Hello Charlie ! Let me introduce you today to a game who’s 9th anniversary was less than a week ago (09.15.2015) and who had a huge impact on the Internet.
WHAT IS UNDERTALE EVEN ABOUT ?
In a world where humans and monsters share earth and sky as home, a war broke out between the two races.
The war was won by humans and as a levy, monsters were banished by humans from living on the surface. This led to the creation of a subterranean world called the Underground, where the monsters would live in hopes of seeing the sun again.
You, as a human child, accidentally fall from a mountain and find yourself in this world. Your goal is to avoid conflict with the monsters you meet on your path and to make it back to the surface safely. That will not be an easy task, as the monsters need a human soul to break the magic seal trapping them underground…
UNDERTALE AS A GAME
Undertale knows it’s position as a game and does not hesitate to use it to it's advantage. In most Role-Playing Games (RPGs), your goal is simple : Gain experience by fighting to make your level higher. Undertale twists this narrative by giving a whole new combat system :
You now have the choice to SPARE or KILL monsters, and each choice will be remembered by the game. Everything you do, every action and interaction you have will not be forgotten and will play a central part in the way the story goes out, so it's up to you if you want to make it back home by making new friends or assassinating every being on your way.
UNDERTALE AS A STORY
Undertale is a story about morality, oppression and the cycle of vengeance, about whether or not the end justifies the means. The story is insanely immersive and the characters, with their brilliantly crafted diverse personalities are unforgettable in so many ways.
Of course, the story and behaviors of the characters depend on your actions and depending on what you do or who you kill, your impact on the Underground will differ.
OVERALL
Undertale has affected me and internet as a whole in very unexpected ways. It’s new gameplay mechanics paired with it’s diverse characters, stupid puns and tragic story has left an impact on a great amount of people. Robert "Toby" Fox (The creator, writer and composer)’s amazing writing and humor made this game an incredible experience and made it in multiple awards (like it’s nomination for the British Academy Game Awards for Best Story)
Undertale is also very known for it's incredibly popular soundtrack, which you MUST’VE have heard if you spent any time on the internet.(I am so serious, when playing the game for the first time I would point at my screen every second and yell “OH SO THAT’S WHERE THAT SONG IS FROM!!!!")
Thank you for reading this post ! I hope you enjoyed it, because I know I did enjoy writing it. Please do leave a comment whether it is to give your opinion on this review or just to talk about Undertale. I'm all ears when it comes to talking about Undertale trust me.
Assets and images used in this post are from Undertale and belong to the Undertale team and Toby Fox
Amazing article! First of all, love the presentation, also the music?? how did you even do that, it's so cool! Great game, amazing soundtrack and an even better message, thank you for writing this!!
ReplyDeleteomg i remember this game!! it really takes me back! its really interesting that the game devs chose to make the main character a child with a responsibility 10x bigger than them!! i also distinctevly remember the music and sound tracks of this game!! theyre so good its insane! thank u sm mided for reminding me of this great game
ReplyDeletehi Mided!! I have already heard of this game but never in this way, and it seems even better now that you have explained the moral. I don't actually know how but i will try to play it! thanks for sharing it to us
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many amazing things about Undertale! The unique story, memorable characters, and the way choices impact the gameplay really intrigue me. It seems like such a creative experience, and I’m excited to dive in and see what all the buzz is about! And thank you so much Mided for sharing this great information!
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