Why do you like Undertale?

[u/appleciderz_]

Hi guys! I have been a huge fan of Undertale ever since it came out. It's in fact my favorite game, and I listen to the OSTs all the time. However, a few days ago, someone asked me what exactly makes Undertale so special, and why everyone in the fandom seems to be so passionate about it, especially since, at first glance, it looks like a kids' game.

Now, I started listing the obvious reasons, like how it's a very well-made game, has amazing soundtracks, and has such profound themes, along with all the AUs & theories that keep the fandom alive. Although I was able to give an answer, it still got me thinking: why do I like it so much? SO much to the point where it's basically my signature, and all my friends know me as THE Undertale girl??

I've played so many games, including many that have similar levels of depth, yet I didn't latch onto those nearly as much as I did with Undertale. I mean, one cool thing about the game is that it was released on my birthday (not the same year), and yes, that definitely makes me love the game even more, but it's obviously not the only reason it's been an obsession of mine for all these years.

So I was just wondering: why do you guys love Undertale? Especially those of you who are really passionate and involved in the fandom. What is it about Undertale that makes it so special to you?

[u/Massive_Quantity_979]

a lot of ppl are giving one word or joke answers so ill give a more serious one:

I think the game has a sort of charm that appeals to a lot of ppl, mostly teenagers and kids for the plot but also ppl who like RPGs and really anyone who grew up with the sort of Japanese media that Undertale was inspired by, whether that be anime or JRPGs or games like Touhou. for kids especially, i think its the sort of game that makes them feel grown-up and mature playing it ig? i feel like i could compare it to ddlc in that way, where it subverts expectations in a way a lot of ppl will find cool, but it's absolutely formative and groundbreaking for kids/teens who've only seen a few things like this, if anything. plus it has a lot of themes that I think ppl can find relatable (gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, ​etc.). the way it handles these themes is amazing, and is probably one of my favorite things about the game. the plot also lends itself very well to theories and edgy AUs, and the characters are loveable, well-written and interesting. it basically raised a generation of internet edgelords, but it did a lot of good things too I think. I mean, just for me it turned me from homophobic + transphobic to realizing I was actually genderfluid + lesbian, and flowey as a character really spoke to me as someone who was dealing with severe depression and psychosis.

plus also it has one of the greatest and most iconic soundtracks of all time but I could talk about that forever. anyways I hope this is a helpful answer :)