Undertale

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 976 Ratings

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  1. SWERY_51
    Aug 20, 2017
    7
    Pros :
    + Nice retro graphics
    + Some music themes are a blast
    + Few innovative gameplay features
    + Well written with appealing characters
    + Interesting way to get different endings

    Cons :
    - Cheap RPG elements
    - Small environements with poor exploration
    - Puzzles are too easy
    - My 6 hours first run was a little boring
    - Nice little game, but greatly overrated IMO
  2. 6stringer
    Dec 10, 2017
    7
    First off, know what you're getting into - this is a 16 bit throwback, text-driven, turn based RPG. If that doesn't appeal to you, you're not going to enjoy this game.

    For what it is, though...I thought it was great. For the most part it's pretty laid back in terms of difficulty, although there were a few notable boss fights that were surprisingly challenging. There's a humour in the    First off, know what you're getting into - this is a 16 bit throwback, text-driven, turn based RPG. If that doesn't appeal to you, you're not going to enjoy this game.

    For what it is, though...I thought it was great. For the most part it's pretty laid back in terms of difficulty, although there were a few notable boss fights that were surprisingly challenging. There's a humour in the writing reminiscent of Earthbound, and there's actually a lot of depth to the characters and story once you get deeper into the game, especially on the second and third playthrough as you play a more merciful-or merciless-style of play. There were a few moments where I laughed out loud, and one battle in the game had my heart rate maxed out as I finally managed to beat it after about my 40th attempt.

    It's a polarizing game for sure, especially if you're comparing it to AAA PS4 action/RPG or FPS games. But if you grew up playing and loving those 90's turn based RPG games, you will likely really enjoy this.    … Expand
  3. KlausDrause
    Oct 25, 2017
    7
    Undertale. Well, This game has a simple plot. After a war between Humans and monsters, Humans banished monsters into the underground. You discover the underground and must find a way out. i must give credit to its plot. I enjoyed it . FOR WHAT IT WAS. It gets very limited because of the repetitive gameplay. It does a bad job at mixing it up. I however found some of the characters to beUndertale. Well, This game has a simple plot. After a war between Humans and monsters, Humans banished monsters into the underground. You discover the underground and must find a way out. i must give credit to its plot. I enjoyed it . FOR WHAT IT WAS. It gets very limited because of the repetitive gameplay. It does a bad job at mixing it up. I however found some of the characters to be somewhat not bad. I invested myself into the plot for a bit, and i think it paid off. It doesnt really build up to the final battle, unfortunatly. This game gets a bit quirky at times. Even made me cringe. Yes, if you ignore all the bad fanart and crappy community cancer, this game does an OK job. Not a game i would recommend to all players, but i somehow got addicted to this game, however i feel like the game is spoiled by its fandom. I never got back to playing it after the fandom spilled out. This game was originally on pc, but then spilled onto Playstation. I don't know why they ported it since this game is a couple years old? I don't know. The visuals gives off the earthbound vibe from like the 1990's. Not saying its a bad thing, it might even be innovative. The soundtrack is good. i recieved it very well and thought it was always fitting, since this was made by one guy. The game is like only 4 HOURS LONG. (Angryjoe would be disappointed). There are "multiple endings", but its just different end text. THATS IT. 4 HOURS FOR THIS?! Very disappointing! Thats all from me, really.
    Overall, Its an ok JRPG game. If you are a fan of JRPG's, i would probably recommend this game to you.    … Expand
  4. t0mmyg
    Nov 10, 2017
    7
    Undertale is a retro RPG that has all the elements of a great game, but for me ends up with a whole lot of missed potential. The pieces are all there, lovely music, aesthetic, quirkiness, combat system but it all falls short in such a short length game. It doesn't have enough time to flesh out things that could have made it great. Itemization shows promise then falls short, explorationUndertale is a retro RPG that has all the elements of a great game, but for me ends up with a whole lot of missed potential. The pieces are all there, lovely music, aesthetic, quirkiness, combat system but it all falls short in such a short length game. It doesn't have enough time to flesh out things that could have made it great. Itemization shows promise then falls short, exploration seems enticing at first but is very rarely rewarding. Dialogue seems to have great potential, then gets old. The combat system is really cool, and then doesn't quite add enough new to keep it fresh and exciting. The enemies are unique but ultimately not quite enough are introduced by the end. The only aspect that stays consistently awesome is the music. All the other elements would have you believe at first that this game is the magnificent gem reviewers are raving about, but ultimately are not fleshed out to warrant more than an average score.… Expand
  5. ThereIsNoSpoon
    Jan 17, 2018
    5
    Very impressive for only one person to have made it, I guess? The soundtrack is definitely catchy. But the gameplay is just boring as hell. I don't get it. I've played games my entire life and I don't understand the appeal of this. Multiple endings aren't enough to interest me. The gameplay has to be fun enough to warrant those multiple playthroughs, and it's not. It's like a RPGVery impressive for only one person to have made it, I guess? The soundtrack is definitely catchy. But the gameplay is just boring as hell. I don't get it. I've played games my entire life and I don't understand the appeal of this. Multiple endings aren't enough to interest me. The gameplay has to be fun enough to warrant those multiple playthroughs, and it's not. It's like a RPG that doesn't want to be a RPG; it tries so hard to go against standard gaming conventions that it isn't really...anything. And the puzzles are freaking terrible. What is so fun about this?… Expand
  6. zerosubstance
    Apr 22, 2018
    5
    Undertale hits all the right marks to be fawned over by, say, a MetaFilter regular. It's indie, it's retro, it invites talk of "subverting the conventions" of its medium, and it is precious in its presentation. If you're a heinous bore, procrastinating on your postgraduate thesis, this game is aptly suited to accept the self-satisfied word salad you call an opinion.

