Undertale

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8.5

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  1. Soups
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    This is hands down, the best game I've ever played, it gives a sense of childlike wonder to the player, with it's quirky, yet lovable and relatable characters, captivating story, and a seemingly clairvoyant way of playing with your emotions, then instantly setting you at ease. I enjoyed the hell out of it. And highly recommend buying it for yourself.
  2. rilwal
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    I don't know how to describe this game. It is the first game I have ever played that made me truly care about the characters, and I've plated a lot of game's. Basically Undertale is fantastic, if you haven't yet, go play it!
  3. sirpootis
    Dec 20, 2015
    6
    This game was extremely overhyped. I was expecting a life changing experience based off of the steam reviews but all I got was a mediocre puzzle based rpg. It was meh.
  4. 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
  5. Memulatron
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    If you value gameplay over story like I do, you probably won't like this game as much as most people. For sure, this game is good. It's a well-made game with lots of humor and a great story. But it's definitely not game-of-the-year material. People love indie games because when you don't have producers telling you how to make your game, a lot of really interesting ideas can be implementedIf you value gameplay over story like I do, you probably won't like this game as much as most people. For sure, this game is good. It's a well-made game with lots of humor and a great story. But it's definitely not game-of-the-year material. People love indie games because when you don't have producers telling you how to make your game, a lot of really interesting ideas can be implemented in your game, like the combination of an RPG-style combat system with bullet-hell minigames. But this game is more of an interactive story than a game. And I guess that's what an RPG is supposed to be. But look at Pokemon. Look at Fire Emblem. Look at the Mario & Luigi games. Those are all RPGs that have gameplay that's just deep enough that you can be good or bad at them. With Undertale, the gameplay is pretty shallow, meaning it's easy to get the hang of, but not really satisfying. It means you can't be good or bad at the game. Granted, this is a plus to some people, like casual gamers, but to people who like a challenge, it will leave you wanting more.

    The story and characters, on the other hand, are original and interesting. They'll make you laugh, they'll make you cry, yadda yadda, no spoilers. But most importantly, they'll make you think critically about the choices you make in the game. Normally, you'd go with your gut reaction when presented with a choice in a video game. But since this game isn't all that long, it really pays to spend some time seriously thinking about whether or not what you're doing is the right thing to do.

    In terms of presentation, this game is definitely lacking. The game is not pretty. It looks like it could've been drawn in MS Paint. But to a lot of you, graphics don't matter, so you can ignore what I'm saying. The MUSIC, on the other hand, is some of the best music I've heard in an indie game, or any video game for that matter. Just look up the song "Dummy!" if you have any doubts. It really drives that atmosphere home, because the graphics surely do not.

