Undertale

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 533 Ratings

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  1. Cafisko
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    Undertale has everything to be a good game, people are endearing and funny, the atmosphere is nice, the music is beautiful in short the game is a masterpiece if you are a fan of RPG or not I advise you strongly to try it
  2. ItsDaDoc
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Undertale is THE best RPG, I would even say this game is much more than an RPG. The characters and areas are memorable, the mechanics are perfect, and the adventure the game will take you on lets you expirience everything- joy, horror, respite, and everything in between. And the soundtrack is absolutley amazing, probably one of the best videogame OSTs of all time.
  3. JJfromTexas
    Aug 4, 2019
    9
    Undertale is unlike any other game I've ever played. Highly recommended for everyone. I strongly suggest you go in blind - don't read anything about it or watch any videos, if you can help it. Just remember, you don't have to kill anyone. (Also: Undertale features one of the best soundtracks of this generation.) Just play it!
  4. SamWidge
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Hilarious. Gorgeous. Heart Wrenching. Just a few of the words you can use to describe UNDERTALE. Worth every penny
  5. HarryL
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Great game best indie game ever lives up to the hype all the different endings are fantastic and the music is the best
  6. RobertoReviews
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    I have always looked away from this game until now that it's on switch and I realize now I was such an idiot. This game uses mechanics I have never seen in an RPG where your skill can decide how much damage you take / give while most RPG's make me just click the a button to skip the text and attack again. Also, while most games just show one method of defending, this game shows differentI have always looked away from this game until now that it's on switch and I realize now I was such an idiot. This game uses mechanics I have never seen in an RPG where your skill can decide how much damage you take / give while most RPG's make me just click the a button to skip the text and attack again. Also, while most games just show one method of defending, this game shows different methods of defending and sometimes attacking but never stalls on it so you can have a new experience and not have to play a repetitive game over and over.

    UnderTale also has great replay-ability because even though the map does not change, your actions on certain people can change how the game is played and theirs multiple endings to make the game always feel new and fresh.

    When I was a child I had this ability known as "Sucking at games" which would make the game way more fun learning and getting better at bosses like Mario Galaxy 2 the Perfect Run would just be a good time spender but games will all use the same format which is why i have lost the feeling of learning a game but this is new and inspiring giving me the nostalgic feeling I have wanted for a long time, learning, trying different methods of killing bosses.

    In conclusion, UnderTale has a great story line with new kinds of methods of attacking and defending and in my total of 10 hours of playing I can say this is one of the best games I have ever played and I'm not just saying that because everyone else likes it, It has a great chunk of story on it's bones and I can't wait to see whats the next ending I can get. Thank you Toby Fox for giving me this feeling again I haven't felt in a long time.    … Expand
  7. Jtrapdoor1
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    This game has a fantastic story, simple gameplay mechanics and great art design and music. The game is very easy to pick up and very enjoyable to see through. The character's talking noises can get a little irritating but something very easy to overcome
  8. greninjaX
    Dec 18, 2018
    8
    I only played this game to see if it was as good as the insane fans say it is. in the end I don't think undertale is very good as a video game, but it's more of just something you experience. so is it worth experiencing? . . . yeah, it really is.
  9. Purpledragon32
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    I’ve heard of this game but never played it. Now I have and it’s interesting to see why people loved it back then. I love the humor and jokes in the game it’s very entertaining and a very fun game to play when you have nothing else to do.
  10. yahav135
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Absolutely a must-play. A masterpiece RPG lovers and haters alike. Please give the game an actual chance before just posting a negative review.
  11. wmeyer666
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    It's a masterpiece. From mechanics, to character design, to level design, to music, to little details, toward the variety of choices. The list pretty much goes on, and at fifteen dollars? There are very minor issues, more-say gripes which comes down as niche-picking, (but what game comes without those?). It's more a story based game, with mechanics and graphics that may not appeal to theIt's a masterpiece. From mechanics, to character design, to level design, to music, to little details, toward the variety of choices. The list pretty much goes on, and at fifteen dollars? There are very minor issues, more-say gripes which comes down as niche-picking, (but what game comes without those?). It's more a story based game, with mechanics and graphics that may not appeal to the modern age, but those that seek what this game provides, it does so with a heart throbbing punch.

    Easy 10/10.    … Expand
  12. MrGreenBanana
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best indie game ever made. No doubt. It looks and sounds beautiful. The characters all have their own special charm. The world around you is wonderfully designed. The music is amazing. The stories are very well done, namely the Pacifist story. If that didn't give it away, this is one of those games where every single choice you make affects the ending of the game. Say you don't kill anything and do a bunch of other really specific stuff. You'll get the Pacifist ending. If you play through the game normally (and most likely blindly), you'll get the Neutral ending. But if you literally go around hunting for enemies to kill, eventually none will show up. Do this in every area of the game, and you'll get the Genocide ending (and one of the hardest boss fights every made). Overall, Undertale is modern masterpiece. Just don't go looking up fan-art of Undyne x Alphys... I've seen some s***.… Expand
  13. Gloone
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    Undertale is a good and unique game, although not without its flaws.

