Undertale

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8.5

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  1. allwewantishf3
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    What a lovely indie game. Story and characters are interesting, combat system is innovative. It is a game redifines the meaning of story telling. The punishment for S/L also catches me.
  2. lmaocetong
    Jul 2, 2017
    3
    [EN]
    I don't like undertale, its 3.5/10 for me, music is ok (most tracks are good, but some are too similar to tracks from other games), but humour is too childish, most of time it was cringe-fest, I laughed only 2-3 times in 13 hours (true pacyfist with going everywhere and calling to papyrus (best character btw.)). Story is average, 10€ for this is too much for this game, not worth even    [EN]
    I don't like undertale, its 3.5/10 for me, music is ok (most tracks are good, but some are too similar to tracks from other games), but humour is too childish, most of time it was cringe-fest, I laughed only 2-3 times in 13 hours (true pacyfist with going everywhere and calling to papyrus (best character btw.)). Story is average, 10€ for this is too much for this game, not worth even 5€, max 2.5€. Graphics are okey, I enjoyed it. No achivements is another flaw, because it would encourage to play it more (if you dont really enjoy story like me). Maybe Im just just too old for this game.
    [PL]
    Gra jest średnio-słaba, muzyka jest największym atutem tej gry, lecz wiele kawałków brzmi zbyt znajomo (nie powiem, że to źle się wzorować dobrymi utworami, ale jak dla mnie zbyt mocno są wzorowane). Historia jest ... średnia (jeśli ktoś ma zamiar się kłócić, to dodam, że przeszedłem neuteralnie + true pacifist i szkoda mi czasu na genocide), bohaterowie również średni, mają trochę fajnych tekstów, ale ogólnie to więcej zażenowania niż śmiechu. Brak osiągnięć to też minus. Grafika jest w porządku, wzorowana na earthboundzie.
    Podsumowując, całkiem spoko gierka dla dzieciaka w wieku 7-12, starszemu odbiorcy raczej nie polecam, tak samo nie za cenę 10 €, maksymalnie 2.5 €.    … Expand
  3. KHeckert
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Alright, you might be thinking "Oh no, another boring 10/10 best game ever." No. This game could make you feel things that normally you couldn't through other games. Toby Fox in my opinion did an excellent job on Undertale. I'm going to list things on why you should get this game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - Best boss battles ever!    … Expand
  4. DarthBarf
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely charming. And the charm is in well-written story, charismatic cast and perfectly crafted soundtrack. It's a story you will love, it's a story you will laugh at a lot, it's a story you will cry at a lot, then laugh and cry at the same time. This game has a SOUL.

    Nowadays games are overbloaten with 3D graphics, but the graphics just shoves content down your throat    This game is absolutely charming. And the charm is in well-written story, charismatic cast and perfectly crafted soundtrack. It's a story you will love, it's a story you will laugh at a lot, it's a story you will cry at a lot, then laugh and cry at the same time. This game has a SOUL.

    Nowadays games are overbloaten with 3D graphics, but the graphics just shoves content down your throat without any thinking. This game tackle-pounces your imagination and makes it work. It makes you think about everything you see, about every character you meet on your journey.    … Expand
  5. DrCabbageman
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    I simply don't understand why people can be so negative towards this game. I mean, the graphics aren't the best, not by a long shot, but they don't need to be to convey what the game is trying to convey. I had no issues understanding what was what, and I found the simplistic art made it easy to continue forwards without being distracted.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, it's a good experience, easily one of the best games of 2015, and a game that I can wholeheartedly recommend to basically anyone.    … Expand
  6. TheAlwaysJhon
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Oh my god! Blending Mother/Earthbound with aspects of Danmaku is seriously the best thing i could've came across this 2015
    The story is amazing, the different characters that you come across are fantastic, the soundtrack is both funny and beautifull.
    I don't think any AAA game can reach such love and care went in this game, definetly a must buy in this INSTANT!
  7. thecatzpyjamaz
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    This game was fantastic, it is a perfect example of how a game can be better than a triple A title with a good story. It has a lighthearted feel, while at the same time having parts that feel dark. The game has several moments that deal with events that you feel like you would deal with in real life morality, the feeling of lost confidence, love, and loss. Overall this games fantasticThis game was fantastic, it is a perfect example of how a game can be better than a triple A title with a good story. It has a lighthearted feel, while at the same time having parts that feel dark. The game has several moments that deal with events that you feel like you would deal with in real life morality, the feeling of lost confidence, love, and loss. Overall this games fantastic story redeems the fact that it is an 8 bit game with basic mechanics. Love this game!… Expand
  8. BastienYaiba
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    How this games brokes the 4th wall:
    Metal Gear Solid: Hey, do you see how I make move your controller and read your memory card?
    Batman Arkham Asylum: Woooow, use the middle stick to win the QTE! Undertale: I know all of you, who has you killed and who has not. I know that you had reset the game, and I know why. I know what will you do and if I want I will ruin your happy ending.    How this games brokes the 4th wall:
    Metal Gear Solid: Hey, do you see how I make move your controller and read your memory card?
    Batman Arkham Asylum: Woooow, use the middle stick to win the QTE!
    Undertale: I know all of you, who has you killed and who has not.
    I know that you had reset the game, and I know why.
    I know what will you do and if I want I will ruin your happy ending.
    But, who cares?
    This is only a videogame, right?    … Expand
  9. CerberusGate
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    When i bought this game at full-price, I was curious at the critical acclaim this game got and thought it might be over-hyped. After finishing my play-through, I understood why this game received so much praise. I can't spoil the game too much but I can say that writing, audio and narrative of the game are worth the price of admission. While I do criticize the graphical choices (having noWhen i bought this game at full-price, I was curious at the critical acclaim this game got and thought it might be over-hyped. After finishing my play-through, I understood why this game received so much praise. I can't spoil the game too much but I can say that writing, audio and narrative of the game are worth the price of admission. While I do criticize the graphical choices (having no idea whether to stick with black and white or go full color for some sequences) and the bullet-hell game-play (especially without a controller), the game offered characters that had genuine traits and flaws, humorous writing filled with meta-references and subversion of typical cliches, a soundtrack that blends with the narrative for great effect, and a conclusion that leaves the player with the satisfaction of completing the experience.
    This is a game that can bring tears due to the writing and music blending together with game-play that works due to the player being immersed in the game.

    If there is a game to buy this year, Undertale should be one of them (unless you are not looking for RPGs or bullet-hell games). One tip, keep the game's main tag-line in mind.    … Expand
  10. Arieloc
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    The complexity and richness of story makes a great deal with this one (specially the endings), not perfect ranked only cause it was a little floppy mid-game. Awesome experience tho.
  11. Wait
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Hacía mucho que no sentía tanto por un videojuego. Me ha hecho reír y llorar, y también me ha sabido sorprender. Undertale es algo que no puede explicarse con palabras, es pura emoción.
  12. Scratos
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Reminiscent of other famous game titles including Bioshock 2, Final Fantasy X, and Mario Superstar Saga. Undertale creates a rich story that does not lack in creativity and enthusiasm from the beginning to end. With its well paced music and memorable characters. Undertale is a must - play for those that are willing to give a new style of game a chance.
  13. lotusjuicefan69
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I love it, I see how people dislike a lot of games but how can you dislike this game?
    -fun and varied bullet hell
    -the act mechanic offers humorous and satisfying solutions -an extremely emotional game that really is a rollercoaster any way you play it -great humor -huge replay value across the secrets to find, the different outcomes after character deaths, and the multiple endings    I love it, I see how people dislike a lot of games but how can you dislike this game?
    -fun and varied bullet hell
    -the act mechanic offers humorous and satisfying solutions
    -an extremely emotional game that really is a rollercoaster any way you play it
    -great humor
    -huge replay value across the secrets to find, the different outcomes after character deaths, and the multiple endings that are completely different from one another
    -great characters
    -entertaining soundtrack
    -varied atmospheres

