Undertale

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 976 Ratings

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  1. timeknight
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    This game is just as good the second time through on the PS4 as it was on the PC. The story, characters, music, setting, world... everything is great. 10/10 for Toby Fox and Undertale.
  2. timraw
    Aug 25, 2017
    10
    stop being cranks and enjoy the game.
    Pros
    amazing story
    Cons
    Not explained to not kill- all kill run Is depressing
    Pros
    No kill run is really fin
    Cons
    Omega flowey is scary
    Pros
    I love cheesits
    Cons
    cheesits aren't avalible in my country.
  3. Turbodowg
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    As someone who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s I absolutely adored Undertale. Styled and influenced mainly by 1989’s JRPG Mother, Undertale takes you on a fun, funny, bizarre and at times challenging adventure through a monster filled underworld. Full of unique and interesting characters who are complimented by hilarious dialogue; the story draws you in, allowing you to move beyond the 16 bitAs someone who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s I absolutely adored Undertale. Styled and influenced mainly by 1989’s JRPG Mother, Undertale takes you on a fun, funny, bizarre and at times challenging adventure through a monster filled underworld. Full of unique and interesting characters who are complimented by hilarious dialogue; the story draws you in, allowing you to move beyond the 16 bit style graphics and lose yourself in your imagination.
    The art style is basic but very deliberately basic as a love letter to the golden era of gaming and classic role playing games.
    The world is nostalgic and fun to explore. The combat system is unique and fun. You can either fight enemies or choose to spare them by engaging in witty dialog. When you are attacked you must control a heart (representing your soul) through a series of bullet hell, platforming, dodging senarios which get more and more insane as the game progresses.
    Boss fights stand out as the most interesting and challenging parts of the game. These include battling against Doggos, Giant spiders, skeletons, Ghosts, killer robots and heroic warriors. Boss fights are made even more awesome by the fantastic individual boss theme that plays during battle. The music is simply amazing in the game and will stay with you long after you’ve completed the game.
    The soundtrack adds to the depth of the game and conveys sadness, joy, fun and adventure, enhancing each scenario it is used for.
    The game is around 8 hours long which leaves you wanting more, this encourages further play-trough’s to get alternative endings.
    If you haven’t played Undertale yet, go play it! And see what you’re missing out on!    … Expand
  4. Matanuva135
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    People like to hate for the sake of hating. Undertale is surely a failure of it's own success. This game is good, it deserves much higher score than a 6.2.
  5. dr_heartless
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    Undertale is a masterpiece being hated on by people who are desperate to sound interesting. If you love games with deep and interesting stories, charming retro graphics, outstanding music, memorable characters and several mysteries that will stick with you this is your game.
  6. Andjelico95
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Pros:
    + Emotional story
    + Multiple ways to play the game + Many innovative surprises + Funny/good dialogues + The battle system + LOVELY music + The characters + For those who likes simple and linear gameplay + Gives nostalgic feelings + OK Graphics Cons: - The game is too short for the RPG genre - Too few equipments - No basic exploring, like hidden item chests or side    Pros:
    + Emotional story
    + Multiple ways to play the game
    + Many innovative surprises
    + Funny/good dialogues
    + The battle system
    + LOVELY music
    + The characters
    + For those who likes simple and linear gameplay
    + Gives nostalgic feelings
    + OK Graphics

    Cons:
    - The game is too short for the RPG genre
    - Too few equipments
    - No basic exploring, like hidden item chests or side quests that rewards you. (not a big minus for me)    … Expand
  7. RafaelDB464
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    The negative reviews are just people that love hating over the game that was popular in 2015.
    DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!
    Undertale is a Fantastic Indie game and it's worth it on PS4 and Vita as much as it was on the PC! there's not many differences from the Original version aside from Illustration Boarders and Japanese Language option, but if you never played Undertale, i Highly Recommend    The negative reviews are just people that love hating over the game that was popular in 2015.
    DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!