    The gameplay, writing and art are a weird yet mostly successful mix of comedic self-parody and earnestness. The core fighting mechanic involves controlling a little heart, dodging obstacles to avoid damage. To engage with the enemy, you can choose either to fight or to interact and talk. It's unique, fun, and the    Undertale is a good and unique game, although not without its flaws.

    The gameplay, writing and art are a weird yet mostly successful mix of comedic self-parody and earnestness.

    The core fighting mechanic involves controlling a little heart, dodging obstacles to avoid damage. To engage with the enemy, you can choose either to fight or to interact and talk. It's unique, fun, and the game constantly riffs on the concept.

    There are a handful of puzzles. They are okay but not inspired.

    The writing is full of jokes, meta-humour, and absurdism, and there are a cast of memorable characters. I enjoyed this side of the game a lot.

    I found the story mixed, though. The broad strokes of an underground realm of mosters is good, but it's overly complex and confusing, partially due to a reliance on exposition dumps, and there are about twenty endings, which rob the game of its narrative momentum about halfway through and start to grate. I wasn't very emotionally engaged.

    The art is very basic, largely in the spirit of self-parody, but about half of the character designs are actually really strong, and there are some pretty environments. However, the other half is pretty bad. Some of the in-world character designs are not even intelligible, and there's an absence of animation which, while joked at, seems lazy.

    The music is unreservedly excellent.

    Overall, if just due to its sheer oddity, I have to recommend playing this.    … Expand
  14. PyroFierceDeity
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    A must play! I am a huge avid gamer. I play all sorts of genres. Action adventure, RPGs, shooters, you name it. But a little game called UNDERTALE slipped under my nose back in 2015 when it came out.

    It was everywhere when I came out. My 17 year old's head was too far up call of duty zombies at the time since it was my most played game at the time. Fast forward to 2018 and I got it on    A must play! I am a huge avid gamer. I play all sorts of genres. Action adventure, RPGs, shooters, you name it. But a little game called UNDERTALE slipped under my nose back in 2015 when it came out.

    It was everywhere when I came out. My 17 year old's head was too far up call of duty zombies at the time since it was my most played game at the time. Fast forward to 2018 and I got it on sale for my vita after my friend was telling me it was an awesome game and being that I just got back into RPGs from my PS1 Final Fantasy days, I figured why not. I did NOT know what I was in for. The game has the greatest charm I've ever seen in a video game. The characters, the atmosphere, it's story telling, is all SUPERB. I love everything about this game. There are VERY few flaws I could find with the game. It's THAT good. I can't say much without spoiling the experience. I went into it completely blind, never watched any playthroughs, didn't read any reviews, nothing. I just watched the 1 minute trailer right before I played it.

    What are you waiting for? Go start your journey! It will be a rollercoaster! and you if you're a big fan of video game music, you will find lots of musical masterpieces in this game. Toby Fox is a musical genius.

    With majora's mask being my #1 favorite game of all time, and chrono trigger being #2, I am proud to say undertale is my #3.    … Expand
  15. Joaxuin
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 great dating sim. Got to date a skele-dude and get beat up by his brother. Fight a fish. Date a dinosuar. Date the fish. Beat up a doll in a sink. What else is needed in a video game? Also died 100 times by a goat. Just thought I'd mention that.… Expand
  16. RoomyLEGO101
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. The jokes are funny, the atmosphere is relaxing, the music is well done (due to the fact Fox is a composer), the characters are likable, action is provided, and some of the twists are definitely shocking. In the True pacifist Ending, you are just stricken with sadness due to the fact that despite saving everyone, you cannot save one monster. My one small complaint is the graphics and sprites. I highly recommend playing this game on PC, PS4, PS Vita or Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  17. kramcake
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    Undertale has an interesting story plot, simple game mechanics and music that seems to enhance the atmosphere of the game. The game is very enjoyable and I'd recommend it to anybody who has not tried it out yet.
  18. KhaosJose
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Ya eh juegado este juego y sinceramente le doy un 9 ya que su historia su gameplay son realmente de un clasico rpg me eh pasado este juego en neutral y me ah encantado ese final y voy a probar los demas sinceramente un buen juego
  19. sniderman89
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    I enjoyed Undertale until it ended. I thought it was pretty short considering that reviewers were raving about how deep it is. I felt like there weren't many choices to make during the game so I can't see how I missed anything. I felt that the only thing worth buying was food to eat during battles. Any weapons did not deal much more damage than normal attack and took a turn to arm it. SoI enjoyed Undertale until it ended. I thought it was pretty short considering that reviewers were raving about how deep it is. I felt like there weren't many choices to make during the game so I can't see how I missed anything. I felt that the only thing worth buying was food to eat during battles. Any weapons did not deal much more damage than normal attack and took a turn to arm it. So not worth worrying about that. It is a very charming game with some funny characters and dialogue though. My son is playing it again so maybe he'll discover some more depth in it than I did. I just felt like it was a rather short story game.… Expand
  20. MrTusks
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I liked Undertale fine, but I don't think it lives up to the hype. I was expecting the transcendental experience the indie community has raved about, but instead I got something that is part brilliant deconstruction of the genre and part lazy gag game. The primitive graphics certainly don't help--other games have done brilliant things with limited resources, but Undertale just kinda looksI liked Undertale fine, but I don't think it lives up to the hype. I was expecting the transcendental experience the indie community has raved about, but instead I got something that is part brilliant deconstruction of the genre and part lazy gag game. The primitive graphics certainly don't help--other games have done brilliant things with limited resources, but Undertale just kinda looks like the worst of the games that inspired it with occasional flourishes that remind you it was made in 2015.

