![]() The game is also known for its dialogue that is witty and humorous as well as having drastic alterations based on the player's actions, and occasional breaking of the fourth wall. Unlike traditional RPGs, grinding (under a neutral setting) and backtracking are not mandatory, and almost no side quests exist within the game. However, should the player decide to commit to murdering every monster they can find, almost all the puzzles are disabled, and the player is required to grind to progress the game. Monster battles can also be seen as puzzles, requiring the right set of actions to resolve the fight peacefully. ![]() ![]() ![]() The overworld mostly consists of puzzles that the player must solve to progress. The player, represented by the red heart icon, evading enemy attacks Unlike traditional RPGs, it is possible to complete the game without ever killing a single monster. The game has a large emphasis on the morality of killing and sparing the Monsters encountered, as the player's actions determine what ending they will receive. Killing an enemy will reward EXP and LV, but neither are given if they are successfully spared GOLD is earned in both cases. During the player's turn, they have the opportunity to fight the opponent (involving quick-time input), perform actions that can change the opponent's mood, use items, and show mercy by sparing the enemy, which ends the combat if the correct actions have been used. As the game progresses, new elements are introduced, such as colored obstacles which require the soul to stay still or move through them, and some battles (including some of the Boss battles) which change the way the heart is controlled. The battle system in Undertale is turn-based and seems to be heavily inspired by bullet-hell games – in particular, the Touhou series – where the protagonist's SOUL, represented by a red heart, must avoid attacks unleashed by the opponent. Undertale is a role-playing game that utilizes many of the traditional mechanics normally seen in role-playing games but with a number of differences.
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