    The game is ten bucks, you can get twenty hours out of it and more to find all of the secrets. Buy it    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. bucketassrabbit
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    best game ever u know. the best of this game isnt the gameplay, it brought a whole new lively world to you with either love or guilt by bringing the characters alive with back story and feelings, even the NPCs. at first i watch people play this game and i also think that wtf just that why ppl like it so much its just simply walking around do stupid stuff but after a little researching ibest game ever u know. the best of this game isnt the gameplay, it brought a whole new lively world to you with either love or guilt by bringing the characters alive with back story and feelings, even the NPCs. at first i watch people play this game and i also think that wtf just that why ppl like it so much its just simply walking around do stupid stuff but after a little researching i was like in LOVE with this game. and what with the graphics? the graphic is not so nice but it contains a huge mass of imagination and work that very few of game designers can have that u know. and please dont just hate this game because it won basically it could be the best game ever if u have ever try to find what is inside.… Expand
  16. Hnarqu
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    It is hard to find a game like this, where I am both amused and impressed by what happens. Everything from the music to the story, from the various dialogue changes within the game based on your actions to the quirky charm of each character really drew me into this game.
    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said though, so I'll simply end this review by thanking a friend who    It is hard to find a game like this, where I am both amused and impressed by what happens. Everything from the music to the story, from the various dialogue changes within the game based on your actions to the quirky charm of each character really drew me into this game.
    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said though, so I'll simply end this review by thanking a friend who recommended it to me. Without him I would never have known about Undertale and how amazing of a game it is.    … Expand
  17. ThatCrazyTrans
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    How can I explain this game without spoiling it and possibly effecting a persons experience with it? Well, atleast I can say that game was super good and awesome and that you, the guy or gal who's for some reason looking at this review, should buy this game, without a doubt.
  18. Interception
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Funny, emotional and nostalgic. The game is like Earthbound with tons of humor and such. At first, I was judging the game's cover.

    When I look at the negative reviews, I think those people don't know the concept of the own game. I mean, I respect their opinions. However, they give these bias answers about this game. I dislike the fact how the negative reviews talks about the hypes and    Funny, emotional and nostalgic. The game is like Earthbound with tons of humor and such. At first, I was judging the game's cover.

    When I look at the negative reviews, I think those people don't know the concept of the own game. I mean, I respect their opinions. However, they give these bias answers about this game. I dislike the fact how the negative reviews talks about the hypes and such. Some people dislike the game because of the 'fandom', but not judging by the game fairly. I suggest them to please judge the game itself than the people who DID NOT create the game and put the hype over the game.

    Alright back to the review:
    The graphic looks much unique than any other games I seen nowadays, but it gives me this good feeling about the good old times from great RPG games. The game play, storyline, and even the graphic was great! In addition, it has great soundtracks and super secret things that Toby Fox has added. All the cleverness and creativity in this game was put a lot on the game. This game deserves a 10 in my opinion because of all the hard work that Toby Fox had put into in this game. Give the game some credits at least!    … Expand
  19. CoolSkeleton95
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best game ever.

    I came into this game thinking that this was a normal RPG, unaware of the idea that you can talk your way out of every fight, believing that in the world of RPGs, its KILL OR BE KILLED. At the end of the game, I showed a flower that my previous view on the world or RPGs was wrong. This game is, without a doubt, the best game I have ever played.    This is probably the best game ever.

    I came into this game thinking that this was a normal RPG, unaware of the idea that you can talk your way out of every fight, believing that in the world of RPGs, its KILL OR BE KILLED.

    At the end of the game, I showed a flower that my previous view on the world or RPGs was wrong.

    This game is, without a doubt, the best game I have ever played.

    Not only does Undertale convince the player that the world is NOT kill or be killed, but, if you do end up killing a lot of monsters, it punishes you, even to the extent of making you fight the most overpowered boss fight that at least I've ever seen, Sans (The game says, if you check him, that he is the easiest enemy, with 1 attack, 1 defense, and 1 hp).

    However, if you complete a run without killing anyone and befriending everyone you fight, it rewards you with what I believe to be the most satisfying ending in any video game ever.

    Lastly, Photoshop Flowey (Omega Flowey) is the most insane boss fight to get a perfect run on. I've been trying for at least a week to get a damages victory on Omega Flowey, and I haven't even gotten past his first phase. (Either that or I'm just horrible at Undertale.)    … Expand
  20. ForRPG
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Really Good Game，This game is insane in details and have perfect music and story.
    I will remember it forever，for how much feeling this game gave me，best game ever.
  21. QuantumCrab
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Undertale.
    What is it?
    That is a good question. Arguably one of the best games in existence. If you are thinking about getting this game, it is absolutely worth the 10 dollars. From the vast range of in depth characters, to a completely unique fighting style, from the intriguing back story, to music that will provoke hundreds of emotions, this game is certainly amazing for 2016.    Undertale.
    What is it?
    That is a good question.
    Arguably one of the best games in existence.
    If you are thinking about getting this game, it is absolutely worth the 10 dollars.
    From the vast range of in depth characters, to a completely unique fighting style,
    from the intriguing back story, to music that will provoke hundreds of emotions, this game is certainly amazing for 2016. Though it is kind of a love/hate thing, once you have played through,
    you'll never forget it.    … Expand
  22. iron_fur
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    This game (along with the Witcher 3) is one of the last surviving bastions of hope for the gaming industry. Among corporate flops and copy-paste idea game, this game gave me the hope that there is still innovation and creativity in gaming, and for once made me look to the future (and the indie game shelves). Also, the soundtrack is jaw-dropping. It was 6 hours of pure unadulteratedThis game (along with the Witcher 3) is one of the last surviving bastions of hope for the gaming industry. Among corporate flops and copy-paste idea game, this game gave me the hope that there is still innovation and creativity in gaming, and for once made me look to the future (and the indie game shelves). Also, the soundtrack is jaw-dropping. It was 6 hours of pure unadulterated enjoyment and then 6 more when I played it again.… Expand
  23. AliciaNRohr
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Undertale is a wonderful, thoughtfully well-written game. Its graphics are an amalgamation of multiple different retro-esque pixel styles, giving it a look that makes it stand out from other games of this type. Its music is memorable, and WILL get stuck in your head. It almost seems Toby Fox has thought of everything, as many different play-throughs of the game are possible to see allUndertale is a wonderful, thoughtfully well-written game. Its graphics are an amalgamation of multiple different retro-esque pixel styles, giving it a look that makes it stand out from other games of this type. Its music is memorable, and WILL get stuck in your head. It almost seems Toby Fox has thought of everything, as many different play-throughs of the game are possible to see all the dialog this game has to offer. I hope to see more from this creator in the future.… Expand
  24. celebi734
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first 15 minutes of Undertale are emotionally devastating, it is a game where you don't have to kill anyone. Undertale is a fantastic of video games as art, and I don't mean that in terms of graphics. I mean that in terms of gameplay, the story line,and the characters. The game's characters are likable and have a lot of personality too them, The game also has multiple endings one titled "The True Pacifist Ending" is earned by becoming friends with certain characters, and not killing anyone. I got "The True Pacifist Ending" and was heart broken when the game came to an end, and the fact that here is only one save makes it difficult to start a new game because the characters are so likable, but Know this I will be returning too Undertale.… Expand
  25. eyeluvop
    Mar 15, 2017
    6
    A sad product of the "retro games are now cool again" era.
    The characters, the story, nothing really grabbed me. I like how it did try to do something interesting with the boss fights, but overall it was a really forgettable game for me, frankly it felt like a waste of money with the low price that it had.
    I can see the appeal for some people, but I personally got really nothing out of    A sad product of the "retro games are now cool again" era.
    The characters, the story, nothing really grabbed me. I like how it did try to do something interesting with the boss fights, but overall it was a really forgettable game for me, frankly it felt like a waste of money with the low price that it had.
    I can see the appeal for some people, but I personally got really nothing out of it. I can appreciate the effort though.    … Expand
  26. iipotato
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    UNDERTALE is astonishing. The graphics may not be the most advanced or visually pleasing, but the story is developed in such an amazing way. You can tell that the creator of Undertale put a lot of thought into each character's development rather than form them in some "just another character to fill in the space" kind-of-way.

    I think that's what hits the players the most. It's the    UNDERTALE is astonishing. The graphics may not be the most advanced or visually pleasing, but the story is developed in such an amazing way. You can tell that the creator of Undertale put a lot of thought into each character's development rather than form them in some "just another character to fill in the space" kind-of-way.

    I think that's what hits the players the most. It's the story. The past, the present, and the future all tie into this game. And another well-planned factor is that your own life feels impacted by the story. UNDERTALE is not a game in which you beat the story, and forget about it soon after. You will be so moved by some of the dialogue and backgrounds, that maybe you will change after experiencing this game.

