to play through it once to unlock the good ending

    Overall score: 9.3/10    … Expand
  25. PINGULADOR
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    UMA COMPLETA BOSTA DO KRL, ESTE JOGO É TÃO RUIM MAS TÃO RUIM QUE ELE É BOM MAS DAI ELE FICA TÃO BOM MAS TÃO BOM QUE FICA UMA MERDA, UM LIXO
  26. IloveIndie
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    Artılar
    +Sevimli ve iyi işlenmiş npcler (2)
    +Yaptıklarımızın oyunun sonuna etki ediyor (3) +Kendini tekrar etmiyor (2) +Müzikleri mükemmel (4) +Diyaloglar iyi (1) +Mekanikleri iyi (2) +Atmosfer başarılı (2) Eksiler -Yaptıklarımızın oyunun gidişatına etkisi çok az (3) -Bulmacalar basit (2) -Oyunun kötü sonu size çok zaman kaybettiriyor (3) -Oyunu defalarca kez oynarsanız pek    Artılar
    +Sevimli ve iyi işlenmiş npcler (2)
    +Yaptıklarımızın oyunun sonuna etki ediyor (3)
    +Kendini tekrar etmiyor (2)
    +Müzikleri mükemmel (4)
    +Diyaloglar iyi (1)
    +Mekanikleri iyi (2)
    +Atmosfer başarılı (2)
    Eksiler
    -Yaptıklarımızın oyunun gidişatına etkisi çok az (3)
    -Bulmacalar basit (2)
    -Oyunun kötü sonu size çok zaman kaybettiriyor (3)
    -Oyunu defalarca kez oynarsanız pek keyif verdiği söylenemez (3)
    -Gereksiz uzun koridorlar (2)
    Puan: 8/10
    -IloveIndie    … Expand
  27. JPK
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    I F*CKING LOVE THIS GAME!
    Undertale Is One Of The Most Unique And Funniest Games Out There.
  28. JaxMax69
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This game is one of my favorite games of all time. With its fun lighthearted yet serious world and amazing turn based combat it’s a blast to play through. Getting the games three different endings are a treat with new things to do depending on what ending you want. The fun and lovable cast of beautifully written characters make this a game feel like your in the world. Fun 4th wall breaksThis game is one of my favorite games of all time. With its fun lighthearted yet serious world and amazing turn based combat it’s a blast to play through. Getting the games three different endings are a treat with new things to do depending on what ending you want. The fun and lovable cast of beautifully written characters make this a game feel like your in the world. Fun 4th wall breaks and different takes on classic game mechanics are just some things that of this games special qualities. BUT the most important thing is the groundbreaking story best story even made in a video game no contest. This game is a treat and something different that everyone will enjoy!… Expand
  29. disarmedpotato
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    this might be one of best game i ever play i really love the characters very cool compset and what i really like is the music
  30. SparX0
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game but it may not be for everybody. It is a story driven game that requires multiple play throughs to get the entire experience. It has amazing and memorable music and well written characters. It is short and sweet moving you between different areas before they get boring and has an innovative fun turn based combat system which fits very well into the game design. It is bestFantastic game but it may not be for everybody. It is a story driven game that requires multiple play throughs to get the entire experience. It has amazing and memorable music and well written characters. It is short and sweet moving you between different areas before they get boring and has an innovative fun turn based combat system which fits very well into the game design. It is best played through blindly and an unforgettable experience. A masterpiece in video game design.… 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
1
#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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