Although the puzzles aren’t particularly impressive, they do a decent job of keeping things interesting throughout the game. Actually, some of the puzzles are solved by the monsters themselves as they doubt the human’s abilities. For the most part, they are easy, so you will hardly get stuck on any of them. It's possible to play through the entire game without killing anyone and remain at Level 1, and it's also possible to kill everything, but you need to keep in mind that every decision has consequences.īeyond the combat, there are also puzzles to be solved to navigate the caverns. Sparing monsters is only rewarded with money and perhaps a new friend. Killing monsters earns you money and XP which can raise your level. It's entirely your choice whether to destroy the monsters or show them mercy. Instead, you will likely find yourself looking forward to fighting the next monster. Even though encounters are random, they don’t become an annoyance. The gameplay mechanic is outstanding here, featuring a unique combat system. Your journey through the caves is filled with turn-based random encounters, puzzles, and a whole lot of humor. They seem nice enough, but you have to remember that they are monsters after all. You will quickly encounter two monsters: a flower named Flowey and a motherly Toriel, whose head resembles a white-furred goat, structured with droopy ears and short horns. The monsters had been banished there by the humans a long time ago, so tension are always high when a human drops in to visit. Undertale tells the story of a human child who falls into an underground cavern filled with horrible monsters and must find a way to escape back to the surface. Regardless of Undertale’s retro style, its soundtrack has timeless appeal and is great at evoking emotions. Outside of battle, music sets the appropriate mood, from the quirky jingle to somber melodies that build tension. These tracks put you on the edge of your seat as you try to fight or befriend your opponent. Each boss has its own theme song, which does a great job of enhancing the particular personality.

Undertale's soundtrack is loaded with beautiful bit-based melodies which blend perfectly with the action on-screen. Every small detail reveals a deep understanding of its audience, which makes Undertale’s commentary on personhood incredibly effective. The game makes up for visual limitations with charming animations and excellent music. However, it’s an incredibly expressive game from start to finish. The graphics in Undertale aren’t always pretty, it’s often ugly, even.

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