Undertale

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5370 Ratings

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  1. UndertaleFan
    Dec 18, 2016
    10
    One of the best games EVER. The graphics are old, but who cares! About 3 endings. Not just one. There is an very interesting story. There are lots of enemies. Instead of just beating them, you can spare them. Only one minus; the genocide route. BUT WHO CARES! The genocide route is so hard. The soundtrack is good, too. This is worth it.
  2. oneloveundertal
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    отличная игра . саундтреки я до сих пор переслушиваю ,персонажи интересный и история специфична и т.д (еще много чего) .Так как я смотрел прохождение (да я дебил) играть было не так интересно.самая лучшая игра в которую я только играл! и очень много людей говорит что "графика не торт",но это способ передать ту чудесную историю!отличная игра . саундтреки я до сих пор переслушиваю ,персонажи интересный и история специфична и т.д (еще много чего) .Так как я смотрел прохождение (да я дебил) играть было не так интересно.самая лучшая игра в которую я только играл! и очень много людей говорит что "графика не торт",но это способ передать ту чудесную историю!
  3. Yes850
    Dec 22, 2016
    10
    I had mixed expectations going into this game. I had heard many great things about it, but also expected it to be some memes current culture reference game coming from the screenjunkies honest trailer. What I got was an amazing experience that made me laugh and touched my heart, often at the same time. Never before have I become so invested in a game, it's story, and its characters likeI had mixed expectations going into this game. I had heard many great things about it, but also expected it to be some memes current culture reference game coming from the screenjunkies honest trailer. What I got was an amazing experience that made me laugh and touched my heart, often at the same time. Never before have I become so invested in a game, it's story, and its characters like this. Many mightn't find it perfect, but I thoroughly loved it.… Expand
  4. Huntonos
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    My friends told me all about it and tried to get me to play it and I really tried to hate it, but it is just so good. It isn't about the graphics, which fooled me because I though it was going to suck when I saw those graphics, but it is about the story, plot, characters, and about all the mystery. And with all that mystery sparks curiosity, well at least my curiosity, so then I search upMy friends told me all about it and tried to get me to play it and I really tried to hate it, but it is just so good. It isn't about the graphics, which fooled me because I though it was going to suck when I saw those graphics, but it is about the story, plot, characters, and about all the mystery. And with all that mystery sparks curiosity, well at least my curiosity, so then I search up theories. Then the characters are enjoyable with their fascinating and complicated characteristics and emotions. Just amazing, and don't spoil it for yourself. I spoiled a bit for myself and I still loved it, but still, don't spoil anything.… Expand
  5. SaltyArtist666
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really good~ It's based on a really REALLY great game called "Earthbound." The creator, Toby Fox, is really funny and cool. He has made another game before, Hacked version of Earthbound. SO, with that, let's review the game itself. So you're a kid who fell to the underground. You learn that the humans and monsters had a war many years ago. But you also learn about the monsters and some really good life lessons like "Treat others with kindness and they will (probably) give you kindness back" or "Always stay determined and never give up on yourself!" We should probably talk about these really cool characters. Let's start off with the character you first meet, Flowey! He's evil but with a purpose. Toriel loves humans (for a reason that is a HUGE spoiler~) Sans is a smart but lazy skele (Also SPOILERS) Papyrus, an over working INNOCENT skele because he is a GREAAAAT PAPYRUS after all. There's undyne. She's the head of the royal guard, and REALLY hot headed. She thinks humans are anime and is over all innocent (besides killing you) Alphys is a weeb scientist. Asgore is the king (and a WHOLE LOT of spoilers) And there are two other main characters but they are also spoilers~ I love this game because
    of there's no going back. If you do something, like killing EVERYONE, there's no going back.