    But it's easy to get    Undertale hits all the right marks to be fawned over by, say, a MetaFilter regular. It's indie, it's retro, it invites talk of "subverting the conventions" of its medium, and it is precious in its presentation. If you're a heinous bore, procrastinating on your postgraduate thesis, this game is aptly suited to accept the self-satisfied word salad you call an opinion.

    But it's easy to get distracted by the insufferable audience of a work, and that's not being fair. I actually do see value in subverting conventions: having the consequences of killing a character dog you even when you've reloaded a previous save, and the range of aggressive or pacifist actions you can take, offer some interesting perspective on the kinds of worlds that most games portray (where violent catharsis is the sole solution).

    I don't care much about any nostalgic element to the presentation, but I like that it's too low res for the disgusting anime styles of modern RPGs to be rendered, that there's no awful voice acting.

    The character development presented a satisfying enough blend of motivations and conflicts (though the game does get up its own ass a bit in this regard), and seeing the conflicted motives of the "enemies" play out in real time, within the battle mechanic was kind of neat.

    That mechanic, though...

    There are worthwhile experiments, and there are genuinely enjoyable experiences, and the primary mechanic for winning battles in this game makes it one of the former.    … Expand
  7. DoctorZack
    Sep 10, 2017
    6
    A genuinely entertaining story, but not much else. I watched a playthrough of the game before I played it, and didn't feel anything rewarding from personally playing the game myself.

    While Undertale certainly is a novel story, as a game it is mostly basic and doesn't merit the acclaim that it has received. It truly lacks any memorable challenges outside of some brute memorization of    A genuinely entertaining story, but not much else. I watched a playthrough of the game before I played it, and didn't feel anything rewarding from personally playing the game myself.

