Undertale

if I could, I'd remove this game from my mind so I could play it again with a fresh start

At a first glance, Undertale probably looks like any other bland/low budget RPG but looks can be deceiving. Underneath the pixelated exterior lies a gem that I would consider to be the crown jewel of indie games: a highly successful kickstarter that was conceptualized and developed (mostly) by one person (Toby Fox).
To this day, I still reminisce about my multiple playthroughs and still regularly listen to the soundtrack (and covers). Simply thinking about the game fills me with determination.
Played with keyboard
Positive:
Lately I have been hesitant to describe a game as “unique”. Given how saturated the gaming market is, truly unique games have become harder to come by. In fact, it is often easier to just resell nostalgia. Think of endlessly milked game-series (i.e. FIFA) and the large influx of remasters/remakes. Furthermore, “unique” can sometimes be a “non-word”; a lazy descriptor that doesn’t actually say much about a game.
Undertale is unique in the best way possible. I am not exaggerating when I say that I have never played anything quite like it. I would go as far to say that this game has shifted the paradigm for future 2D turn-based RPGs. Having played so many RPGs before, I mindlessly jumped into Undertale with the usual RPG mentally; kill bad monster, level up good. Without giving away too much, I will simply say that this game made me question my subconscious bias and left me determined to replay multiple times.
In the hopes that this game will have a similarly profound impact on you (whoever is reading this), I intentionally wrote this review to be as vague and with as few spoilers as possible.
Lovely story that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. Undertale excels at balancing moments with different moods whether they are tense, heartfelt, relaxing, or entertaining. This wholesome (assuming you are not a psychopath) adventure presents you with a myriad of over-the-top but lovable characters and places you in hilariously bizarre situations. Even during battle sequences, regular enemies and bosses can be charming and full of personality.
Your choices matter and heavily impact the story. What I especially love is that the game is fun and challenging regardless of the decisions/path you take. My partner and I can vouch that it is a delightful experience for both new and veteran gamers.
Absolutely brilliant combat system. This system combines the strategic side of turn-based combat with the mechanical demands of real-time events: quick time events for attacks and bullet-hell style events for dodging enemy attacks. This combination counteracts the downsides of either system, can feel slow and not engaging enough; can be too difficult for less experienced gamers, resulting in a challenging but not too stressful experience.
Sublime OST. I highly recommend you check out the fantastic metal covers by Falkkone (Youtube).
Negative:
I am a monster for doing it, I thought I had no choice. Please forgive me. ಥ﹏ಥ
Deltarune can’t be released soon enough (FYI you can play chapter 1 for free).

Verdict:
★★★★★ Exceptional
A modern classic and personal favorite. Highly recommended to all (including my future children).
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