    Not to mention, the soundtrack of this game is beautiful. It strengthens the story by a mile. (Without reading the comment section, search up Reunited or ASGORE if you'd like. A little spoilery, but it is some of the best soundtracks in my opinion.)

    If you want to play this game, don't wiki up the plot or any of the characters. Just see what happens as you play it yourself. It's worth it.

    And don't believe the critics that say this game is for young children. In no way is it suitable, because there are hints of dark and sinister themes. But don't let this scare you. UNDERTALE also has elements of adorable, dorky, and happy themes.

    Hope your adventure is filled with DETERMINATION.    … Expand
  27. Elair
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Simply the game ever made.

    Here is a sentence that make no sense but get closer to 150 characters long message limit. And another one. And once more... Aaaaand, finally, the last one.
  28. Wiwiman
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    This game was amazing. The best indie game this year in fact. When the intro starts playing, it does not look like anything special, but it's the characters and the choices and the paths you choose that makes it special. I think the reason why everyone love it so much is because it really was a journey. And those who gives this game low ratings probably have not played all of it, orThis game was amazing. The best indie game this year in fact. When the intro starts playing, it does not look like anything special, but it's the characters and the choices and the paths you choose that makes it special. I think the reason why everyone love it so much is because it really was a journey. And those who gives this game low ratings probably have not played all of it, or because there are so many extreme fans. Sure, everyone has different opinions than others, but just because a lot of people like a game does not mean you have to dislike it. It has great music, characters and everything. And yes, the fans of this game can be extreme if you dislike it.… Expand
  29. ParuShimak
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Now THIS is what an indie game should be. A unique game with a fresh perspective on age-old video game tropes. Complete with charming characters, a fantastic soundtrack, a fun battle system, and incentives for multiple play throughs.

    I look forward to whatever Toby creates next.
  30. Aethus
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    I like this game for it's derpy sort of humor and deconstruction of stereotypical jrpg games. When someone says something "deconstructs" a medium they mean that the piece is pointing out some standard technique or situation in the genre that the deconstructing piece is in(this is often done humorously or used for emotional effect). An example would be as follows: in FPS games damage toI like this game for it's derpy sort of humor and deconstruction of stereotypical jrpg games. When someone says something "deconstructs" a medium they mean that the piece is pointing out some standard technique or situation in the genre that the deconstructing piece is in(this is often done humorously or used for emotional effect). An example would be as follows: in FPS games damage to your character is often shown as your screen becoming red around the edges. A deconstruction of that would be something like your character saying "ack blood in my eyes again!" (After all, why would your character's vision become red from being shot in the torso?)
    A word of warning, deconstructions work best if you have a decent background in the genre the deconstruction is taking place in. You won't understand or appreciate the deconstruction as much if you aren't familiar with the standards of the genre. A lot of the references and clever tricks will sail over your head.

    To me, this game is mostly about being quirky and deconstructing jrpgs/breaking your expectations for this type of game. The graphics are not that good (however I've never been one to care about such things). The humor in this game is mostly punny/"bad" humor. I quite enjoy this type of humor but others may not. A bonus is that this game is very cheap so you don't have to worry about wasting your money if you don't like it (if you're so strapped for cash that 10 bucks is a big deal you probably shouldn't be buying video games).    … Expand
  31. Evil_Carrot
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    This is a solid, fun $10 indie game that has decent replay value thanks to the way the story branches depending on choices. The idea of the game is an RPG where you don't have to kill anyone, or can kill everyone. Al though I don't know that it's the masterpiece some people claim it was, I was somehow able to miss the surrounding hype and play it based on a one-off recommendation, and hadThis is a solid, fun $10 indie game that has decent replay value thanks to the way the story branches depending on choices. The idea of the game is an RPG where you don't have to kill anyone, or can kill everyone. Al though I don't know that it's the masterpiece some people claim it was, I was somehow able to miss the surrounding hype and play it based on a one-off recommendation, and had a lot of fun. I recommend giving this game a shot in spite of it's apparently somewhat annoying fanbase. I've seen people calling the fans as bad as Bronies, but the humor in-game is more along the lines of the Adventure Time fanbase from a few years back. The characters are pretty entertaining through, and the story is solid, but pretty simple, maybe up until near the end of Pacifist Mode. If you're not sure if this is for you, it may be worth ignoring the hype memes and giving the game itself a shot, because it is a fun ride.… Expand
  32. 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!
  33. Santonkeiser
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    This is seriously one of the best games I have ever played. I've never really cared for games of this kind, but after hearing so many good reviews for it I caved and bought it. There are very few games that have kept my attention, challenged me, and kept me on my toes as well as Undertale has. I just finished it, and am already preparing myself mentally for round two. Play this game,This is seriously one of the best games I have ever played. I've never really cared for games of this kind, but after hearing so many good reviews for it I caved and bought it. There are very few games that have kept my attention, challenged me, and kept me on my toes as well as Undertale has. I just finished it, and am already preparing myself mentally for round two. Play this game, you'll thank yourself.… Expand
  34. AlienRabbit17
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    I really liked Undertale and I think all the hate it gets is undeserved. Just because a game has huge glaring flaws, predictable plot, almost no replayability and gameplay which fails to capture interest after a few battles doesn't mean the game isn't perfect!
  35. quillbolt_h
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    I started playing this game knowing nothing, and that's the way Undertale is best played. It started up with a tutorial that was good, but a bit slow and vague, and opened up into a rich world of overly quirky characters. Every monster, from the ones you face in battle to the NPC's have strong and hilarious personalities. There's Sans, a pun loving skeleton with more behind him than youI started playing this game knowing nothing, and that's the way Undertale is best played. It started up with a tutorial that was good, but a bit slow and vague, and opened up into a rich world of overly quirky characters. Every monster, from the ones you face in battle to the NPC's have strong and hilarious personalities. There's Sans, a pun loving skeleton with more behind him than you first think... there's Toriel, a motherly goat lady; Undyne, a fish warrioress out for your blood, Papyrus, Sans puzzle loving, spaghetti cooking brother.... even the monsters in battle you face have personalities that you genuinely get emotionally invested in, from Muffet the spider lady, to tsunderplane... yeah, some of them are really weird... but trust me, play through this game a couple times and you'll see where i'm coming from. Unless you don't like it. But most people here who are giving negative reviews seem to have only played through the tutorial..… Expand
  36. Pleiadesu
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    There is no way to explain Undertale other than spoiling the story. It is crucial nothing inside the game is revealed because everything, as in EVERYTHING is part of the story.
    It is a game where you can either spread peace and hope or despair and death.
    It is a game where you get to make friends with everyone in the game.
    Also, dogs. This game has a lot of them.
  37. Jrecula2000
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal!! The story is well-written and the soundtrack is amazing even outside the game and brings even more feeling to the game. The characters are absolutely charming and unforgettable. The humor (mostly from sans) is..... humerous.... :P The secrets, tricks, and secret endings are the best if you find them on your own.The game is short, but talking toThis game is absolutely phenomenal!! The story is well-written and the soundtrack is amazing even outside the game and brings even more feeling to the game. The characters are absolutely charming and unforgettable. The humor (mostly from sans) is..... humerous.... :P The secrets, tricks, and secret endings are the best if you find them on your own.The game is short, but talking to other characters makes it longer, but worth it. If you haven't even heard of Undertale until just now, do NOT go and spoil for yourself. I made that mistake and boy do I regret it! A games quality doesn't need HD and 3D graphics to make it amazing. I recommend at least looking into it, but not to far. Really amazing game!… Expand
  38. geoxd88
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Calling undertale a masterpiece wouldn't be enough to do it justice. It is a triumph. It is yet another proof that graphics and big budgets are not a requirement to excel in this industry.
  39. Holobalobalo
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    UNDERTALE is the single best deconstruction in video game format that I've ever played, handily beating out the excellent "Spec Ops: The Line" for that title.

    This game (for all intents and purposes a passion project of a single developer) takes the classic RPG experience and scrutinizes everything about it. Every character archetype and every game mechanic that you'd expect to see in a    UNDERTALE is the single best deconstruction in video game format that I've ever played, handily beating out the excellent "Spec Ops: The Line" for that title.

    This game (for all intents and purposes a passion project of a single developer) takes the classic RPG experience and scrutinizes everything about it. Every character archetype and every game mechanic that you'd expect to see in a classic RPG title is picked apart and flipped head-over-heels, sometimes subtly, but often in mindbogglingly creative ways.