    Edit: I was so, so wrong. Undertale is a love letter to video games. It sees me, sometimes in ways I don't want it to. It is art.    … Expand
  21. miccael
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever made. I have no idea why there are so many negative reviews, did you even play the game?
  22. J-Wood
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    I am not an RPG fan. I've played Pokemon, Final Fantasy, and a few others that were just not memorable enough for me. But Undertale is different. It takes RPG tropes I hate and turns them on their head. I really enjoyed the combat in this game, it's unique, challenging, and interesting.

    The characters are endearing and the humor is fantastic. The music does a fantastic job of    I am not an RPG fan. I've played Pokemon, Final Fantasy, and a few others that were just not memorable enough for me. But Undertale is different. It takes RPG tropes I hate and turns them on their head. I really enjoyed the combat in this game, it's unique, challenging, and interesting.

    The characters are endearing and the humor is fantastic. The music does a fantastic job of representing the character's personalities and traits (especially Death by Glamour). I cannot say how much I love this soundtrack. It's definitely a jammer.

    The complaints I have with the game are that the sprite work can be boring sometimes. You can walk down a hallway with 1 color, so you cannot even tell if you are moving or not. It's weird because there are some points in the game that are gorgeous (like the room where you fight sans). If all sprite work was like this it'd be incredible. Genocide run can be a little grindy.

    This is one of the best games I have ever played, and if you haven't played it yet, make this a priority. Go in blind if you can.    … Expand
  23. nusco
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    To some, an affecting masterpiece. To others, a joke that lands the first time, but grows tired as it's repeated over and over. Whatever you think of Undertale, it's impossible to deny that it goes down its own path, subverting almost every RPG and gaming convention along the way.
    If you play it, then you should definitely play it again to get the best ending. The endings and the many    To some, an affecting masterpiece. To others, a joke that lands the first time, but grows tired as it's repeated over and over. Whatever you think of Undertale, it's impossible to deny that it goes down its own path, subverting almost every RPG and gaming convention along the way.
    If you play it, then you should definitely play it again to get the best ending. The endings and the many hidden secrets are not just different tucked-on cutscenes–they retroactively transform Undertale into a different game.    … Expand
  24. lilacstream
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    There is so much to love about Undertale. i have played hundreds of video games in my life, but nothing ever made me feel quite this way before. Taking inspiration from the Earthbound series for its quirkiness and sincerity, Undertale twists that formula into something new. Instead of kids against a world of corrupt adults and alien beings, we have in this game a lone child thrust into aThere is so much to love about Undertale. i have played hundreds of video games in my life, but nothing ever made me feel quite this way before. Taking inspiration from the Earthbound series for its quirkiness and sincerity, Undertale twists that formula into something new. Instead of kids against a world of corrupt adults and alien beings, we have in this game a lone child thrust into a society of mostly well-meaning monsters. Will you disrupt the monsters' world with your entrance, or will you find a way to see them as people, too?

    I find it hard to rank my favorite video games, but I think more fondly of my time with Undertale than I do of any other game. That may change with time, of course, but I can't think of another experience that generated this kind of instant nostalgia. I can't recommend this game enough. Please do yourself a favor, give it a try -- and don't go looking for spoilers!!!    … Expand
  25. Anti_badgame0
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    I DO NOT often give games a 10/10 score, unless they absolutely deserve it, and it is for that exact reason Undertale has earned its 10/10 ranking. This game has so many bright points that its flaws are often overshadowed all the way up to the, potentially, 6th playthrough!

