What The Internet did To Undertale

Summary by Krater

This video explores how the indie game Undertale became a massive internet phenomenon through its memorable characters, emotional depth, and reactive gameplay, and how its vibrant fan community and alternate universe (AU) creations further expanded its legacy.

From the video

Answers: How did Undertale become such a massive cultural phenomenon and inspire a huge fan community?

• Undertale character development
• Undertale's emotional impact
• Fan-made alternate universes (AUs)
• Fan art, comics, and animations
• The Pacifist, Neutral, and No Mercy routes
• Community backlash and creator response

What it concludes

• Undertale's appeal lies in its great characters, highly expressive theme music, and deeply reactive battle system.
• The game uses character actions and save-file manipulation to create a powerful, emotional connection with the player.
• Undertale's immense popularity led to the creation of a vast, self-perpetuating fan community and numerous alternate universes.
• The extensive fan-made content and alternate universes show how Undertale's themes resonated deeply with its audience and allowed them to explore the game's world further.