    Everything in the game feels purposeful and inspired; no lame fetch quests, grinding or other filler content here. The story itself is relatively short, likely spanning only single-digit hours, but the branching story, the multiple endings and the creative deconstruction of the SAVE/LOAD mechanic makes for a lot of replay value. Though the bulk of the story is laid out for the player over the course of a few main routes, there's also a lot of hidden content beneath the surface. If you want to know everything the game has to tell you without consulting a wiki, it's going to take some serious digging.    … Expand
  40. mistaoononymous
    Jan 26, 2022
    3
    I just don't get it at all. The gameplay is dull, the graphics are obviously terrible although this doesn't bother me. I sat on buying this for a long time as people just seen to Wang on about it so much. The humour is tame and very gentle and the plot just seems excessively whimsical. Just not for me, I'm by no means a ourelybAAA gamer and have been gaming for forty years, but ai do likeI just don't get it at all. The gameplay is dull, the graphics are obviously terrible although this doesn't bother me. I sat on buying this for a long time as people just seen to Wang on about it so much. The humour is tame and very gentle and the plot just seems excessively whimsical. Just not for me, I'm by no means a ourelybAAA gamer and have been gaming for forty years, but ai do like a but if skill required for my games and this seemingly requires none. I properly regret giving up my twelve quid on this purchase as it just won't get played. Plenty of other great indie titles at this price range with much better content.… Expand
  41. FireKing761
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    I Enjoyed the story with the unforgettable characters like sans and papyrus the humor is perfect and the story is amazing with all the theories the only game I've seen with this many theories is five nights at Freddy's, I won't hate on the graphics but yes they could be better I give a 9 out of 10 on them I enjoy the gameplay and how it's not a normal combat system I like how you can spareI Enjoyed the story with the unforgettable characters like sans and papyrus the humor is perfect and the story is amazing with all the theories the only game I've seen with this many theories is five nights at Freddy's, I won't hate on the graphics but yes they could be better I give a 9 out of 10 on them I enjoy the gameplay and how it's not a normal combat system I like how you can spare your enemies and there are different endings on how much you do and do not kill I think the people who hate this game just don't really like it I loved the music like 10000 out of 10 on music and how easy you can remix the songs making them even better! I give this wonderful indie game a 10 out of 10 and I don't really care if you disagree.… Expand
  42. contemlux
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Best gamer ever.
    Music 10/10
    History 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    The history is very funny and beautiful
    You can to choose between pacifist or genocide mode, serving a kind players and psychopaths.
    Know that this game exist, it fills you with determination.
    The music is comparable with Zelda: Ocarina of time, in other words, is wonderful
  43. 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.
  44. vahn
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    For those are so stupid to not understand what I write, I'll make a quick sum up.

    THIS GAME IS GOOD, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! With that said, I have soooo many issues with it and despite the fact that I understand why this game is good, in my opinion, this was the most boring game I've ever played in 2015. I couldn't get past the third boss for how mind numbingly boring it was, and how    For those are so stupid to not understand what I write, I'll make a quick sum up.

    THIS GAME IS GOOD, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

    With that said, I have soooo many issues with it and despite the fact that I understand why this game is good, in my opinion, this was the most boring game I've ever played in 2015. I couldn't get past the third boss for how mind numbingly boring it was, and how the morality "system" is so utterly and insanely broken and flawed, that I just couldn't keep playing. It's definitely one of those games where you either love it or hate it. Guess which side I am?

    But first things first: if people love this game there must be reasons and there ARE reasons: the writing is top notch, the music is BRILLIANT and SUPERB (seriously, I hate the game but I constantly listen to its music) and the gameplay is varied and enjoyable (I guess?). The game is story based and so you'll end up following it in order to finish it, rather than playing it for the gameplay. If I have to pick a real flaw it would be its length: you can finish it the first time in about 6 hours...but it's one of those games that forces you to restart at least once in order to get the true ending, "because that's good development sign"

    Jokes aside, I honestly have no issue with its technical aspect: it's fantastic, and it has no real issues with almost anything...but then why do I hate this game so much?

    It's simple: the game itself is, in a very general way of speaking, a "teaching game" of how "killing is bad" and "doing the right thing is good" and that's a very rough way of describing it. There is more to it, but the game will essentially punish you for doing any evil things and reward you for doing good things. There is a neutral ending, yes, but it's still the same thing.

    I'm sorry, I heard this game was supposed to be SO advanced in terms of morality, but all I'm seeing is a dumbed down version of Mass Effect all of those morality system we have so far: I really don't feel invested on being good or evil, because being evil automatically locks you from the good ending WITHOUT ANY WAYS OF REDEEMING YOURSELF. In addition, I found the characters extremely annoying and hard to care about, I wished I could kill them...but if I kill even one of them, I get the bad ending so what's the point?

    And that's also sad because the fighting is actually good: everytime you get to fight, you have the chance to avoid incoming damage by actually avoiding the enemy attacks, which is a great thing! However, if you decide to go for pacifist, you won't gain exp and levels and will be stuck at lvl 1...i-isn't that so much fun? y-y-y-yay...yay....

    But I understand all of this: the game is all about to be rewarded for doing the good things, and being punished for the bad things...but I'm sorry we all know that this is not true: sometimes you have to act bad for achieving the good, and being good will often lead you "to the bad ending". That's not a theory: it's a life fact, it's a thing that happens all the time and that's why this game really bothers me.

    Plus, I don't need a game to tell me that killing is bad and Undertale, on this part, was treating me like an idiot.

    So despite the rant, I highly recommend this game...because it's good, it's NOT FOR ME but I can see why it's good for many others: it's detailed, it's filled with passion and has nothing terrible going on. But it might or might not bother you about its message and story parts, which really discouraged me to get through the true ending and because I honestly didn't care a single bit about its character: they were boring, and if I tried to act differently than "goodie goodie", I'd get a slap for being "evily evil".

    On this morality regard, I just played better games...and overall, better rpgs.    … Expand
  45. Malprodigy
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    It's been a very long time since I've played a game that has so genuinely touched me. It strikes up a lot of emotions. The battle system is very unique. The characters are great, the interactions are great, the music is great, everything is great about it. And what's most amazing is that it was developed by one person! Thanks Toby Fox for this awesome game!
  46. plotlesviolence
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    OVERVIEW = 9
    A Bullet Hell/Platformer in the presentation style of 1980's Japanese RPG's.
    CONTROL/MECHANICS = 9 I do not like Role-Playing Games. Walking Simulator games are validly criticized for having all the interactivity of pressing the "Play" button on a DVD, an experience that could be faithfully recreated by watching a full-length playthrough on Youtube (with branching extra    OVERVIEW = 9
    A Bullet Hell/Platformer in the presentation style of 1980's Japanese RPG's.

    CONTROL/MECHANICS = 9
    I do not like Role-Playing Games. Walking Simulator games are validly criticized for having all the interactivity of pressing the "Play" button on a DVD, an experience that could be faithfully recreated by watching a full-length playthrough on Youtube (with branching extra Youtube videos to click on if you make alternate choices in the game). By that standard, RPG's are sequences of Youtube videos where you must roll dice to see if you get to watch the next video or must restart and roll again. All of the "gameplay" is accomplished internally by the RPG's random number generator, your nigh-omnipotent gaming PC wasted rendering what is essentially a card game with a coat of paint over it. I remember playing Final Fantasy on the original NES and thinking that the lack of gameplay was a concession to the limitations of the hardware against rendering more action, and that the RPG style of game would die out in future generations, and to this day I still can't believe I was wrong about that.
    Fortunately, Undertale is not an RPG. The core gameplay is moving your character's heart icon out of the way of enemy attacks, like a Bullet Hell shooter where you can't shoot back, to avoid taking damage. Cleverly, each enemy type has different but character-specific attack patterns to learn and adapt to.
    In between each defense, you have the option of either attacking or talking to the enemy. Talking is kind of like a conversation puzzle where you try and figure out which of the options is having the right effect, until the enemy is willing to surrender on request.
    Attacking is, frankly, disappointing, the same timer minigame every time, pressing "Z" when the line crosses the exact center, like the field goal mechanic in "NFL Blitz 2001". You'll try it a few times, then give up because the conversation tactic is more interesting. Even the Mario RPG series had several attack patterns you could try.
    There are also a few puzzles in the overworld which are nice distractions.