    While Undertale certainly is a novel story, as a game it is mostly basic and doesn't merit the acclaim that it has received. It truly lacks any memorable challenges outside of some brute memorization of enemy attacks and quick reaction times.    … Expand
  8. thathomestuck
    Mar 9, 2018
    7
    really this is a good game it is now on ps4 and now the nintendo switch and its not my favorite game
    there is better rpg's but this one is still good with its charm of characters and the way it has you chose one side or the other is fascinating but if you ever play this game do not go near the fanbace cause well its different than other's that music though is just good but its not my    really this is a good game it is now on ps4 and now the nintendo switch and its not my favorite game
    there is better rpg's but this one is still good with its charm of characters and the way it has you chose one side or the other is fascinating but if you ever play this game do not go near the fanbace cause well its different than other's that music though is just good but its not my game its kinda like cake you are like yay i cant wait and then you eat part of it and someone comes up and just pours some soda on it and its ruined besides being a counter part to homestuck its kinda bad    … Expand
  9. painava
    Jan 15, 2020
    7
    I have to admit my expectations for Undertale were maybe too high. I did like the game, but didn't find it that special. It's a good game that owes a lot to its soundtrack.
  10. TanSula
    Oct 27, 2017
    5
    Я не понял игру. Да, куча мемов, куча шуточек и т.д. но ничего, кроме этого нет. Кто-то пишет о филасафии, но я её не нашёл. Возможно, я просто пока не готов к игре.
  11. Seriousrevweiw
    Nov 28, 2017
    5
    Mediocre. Game makes you feel too bad about killing ONE thing even if it is an accident. Pacifist cant even be achieved without doing unnecessary tasks just to pad out game play. Story could have been more. At points it is gimmicky. %/!)
  12. SortOfCritic
    Dec 29, 2017
    7
    Don't go into Undertale for its game play. its bullet hell play style is refreshing, and the game makes a good effort to keep things new, but it gets boring nonetheless. Go into Undertale for its story. So thought provoking and dark, I found myself enjoying the characters almost as much as the - better than any other single video game - music. But it is a little too dark, the fun lovingDon't go into Undertale for its game play. its bullet hell play style is refreshing, and the game makes a good effort to keep things new, but it gets boring nonetheless. Go into Undertale for its story. So thought provoking and dark, I found myself enjoying the characters almost as much as the - better than any other single video game - music. But it is a little too dark, the fun loving and child like aesthetic deceive you into this rather creepy game. I found myself unwilling to begin playing, but as I did, it didn't seem that bad. That's because it depends on how you play the game, it encourages you to not kill anything, so unassuming old me did exactly what Toriel instructed me to do. I played the game again after experiencing the true lab, only to find out what happens when you actively kill everything. It kept me up at night. you can call me a woos but I wasn't going anywhere near that game, I don't do horror usually, so it was the same kind of shock I would get reading a creepy pasta. There are some very eerie undertones to Undertale, so keep that in mind when you, or your five year old decide to give it a go… Expand
  13. Jollyraffy
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Fantastic graphics and music with a few gameplay mechanics and great characters. I had lots of fun in the first part of the story, while at some point I was just hoping to see the end.
    The menu is terrible, the RPGs elements aren't deep and the combat is ripetitive, so when the story went on I got bored. The last boss battle is terrible and basically a waste of time, which killed my    Fantastic graphics and music with a few gameplay mechanics and great characters. I had lots of fun in the first part of the story, while at some point I was just hoping to see the end.
    The menu is terrible, the RPGs elements aren't deep and the combat is ripetitive, so when the story went on I got bored. The last boss battle is terrible and basically a waste of time, which killed my already poor enthusiasm.    … Expand
  14. Sinews
    Apr 8, 2020
    7
    Don't get me wrong - The Pacifist Route and Neutral Routes of Undertale are magnificent, magical, quirky, and some of the most profoundly evocative game you're likely to play. The characters are a joy to get to know, and the whole affair is topped-off with a charming, memorable soundtrack. The game is a masterpiece.

    The catch being that it's only a masterpiece if you play by its rules.    Don't get me wrong - The Pacifist Route and Neutral Routes of Undertale are magnificent, magical, quirky, and some of the most profoundly evocative game you're likely to play. The characters are a joy to get to know, and the whole affair is topped-off with a charming, memorable soundtrack. The game is a masterpiece.

    The catch being that it's only a masterpiece if you play by its rules.

    The way the Genocide Route is handled is stupid and undermines its own point. Sure, in theory, you have a choice with regard to which route you want to take, but if you don't do it the way you're supposed to do it, have fun playing a game so mind-numbingly dull and tedious that by the time you get to any of the story chunks, you're so worn out that it barely makes an impact on you. Have fun with a shorter, less rewarding, less fulfilling campaign. And to top it off, you're permanently stuck in a game mode in which you're no longer able to achieve the Pacifist Route.

