I didn't believe in the hype that Undertale had, but after playing it, I could see why people can't stop talking about this game. To start, the game massively deconstructs everything you know about RPG games and trying to treat it like a typical one will get you laughed at to say the least. Every battle has you using bullet hell segments to avoid enemy attacks and this may not be everybody's cup of tea, but it's at least a unique way of redefining an RPG battle. Fighting involves using timed hits to do maximum damage or performing various acts to mess with the enemy so that they either become weaker, attack less often, or even lose the will to fight so that you can spare them without having to resort to slaughter. It's up to you on how you wish to handle your battles.
The story is simple and the characters have their own quirks, but despite the simpleness and the short length of the game, there's a LOT to everybody no matter which ending path you're shooting for and I highly recommend getting to know each character from beginning to end. The characters and their stories got to me deeply and it actually got me to care about them. The amount of spoiler tags in the game's trope page and subpages alone should cue you in on how everyone aren't what they appear to be at first. In fact, your actions will determine how everybody (and I mean EVERYBODY) acts towards you and it goes beyond just a simple few sentences being changed.
The music itself is fantastic as it blends various genres and styles to make the game's world come alive and they all hit at the right mood when it's called for. I believe the large variety in the musical scores keeps the soundtrack fresh and something you might want to listen to more than once.
I highly recommend getting the game, but if the short length and the bullet hell segments turn you off, then it doesn't hurt to wait for a sale. Either way, this is a game you should experience at least once.
Messing with your Emotions
I didn't believe in the hype that Undertale had, but after playing it, I could see why people can't stop talking about this game. To start, the game massively deconstructs everything you know about RPG games and trying to treat it like a typical one will get you laughed at to say the least. Every battle has you using bullet hell segments to avoid enemy attacks and this may not be everybody's cup of tea, but it's at least a unique way of redefining an RPG battle. Fighting involves using timed hits to do maximum damage or performing various acts to mess with the enemy so that they either become weaker, attack less often, or even lose the will to fight so that you can spare them without having to resort to slaughter. It's up to you on how you wish to handle your battles.
The story is simple and the characters have their own quirks, but despite the simpleness and the short length of the game, there's a LOT to everybody no matter which ending path you're shooting for and I highly recommend getting to know each character from beginning to end. The characters and their stories got to me deeply and it actually got me to care about them. The amount of spoiler tags in the game's trope page and subpages alone should cue you in on how everyone aren't what they appear to be at first. In fact, your actions will determine how everybody (and I mean EVERYBODY) acts towards you and it goes beyond just a simple few sentences being changed.
The music itself is fantastic as it blends various genres and styles to make the game's world come alive and they all hit at the right mood when it's called for. I believe the large variety in the musical scores keeps the soundtrack fresh and something you might want to listen to more than once.
I highly recommend getting the game, but if the short length and the bullet hell segments turn you off, then it doesn't hurt to wait for a sale. Either way, this is a game you should experience at least once.