    PRESENTATION = 7
    The game is rendered in NES-style graphics, with references to alot of games I never played (again, not an RPG fan). It works, but it would have worked better with modern graphics. There are 2D physics in some of the puzzles.
    The plot is really excellent, very self-aware and genuinely cognizant of the failings of similar types of games (i.e., it mocks tutorials sort of like "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon"). Disappointingly, and annoyingly, none of the dialogue is voiced. This game was made in 2015, not 1985, and “homage” only goes so far in excusing the failures of having an insufficient development budget.

    DESIGN = 7
    The game is linear, but stays engaging throughout its 6 hour runtime, largely because the enemy attack patterns changed, but also because I could never quite predict what would happen next.
    Attacking enemies, however, suffers from the major flaw that if you befriend enemies through conversation, you only get money to buy healing items; but to keep attacking the progressively higher-level enemies without missing, you need to level up, which can only be done through the violent option. So you can't switch back and forth, which inevitably funnels you towards the talking option and the nonviolent ending.
    But, overall, Undertale earns its 9 for staying fun and providing a unique experience with entertaining dialogue. It might have gotten a perfect 10 if it hadn’t chained its presentation to the 1980s and if there were more minigames for attacking the enemies.    … Expand
  47. Drekassn
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a bit behind on the times in reviewing this, I know. But I honestly loved this game. I thought what it did with what little it had was very impressive. The story was entertaining and I can't stop listening to the amazing music. Some people are hating on the graphics but I honestly found it very impressive how far the creator was able to go with them. Graphics don't make a game. Story, character, and heart (heh) make a game, which Undertale has plenty of. Regardless, I can't give it a perfect score. Why? There are a few reasons.

    I feel like the story needed to be fleshed out a little bit more. According to a walkthrough I read only after completing the game, if you backtrack all the way back to the VERY beginning, you'll be able to talk to Asriel to get more background story "that may be necessary to fully understand the story". Important plot points shouldn't be held back in secret areas like this. The first human was a pretty important detail that needed to be explained further in the main game. Well-hidden areas or conversations are for side details or amusing Easter eggs, not main plot threads. Not only that, but I really would have liked a bit more detail on some of the main characters as well, but that's just a nitpick. Still, what we got was mostly pretty clear, so I wouldn't take away too many points for this.

    Also, the combat system is not especially my cup of tea. I'm not personally great at bullet-hell kinds of games, so I felt like that kind of held me back from fully enjoying the game because the combat system often felt more frustrating than I feel it needed to. But that may be just me. Not everyone can be good at every kind of game, after all.

    Finally, while I fully enjoyed the differences in morality between killing and sparing creatures, and I feel it made for an incredible difference in dynamic, I feel like the all-or-nothing route was a little bit... excessive? I mean, I don't feel like anyone could really fault a child for fighting a strange creature back when it was hurling attacks at him. However, the extent to which they basically treat you like Hitler after killing almost anything in this game is a little much. As I said, I really do enjoy the game and its different paths, but it REALLY is a little on the nose.

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the game, even with these few small criticisms. If you can appreciate the game for what it is without getting hung-up on the graphics or the peculiar combat system, I think there's really something to appreciate here.    … Expand
  48. TimW001
    Sep 2, 2016
    8
    This game is creative and clever. It has great dialogue and fun puzzles. The game truly excels in its humour and characters. For one play through it is approximately 7 hours long and well worth playing. The game will lay out the rules of combat and interactions then defy its own rules to create an extremely unique experience.
  49. Renzokuken
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    I went in to this game expecting standard over hyped RPG fare based on how over the top the fanbase is. What I got however was an beautifully designed RPG with some light bullet-hell elements that was either funny or dark but always emotional depending on how you choose to play. The soundtrack to this game is utterly fantastic and makes genuis-tier use of leitmotif.

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

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

    I don't often give games a straight 10/10 score because normally it denotes an uncritical fanboyish response to a game, but undertale is truely something special, the mere fact that someone could create such a subversive, beautiful and utterly engaging story almost single handedly from a $50k kickstarter is mind boggling and makes this game utterly deserving of such a high score.    … Expand
  50. PrettyMaid76
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    Love the punny humor! Also an interesting meta commentary on video game tropes with solid gameplay backing. All in all a must play!
  51. Harryolo
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    See i didn't know much about Undertale day i bought it. I was chatting with friend after school and i was like , hey look this site says that some indie game is highest rated game in history. Man this got to be a troll i'm gonna buy it and see it myself. That was kinda it. All i know is that there is one badass boss that will even cut his own monologue to get hit on player, becouse iSee i didn't know much about Undertale day i bought it. I was chatting with friend after school and i was like , hey look this site says that some indie game is highest rated game in history. Man this got to be a troll i'm gonna buy it and see it myself. That was kinda it. All i know is that there is one badass boss that will even cut his own monologue to get hit on player, becouse i watched highlight from one of my favorite streamers. I had 10 spare bucks so i was like "whatever i might as well spend it on this and if i won't like it i refund it". Those were 10 bucks. For game. That i put above any other game. With characters i wish were real. With soundtrack so great my ears start bleeding when i play again Bonetrousle. With this story and design of world. It just feels so unnatural you know. I really didn't expected this. I literary came because i saw 1 boss fight and heard that reviewes are stupidly high, and now look at me. What am i doing myself. I m giving this game 10/10 and i say that isn't enough considering most was created by one guy. Man i really don't know what i can say about this game. So maybe i shouldn't. Maybe you should do what i did, by which i mean, buy it blindly and give it a try. After all you can always refund, but i don't think you'll do that. I could say more of course, but that would ruin fun for you.… Expand
  52. Xtord
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    This game is great. This games has tons of charm, both in is music/soundtrack witch is fantastic, but also in is characters. The characters are well designed with alot of charm in them, they have unique personalities. The game has alot of humor. And the spare parts makes the gameplay interesting in the way you don't have to "kill" anyone, you can spare everyone in one way or another.This game is great. This games has tons of charm, both in is music/soundtrack witch is fantastic, but also in is characters. The characters are well designed with alot of charm in them, they have unique personalities. The game has alot of humor. And the spare parts makes the gameplay interesting in the way you don't have to "kill" anyone, you can spare everyone in one way or another.

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

    PS:MINOR SPOILER REGARDING THE ENDING i almost wished i didn't complete it today on my b-day as the ending surprised me and i taught the game glitch over and over, not funny when i thought i had to do the last boss again, but still when i think about it wasn't that bad, it worked pretty well and was actually a little fun when you realise the game is just joking with you .    … Expand
  53. skywreckdemon
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    I don't have the words to describe how amazing Undertale is. The music, the characters, the story... it's all so perfectly crafted. I personally like the bullet hell mechanics in combat, but even if you don't, I still feel that it's worth playing just for the story.
  54. smeargle05
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    This is such a charming game with a surprisingly deep emotional story. You explore the underground world populated with quirky and unique monsters from the perspective of a silent fallen child. This is a role-playing game where your outcome is based on your moral decisions made throughout the game. The gameplay takes inspiration from many classics such as the tone and quirkiness ofThis is such a charming game with a surprisingly deep emotional story. You explore the underground world populated with quirky and unique monsters from the perspective of a silent fallen child. This is a role-playing game where your outcome is based on your moral decisions made throughout the game. The gameplay takes inspiration from many classics such as the tone and quirkiness of Earthbound, the conversations instigated in battle a la Shin Megami Tensei, the engaging battle system of the Mario & Luigi series and bullet hell shooters like Touhou. The music is phenomenal with each track being memorable and catchy (esp. Megalovania). You'll fall in love with the characters, or you could choose not to. There are many surprises in this game and I recommend that you enjoy it fully by exploring all three main scenarios.… Expand
  55. mikevillagran
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    I don´t understand how a pixel´s game in this time can makes you feel very close with the characters, hopefully this game jump to a console but now like a one important RPG like earthbound or Xenoblade maybe
  56. 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
  57. Almostdead
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    I am determined to give this game 10/10
    A game full of love, well not that kind of L.O.V.E
    Good story, fantastic character
    Any one done a GE run is not a true lover of this game :)
  58. Alexstrazsa
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    Undertale is an incredible experience that you really can't express using words. Sure, I could sit here and say that the writing is humorous and creative, or that the combat system is unique and inspired, or that the story leaves a lasting impression that I didn't think could be fit into ~6 hours of play, but it still does not do the game any justice at all. While the graphics and typicalUndertale is an incredible experience that you really can't express using words. Sure, I could sit here and say that the writing is humorous and creative, or that the combat system is unique and inspired, or that the story leaves a lasting impression that I didn't think could be fit into ~6 hours of play, but it still does not do the game any justice at all. While the graphics and typical RPG gameplay may be unassuming, there is a treasure lying just beneath the surface; a treasure filled with lovable characters, surprisingly deep moments, and a soundtrack that you'll be humming to yourself for months or even years after you're done playing.