    Undertale is a Fantastic Indie game and it's worth it on PS4 and Vita as much as it was on the PC! there's not many differences from the Original version aside from Illustration Boarders and Japanese Language option, but if you never played Undertale, i Highly Recommend it!

    This is one of many amazing Indie Experiences you will ever try it out and i'm glad Playstation fans will be able to try it out    … Expand
  8. Sammy680
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    A surprisingly heartfelt game with a quirky sense of humour. It's pretty much a masterclass in storytelling; drip feeding bits here and there until it all comes together in the conclusion.

    I liked the simplicity of the combat system, and how interactions within them ultimately affected the possible outcomes. Also appreciated the generally low difficulty, which made it very easy to focus    A surprisingly heartfelt game with a quirky sense of humour. It's pretty much a masterclass in storytelling; drip feeding bits here and there until it all comes together in the conclusion.

    I liked the simplicity of the combat system, and how interactions within them ultimately affected the possible outcomes. Also appreciated the generally low difficulty, which made it very easy to focus on the story and characters.

    Don't go into this expecting anything seriously taxing, and keep in mind that some elements (like the early puzzles) are deliberately skewed for comedic value. If it's not your type of humour you'll probably find the game a little bland.    … Expand
  9. Dilemma537
    May 19, 2020
    10
    As a fan of Chrono Trigger and Earthbound, I can tell Toby Fox was as well and that he carried his love for SNES-era JRPG's into this game. This game takes even the concept of gaming itself and flips it on it's head. Reaching out the screen to question you as a gamer and why you do what you do. The combat is not focused on typical RPG strategy, but more on the bullet hell action andAs a fan of Chrono Trigger and Earthbound, I can tell Toby Fox was as well and that he carried his love for SNES-era JRPG's into this game. This game takes even the concept of gaming itself and flips it on it's head. Reaching out the screen to question you as a gamer and why you do what you do. The combat is not focused on typical RPG strategy, but more on the bullet hell action and thinking outside the box. (sometimes literally!)
    The music on the surface has a 90's SNES flair, but with a more built feel. Like remastered SNES music. After you finish the game, you could hear the tracks again and immediately feel the emotions again. The music can be fun and silly, epic and powerful, and even sad or somber.
    The graphics and UI are very reminiscent of Earthbound. The pixel art is deliberately dated looking, but passionately conceptualized.
    This game is not your mainstream RPG and it's not your dad's RPG. However it can appeal to all kinds of gamers. The hardcore crowd looking for over the top action won't find that here. This game can get intense, but it is by no means an "action" game.
    It's hard to put into words how unique and lovable this game is, but I recommend it to anyone. Try it for sure, but just know that the further you play, the more you realize what is REALLY going on here. I I guarantee you would love it as much as I have!
    Don't listen to these negative reviewers. They only followed the hype and it sounds like they did not understand what this was at all. It sounds like they just went in for combat and not using any of the nuances to progress. They were looking for something that they expected and didn't get. They are hating it for the game's intended features. Like going to an Italian restaurant when you hate tomato sauce.
    If you are looking for a lovable JRPG with a deliberate retro style and love for the JRPG, then you are in the right place. If you are looking for Skyrim, Final Fantasy XV, or Witcher III, then you are in the WRONG place.    … Expand
  10. hahn_s0l0
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    Defines a generation. A masterpiece in videogames.

    The game deconstructs video games into their most basic elements and executes magnificently on it. It lacks some of the high finesse of Bloodborne or dark souls but as far as representing the scope of a game's capacity to present a narrative to its player, Undertale is a huge step forward and deserves every bit of its reputation. It's    Defines a generation. A masterpiece in videogames.

    The game deconstructs video games into their most basic elements and executes magnificently on it. It lacks some of the high finesse of Bloodborne or dark souls but as far as representing the scope of a game's capacity to present a narrative to its player, Undertale is a huge step forward and deserves every bit of its reputation. It's the kind of game you have to understand if you want to make games. 10/10    … Expand
  11. snypoarts
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of a satire. BUT IT IS A SATIRE. Be wary of that, don't go into this game thinking that it'll change your life, every part is so good. It's not the greatest game ever made. But it's got charm to it, good writing, some intuitive ideas making it feel very fresh and different than anything I have ever played.

