Undertale

Undertale

Undertale is an indie role-playing game created by Toby Fox. Known for its innovative gameplay mechanics, memorable characters, and emotional storytelling, it allows players to choose between violence and mercy in their interactions with monsters.

Category
Game
Release Year
2015
Origin
USA
Tags
indie
RPG
pixel art
emotional
choice-based
pacifist
meta
music

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Undertale
Aliases
Undertale
Type
Video Game
Release Year
2015
Status
Completed (with sequel Deltarune in development)
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
game
Genre
indie, RPG, pixel art, emotional, choice-based, pacifist, meta, music

Content Information

Synopsis
Undertale is an indie role-playing game created by Toby Fox. Known for its innovative gameplay mechanics, memorable characters, and emotional storytelling, it allows players to choose between violence and mercy in their interactions with monsters.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
indie, RPG, pixel art, emotional, choice-based, pacifist, meta, music
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Original Medium
Video Game
Adaptations
Fan animations, Fan comics, Fan music covers, Stage adaptations, Fan films
Merchandise
Soundtrack, Art books, Plushies, Clothing, Pins, Posters
Cross Media
YouTube content, Twitch streams, Fan conventions, Music concerts

Commercial Information

Games Sold
Over 5 million copies sold across all platforms
Critical Reception
Universal critical acclaim, 92/100 on Metacritic
Audience Reception
Beloved by players, considered a modern indie classic
Awards
IGF Excellence in Audio, Game Developers Choice Award nominations, Various indie game awards
Merchandise Revenue
Strong sales of soundtrack and official merchandise

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Massive dedicated fanbase worldwide
Demographics
All ages, indie game enthusiasts, music lovers, story-driven game fans
Community Platforms
Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, Discord, YouTube, DeviantArt
Fan Creations
Fan art, Fan music, Fan animations, Fan games, Cosplay, Fan fiction, Remixes
Conventions
Gaming conventions, Indie game showcases, Fan meetups, Music events
Fandom Characteristics
Sans memes, Music appreciation, Character shipping, Route analysis, Theory crafting

Historical Development

Creation Background
Toby Fox's vision to create an RPG where you don't have to kill anyone
Major Milestones
2013: Development begins, 2013: Successful Kickstarter campaign, 2015: Game releases to critical acclaim, 2016-2018: Ports to various platforms, 2018: Deltarune Chapter 1 surprise release, 2021: Deltarune Chapter 2 release, Ongoing: Continued cultural impact and fan creation
Cultural Impact
Influenced indie game development, popularized choice-based morality systems
Legacy
Considered one of the greatest indie games ever made

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