    Pros: The story is amazing when fully understood and some time is invested into the game. It;'s an experience that    I DO NOT often give games a 10/10 score, unless they absolutely deserve it, and it is for that exact reason Undertale has earned its 10/10 ranking. This game has so many bright points that its flaws are often overshadowed all the way up to the, potentially, 6th playthrough!

    Pros: The story is amazing when fully understood and some time is invested into the game. It;'s an experience that stays with you, and this is coming from someone that owns all three versions of Undertale

    The characters are still amazing and funny 3 years later! Not many games can pull this off and it's a testament to the character design of Undertale. That, along with its character-based storytelling, can sell the game alone.

    The battle system is simplistic, but innovative in its pacifist/genocide approaches and bullet hell ideas. While it can be annoying and tedious after long enough.

    The soundtrack is AMAZING. Every single area's atmosphere is accentuated by the theme and each boss theme tells you a little about who the character is, which i feel is very useful for character development in a game as short as Undertale is.

    The game is also only about 6 hours long at the longest! 2 and a half if you're fast and even under 2 hours if you're just doing the bare minimum.

    Finally, the multiple endings and ramifications of each. The ingenious code manipulation Toby managed to create 3 years ago is still present here, and is as terrifying as ever. Undertale's multiple endings and ways to abuse certain systems, usually the naming system, lend comedic value to the game.

    The cons: At the start of the game, it's very light regarding story but after passing the 3rd boss the story ramps up, and especially towards the finale in one playthrough, the story REALLY ramps up, but takes some time to begin.

    Despite its charm, Undertale's opening section is extremely tedious. Since it's so linear, it'll only take one try before you know everything, further playthroughs turn that area into a slog and all the adorable memes are only funny for so long, but the rest of the game literally spews relay value.

    Now, i have owned all three versions of Undertale, have played the game countless times and i can tell you without a doubt it is still fun, even after playing for 2 years. The Switch version even comes with two new bits of content not seen in any other version that i won't spoil. Then for the price tag, to get this masterpiece? It beat out SSBU for God's sake.

    In short. Amazing game, amazing soundtrack, amazing characters, amazing environments, even if they can get somewhat tedious f you like a good RPG and adorable characters + are looking for something semi-simplistic to play for fun (or for tears because this game will do that to you) Then pick up Undertale. It's an enjoyable adventure that's just long enough for people to get into but not long enough to be a black hole for your time.    … Expand
  26. LennyTheSniper
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A true masterpiece. The music is too good to be ignored, and even though it might not be the prettiest, the story is also really good. That feeling when you complete the True Pacifist ending is indescribable. I am truly speechless. 10/10
  27. Natpie136
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Best game of all time for sure
    Fandom sucks

    Masterpiece 10/10
    Switch port is better for the game itself
  28. MildRain
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    Absolutely flipping amazing. All of the characters are so loveable, the story hits you right in the feels. I have nothing bad to say about the game. It's difficult at some parts but is still fun, no matter how difficult it gets.
  29. B-Bog
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    There is no other game like this. Period.

    If there was one video game that everybody, even non-gamers should play, it's this one, because it has a very important message. Probably the most emotional video game experience I've ever had. Don't even get me started on the music, Toby Fox is a genius. Do yourself a favour and play this as soon as possible, no matter the platform. P.S.:    There is no other game like this. Period.

    If there was one video game that everybody, even non-gamers should play, it's this one, because it has a very important message. Probably the most emotional video game experience I've ever had. Don't even get me started on the music, Toby Fox is a genius.

    Do yourself a favour and play this as soon as possible, no matter the platform.

    P.S.: Lol @ ochinchin's review down there. Maybe you should print that out and hand it to a clinical psychologist. You seem to have a lot of problems with being judged.    … Expand
  30. Da3_who_knows
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Everything about this game is great. I had no problems with the switch version of the game. I was kinda expecting the game to be longer, but as i have played it two times already and want to play it again i guess it does kinda makes up for it. I love this game, and unless you don't like a good challenge or the gameplay (which is not the problem of the switch version), iA masterpiece. Everything about this game is great. I had no problems with the switch version of the game. I was kinda expecting the game to be longer, but as i have played it two times already and want to play it again i guess it does kinda makes up for it. I love this game, and unless you don't like a good challenge or the gameplay (which is not the problem of the switch version), i would strongly recommend it to anyone, literally anyone.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 29, 2018
    95
    If you haven't played Undertale before, you will want to pick this Switch version up to experience what everyone's talking about for yourself. [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 17]
  2. Switch Player
    Oct 25, 2018
    100
    One of the most original modern JRPGs of all time, and beatable at the fraction of the time. Once you get over its primitive aesthetic, you’ll soon realise why everyone else has been so captivated by Toby Fox’s creation.
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Sep 25, 2018
    90
    Toby Fox's work is not just an anecdote: it is perfectly well-thought out. It hides something that connects directly or indirectly to anyone who has spent too much time with a gamepad in his hands.
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