Undertale

What kind of game is Undertale?

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Q.What kind of game is Undertale?

A.Undertale is an indie role-playing game (RPG) by Toby Fox, released on September 15, 2015, notable for its choice-driven narrative and a combat system that lets you spare enemies instead of killing them.

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Undertale is an indie role-playing game (RPG) created mostly by Toby Fox and released on September 15, 2015. It blends classic top-down RPG exploration with a unique, choice-focused combat system that lets players negotiate, spare, or fight monsters; many encounters play out like mini “bullet‑hell” dodging segments while you time attacks and use nonviolent options. The game’s identity—player choices that change dialogue, characters, and endings—is central to its design and tone. official Steam page Wikipedia article

Supporting that core description, Undertale emphasizes story, humor, and memorable characters over mechanical complexity: the soundtrack and much of the writing/composition were done by Toby Fox, with art contributions from Temmie Chang, and the game rewards creative, nonlethal approaches (including distinct pacifist and genocide outcomes). Battles use the ACT and MERCY options to resolve fights through conversation or empathy, while boss fights add unique patterns and phases. Its quirky touches—countless dogs, dating a skeleton, and a heartfelt, character-rich narrative—help explain why it’s widely praised and influential in the indie scene. official Steam page Wikipedia article

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Q.What is Undertale Yellow?

A.Undertale Yellow is a fan-made prequel to Toby Fox’s Undertale, developed by Team Undertale Yellow and released for Windows on December 9, 2023. It follows Clover, the human with the yellow (Justice) SOUL, and uses Undertale‑style combat and moral routes while adding new areas, characters, and mechanics.

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Q.Who are the main characters in Undertale?

A.Undertale’s main cast centers on the player character (Frisk) and a core group of monsters: Toriel, Flowey, Sans, Papyrus, Undyne, Alphys, Mettaton, Asgore, and the Dreemurr children (Asriel/Chara). These characters drive the game’s story and change depending on whether you spare or fight them.

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Q.Will there be an Undertale 10th-anniversary celebration?

A.Yes — Undertale received an official 10th‑anniversary celebration in September 2025, including a commemorative memories site, a two‑day charity livestream with Toby Fox and Fangamer, special events (like an orchestral concert), and charity auctions that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Q.What are the different 'souls' in Undertale?

A.Undertale distinguishes human SOULs (upright, colored hearts) and monster SOULs (inverted white hearts). The game shows seven human SOUL colors—commonly linked to specific traits—and the player’s red SOUL is tied to the game’s SAVE/Determination mechanics but its exact “trait” is debated.

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Q.When was Undertale originally released?

A.Undertale was originally released for Windows and OS X on September 15, 2015.

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