This review contains spoilers

A wonderful game, and my second experience on the Switch after BotW. Incredible storytelling and music, and even though I didn't have much knowledge of Toby Fox's influences (besides his history with Homestuck) like Mother/Earthbound and JRPGs, immensely enjoyed this. Having little vignettes of storytelling by examining bookshelves, and then seeing those change dynamically throughout the game, especially with characters changing dialogue, was revolutionary to me for someone who hadn't played any other RPGs besides Mario & Luigi and Pokemon.

Went into the game knowing there was something about mercy and murder, and there were different endings, but truly didn't expect the extent of stories and branches there were. As most did, killed some and spared some on my first run, sparing most of the way towards the end and killing Toriel and Undyne. Played True Pacifist and had to look up some parts, like finding the True Lab. Did not end up doing Genocide just cause..the idea of it sucked, and seeing it on YouTube was enough over trying to experience it myself.

Switch-exclusive boss was very fun. Wish more games utilized those kind of mechanics.

Music slaps. Might dip back in just to re-experience it.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024


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