Undertale Reviews

Undertale is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2017

Undertale is a fantastic RPG experience. I honestly had no idea what to expect going into it, as I missed playing this the first time around when it came out on PC. It was one of those games I always planned on picking up eventually, just to see if it could live up to the ridiculous hype it had received. So imagine my surprise when it succeeded in meeting, and maybe even exceeding my expectations.

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Yes
Aug 23, 2017

At an average playtime of 5-7 hours it beckons you to come back for more just so you can see what may have been had you just did that one thing differently.

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87%
Jan 18, 2016

Undertale is a beautiful game and it's the best indie game in years. If you don't have this game go and get it now because you will not be disappointed.

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Oct 24, 2018

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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6.6 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2017

I’m not going to say Undertale is a must play game like most people. Yes I can see why people see it as being earth shatteringly good, but I really don’t see what all the fuss is about. The gameplay is slow paced and bland and graphically it is just awful. What you are getting with Undertale is a fantastic soundtrack, and hugely original plot. I can quite happily say I could have got the same experience out of Undertale from just watching a play through online. Credit where credit is due though, the story is really good and it is probably Undertale’s biggest selling point. The game has a good price point so even if you are on the fence, it’s not like you are going to break the bank with trying it out.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 23, 2018

Undertale provides an experience unlike anything you'll find in the AAA space. It's a game you shouldn't miss out on, and one that will stay with you long after you've completed it.

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5 / 5.0
Nov 6, 2015

Undertale is an absolute masterpiece that blends gameplay and story in an original and poignant way.

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10 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2015

With masterful story writing, epic music, awesome gameplay and enjoyable puzzles, you organically move through the game until you reach the finale you earned. Undertale looks cheap and simple at a cursory glance but in the end turns out to be one of the most detailed games I've played in my entire life.

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97%
Jun 3, 2016

There's so much to love about it: the plot is involving and the characters a pleasure to get to know. It's at turns funny, haunting and gripping. You'll be sucked into its world and finish it wanting more – and you'll be rewarded for returning to the world.

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10 / 10
Oct 4, 2015

So overall Undertale is by far my GOTY of 2015 thus far and is without a doubt one of my favorite RPG's ever.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2018

It asks you to be kind, even though it knows how hard that can be. It is aware that some wicked beings will never be receptive of your good intentions, and cautions you appropriately. It proposes that being good — while difficult — feels good.

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97 / 100
Sep 15, 2017

If you think games are almost the same now, and the pleasure you get from games disappears day by day, you should know that your recipe is Undertale.

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88 / 100
Aug 18, 2017

Undertale is a different type of RPG that takes a lot of risks that create a fascinating game where you can spare the creatures you're supposed to kill.

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95 / 100
Aug 23, 2017

If you missed the opportunity to play Undertale on PC and you're a fan of retro games that learn from past mistakes of their genre and talk to the player through their mechanics, this game is undoubtedly a modern classic that is essential to you.

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8 / 10
Aug 23, 2017

A simple and compact game that is big in its characters and interactions, that is full of surprises and secrets. One that has a unique take on the genre making it worth playing even for those who aren't usually fans of RPGs.

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9 / 10
Dec 10, 2015

Undertale has personality in spades, paired with one of the most unique hooks in recent history. Those looking for something new need not look any farther – Undertale is your game.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2018

Going through the experience today, it's easy to see why Undertale was the talk of the town two years ago. It's not an overly long playthrough, but it's an impactful 7+ hours. A slow burn that starts off cute, but builds up to an absolutely thrilling last couple hours. I'm not sure if the Pope has gotten around to playing it yet, but he would be doing himself a disservice if he hasn't.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
9 / 10
Dec 29, 2015

It's very short. Even getting all the main endings can be done in under 20 hours, but aside from that, Undertale is a tour de force to be reckoned with. It's filled with heart, humour, and raw emotion, while never forgetting that it's a game. Its gameplay is just as strong as its stellar writing. Undertale is a crowning achievement in RPGs and games in general.

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65 / 100
Oct 13, 2015

Its charming, morally earnest rhetoric of Undertale conceals the coercive weaknesses of its systemic approach to those same moral issues. Its limited combat options and often obtuse puzzle solving, alongside the sheer endurance required to survive boss fights long enough to end them, add up to a system that doesn't point to any elaborate moral insight. It simply points to itself.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
9 / 10
Dec 29, 2015

Every moment in Undertale is made special by the superb artistry that has been put into the music; it's far from a second thought and it shows

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