Undertale

 PlayStation 4
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 976 Ratings

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  1. zach_grech
    May 6, 2022
    9
    A timeless masterpiece. So many amazing characters and moments. 3 distinct and different play throughs with unique encounters in all of them. Combat is funny and different to a normal JRPG. Amazing soundtrack as well.
  2. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    the community for this game is annoying but this game is actually amazing
    sans is one character that i would say has my personality
  3. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    This game is charm distilled into its purest form. The game is just oozing personality in every single area. From the characters, menus, mechanics and music. It also is way more intelligent than it has any right to be and many of the subversions work exceptionally well. It's a variety show that keeps you hooked with the presentation and personality. It's really no surprise that so manyThis game is charm distilled into its purest form. The game is just oozing personality in every single area. From the characters, menus, mechanics and music. It also is way more intelligent than it has any right to be and many of the subversions work exceptionally well. It's a variety show that keeps you hooked with the presentation and personality. It's really no surprise that so many people love this game. My biggest criticism is how easy the game can be on pacifist runs without self imposed challenges. The healing system is just way too forgiving and the game would have been better with some kind of hard difficulty selection for those of us that wanted a little bit more from the pacifist playthrough… Expand
  4. Ivosz
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    This game is fantastic. Perfect music,a bit of humuor, incredible characters, etc. Maybe the story isnt very elaborated but it is an extremely enjoyable game and very fun. Would love a second version of the game or a extended one,
  5. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    i do not like indie games
    and I think they are not well done

    I am happy game like this prove me I am wrong
  6. BubaMan
    Jan 31, 2018
    8
    What can I say about Undertale that already hasn't been said... so I'll just mention difference of the PS4 version...

    The visuals, story, gameplay and music are all on par with the PC version but the implemented trophies are way too easy - You don't even have to finish the game to get the Platinum! You just need enough money for the 15 Dognation Trophies (you can quit the game after    What can I say about Undertale that already hasn't been said... so I'll just mention difference of the PS4 version...

    The visuals, story, gameplay and music are all on par with the PC version but the implemented trophies are way too easy - You don't even have to finish the game to get the Platinum!
    You just need enough money for the 15 Dognation Trophies (you can quit the game after getting the last Dognation trophy, keeping your money on your saved game) and to REACH the final area - you don't even have to enter it.
    They should have locked at least one trophy against each completion imo but trophy hunters will at least be happy.    … Expand
  7. BlakDak666
    Aug 15, 2017
    8
    As a person who heard and never played Undertale on PC yet had a PS4, I was quite happy to hear the game was coming to the console and the Vita of all things. Hearing about it's achievements and awards it was given by even the most cynical of critics made me wonder much about the world of Undertale, so I was quite excited to jump on it and give it a run through. So does it deserve praiseAs a person who heard and never played Undertale on PC yet had a PS4, I was quite happy to hear the game was coming to the console and the Vita of all things. Hearing about it's achievements and awards it was given by even the most cynical of critics made me wonder much about the world of Undertale, so I was quite excited to jump on it and give it a run through. So does it deserve praise and acclaim then? Absolutely.

    There is such a love and fervor for this game's design, from the characters, the way you interact with the encounters, the fourth-wall breaking that can nail you, as the player, into a realm of humor, emotion and even guilt as every act you commit yields a consequence or effect. The music is top-notch and despite the graphics and textures being a bit lackluster, the homage to older games from the 80s and 90s really makes Undertale a game that takes a bold concept, and executes very well for what it has. Despite the praises, however, I feel the need to hammer at the game for a few things that aren't dealbreakers by any means (an 8 to me is a GREAT score, everyone deserves a chance to play this kinda of thing) but I feel hold it back some.

    The characters you encounter are definitely memorable, there is no doubt in my mind of this. The issue though is everything is VERY limited when doing things with them. It allows you to have a special moment with them once and doesn't show more of their side as they develop. Having a few more hangouts and conversations could make them far more powerful. Dating a skeleton should go alot farther and that's all I gotta say for that.

    The combat can be a bit unfair for newcomers. The game employs turn base RPG with bullet hell mechanics mixed to create a very interactive hybrid that gives you a bit of depth to your choices. The reason I feel it's unfair is that some attacks come so quick and have little time to react that I died quite a bit from my engagements. There is also a moderate irritation of backtracking for certain things, whether that be items, dialogue or events. I do think there should have been a smarter way of handling this without making newcomers feel the groans of running all the back for something and realize it was a waste of time. It's a shame because the game has great pacing leading up to the finale and it's spent doing side things despite the creator trying not to employ those kind of things and tell us in the game "doing something is going to be remembered". The last bit I would say that irked me (more of preference but perhaps an issue for some) is the voices. While I respect the homage to older games like Banjo and Kazooie for having goofy voiceovers instead of voice actors, Undertale's characters "voice" sounds can be grating to listen to. It feels like going silent would have been a far better move in my opinion, but if you are use to this kind of talk then it's fine.