    Overall, it's just really difficult to put in words why Undertale is so good. It really needs to be played and experienced to have the full effect. It's honestly one of the best games I've ever played, and anyone who rates it less than a 5/10 is either spiteful, ignorant, or they just plain don't like RPGs.    … Expand
  59. rootfridge
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    I would say "This is only my opinion, if you think it's crap, I don't care", but I'm starting to realise how ridiculous some reviews are. Someone gave this a negative review because the graphics aren't up to CoD standards, and that its only on the PC. Someone might just be trying to screw with the Undertale fanbase, but seriously!

    So here is my honest review of Undertale, with me not    I would say "This is only my opinion, if you think it's crap, I don't care", but I'm starting to realise how ridiculous some reviews are. Someone gave this a negative review because the graphics aren't up to CoD standards, and that its only on the PC. Someone might just be trying to screw with the Undertale fanbase, but seriously!

    So here is my honest review of Undertale, with me not being freaking ridiculous.
    Plot: 9/10. The plot is definitely one of Undertale's strong points. I'm not going to spoil it, but I do have to say that it makes you really care about the characters (even the ones you didn't know existed until 30 minutes ago), with a few teary moments.
    Soundtrack: 100/10. No, I'm not kidding. The soundtrack to this game is freaking awesome. Music always fits the area you are in, and you'll find yourself listening to Spider Dance over and OVER AND OVER again. Oh, and Megalovania.
    Gameplay: 9/10. The gameplay on the overworld is almost exactly the same as all RPG's you will have ever played, but its the battles that stand out. First of all, and most importantly, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FIGHT. Yes, you can just talk it out with an enemy instead of fighting. That alone changes the plot drastically, but another thing stands out; its bullet hell-type gameplay. Instead of just generic turn-based strategy, you actually have a chance of surviving an encounter with an enemy without getting hurt, which I felt was a nice change of gameplay.
    Graphics: 8/10. Not this game's strongest point, but definitely unique, with different pixelated styles seen throughout the game.

    *It seems the review is at an end. You're filled with determination.

    no but seriously get this game just look at the critic scores    … Expand
  60. Ectsoplasm
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing. Great music. Great story. Great characters. Great humor. Great gameplay. What more do you need? Nothing. But let me explain. This game has multiple endings, so many different paths. Your playthrough is YOUR playthrough, the results reflect you. You can go the whole game without killing once. The game is masterfully designed to show you what will happen if you kill andThis game is amazing. Great music. Great story. Great characters. Great humor. Great gameplay. What more do you need? Nothing. But let me explain. This game has multiple endings, so many different paths. Your playthrough is YOUR playthrough, the results reflect you. You can go the whole game without killing once. The game is masterfully designed to show you what will happen if you kill and what will happen if you don't. Do NOT pass this game up.… Expand
  61. dramspringfeald
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    the game is unabashedly, unapologeticly Harsh to both the player, the character, The RPG industry as a whole and even the bad guy... it EARNS it's place as the Best game of 2015... and maybe the decade. If you play Pacifist Rout... YOU WILL BLEED for the ending.
  62. BreadPitt
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I've played. The artistic story line and amazing characters created created a masterpiece of a game. Knowing that others will eventually play this game and enjoy it FILLS ME WITH DETERMINATION.
  63. Red_Scout
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Great game, characters you can remember, fun, can complete in a few hours, if you like to play games similar to earthbound i'd recommend it! there's multiple endings, one where you create peace between the two races, monsters and humans, and another where you kill all the monsters. You'll have to find out the rest for yourself!
  64. loganwaffle8
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    RPG games cannot get better than this.
    As a big fan of RPG games new and old, this game certainely blew my expectations across the universe and back. The story is gripping and emotional at times, the simplistic graphics are reminiscant of classics like Earthbound, and the choice between sparing and killing monsters really changes the story.
    This is the first piece of media to truly    RPG games cannot get better than this.
    As a big fan of RPG games new and old, this game certainely blew my expectations across the universe and back. The story is gripping and emotional at times, the simplistic graphics are reminiscant of classics like Earthbound, and the choice between sparing and killing monsters really changes the story.

    This is the first piece of media to truly make me burst into tears.    … Expand
  65. CraftyCarrots
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    oh my god best game ever just did a pacifist run and that was the best 12 hours of my life cant wait to try genocide SO PUMPED FOR THIS GAME if you guys do a kikstarter for #2 SIGN ME UP i love this game so much MAKE AOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE MY SOUL. YOU FILL ME WITH DETERMINATION
  66. Asgore
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the story , It is too emotional , the laugh , the sadness , everything , the game many times make you cry , some times make you suffer , some times make you anger , but it will never make you disappointed , the music are so pretty , fully of energy , fully of emotions , fully of sadness , i love the game . 10/10… Expand
  67. ILoveUndertale
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing it has the best soundtrck i have ever heard an awesome Story (everyone who didnt like it because of the story is dumb or didnt play the pacifist run and didnt understand it) the Graphics are awesome i dont get why people dont like the game because it has Pixel Graphics you did you ever play a real Game before that just hasnt a new installment every year that has i dontThis game is amazing it has the best soundtrck i have ever heard an awesome Story (everyone who didnt like it because of the story is dumb or didnt play the pacifist run and didnt understand it) the Graphics are awesome i dont get why people dont like the game because it has Pixel Graphics you did you ever play a real Game before that just hasnt a new installment every year that has i dont know NEW IDEAS the combat is perfect its not like every other RPG where you just have to gain EXP and grind to win you dont even have to get a single EXP to beat it and this game is Skill based its not like every other RPG where you just have to take the hits you can dodge them and the characters have depth to them especially Sans Toriel Asgore Flowey and Alphys

    This Game is unique has lovable characters an awesome story and the best soundtrack. I understand why it got the PC Game of the year Award...

    AND NO THIS ISNT AN SOCIAL EXPERIMENT    … Expand
  68. Darkness4
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    This game is an RPG, shoot'em up, platform, puzzle, adventure and... date? With this nice mix of genres, you have a very good story. Without spoiling, the story seems classic, but when you ended the game one time, you won't be able to stop. Maybe the graphics aren't special, but it's still original. Moreover there is a lot of mysteries, Easter eggs, and secrets with funny things.
    So even    This game is an RPG, shoot'em up, platform, puzzle, adventure and... date? With this nice mix of genres, you have a very good story. Without spoiling, the story seems classic, but when you ended the game one time, you won't be able to stop. Maybe the graphics aren't special, but it's still original. Moreover there is a lot of mysteries, Easter eggs, and secrets with funny things.
    So even if you doesn't want or can't play it, go watch the walkthroughs just for the story.    … Expand
  69. Lowell
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    Can't see how this has over 400 negative reviews. It's hard to see how people can dislike this game. I can see them not enjoying it, but I can't imagine them hating it.
  70. kilo54
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    Undertale is a kind of game that is surprising in its depth. It's a simple retro RPG on the surface with graphics more at home a couple decades ago, but once it gets going, it becomes quite the experience. It's clever writing ranges from light-hearted fun to tearjerker material. It's lovable cast of characters can become like family. It's soundtrack is one of the best I've heard yet. IfUndertale is a kind of game that is surprising in its depth. It's a simple retro RPG on the surface with graphics more at home a couple decades ago, but once it gets going, it becomes quite the experience. It's clever writing ranges from light-hearted fun to tearjerker material. It's lovable cast of characters can become like family. It's soundtrack is one of the best I've heard yet. If you're a videogame dork, Undertale will subvert your expectations in many ways, ranging from horrific to humorous. A downside is that the otherwise innovative battles can be too difficult for some, but its ultimately part of the experience. It just may pose a barrier unfortunately. My advice? Go in blind. It's best played with little prior knowledge. And stay determined!… Expand
  71. theponcho
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    I played this game with my girlfriend, we both really loved it.

