Undertale
Explore an underground world of monsters where encounters can end without killing, but choosing a peaceful response still leaves you dodging each opponent's attack patterns.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.3 / 10
About this game
Undertale follows a human who enters a world of monsters beneath the surface. Encounters offer a choice between attacking and finding a nonviolent response. Each opponent also brings its own pattern of attacks to dodge, so deciding how to treat someone and avoiding harm are separate parts of play. Character dialogue and humor accompany the journey, and your choices affect the story. Progress is therefore about more than defeating whoever stands ahead: it also involves deciding how to respond to the inhabitants you meet. Pixel-art presentation frames a role-playing adventure that places conversation, personal choices and active evasion alongside one another.
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For players who want an RPG encounter to be a question about behavior as well as survival.
Nonviolent solutions give curiosity about opponents a practical role. Dodging attacks keeps those encounters active, so the appeal depends on enjoying both dialogue and real-time movement.
Strengths
- Peaceful resolutions offer a reason to consider each opponent beyond its threat.
- Story consequences give decisions significance beyond the immediate encounter.
Weaknesses
- Players seeking entirely menu-driven encounters may find the required dodging less comfortable.
Who it is for: Curious readers who enjoy character interactions and are willing to dodge attacks.
Play notes: The Australian Switch listing specifies English and Japanese; the Chinese editorial text here does not imply Chinese game-language support.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Story-affecting choices give a reason to consider encounters instead of treating them only as obstacles. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The separation between choosing a peaceful response and surviving attacks can make restraint an active decision. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Pixel art and dialogue-led humor should particularly suit players whose interest rests on characters. | Reviewed | 9.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension TV and handheld support offers a choice of reading setup, while the listed English/Japanese language scope matters for a dialogue-focused game. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Toby Fox
- Publisher
- 8-4
- Release date
- 2018
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- ExplorationLong-term ProgressionThird PersonFantasy3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyStory-drivenTurn-based CombatMain Story 20–50 HoursLevel Progression
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side viewTop-down
Release editions
- Windows PCWorldwide2015
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2018
Game gallery
Sources
- undertale.jpSource revision: 1
- undertale.jp