    I love this game because at times it is horrifying but cute at the same time.    … Expand
  6. Johnsson
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    a right out Single player with a great story and chara'ctors.
    none of that EA "look we bought the title and TURNED IT INTO ****
    rest in peace Battlefront
  7. TroikaP999
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    Lovely game. Many people start hating on the game just because the fanbase is screwed up, but I say give the game a chance. Of course, like every game, it's not for everyone. But hey, it's worth a try!
  8. Tohubohu7
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    What do I say that no one else has already said, great game, great music, great game play, and great pixel graphics and animations. Can’t wait for Toby fox to make another game already, although I do hope it isn’t Undertale, it has a satisfying ending and should stay that way, but definitely can’t wait for another game by him.
  9. SparkzPlayzGame
    Jan 20, 2018
    9
    The Game is very good and one of my favorite of all time, so my review is as follows

    Graphics=8, It is a interesting style, retro, but I like it Music=10, This is my kind of music Story=10, Very enjoyable, no matter how you play Replayability/Length=9, Definitely worth replaying and it is a good length Gameplay=8, I enjoy it quite alot, but I can see how you would dislike it    The Game is very good and one of my favorite of all time, so my review is as follows

    Graphics=8, It is a interesting style, retro, but I like it
    Music=10, This is my kind of music
    Story=10, Very enjoyable, no matter how you play
    Replayability/Length=9, Definitely worth replaying and it is a good length
    Gameplay=8, I enjoy it quite alot, but I can see how you would dislike it

    This leads to a grand total score of .........

    90!

    This game is wonderful and I can't give a reason to not play it    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  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. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. AndrewHyrych23
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    I think this game will always be relevant! The plot is very pleased. Worked characters about this now and let's talk. The characters are very ardent when you end the genocide ending then you just cannot believe that you could kill your favorite characters with your own hands. And the next plus of this game is that there are many endings to them 3 - Neutral, Genocide, True pacifist.
    In my    I think this game will always be relevant! The plot is very pleased. Worked characters about this now and let's talk. The characters are very ardent when you end the genocide ending then you just cannot believe that you could kill your favorite characters with your own hands. And the next plus of this game is that there are many endings to them 3 - Neutral, Genocide, True pacifist.
    In my opinion this is the perfect game!
    P.S. (Many haters say that the game is bad only because of its community and graphics. Well, for the first time the game cannot spoil the community because it is single in dota 2 and cs: go yes it can-be. As for graphics, one person created it first I can not argue he could create better graphics, but think about what games he was inspired and then you will understand everything! Have a nice day)    … Expand
  18. jays7321
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    Undertale may be one of the greatest marvels in video game history, it has some of the most relatable, funniest and likeable characters in any game seen by the lieks of humans, it has some of the best music most of us have ever heard, it makes you want to listen to it on repeat for decades turning on centuries, it has a very unique combat style, and it utilizes very clever techniques toUndertale may be one of the greatest marvels in video game history, it has some of the most relatable, funniest and likeable characters in any game seen by the lieks of humans, it has some of the best music most of us have ever heard, it makes you want to listen to it on repeat for decades turning on centuries, it has a very unique combat style, and it utilizes very clever techniques to relate back to the player and to break the 4th wall. Especially considering the fact that the game was made by one person and is in 2D it is a masterpiece, and may be one of the best games ever made, in my opion at least.… Expand
  19. onkinams
    Jan 11, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo ruim, superestimado pra um cacete, jogabilidade repetitiva, historia fraca, humor ruim, musicas bregas e lutas desinteressantes, personagens com personalidades fracas e vagas, finais horríveis… Expand
  20. blankblank1
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing indie RPG gem that has managed to trump a number of AAA titles into being my favorite game of the year. Great soundtrack, good retro-style graphics (although the tutorial area is a bit iffy), just all around great.
  21. stormageddon1
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    The best game I've played all year, has the most captivating characters from any RPG I've ever played, and a replayability that I won't be able to use because I can't bring myself to reset the world after getting the best ending, Undertale is truly an amazing experience.
  22. fantasylife
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    This game has a ton of heart.

    Now are there things to dislike about this game, yes. It is a pretty short game and the world feels very small. It's extremely linear and although your choices are recorded by the game, honestly there just isn't that many choices you can actually make, its more like one choice over and over again. Because of these things, as a whole the game is much more    This game has a ton of heart.