    I do not want someone to misunderstand my 8/10 score. Undertale is a GREAT game that ends (the true ending of course) on a purely powerful and emotional note that speaks deep in not just the characters I encountered on my journey, but me as a person who has played games since I was a baby. $15 dollars for this game is honestly a no brainer and I recommend this to anyone interested in bold and new takes on current genres. While it has some issues that I feel can take away the experience much to the overwhelm of critical and fan acclaim it has now for almost 2 years, I completely understand more higher scores regardless. Undertale is a funny, emotional and interesting journey that pierces through your gaming soul in very clever ways.    … Expand
  8. nielstack
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    this game is cool and I like it a lot. it has some cool elements in it that remind me of the old days of rpg's. even though this game is almost 2 years old it still holds up as one of the best games of that year
  9. willrocks0123
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On September 15 2015 the hit indie sensation “Undertale” was released by Toby Fox onto the PC platform “Steam” where it quickly grew in popularity and fandom. However by April 2016 the game seemed to have died out in popularity. Today people will tell you the game is complete garbage. But how good was the game? To answer I played through the game 3 times (one for each route) to see just how good or bad this game really is.

    When I first started the game I thought the lore was interesting: a world where humans and monsters once lived together but where the monsters were banished after a war in which the opposing kings lost their sons. I was intrigued by the art style chosen, an 8-bit sprite overworld, and during the dialogue and battle sequences a much more detailed (albeit still 8-bit) sprite, which looks absolutely gorgeous when animated. The tutorial is a bit bland, but the game kicks into high gear when the first boss fight (against the tutorial character conveniently named Toriel) If you kill her, you can go for one of 3 paths. The genocide route: the hardest path (It took me 1 hr and 23 mins to kill the final boss “Sans”) in which you kill every single monster programmed into the game. In Undertale unlike other games like pokemon, there are a finite number of monsters to kill. There is also a “Neutral” path, where players can kill as they please unlocking a different ending depending on the people they kill. And if you spare Toriel you can try for a pacifist route in which you don’t kill ANYTHING. If you beat the game in this fashion, you unlock a happy ending filled with all the monsters enjoying the sunshine for the first time in hundreds of years.