    Overall, this game is really good. For a game that came late on the simple-pixellated-indie bandwagon, it really is a special game. It just really isn't all that fun to play from a gameplay perspective, and it certainly doesn't deserve Game of the Year, especially up against games like Witcher 3 and MGS5. Simply put, this game is overrated, but for all the right reasons.    … Expand
  6. backgroundGuy
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    this game is nothing less than beautiful, it raised10x more then its original Kickstarter goal, it can stand tall and proud next to super big RPG`s of the year such as fallout 4 and witcher 3 and yet, to me it surpasses both those games combined but then again, this is coming from some random guy on the internet I suggest you just buy the game yourself and see for yourself
  7. kenshinwari
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    when i first started playing this game i had decided to do 2 runs, one peaceful one evil. But after playing this game through just 1 time, i could not get myself to do an evil run, this game is so amazing, at the end, i got hit by a feels bus. i really came to feel for the characters in the game and i have never had this much feels from completing a game, this is a 10/10 from me. I'dwhen i first started playing this game i had decided to do 2 runs, one peaceful one evil. But after playing this game through just 1 time, i could not get myself to do an evil run, this game is so amazing, at the end, i got hit by a feels bus. i really came to feel for the characters in the game and i have never had this much feels from completing a game, this is a 10/10 from me. I'd recommend it for anyone.… Expand
  8. Saptua
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    I love this fantastic game. The moral of the Pacifist run and how Genocide gives everyone the feels. Its just so wonderful to see the game sprouting after all these years. Hehe. You can go live without any harm done. Its so unique how you can just free everyone instead of fighting them to the death. Lovely, 10/10.
  9. 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
  10. Haganeno12
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Do you love a Great Story with Awesome Characters ?
    Do you Love a Beautiful Music with so much feelings ?
    Do You love a Unique Game with so much variety in Game play ?
    So,why you still read this?hurry and buy the game and Begin your Mysterious Adventure in Beautiful Monster World.
  11. UTGenocide_Cece
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Undertale isn't so much as a game as it is a story, an experience, and a very amazing tale. The pixelated style is amazing, and the scenes are so well-thought out. Depending on what route you take, you get so many different dialogues. One choice can change the whole game, and not just for that one time you play it, but many times after that. Undertale left the biggest mark on me out of allUndertale isn't so much as a game as it is a story, an experience, and a very amazing tale. The pixelated style is amazing, and the scenes are so well-thought out. Depending on what route you take, you get so many different dialogues. One choice can change the whole game, and not just for that one time you play it, but many times after that. Undertale left the biggest mark on me out of all the games I've played, and it really does deserve it's spot on this site.… Expand
  12. Sir_Swag117
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    This is a really good game. I hate to be caught up with the crowd, but I recommend getting it. I've played it. Immensely satisfying, considering the game caters to most personalities. Even the murderers. NOTICE: NOT A FANBOY OR SOME **** LIKE THAT!
  13. handOfCheese
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    It is not often that I come off an ending I didn't want and still be so profoundly impressed by the journey I had.

    Story: 11/10 Undertale is a game that knows when to be quirky, when to be tongue-in-cheek, and when to be morbidly, unrelentingly dark and real with you. When in the end, a character asks you to think about my actions which led me to that point, I realized that my blind    It is not often that I come off an ending I didn't want and still be so profoundly impressed by the journey I had.

    Story: 11/10

    Undertale is a game that knows when to be quirky, when to be tongue-in-cheek, and when to be morbidly, unrelentingly dark and real with you. When in the end, a character asks you to think about my actions which led me to that point, I realized that my blind adherence to genre tropes have led me to chose a sociopathic decision at the very beginning...and I felt genuine remorse! In the end,I opted to finish the game on an imperfect run, thinking I would just restart - instead, the game treated me to the most disturbing finale and boss battle I ever had...AND organically enticed me to replay it the way I truly wanted to! What else? Characters are deliberately anachronistic or archetypal, with notable exceptions...but Fox manages to paint a beautiful tablou on that single dimension some characters have.

    Gameplay 9/10

    Within the limitations of a retro RPG engine, the big names of the industry struggle to innovate. Toby Fox doesn't struggle - he embraces the limitations and combines a challenging bullet hell mechanic with a standard turn based system. My recommendation for all new players is to forget about the EXP bar, as battles offer a purely skill-based and not loot/EXP-based alternatives. Puzzles are somewhat of a stumbling block, in that it takes a while for them to become a mechanic, rather than a spoof of adventure game puzzles.

    Music - 10/10

    Bonetrustle, Muffet's theme, Megalovania...my God, the music is so good in this!