    Now are there things to dislike about this game, yes. It is a pretty short game and the world feels very small. It's extremely linear and although your choices are recorded by the game, honestly there just isn't that many choices you can actually make, its more like one choice over and over again. Because of these things, as a whole the game is much more like 'one shot' by Mathew Velasquez and NightMargin than earthbound. Which isn't bad. One shot was great and if you liked that game I would recommend this game or vice-versa.

    I would just agree that this game is similar to earthbound in more of an Easter egg way, then anything else . However, you have to consider, earthbound, was a fully staffed, and much larger game. Which is all the more reason to buy this game and support Toby. Unlike soooo many kickstart games that are ridiculously bad or never even finished. I think Toby delivered a solid enough game to give me hope. This game is not an epic adventure, its more like a fun romp in a very small city. But if you enjoy it for what it is, it is fun enough. And who knows, Undertale 2, or whatever is next, could be spectacular.    … Expand
  23. Coelpts
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This essay is as non-spoiler-y as possible until a paragraph later on. I'll let you know before hand if you want to keep your experience garden fresh.
    It's very strange for me to be writing a legitimate review on just about any game, but I feel that Undertale is an exception to the rule in the fact that although it is extremely flawed, the parts that make up the whole are incredibly charming and amazing in more ways than a rational human being should imagine.

    Mechanically, it's really not the most amazing thing in the world. When you break it down, the fighting system is entirely timing based and the mercy system a more intuitive version of the part-time barista minigame in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. But where it shines is how exactly it uses this admittedly bland system to make many fights their own little events. The best example I can give without being too spoiler-y is one of the main boss battles, in which you're confronted by someone who's been chasing your tail for quite a while, but you manage to escape every time. How do you win peacefully against this rather determined figure? By running away of course!

    The story, to be honest, is very weird and sometimes a bit convoluted. A few plot points hinge on smaller details, and unless you're meticulous, you might just miss them. It is rather amusing, however, and if you can keep up you're in for one hell of a ride. The best part about the story is, again, how it twists itself to fit the situation. It remembers everything you do. If you think I'm joking, I'm not. It remembers if you accidentally hurt someone and tried to go back so you didn't do it again. It remembers if you lied to someone, how you reacted, IF you hurt someone...

    If anything shines directly and without remorse, it's the artistic presentation in three mediums; the writing, the art, and the music. Every character is a /character/. If you fight them, their fighting animation is unique to them and them alone. Their speech patterns are never shared unless they're more minor NPCs, and every major character has a personalized Bebebese they say with their lines. But even minor characters have some serious personality, such as the odd Vegetoid or the Temmies. Settings are, indeed, settings. The look and feel of each area, from the Ruins to Hotland, varies drastically. You can feel the freezing cold or sweltering heat, the water spraying onto the rocks or even the eerie silence of a hopeless city. The music made me cry. No, seriously. Near the end of the game I was bawling like a child, and I cried again the day after completing it. The music is just gorgeous.

    But if there's anything I want to praise louder than anything is the tone of the entire experience. For reference, my first run was Pre-Pacifist and my second was True, so I got the fluffy end of the stick. For those of you taking the No Mercy run first, you will not have the same experience. In fact your experience will be drastically different and could reshape the entire game for you, and that's part of what I like about it. The game, as I experienced it, is one of becoming more than the sum of yourself. I know it sounds weird but hear me out.

    Here's where the spoilers kick in, so skip this if you don't want to be spoiled.

    At the end of the True Pacifist run, you have to fight someone in particular who not only sucked up six of the seven human souls needed to break the barrier, but literally every monster soul in the entirety of the caverns. You cannot beat this boss with violence. Your attacks always miss him and his defense is infinity. What you can do is hope and dream with all your essence that you can persevere, and eventually you discover even this was not enough. You cannot defeat this boss on your own. Instead, you reach out to your friends souls, the ones that you made along the way, and free them. Each of them are just as you remember from before, but it is only after you remind them that what they were is not all they can be, and that you can be a part of them, that they truly snap out of their trance. Finally, then, you can reach out to the one who took them in the first place, and ask him if you can be a part of him too. It's an amazing, touching, epic moment, and it spoke to the small, afraid ten year old me inside that was still making these mistakes. It hit me right there.