    I recommend, but look up the first 15-20 minutes or so    This game is a masterpiece of a satire. BUT IT IS A SATIRE. Be wary of that, don't go into this game thinking that it'll change your life, every part is so good. It's not the greatest game ever made. But it's got charm to it, good writing, some intuitive ideas making it feel very fresh and different than anything I have ever played.

    I recommend, but look up the first 15-20 minutes or so to see if you like the characters. If you hate the characters, you'll hate this game because it's characters and story are what its about.    … Expand
  12. mars2004
    Aug 25, 2017
    10
    If you ever thought a masterpiece is not a thing, you were wrong.
    Amazing Soundtrack? Check
    Amazing Character? Check
    Amazing Story? Check
    I never loved RPG games and i never thought one of them will be one of my *favorite* games.
    The fact the game was almost made by one person is.. wow.
  13. JWGannon
    Sep 27, 2017
    10
    If you want your games to actually SAY something and evoke feelings in you, Undertale is where its at. You get attached to all of the characters, the story is great (especially if you're willing to put in the work to discover all of it), combat (or anti-combat?) is fun and engaging. The soundtrack is great as well.

    If you are exclusively into over muscled bad-asses mindlessly and    If you want your games to actually SAY something and evoke feelings in you, Undertale is where its at. You get attached to all of the characters, the story is great (especially if you're willing to put in the work to discover all of it), combat (or anti-combat?) is fun and engaging. The soundtrack is great as well.

    If you are exclusively into over muscled bad-asses mindlessly and amorally shooting people, perhaps this one isn't for you. Admittedly, Undertale isn't a game for everyone. There isn't blazing fast robot-on-ninja-on mercenary-action, or hordes of gory zombies, but, honestly, do we need more of that? If you are willing to give Undertale a chance and discover what its all about, it won't leave you disappointed. Also, there is a dog wedding.    … Expand
  14. tanonero
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No other moment in gaming has ever come closer to destroy my soul than "Then why did you kill my brother?" did.… Expand
  15. miningmario101
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    10/10 would **** toriel again

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  16. Cureza
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    Undertale is more than just a indie retro-RPG game. Undertale is not about exploration, nice pixel art ou epic combat moments (the boss fights are great btw), Undertale is about characters and the impact of your actions in the setting. If you want a game to get involved with the story and characters, Undertale is the game for you, but if you want sometihing more superficial this is not for you
  17. scrotty
    May 31, 2018
    10
    An RPG where you don't have to kill anyone. What more needs to be said? Really, this is one of the most creative games I've ever played and while yes, it's clear it was made by one guy when looking at the graphics, levels, etc., there is also a lot of heart and effort put into things such as the story, characters, music, and gameplay elements. Honestly, go into this game knowing nothing,An RPG where you don't have to kill anyone. What more needs to be said? Really, this is one of the most creative games I've ever played and while yes, it's clear it was made by one guy when looking at the graphics, levels, etc., there is also a lot of heart and effort put into things such as the story, characters, music, and gameplay elements. Honestly, go into this game knowing nothing, and you will be greatly rewarded. I do recommend not killing anyone on your first play through though ;)… Expand
  18. FYWLPB
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    This version of the game also just came out today (as of writing this), isn't on a Nintendo console like BOTW is (not really getting why you even think BOTW and Undertale are similar) and still has a 92 on the PC version.
    Whatever score you go off of Undertale is still a memorably excellent experience worth the time.
  19. DoritoDoggo77
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    This game looks like it wouldnt crash in the first 1 second. 10./10 ign rating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Pelmeshker
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    THE most innovative RPG of this decade. It's so simple, but so deep, I want to scream. Characters, music, plot - all on the highest level. Sony players now сan also feel the magic of friendship