    Gee, you think we got the point, Toby?

    Look, I get it, the game is trying to punish you for doing the wrong thing. But that's stupid. Why punish the player for trying to get the most out of your game, in the game that usually rewards you for exploring every nook and cranny of its world? Imagine if in Pokémon, you fill out the Pokédex, and you're arrested for animal cruelty and have to spend the rest of the game in jail. That's kind of what this is like. It's incredibly pretentious. Does Toby Fox have that little confidence in himself as a writer that he doesn't think the weight of your actions is punishment enough?

    So yeah, two great games modes + one that sucks = 2/3 = 66.6%, round up to 7, and we get my score for the game.    … Expand
  15. Poofpooof
    May 7, 2020
    5
    This might be one of the most overrated games of this decade. The retro graphics are neat I guess and the trick with the different ending is cool, but the characters are annoying and gameplay is meh.
  16. drnik
    Nov 17, 2020
    6
    Mediocre and over-rated game, but I would recommend it if you can get it cheap (under $5).
    Pros:
    -fun quirky story
    -doesn't take itself too seriously
    -awesome music
    Cons:
    -very short, its over before you know it
    -"combat" system, or lack there-of
    Pick it up for cheap if you want to finish it in a day, but I can think of a lot of games I'd rather play over this
  17. SplitMind
    Nov 18, 2020
    6
    I didn't realise how controversial Undertale was until I looked up reviews after playing it. Undertale frequently appears on top 10 lists of games you must play, so 5 years late to the game I decided to take the plunge.

    If I was to sum up UT, it would be that it is quite innovative and quite irritating. I like that it thinks outside the box but it lacks consistent execution. I'll    I didn't realise how controversial Undertale was until I looked up reviews after playing it. Undertale frequently appears on top 10 lists of games you must play, so 5 years late to the game I decided to take the plunge.

    If I was to sum up UT, it would be that it is quite innovative and quite irritating. I like that it thinks outside the box but it lacks consistent execution. I'll elaborate below.

    UT's graphics are part of a niche in modern games that like to use retro graphics. For the purposes of the game, these graphics serve pretty well. I like the retro feel and the graphics lend themselves well to the gameplay style and humour. The downside of retro graphics is that repetition can set in quickly. UT tries to navigate this with a variety of environments with mixed success. It's saving grace is probably that it's a relatively short game although I still felt it outstayed its welcome.

    The story of UT is where things become very interesting. The premise is essentially escaping an elaborate dungeon, but there are tons of eccentric and quirky characters along the way. The problem with this is that when everyone is a bit bonkers the humour and wit wear thin fairly quickly. There are parts of the game where you are constantly pestered with irrelevant monologues that started to irritate me rather interest me. The prevalence of quirky characters comes across as trying too hard, like stepping into a hipster cafe where everyone tries so hard to look different but ends up looking the same because they're all so obscure.

    The gameplay of UT is where I found myself most interested. Rather than a typical turn-based approach, I liked the interactivity of moving the heart to avoid attacks. Again however, this became very irritating towards the end to the point that I didn't even finish the final two bosses as their attacks were just too cheap.

    In addition to the above, UT prides itself on the alternate methods of engaging enemies, some of which can avoid battle altogether. The problem with this is you likely need a walkthrough in order to achieve non-combative play-throughs, or at least that's what I needed. In hindsight, i found the game much more enjoyable when I gave up on pacifism and just fought through everything like a normal RPG. I think that speaks volumes in itself, or just shows my own preference for violence and simplicity. Either way, this innovative approach to battle was just a bit too esoteric for my liking.

    Overall, I find Undertale falls somewhere between innovative and pretentious. What shocked me more than anything was discovering the animosity between people discussing the game, What this means is that you really need to play the game for yourself and I am glad to finally know that it's just not for me. I got it on sale for lie £7 and I don't think it was really worth that much, so look out for a price drop if you want to try it, and avoid reading what anyone else says about it until you've tried it.    … Expand
  18. PotatoSalad
    May 18, 2020
    6
    I found this game enjoyable but certainly not unforgettable.