    Spoilers over!

    If this was any other game, without its charm and compassion to do something just a bit different, Undertale would be mediocre at best. The music and art save it from being trash, and the characters would bump up the experience, but the combat and story would still be a slog. As it is, however, Undertale is what it strives to teach; you can make those mistakes. You are greater than the sum of your parts. Remember those who taught you that, and you will go far in life.

    Or you can just kill everyone and have a really bad time. Your choice, really.    … Expand
  24. hex37
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Great game made by a great writer. I honestly could never have believed that a songwriter for Homestuck could have come this far.

    The only thing I can say is this: Play this game. It's worth the money, and all the low user-scores are practically bots trying to get MSGV above this gem. Don't take it from me, though. Play it, and judge for yourself.
  25. 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.
  26. BritishHat
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    If you've ever considered yourself a human being capable of emotions, I would highly recommend you play this game. You can even experience a variety of emotions, ranging from amused, to surprised, to eating spaghetti.

    Just be careful. If you're a terrible person, you're gonna have a Bad Time.
  27. alpacawesome
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    Undertale is an absolutely charming, hilarious and clever indie RPG that wound up making me incredibly emotionally invested within the very first hour. Toby Fox clearly understands what makes a RPG great, and understands the many flaws that the genre harbors and channeled all that knowledge into Undertale.

    The theme the game carries is being a 'friendly RPG' where killing is totally    Undertale is an absolutely charming, hilarious and clever indie RPG that wound up making me incredibly emotionally invested within the very first hour. Toby Fox clearly understands what makes a RPG great, and understands the many flaws that the genre harbors and channeled all that knowledge into Undertale.

    The theme the game carries is being a 'friendly RPG' where killing is totally unnecessary and your choice alone. It's a theme that's more than just conventional and runs deep into the core, and works absolutely wonderfully and results in extremely great encounters and dialogue.

    Nothing in Undertale feels like a drag. Everything has been put into the game for very specific purposes, and it almost feels like Toby Fox thought of every possible outcome when working on the game. It's mind blowing.

    It sounds like I'm just nerding out and gushing about the game, but it really is that fantastic. The flaws that I have are purely nitpicks and do nothing to ruin what the game pushes forward. NPCs could look more lively and I would've loved to see more of the world it presents, amongst other things. All just little tiny nitpicks.

    The sad thing is, talking about many of the things that make Undertale the fantastic game it is would require spoiling the experience itself. However, to put it in short... I don't believe I'll ever be able to play another RPG the same way again after experiencing Undertale.

    Please do yourself a favour and play this spectacular game.    … Expand
  28. DominicWhite
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    One of two games in the past 15 years to make me cry. A creative little RPG made with hopes, dreams, determination and a shoestring budget, but it blew me away so many times. I'm still absolutely stunned that this is Toby Fox's first ever standalone game.
  29. Danegermouse
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    Probably one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences Ive ever had, this game has made me laugh and cry more than i can remember

    I would recommend this to anyone, honestly, I get the feeling this game will stick with me for a very long time Gameplay is great, Soundtrack is great, Characters are great and memorable and the story is great and there is so much hidden stuff for you to    Probably one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences Ive ever had, this game has made me laugh and cry more than i can remember

    I would recommend this to anyone, honestly, I get the feeling this game will stick with me for a very long time

    Gameplay is great,
    Soundtrack is great,
    Characters are great and memorable and the
    story is great and there is so much hidden stuff for you to find

    If you do one thing this year, get Undertale!    … Expand
  30. GeneralTaco
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    This game has pulled out so much emotion out of me, I literally cried 6 times XD. If I could erase my memory of this game just to replay it over, and over, and over again, I would. I look at all the other game I would play, and they look bleak and bland in comparison, this is such an inspirational piece of art. Best thing I could purchase in history for $10.
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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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