    What a surprising game. Every step of the way it keeps playing with what you think a game should be, and keeps giving you something else completely different, yet better. If you are bored with every game being the same, this will wake you up.
  72. NoobCinema
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    this game has a very fantastic combat system, loveble charectrers, great humor, this game can show emotions only in 8 bit and the story is great in everyway you can think. 10/10.
  73. masstercheif
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1… Expand
  74. D4vidz
    May 8, 2016
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. And you will never understand why unless you play it. Dive into it yourself. You won't regret it. You might regret your decisions though.
  75. dr34mf0x
    May 8, 2016
    10
    So me and pretty much everyone else on the planet love this game. What else is new? Is it perfect? No. But I don't care, cause it's been about 5 months since I played it and I still think about it. But then, I was one of the lucky ones to play this game before it got massively popular and inevitably over hyped. It is one of the few games that deserves the hype though. I mean, you couldSo me and pretty much everyone else on the planet love this game. What else is new? Is it perfect? No. But I don't care, cause it's been about 5 months since I played it and I still think about it. But then, I was one of the lucky ones to play this game before it got massively popular and inevitably over hyped. It is one of the few games that deserves the hype though. I mean, you could argue something like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings is over hyped, but that doesn't stop them from being pretty damn good. I'm also royally pissed that they gave game of the year to freaking Rocket League instead of this game. That feels a bit like the Oscars snubbing Singing In The Rain.

    Now, I'm not interested in convincing any of you that this game isn't overrated (its not) because if that's how you feel, I probably can't change your mind. But I am concerned that some of y'all have been told that there's a right way to play this game. That you have to get the good ending to have a fun time. That is a lie. Play the game however the hell you like, and you will have fun. It's impossible for you to get the worst ending without trying too. Making mistakes is part of the experience and part of the power in the story. And if your told that you have to get it right the first time, then yeah, you'll probably be a little bit annoyed at the game. And that's no way to go about your free time. When you play Undertale, just be your garbage self.    … Expand
  76. Celli
    Jul 9, 2016
    9
    This is quite an interesting game. It takes a lot of inspiration from Earthbound. Never played it myself, but I can see why it would be so popular.
    The game follows a sort of moral choice system, where you can choose to fight monsters, or spare everything. Fighting gives you EXP, but it also serves to take you down the Genocide path, which is basically the bad ending. The Pacifist Route,    This is quite an interesting game. It takes a lot of inspiration from Earthbound. Never played it myself, but I can see why it would be so popular.
    The game follows a sort of moral choice system, where you can choose to fight monsters, or spare everything. Fighting gives you EXP, but it also serves to take you down the Genocide path, which is basically the bad ending. The Pacifist Route, which is gained by sparing everything, aside from a couple fights that must be fought, leads to the good ending.
    Combat follows a sort of bullet-hell mechanic, which is different from traditional JRPG combat, where you can basically dodge everything.
    The story is fairly simple, but I think it's pretty good.
    The characters are all varied and likable, and they all have their own quirks and stuff.
    The humor is good, though may come across as sort of childish.
    The music is well-composed and catchy, some of the tracks are incredibly good and varied, also, most of them are le motifs of each other.
    All in all, a solid game. If I had to make any complaints, a few fights are a bit annoying, and the visuals do come across as a bit poor.    … Expand
  77. mwright874
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    Overwhelming it's own technical simplicity with inventiveness and deep self-awareness, Undertale is perhaps the most creatively designed RPG (and maybe GAME) every.
  78. GameTheoryRejct
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    This game is more than just a game; it is one of the most revolutionary works of art ever created by man. besides the obvious fact that Undertale both invented the concept of and defined the now-commonly-known acts of pacifism and genocide, This game has offered both our culture and humanity as a species so much more than one person can possibly comprehend. For example, without Undertale,This game is more than just a game; it is one of the most revolutionary works of art ever created by man. besides the obvious fact that Undertale both invented the concept of and defined the now-commonly-known acts of pacifism and genocide, This game has offered both our culture and humanity as a species so much more than one person can possibly comprehend. For example, without Undertale, how would we now know that skeletons enjoy Italian cuisine, making bad puns, and referencing current Internet culture? This game still has so many secrets and lessons to discover: even the world's foremost expert on the topic, Dr. Matthew Patrick, is doing deep research on Undertale and making new discoveries every day. This Deep Research has led to incredible Culture-Shocking discoveries, such as the fact that one of the skeletons depicted in this work of art was in fact once a living person who as a kid would murder stray animals with a baseball bat. Undertale is a work of art so profound that even the Pope owns a copy despite not owning a computer, and plans to soon begin incorporating verses from the game in his sermons. As I am but a man, I cannot tell you what kind of path Undertale will lead our society along. I am sure of one thing, however: when historians go back and look at our current time, they will point to Undertale's release as a clear starting point for when society began to reach Utopia.… Expand
  79. Asiandew
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    Undertale. What to like about this game? Warning, Undertale is best played without ANY prior information. GO IN BLIND. Then you will understand what the game truly is.

    -The Morality System: Your every action has consequenses. Unless you go into the game's files, the game could potentially remember you killing a single enemy and then reseting 100 times. The Game is not afraid to shatter    Undertale. What to like about this game? Warning, Undertale is best played without ANY prior information. GO IN BLIND. Then you will understand what the game truly is.

    -The Morality System: Your every action has consequenses. Unless you go into the game's files, the game could potentially remember you killing a single enemy and then reseting 100 times. The Game is not afraid to shatter the fourth wall, and when it does, it does so with glee.

    -The Combat System: The game is a combination of traditional RPGs and Bullet-Hell shooters. You can dodge every attack if you are good enough. Also, with the ability to spare of kill any Monster you encounter, it challenges what we think of as good RPGs.

    -The Story: While the story is basic at first, it is more about the characters you meet along the way. Flowey, the master of fourth wall breaking and a terrifying creature. Toriel, the motherly character who will do anything to protect you. Sans, a skeleton armed with bad puns and bad times. Papyrus, the brother of Sans who will do anything to join the Royal Guard and loves cooking spaghetti. Undyne, the leader of the Royal Guard with a hotheaded personality. Alphys, the Royal Scientist with a dark secret and a passion for Anime. Mettaton, the Killer Robot TV Host. Asgore, the king of all Monsters. Not to mention each Monster in a battle has a personality.

    -The Endings: Neutral, Pacifist, and Genocide. The Three endings. I can't spoil to much, except that each ending accomplishes very different things. For Example, while Pacifist gives you a feeling of happiness, Genocide is physically and Mentally exhausting. In Genocide, you're gonna have a bad time.

    -The Music: Oh My Days, the Music. Beatiful in every way.

    Is this a good game? Yes. This surpassed all my expectations. 10/10.    … Expand
  80. Omega-Envych
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    This is a pretty simple idea, brought up with an interesting execution. Game's creator totally knew, what he wanted from his game. There are few ideas that don't work well enough for games in general, but Toby did everything he could so those not-working ideas wouldn't really break the game completely. I can see constructive critics and understand it. But are issues that some people haveThis is a pretty simple idea, brought up with an interesting execution. Game's creator totally knew, what he wanted from his game. There are few ideas that don't work well enough for games in general, but Toby did everything he could so those not-working ideas wouldn't really break the game completely. I can see constructive critics and understand it. But are issues that some people have with this game enough to break it from being the best RPG of 2015? Same year that had Witcher 3 and Pillars of Eternity? Not in the chance. So yeah, no spoilers. Play this game first, ask questions later.… Expand
  81. PitterG4mer
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    A game so simple ... and so much fun! He very addictive and graphics half bad but the game inrredo is fantastic !!
    For those who want to download I highly recommend it !!!!!
    one of the best games !!!!
  82. Djohngo
    Jul 17, 2016
    9
    I just recently bought the game after watching a few videos to see what it was about and I was able to get it one sale. (whoo) I don't think it the best thing mankind has been blessed with, but as far as I'm concerned its a pretty well put together game and I enjoyed most aspects of it other then than its unforgiving save point/checkpoint feature
  83. PJgamer
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    It is a simply wonderful game, its simple design may be something you do not attract attention, but you should not judge a book by its cover, pour tears, will smile and will feel little frights that's the power of a gem Undertale.
  84. ilagos
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    Una maravilla del basto mundo indie, que remplaza la calidad gráfica por una buena historia, personajes carismáticos y una espléndida banda sonora; si disfrutas de juegos indie esta compra te será muy satisfactoria.
  85. PabloBird22
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    when i heard about this game, i was not interesed, but when my cousin show me this game, i really love it

    -Beautiful story
    -Unforgettable characters
    -Cool soundtrack
    -Etc.
    if you want to have a good time, play this game i 100% recommend it
  86. Austaku
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    I only got steam so I could play the game, and it is the best game I have ever seen. I love this game, and after 9 months from when I originally got it, I still think it is the best game EVER.
  87. Acathefaca
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    In this world it's rate Undertale 10/10 or don't rate it.

