Undertale Reviews
It's been years since I've started writing reviews for ZTGD but even after all this time, I've actually never given out a perfect score to any game. There have been some that have come close, but in the end, I could always think of some notable flaw or a way the game could've been more enjoyable. In the case of Undertale, I can't think of one particular flaw or a way it could've been made more enjoyable. As is, it is as perfect as anything could be in this imperfect world of ours.
Entertaining, surprising, mind-breaking: Undertale is a labour of love that inspires exactly that emotion.
Undertale is fantastic in ways that are hard to describe. It's a love letter to RPGs, gamers, and gaming in general.
Undertale is landmark RPG for those who appreciate something a little different – a game that wrong foots you and delights with the way it mixes up the tried and tested formula which so many adventure games stick so tightly to. A rare pleasure.
This game is totally deserving of the hype its received since it first launched on PC two years ago. Although its not the prettiest, it is one of the most original.
Two years old it may be, but Undertale arrives on PS4 feeling as timeless and inventive as ever.
Undertale is an incredibly beautiful, original and dragging game and it is even more so when we consider that it was created entirely by a single developer. The magic that can be touched in this experience where you don't have to do harm to advance is of those that leave you something even once you get to the credits, a pleasant and painful moment that will easily spur you to take a second run.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Animated by a unique sensitivity that is difficult to match, Undertale on PlayStation 4 is the same, identical miracle of writing and gameplay that has enchanted PC players. A work as brilliant as it is original, where the definitions of "right" and "wrong" acquire new meanings, and in which the impact of our decisions takes on a finally tangible value.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Under perhaps off-putting, UnderTale is a most mesmerizing title. Not sure everyone can hang on to it from the first few minutes. But once absorbed by its very particular universe and carried by its perfect writing as well as its gameplay that manages to never fall into the strictest repetitiveness, we can only congratulate its creator. It is a simple tribute. It asserts itself as a state-of-the-art experience that enriches the player as much as the RPG genre.
Review in French | Read full review
Undertale does flawlessly what few video games achieve: seamlessly amalgamate solid and fun game mechanics, a deep story both on a large scale and in each micro-environment, and a consistent and self-congruent universe. None of these three elements would make sense on their own, and together they make one of the most extraordinary video games we've seen in recent years.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Undertale is a brilliant and smartly designed game that understands well what makes a good RPG work; so much so that it can upend expectations and deliver something that's almost a satire of the genre. It's been a long time since we've played a game that manages to surprise so often and in so many unique ways, and even if it doesn't look like much, Undertale has way more going for it under the surface. Excellently written characters, a genre-bending battle system and a solid soundtrack make this one an easy recommendation, especially to RPG lovers. Do yourself a favour and give this one a download.
Nearly two years have passed since Undertale originally released, and it still manages to be an incredibly fresh experience. Every battle is a unique puzzle that the player has to solve, and it's impossible to count how many times I laughed at the bad jokes of Sans. I'll never see all that the game has to offer, but that's okay. I'd rather make friends than destroy them.
Though the game does have its shortfalls, like a lackluster tutorial zone and some infuriating boss mechanics, Undertale is undoubtedly a real stroke of genius. The game plays around with conventions and tropes normally associated with RPGs and subverts them in clever ways, all while telling a deeply personal story that everyone can relate to at some point in their lives.
I find it difficult to be critical towards anything about Undertale because it was designed with such a deft hand. It's simply hard to find anything that feels out of place because it all feels so intentional. I'm happy I can finally confirm that Undertale is not just hype and while it's available on PS4, PS Vita, and PC I couldn't recommend it more. If you're a fan of RPG's or somebody who values a deeper experience, I think you'll appreciate how beautiful this game can be.
If you haven’t played Undertale, do it. It’s a masterpiece.
Undertale is a special game, the likes of which come along only once in a great while. It's a look into a parallel universe—one where videogames have realized a bit more of their potential than, say, the AAA industry has in our world. It's a game that can make you laugh while teary-eyed, where both competing emotions are natural and genuine. It's fun, it's sweet; it's an experience that will stay with you long after you've put the game away.
A quirky friendship adventure that dares to be different and succeeds with aplomb. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll teach two bros that it's OK to express their true feelings for one another.
The way Undertale can emotionally engage the player is worth the highest rating. Amazingly cute and exciting story with hilarious and original moments.
Review in Polish | Read full review
If you haven't played Undertale, now is the time to pick up this modern classic.
Everything in this game feels perfectly crafted for an adventure which you hopefully want to be a part of. The combat feels very engaging, even though turn based combat usually feels detached from the player themselves. The writing is absolutely superb with every line and character filled with comedy, which should make even the most cynical person, such as myself, remember that games are still worth defending as an art form.