    11 outta 10
  21. Agudo
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    Perfect, a game with a great music, a nice story and i love the "battle minigames". San's boss battle is very complicated if you selected genocide route and the characters are very charismatic
  22. Pixelparrot
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    Undertale does this bizzare and rare thing when you actually like the characters. The game is filled with humour and charm. The soundtrack is AMAZING. The songs are extremely catchy and good. I am not the biggest fan of turnbased combat, but undertale's combat is so different and fun.
    The fandom is cancer...
    But does the community ruin the gameplay? Answer: Not at all.
    Not at all.
  23. Kayla45
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    Have you ever noticed how, in a typical RPG (and, now that I think about it, most games in general) battles don’t really mean anything? How many times have you defeated a miniboss, only to have it stand back up and laugh at you, saying “I have underestimated you! You are a worthy opponent! This is not the end! We shall meet again!” and make a getaway? Think about it. How many times do youHave you ever noticed how, in a typical RPG (and, now that I think about it, most games in general) battles don’t really mean anything? How many times have you defeated a miniboss, only to have it stand back up and laugh at you, saying “I have underestimated you! You are a worthy opponent! This is not the end! We shall meet again!” and make a getaway? Think about it. How many times do you beat up Balrog in Cave Story only to have him fly away without a scratch? How is Black Knight able to keep running away after Shovel Knight stabs the hell out of him? How come you black out if you lose a Pokémon battle, but none of the other trainers do? And how does the big bad villain always seem to get away, even if their HP hits zero, so they can reappear in the sequel?

    Undertale asks the question, “What if defeating an enemy in battle always means that they die?”

    This might seem quite inconsequential in random encounters, but Undertale will also pit you against several main characters. If you defeat a main character in battle, they’re dead for good, and the whole story changes to reflect it. Heavy stuff.

    But thankfully, as the game advertises, you don’t actually have to kill anyone! The game offers a second option to get out of battles: talking the enemy out of fighting. This involves solving a simple puzzle, almost always involving the “Act” menu in battle. The puzzle changes depending on what kind of enemy you’re fighting; sometimes you’ll just need to give them a compliment, other times you’ll need to survive several of their attacks, and so on. Once they’re not emotionally invested in the battle anymore, you can “spare” them, and the battle ends. You won’t get any EXP for it, but you’ll still get gold. It’s a very unique fighting mechanic!

    I admit, after my first playthrough of the game, I was disappointed in the story’s presentation. I thought that both the very beginning and the final area of the game were fantastic, dripping with shocking emotional dilemmas, but the middle 80% of the game’s content seemed like it relied too much on oddball humor and not much else. The game hilariously plays with expectations and has no shortage of genuinely witty satire of its genre, and I found myself amused by nearly all of it, but after the first two hours as I was walking across long linear worlds and listening to dozens of characters try to tell me jokes, I started to wonder where the emotional gravity had gone. “Why is this game making me laugh, when I thought it was supposed to make me cry?” I asked myself. “Where are the feelings? After such an excellent and powerful prologue, why is the game taking so long to show me more?”

    Later that night, as I was lying awake in bed, the answer hit me: the game was quirky and lighthearted because I was sparing everyone’s life. I wasn’t playing as a murderer. If you want this game to have drama, you have to cause it. And I think that’s where all the hype is coming from, all the talk about player choice. This is a game about being a tree-hugging pacifist, or a murderous psychopath who kills anyone who gets in the way, or anything in between. You only need to live with whomever you decide to be, because the game won’t let you ignore what you have done.