    I like games that "change the formula".In RPG games you expect to kill enemies to gain more XP.But not in Undertale.Also not to mention all the good messages we learned from this game...
  88. Victorfg28
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei, Undertale é uma experiencia única que não a como explicar, com uma bela história, personagens incríveis e músicas espetaculares.
  89. IWannaHaveFun
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    What is there to say that hasn't already been said? Undertale is a very unique game that is just such a great and refreshing experience. There are so many things that Undertale succeeds in, there's almost nothing to fault the game on (in my opinion at least), it shows that you don't need to have some sort of big company working on a game to make it good, all it takes is heart. FromWhat is there to say that hasn't already been said? Undertale is a very unique game that is just such a great and refreshing experience. There are so many things that Undertale succeeds in, there's almost nothing to fault the game on (in my opinion at least), it shows that you don't need to have some sort of big company working on a game to make it good, all it takes is heart. From Undertale's great humor to it's undeniably incredible story, Undertale gets it right, and it may not be perfect, but it sure as hell gets as close as possible to it. In conclusion Undertale is an experience I will never forget. I don't think there will ever be another game that affects me in the way Undertale did, I will always remember this great game, it truly is the pinnacle of gaming quality.… Expand
  90. Pixelatre
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Look, If you want to play this game, DON'T SPOIL IT FOR YOURSELF. Don't look at screenshots, descriptions or trailers. Maybe you want to do that so you can be sure that you are going to get your money's worth out of it, but just take my advice and buy it. If you want full praise and criticism then go see IGN's review. Oh, and i nearly forgot, this game is LEGENDARY!!!
  91. KnyferXBL
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am into all the war games and stuff, but this was truely satisfying, especially on the route this game intends for you you to take. It's not just 4th wall breaks, or the character cast, or the few bloopers in the game, or the easter eggs that seem to be very fun. It's also the way the game plays out too. Also, considering there's only one way to delete your save file(Not a "Reset"), it really adds to the gameplay. And personally, if someone criticizes that the game does not have violence, I think they need to have a second thought. This game even has the violence to satisfy a T+ gamer's needs. You guys should try the game itself, otherwise, you won't know what kind of game this is. The reason Toby Fox didn't want the game to be posted on youtube was not because of spoilers, but because people would think they got spoiled and miss an oppurtunity of pure golden gameplay in a 16-bit retro style pack. Usually a step back in graphics allows a step forward in gameplay from what I seen from Toby Fox and his helpful studio.… Expand
  92. Moge4579
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad la primera vez que lo vi al juego no me sorprendi , pense que era otro juego mas de rpg maker
    pero luego que lo jugue me enamore , me enamore de su historia , el carisma de su personajes
    y los finales de las 3 rutas son todos geniales!!!
    SALUDOS DESDE URUGUAY    … Expand
  93. RataPuerco
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    TobyFox a demostrado que una grandiosa historia y jugabilidad puede hacer que un juego,relativamente pequeño y con escasas gráficas llegue a ser de los más aclamados y polémicos de estos tiempos, se crearon miles de teorías sobre todos los personajes que te dejan un gran misterio en toda la comunidad.
    Un puntaso a favor es que se puede jugar en cualquier ordenador.
    Undertale es un juego    TobyFox a demostrado que una grandiosa historia y jugabilidad puede hacer que un juego,relativamente pequeño y con escasas gráficas llegue a ser de los más aclamados y polémicos de estos tiempos, se crearon miles de teorías sobre todos los personajes que te dejan un gran misterio en toda la comunidad.
    Un puntaso a favor es que se puede jugar en cualquier ordenador.
    Undertale es un juego que te dará una experiencia inolvidable    … Expand
  94. NaghtSieger
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    No game left me thrilled, Undertale was the first to change it, and entertain me a lot with his exciting intrigue! Today I have Undertale as one of my favorite games! Thanks, Toby Fox!
  95. Chocolatecoke17
    Nov 22, 2016
    10
    Undertale is the best game I have played by far. My first impression oft he game was that it would be quite bland and simple, without much of a story, and I didn't understand why it was cherished by so many others. However , one day , I became curious and decided to check out what all the fuss was about. From Flowey to Asriel, I fell in love with the game through each little step. It has aUndertale is the best game I have played by far. My first impression oft he game was that it would be quite bland and simple, without much of a story, and I didn't understand why it was cherished by so many others. However , one day , I became curious and decided to check out what all the fuss was about. From Flowey to Asriel, I fell in love with the game through each little step. It has a well executed plot with admirable morals to learn from each character. Every monster in Undertale has a backstory and a personality, rather they are a minority or a main character, which you often don't see in other RPGs. Undertale also knows how to perfectly transition from a humorous state to a serious one without flaw, and its inspiring music fits well with the scene. I would like to congratulate Toby Fox and everyone else who worked with him on creating an absolutely fabulous game.… Expand
  96. JAMSpam
    Nov 26, 2016
    8
    Good game. Bad fanbase. Good story. Bad funny videos and animations. Everything in the game is good, besides the fanbase on YouTube, Reddit, or any other place.
  97. iTzNikkitty
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Undertale is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. This game which doesn't seem like much at first glance, moved me in a way that no other game ever has. The writing and game design are incredible and unbelievably clever. The characters are so lovable and feel as if they were real, there's moments that will make you laugh out loud and cry, either with heartbreak or just sheer joy,Undertale is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. This game which doesn't seem like much at first glance, moved me in a way that no other game ever has. The writing and game design are incredible and unbelievably clever. The characters are so lovable and feel as if they were real, there's moments that will make you laugh out loud and cry, either with heartbreak or just sheer joy, depending on how you play. It's also one of the only RPGs I have ever seen where nobody has to die. Undertale challenges gaming conventions like this constantly and **** with your head in ways that I can't even say without spoiling the game. And on top of all of that, the soundtrack is phenomenal, easily the best one of the whole year.

    Yes, I know the fanbase puts a lot of people off from the game, but honestly, I believe the fandom has nothing to do with the game at all. Don't let something so trivial stop you from playing this game, give it a chance and it will blow you away. I mean it when I say Undertale is a true masterpiece, it is the single best game I have ever played in my life.    … Expand
  98. Temmie
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    This game is about as unique and refreshing as you can get. Its storytelling, characters and comedy are all top notch. The combat system is unique in the best way possible. If you invest yourself into this game and avoid spoilers you will not be disappointed.
  99. AnFallenChild
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is AWESOME ! The story is perfect, the music is perfect, the characters are perfect, EVERYTHING is perfect in this game ! The battles are beautiful, especially against Asriel, Sans and Flowey ! The best battle is against ASRIEL DREEMURR, THE ABSOLUTE GOD OF HYPERDEATH !!! Sans too is awesome but he is very very VERY difficult !! And Flowey too is difficult and awesome ! All the characters is special, each have his characters ! Honestly check this game, he deserved more than this note !… Expand
  100. FlutterDash392
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    A very touching story which really depends on your decisions. Some gameplay mechanics make you brain works in a creative manner. Some battles will make your spinal cord work as well. Remarkable characters with a deep story which you have to find out by yourself. A lot of humour and references to mass culture would probably entertain Tumblr inhabitants. Music is also amazing. I canA very touching story which really depends on your decisions. Some gameplay mechanics make you brain works in a creative manner. Some battles will make your spinal cord work as well. Remarkable characters with a deep story which you have to find out by yourself. A lot of humour and references to mass culture would probably entertain Tumblr inhabitants. Music is also amazing. I can recollect only one huge disadvantage - random encounters are very irritating. But remembering fact that entire game was made by only one person, i think we can close our eyes for it.… Expand
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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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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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