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Undertale

A retrospective on Toby Fox's landmark deconstructive role-playing game and its cultural legacy.

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Undertale is a 2015 2D role-playing game developed by American indie creator Toby Fox. The project follows a human child who falls into the Underground, a secluded region under the surface of the Earth, separated by a magical barrier, and features a combat system where the player can choose to pacify or subdue monsters.

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Core Narratives

The primary games and major development milestones of the franchise.

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Core Narratives
Core Narratives

The primary games and major development milestones of the franchise.

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The Core Experience

Fundamental components of the game's release and its immediate successor.

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The Core Experience
The Core Experience

Fundamental components of the game's release and its immediate successor.

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The Underground Natives

Prominent monster citizens encountered throughout the various routes.

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The Underground Natives

Prominent monster citizens encountered throughout the various routes.

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Locations and Lore

The geography of the subterranean world and its historical context.

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Locations and Lore
Locations and Lore

The geography of the subterranean world and its historical context.

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Design and Development

The creative process, software tools, and artistic influences behind the game.

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Design and Development
Design and Development

The creative process, software tools, and artistic influences behind the game.

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Cultural Impact

The reception, fan communities, and subsequent influence on the gaming industry.

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Cultural Impact

The reception, fan communities, and subsequent influence on the gaming industry.

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Creative Influences

Artists, software, and games that shaped the project’s identity.

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Creative Influences
Creative Influences

Artists, software, and games that shaped the project’s identity.

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Music and Media

The acclaimed soundtrack and related audio-visual manifestations.

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Music and Media
Music and Media

The acclaimed soundtrack and related audio-visual manifestations.

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The Human Impact

Concepts related to player agency and the human protagonists.

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The Human Impact
The Human Impact

Concepts related to player agency and the human protagonists.

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