    Final score: 10/10 - A MUST PLAY AND A MUST HAVE!!!    … Expand
  14. brockcheese
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    This game proves just how incredible the medium can be including art, moral choices, ethics, and overall humor infused into a simple independent rpg. Incredible.
  15. RadicalRic
    Dec 16, 2015
    7
    This game is charming, unique, happy, funny and it will surprise you sometimes. It's made with love and care, trying to make you remember the good things about videogames and what made you enjoy them in the first place. Unfortunately it's really short but sometimes happiness is meant to be felt in short bursts. It also gets somewhat repetitive and hard to get into because it's fanbase isThis game is charming, unique, happy, funny and it will surprise you sometimes. It's made with love and care, trying to make you remember the good things about videogames and what made you enjoy them in the first place. Unfortunately it's really short but sometimes happiness is meant to be felt in short bursts. It also gets somewhat repetitive and hard to get into because it's fanbase is one of the loudest and obnoxiously obssessed with it. If you have the pure bliss of getting into this game without knowing anything about it, you'll like it. And if you want your friends to play it please don't be a dick and don't tell them anything about it, it'll spoil it for them.… Expand
  16. AsianJanelle
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    • Despite the graphics that look meh at first glance, they still convey the messages effectively
    • This game makes you care about the characters, and they really care about you as well
    • It can be the most heartwarming game ever
    • It could also morph into a horror game where you are the monster
    • Seriously a skeleton will cook spaghetti for you what more would you need?
  17. Xevon
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    The only problem with Undertale is that it was over too soon. All things considered, that's a pretty good problem to have. If you haven't played Undertale yet, jump in headfirst and prepare yourself for one of the best games made this year.
  18. danielatyoutube
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    the game is really good story no spoilers just so you know I not saying spoilers. and if you like old fashion type pc games or you don't like old fashion pc games you will still love it. controller or not controller both very good controls. 10/10 very good for youtube if you want to have fun. genocide route or passives or true passives all really good endings I couldn't believe thethe game is really good story no spoilers just so you know I not saying spoilers. and if you like old fashion type pc games or you don't like old fashion pc games you will still love it. controller or not controller both very good controls. 10/10 very good for youtube if you want to have fun. genocide route or passives or true passives all really good endings I couldn't believe the endings of it I hope this helped… Expand
  19. Undertrash
    Dec 15, 2015
    0
    I mean, I get the appeal of this game but c'mon guys, this game is pretty overrated. Sure, the combat system is unique and the different endings really make you feel differently about the way you play but honestly besides that, the game is just... average. There has been a ton of pixelated indie games this year and even though this is admittedly the best, the whole pixelated indie gameI mean, I get the appeal of this game but c'mon guys, this game is pretty overrated. Sure, the combat system is unique and the different endings really make you feel differently about the way you play but honestly besides that, the game is just... average. There has been a ton of pixelated indie games this year and even though this is admittedly the best, the whole pixelated indie game trend is getting a little bit old. The amount of positive reviews that this has gotten is just sad in my opinion. Not to mention that it's about to be crowned best game ever...… Expand
  20. TheDerpyPotato
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    For people who say limited options, bad graphics short game, the bias of nostalgia the game has more options than any other I have seen you can do other things that just flat-out kill/beat everything in your path things what other game have you seen does that? Graphics? This game was made by around 10 people and was funded by KickStarter what would you expect and entire division of skilledFor people who say limited options, bad graphics short game, the bias of nostalgia the game has more options than any other I have seen you can do other things that just flat-out kill/beat everything in your path things what other game have you seen does that? Graphics? This game was made by around 10 people and was funded by KickStarter what would you expect and entire division of skilled people for this? There is no bias and you have to play the game yourself a couple of times to see why it is special. Your choices affect the game it is and evolving story and to fully get the experience you must not look too mush into the game. This is a Beautiful game, I recommend.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. TheRealZapz
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    When I first saw this game, it looked interesting, but It didn't look ten out of ten worth. I thought that the spare or kill mechanic was just a useless gimmick, but it was an interesting idea, and I eventually decided to buy the game. Oh, I was so wrong. This game blew my mind. All of the characters are so memorable, and they all feel so real. On my first    This game is a masterpiece.

    When I first saw this game, it looked interesting, but It didn't look ten out of ten worth. I thought that the spare or kill mechanic was just a useless gimmick, but it was an interesting idea, and I eventually decided to buy the game.

    Oh, I was so wrong. This game blew my mind. All of the characters are so memorable, and they all feel so real. On my first run, I killed a few important characters, and I regretted that decision as time went on. Killing important characters drastically changes the game, but that wasn't the real reason I regretted taking these character's digital lives. The real reason was, I legitimately cared for the characters.