    Usually I despise monotonous 8-bit video game music, but I loved the Undertale soundtrack, it is mostly a fusion of 8-bit and other real forms of music like bebop, rock, and classical. It compliments the aesthetic perfectly and opts you to capture the moment of the game and just listen for a bit. The only thing I really didn’t like about this game is what remains of the fandom. The fandom of most things is bad enough, but Undertale takes the case with bad fan art and OC’s. If you say ANYTHING bad about the game like “I think the overworld art could have been done a lot better”. They will swarm you like wasps telling you how Undertale is a masterpiece and could do no wrong. Although this is honestly all I could come up with that was negative about this game.
    In all honesty the reason this game is no longer popular is because the fandom killed it. Butt I believe if the fandom wasn’t so bad, it would be held as a classic. I have to give the game 8 stars out of 10. The stunning visuals, and great gameplay, coupled with a stellar soundtrack, and astounding story. However the fandom keeps this game from the 10/10 it truly deserves.    … Expand
  10. ANKPlays
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    I wouldn't say this game is "#2 Best PS4 Game of 2017" by any means. At least it was topped by Persona 5, a game deserving of a top spot. I'm going to keep it short and sweet. This is a great game, with fun mechanics, music, characters, and more. It can either be a typical RPG, going the neutral route, a nice change of pace, the pacifist route, or absolute hell, the genocide route. TheI wouldn't say this game is "#2 Best PS4 Game of 2017" by any means. At least it was topped by Persona 5, a game deserving of a top spot. I'm going to keep it short and sweet. This is a great game, with fun mechanics, music, characters, and more. It can either be a typical RPG, going the neutral route, a nice change of pace, the pacifist route, or absolute hell, the genocide route. The game has different levels of difficulty depending on how you play and is awesome because of it. This game is cheap, fun, and worth a play. It is in no way boring, unplayable, or for fan service like some other user reviewers might say. I may not trust game reviewers completely on other great games that get bad scores, but this is one game they didn't mess up on.… Expand
  11. BayEzio
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    Good Story , Bad Gameplay, If your searching good games you need to play this. THİS GAME İS BEATİFUL!!!
  12. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    What a creative surprise. Several times it made me laugh while solving puzzles and reading dialogues. I loved it's ironic humor and ridiculing classic RPG games. It's full of unusual ideas and does not let you get boring. However, sometimes it's a bit too easy and could be more expanded. I feel in love with it's visuals, awesome retro graphics and one of the best soundtracks ever. It'sWhat a creative surprise. Several times it made me laugh while solving puzzles and reading dialogues. I loved it's ironic humor and ridiculing classic RPG games. It's full of unusual ideas and does not let you get boring. However, sometimes it's a bit too easy and could be more expanded. I feel in love with it's visuals, awesome retro graphics and one of the best soundtracks ever. It's definitely not a perfect game, but very solid.… Expand
  13. iCampoRamil
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Me gusta el planteamiento del juego, ser cabroncete, trollear por la mínima, está muy bien planteado, sobre todo en temas de narración, pero a veces me daba la sensación de que se hacía algo pedante de más, como de snob, porque hacerse el gracioso está bien, pero no sé si tanto.
    Hay combates bastante jodidos, que son necesarios, pero hay algunos que se hacen hiper pesados de más, y para    Me gusta el planteamiento del juego, ser cabroncete, trollear por la mínima, está muy bien planteado, sobre todo en temas de narración, pero a veces me daba la sensación de que se hacía algo pedante de más, como de snob, porque hacerse el gracioso está bien, pero no sé si tanto.
    Hay combates bastante jodidos, que son necesarios, pero hay algunos que se hacen hiper pesados de más, y para mí, interrumpen demasiado el ritmo del juego.
    El factor RPG, Pokémon, de tocarte las narices todo el rato, muy bien hecho, el juego es un tremendo hijo de puta vaya.
    El final se puede hacer algo confuso, no me pega demasiado, es algo absurdo, me parece que no está a la altura del resto del juego.
    El juego es bueno, lo es, es un muy buen juego, pero creo que su comunidad lo ha hecho ser más de lo que es, al final acaba siendo de pedantes.    … Expand
  14. tonymagz
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    Beautiful story, nothing quite like it. About to do my second play through. Fantastic soundtrack too. Very impressive from a single developer. I'll say that you can't really go in blind since most people doing that will probably not know that you absolutely MUST do the pacifist route to get by FAR the best ending.
    As for the PS4 version: it's by far the easiest platinum I've ever gotten.    Beautiful story, nothing quite like it. About to do my second play through. Fantastic soundtrack too. Very impressive from a single developer. I'll say that you can't really go in blind since most people doing that will probably not know that you absolutely MUST do the pacifist route to get by FAR the best ending.
    As for the PS4 version: it's by far the easiest platinum I've ever gotten. You don't even have to beat the game for it. Definitely feels like the bare minimum was done there.    … Expand
  15. Bearoo
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed playing this game. Even though I'm a bit late to the party and knew the lore of the game(more or less), I had a blast playing Undertale.
  16. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  17. penmumble
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Despite its immense simplicity, this game packs a punch. It's got super fun characters, an absolute banger of a soundtrack, a surprisingly sweet story (depending on what path you take) and is just a lot of fun. I'm always impressed by the complexity the story can have depending on how you decide to play. Also, given that this was made by one dude, it's insanely impressive. It's probably aDespite its immense simplicity, this game packs a punch. It's got super fun characters, an absolute banger of a soundtrack, a surprisingly sweet story (depending on what path you take) and is just a lot of fun. I'm always impressed by the complexity the story can have depending on how you decide to play. Also, given that this was made by one dude, it's insanely impressive. It's probably a little overrated but definitely great… Expand
  18. BackloggedYT
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    Is Undertale for everyone? No, no it's not. Undertale has some of the most memorable, most well written characters and a killer soundtrack. It's an interesting commentary on how games are played, specifically RPGs, where monsters are no more than experience fodder. The gameplay is pretty good, with turn-based commands being warped and twisted in numerous ways. It is definitely worth takingIs Undertale for everyone? No, no it's not. Undertale has some of the most memorable, most well written characters and a killer soundtrack. It's an interesting commentary on how games are played, specifically RPGs, where monsters are no more than experience fodder. The gameplay is pretty good, with turn-based commands being warped and twisted in numerous ways. It is definitely worth taking a look, since it's cheap, and since it's also short, give it a playthrough. However, DO NOT do a genocide run, as it removes everything fun about the game (part of that commentary on how we play games I mentioned earlier).… Expand
  19. Solara
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Solid game pretty difficult at times but still really good, i don't think the score should be a 92 though maybe somewhere around a 85-86
  20. galacticgaming8
    May 25, 2023
    8
    A nice story and pure beautiful music with a nice difficulty besides one fight you know the one.
  21. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    A charming and adorable story. Gameplay is surprisingly addictive and I love how the game subtly adjusts to your decisions. Soundtrack is killed and old-school graphics carry a lot of charm anyways.
  22. M3taCrit1c
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Incredible game. The graphics, although they were 8-bit, expressed a lot, and the unique battle system was just genius!
    I love the tutorial character a lot, he really explained a lot and wasn’t nightmare fuel at all! ;)
    I don’t like the naming (only 6 characters!) the non mutable music can get annoying at times too. Otherwise, this was really good for an 11 dollar game! Favorite    Incredible game. The graphics, although they were 8-bit, expressed a lot, and the unique battle system was just genius!
    I love the tutorial character a lot, he really explained a lot and wasn’t nightmare fuel at all! ;)
    I don’t like the naming (only 6 characters!) the non mutable music can get annoying at times too.
    Otherwise, this was really good for an 11 dollar game!
    Favorite Character: The Photoshop looking one (you know what I mean)    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#28 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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92

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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