    Though it isn’t the most visually impressive game, and the stage design isn’t always the best, Undertale has left me feeling that I have just witnessed a work of art. It tried some new and ambitious things and isn’t ashamed of what it wanted to be. It's about 6 hours long; I’d recommend anyone to play it at least twice, just to be able to say that they've made their own choices and seen what the game has to offer. It’s hard to imagine that anyone would regret the experience.    … Expand
  24. elPiero
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best modern rpg games to play, taking the Earthbound gameplay and taking it way far away, Undertale have a unique fight system that makes the battle more interactive, you not just receive damage waiting for your next turn, you can dodge the attacks by moving your little hearth, also you can spare enemies by flirting or just talking a bit with them. Everything that you doThis is one of the best modern rpg games to play, taking the Earthbound gameplay and taking it way far away, Undertale have a unique fight system that makes the battle more interactive, you not just receive damage waiting for your next turn, you can dodge the attacks by moving your little hearth, also you can spare enemies by flirting or just talking a bit with them. Everything that you do in Undertale feels important on the story, with amazing characters, amazing 4th wall breaking, amazing jokes and humor and lots of endings depending on the way you act through the game. 10/10 Is a must have if you like this kind of games.… Expand
  25. CreepGames
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    I've never loved such games, But this game is just great! Nice graphics and an amazing story! Bosses lead to horror! A lot of very interesting characters! I recommend to play!
  26. Frontfacepeppe
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    This is such a sweet indie work of passion. There is genuine quality and dedication put in to this game. If you don't understand this game it does not make it bad. My heroes journey through this game kept me coming back and it never grew boring or soulless. This game has a soul and if you appreciate works of art then this is for you.
  27. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10/10 because without it we wouldn't have all those dank undertale cringe compilations since the fanbase would never exist.
    I would also like to thank FNAF, Cuphead, Minecraft, Roblox, BATIM, Yandere Simulator and Doki doki literature club for the beautiful cringe compilations that would have never existed without those games.
    Keep up the good work! PS: Only    I'm giving this game a 10/10 because without it we wouldn't have all those dank undertale cringe compilations since the fanbase would never exist.
    I would also like to thank FNAF, Cuphead, Minecraft, Roblox, BATIM, Yandere Simulator and Doki doki literature club for the beautiful cringe compilations that would have never existed without those games.
    Keep up the good work!
    PS: Only Cuphead on this list is an objectively good game, even though Undertale is decent. The other games suck and they can kiss my butt.    … Expand
  28. Russkiy_Hockage
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    All those who do not understand where the game came from such ratings, either have never played this game, or played for 5 minutes, understood nothing and deleted it.
    If you do not understand the game, this does not mean that the game is bad, such assessments are not taken for nothing, think about it means the game is really good.
    From myself I will say: This is the best I've ever    All those who do not understand where the game came from such ratings, either have never played this game, or played for 5 minutes, understood nothing and deleted it.
    If you do not understand the game, this does not mean that the game is bad, such assessments are not taken for nothing, think about it means the game is really good.
    From myself I will say: This is the best I've ever played. Insanely beautiful soundtracks, backgrounds, she is insanely simple in the interface, there are several endings that are extremely surprised.
    The last time I received such pleasure was in 1989, in the USSR, when I asked the committee for the game Mother from Japan, since I knew the language.
    Thank you so much Toby Fox, he brought me back to my childhood.
    (Sorry for my English)    … Expand
  29. hsynulassudem
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    Tem OYunu BeğeND1 . Tem 2 İstİY0r Tem 75 karektEr1 DoldUrmalı. Tem'd3N Toby'3 MEsaş Undert4le 2 Yap
  30. Otamatoad
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Undertale is a lighthearted RPG about many different things. You play as a child that fell inside a mountain full of monsters that vary from being friendly and being an enemy. I suggest going into this game as unbiased you can be. Some parts of the fan base of this game can be annoying at times (obviously not all of them just the very vocal fans of this game). I highly recommend this gameUndertale is a lighthearted RPG about many different things. You play as a child that fell inside a mountain full of monsters that vary from being friendly and being an enemy. I suggest going into this game as unbiased you can be. Some parts of the fan base of this game can be annoying at times (obviously not all of them just the very vocal fans of this game). I highly recommend this game to anyone that wants to play a fun RPG.… Expand
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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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