    So, on my second run, not only did Flowey (A Character you meet at the beginning of the game) dare me to kill no one, but I also dared myself. This lead to the "True Pacifist" Ending, in which brought so many different emotions. Real emotion. I don't want to say too much though, because this game is best experienced not knowing much.

    I have recently done a "Genocide" run, in which you kill everything. You actually kill so many monsters, that you can't get random encounters anymore. It felt horrible killing these characters. The weird unsettling way the protagonist acted just added to this horrible feeling. As you kill, NPCs begin to disappear from towns, which just has this overall lonely tone. In contrast to the "Pacifist" Run, where there is humor oozing out of the walls, and all the characters act and feel like real friends; the "Genocide" Run is like a different game.

    As for the other stuff, the music is gorgeous, and while the gameplay itself is really simplistic, it is still both fun and interesting. The multiple endings are really amazing as well. The writing is some of the best writing I have seen in my entire life. The humor is great too, although it is a very quirky humor, so some may not appreciate it as much as others.

    The characters, and writing and where the game excels. Humorous, or should I say Humerus, quirky jokes, with great characters that are memorable and evoke real emotion. There are two characters I have to talk about though, and those characters are, Sans and Papyrus. I know for a fact, that I will never forget them in a million years, because not only do they cause the most laughs throughout the game, but they feel like real friends. There are so many things that make them memorable, Papyrus is a spaghetti fanatic, Sans eats ketchup, Papyrus says "Nyeh heh heh" a lot, Sans says the worst puns ever, which funnily enough makes them the best puns ever, and so much more. I don't want to say anymore though, meeting these characters without knowing their best traits makes it a great experience.

    With the price of $10 on Steam, you just have to buy this game. I am not going to forget this game, and neither will you.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. justbeinghonest
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    A really solid game people argue that the game play lacks but i believe that this game goes off of personal patience the characters are definitively immersive and overall a great game check it out if you love adventure filled story
  25. 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
  26. Tsukubasteve
    Dec 13, 2015
    5
    I gave this game a half hour of play time and it didn't grab me at all. The combat mechanics are trial and error as were the ''puzzles''. It's like they added random pacifist combat to Chip's Challenge. And the game is ugly on top of it. Call it an art style, I call it a low creative ceiling.

    I'm sure it gets better eventually, but I've played better games that were made 30 years ago.    I gave this game a half hour of play time and it didn't grab me at all. The combat mechanics are trial and error as were the ''puzzles''. It's like they added random pacifist combat to Chip's Challenge. And the game is ugly on top of it. Call it an art style, I call it a low creative ceiling.

    I'm sure it gets better eventually, but I've played better games that were made 30 years ago. Like taking a step to the left but calling it forward.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. turqouise_bluse
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    One of those games which you cannot find very often. And never will. As I am an extreme fan of pixel art games, this one is the best 2D pixelated game. It's funny, it has a great story, interesting combat system.
  29. DTT117
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    PROBABLY MY PERSONAL GAME OF THE YEAR!!!! i haven't smiled so widely since probably the original pokemon. o just felt like this world is so alive and i loved it. THE MUSIC WAS SO GOOD. THANK you toby fox
  30. Heroprime
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    A amazing game, a game where you choose if you are going to be a hero or a villain, a game that remembers everything that you did and punishes you for everything wrong caused by you, a great story, unique gameplay features, different interactions and more than 10 endings(2 good ones, 1 bad one and alot of neutral ones), everything that you do will be remembered by the game, nice plotA amazing game, a game where you choose if you are going to be a hero or a villain, a game that remembers everything that you did and punishes you for everything wrong caused by you, a great story, unique gameplay features, different interactions and more than 10 endings(2 good ones, 1 bad one and alot of neutral ones), everything that you do will be remembered by the game, nice plot twists and hilarious moments, i'm not going to talk about the graphics since that they were made to remember old school games, the animations are amazing, the characters are very well designed and their character development is amazing, a incredible game, i recommend it.… 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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