The castle is important to the story as it has the entrance to the surface world but, it is not the only way to return to the surface world.Īlong the way to the castle, you will meet several monsters. While most monsters are anti-human, you will meet a goat-like monster named Toriel that will help you solve puzzles and resolve conflict in the Underground.You will have to eventually part ways with this monster but you will interact with more as you head to Asgore’s castle. This sent the monsters to the Underground where a magical barrier keeps them captive. In this universe, monsters were once equal to humans but a war between the two took place.
The plot centers around a nameless human child that wounds up in a realm of monsters. Undertale puts an emphasis on the story as it contains the answers to the clues and puzzles in the game. This top-down perspective of the game is combined with a ‘choose your own adventure’ storyline so the choices you make in the game can radically affect the plot and progression of the game. The story then proceeds with the gameplay wherein you must complete objectives to proceed to the next level. The game centers around a child that has fallen into the Underground, a secluded region under the surface of the earth. Undertale is an independent role-playing game developed by Toby Fox.