    On the positive side, there are some very funny elements to the story and characters. I enjoy the way the battles work - very new and creative. I like the way you can do more than just constantly fight - you can talk to your opponents and even do a fully passive run if desired. The soundtrack is also really good. Negatives    I found this game enjoyable but certainly not unforgettable.

    On the positive side, there are some very funny elements to the story and characters. I enjoy the way the battles work - very new and creative. I like the way you can do more than just constantly fight - you can talk to your opponents and even do a fully passive run if desired. The soundtrack is also really good.

    Negatives for me were that it was very linear. I'm not someone who loves massive open worlds, but this all felt a bit too constricted compared to a classic like Earthbound. There was rarely any point revisiting previous areas so it just felt like you're just on one long slog to the end. I also found a lot of the puzzles quite easy which is a shame, as the concepts were good. The levelling and weapon/armour/money systems are very restrictive. Again - I wouldn't want them to be too overboard in a game like this, but they were so simplistic it hardly felt like they matter.

    Overall I'm happy I bought it and spent ~6 hours playing through, but it's certainly not one that will go down as anything more than average.    … Expand
  19. Martma
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    Game got boring towards the end and drags however most of the time it was enjoyable and the story was well crafted l
  20. hector_bcn98
    May 23, 2023
    7
    Sinceramente y pese a que le duela a más de uno... me ha aburrido bastante. Lo he acabado por completar y quitármelo de la cabeza. Valoro la originalidad, los distintos caminos, tal y que cual... pero no lo podían traducir, al menos? Tela.
  21. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    Honestly I think Undertale is a great game. Do I think it's a masterpiece? Absolutely not. Undertale is not the first game to introduce twists and fourth wall breaks. It is not the first 2D RPG to introduce nuanced turn based combat. It is not the first game to alter hardware on your PC to add to the immersion. The only thing Undertale had on many of the games that came before was how userHonestly I think Undertale is a great game. Do I think it's a masterpiece? Absolutely not. Undertale is not the first game to introduce twists and fourth wall breaks. It is not the first 2D RPG to introduce nuanced turn based combat. It is not the first game to alter hardware on your PC to add to the immersion. The only thing Undertale had on many of the games that came before was how user friendly it was. How mainstream it was. Which led to many younger kids playing it and feeling that it was much deeper and thought provoking than it really was, and I absolutely do not think that's a bad thing, I believe that because of that, it has been severely overhyped.… Expand
  22. Forrey
    Apr 30, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undertale is pretty good but the only problem I have ,is that I really dont know why this game is SOO popular . Dont missunderstand me .Its really good but it isnt a "92-Metascore-Game" sometimes I really laughed for a minute or two but at many situations the humor was pretty borring And some bosses were impossible . for example: Do you know thet weird Green flower ,which is very hard to beat .Not because of my missing skill no no no its becausr I couldnt read his attack system… Expand
  23. quittit1
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    Okay baby baby mommy baby baby love baby mommy mommy love baby mommy love mommy good mommy love mommy bye buddy
  24. Potet69
    Jun 1, 2023
    6
    people overrating the game killed it for me.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ good game but not a masterpiece

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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 15, 2017
    90
    It's masterful, and practically unique - which is just about the best way to describe the game as a whole. [Nov 2017, p.88]
  2. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Sep 15, 2017
    93
    Undertale is the rare RPG that makes you feel tons of different emotions.
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  3. RPGamer
    Sep 12, 2017
    70
    Despite the fact that Undertale didn't tick all my boxes, it was still an enjoyable game. Its visuals and music brought to mind some of my most cherished memories from my formative years, and are top-notch even for games that try to evoke that retro vibe. Its narrative is tongue-in-cheek and consistantly sends surprises the player's way. The game excels at asking players to enjoy it in ways that are incongruous with the traditional way RPGs are designed. Unfortunately, those looking for a more traditional experience may feel short-changed here. The lion's share of the game's character, lore, and emotional impact is experienced by challenging yourself to play the entire game in a completely different fashion.
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