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Overview of Undertale's Dark Narrative
Apr 24, 2025
Undertale Story Overview
Introduction
Falling from the Light
: The protagonist falls from the light into a cave on Mount Ebott.
First Encounter
: Meets an evil, talking flower in a pot, which explains the plot and harbors ill intentions.
Key Characters
Toriel
: Rescues the protagonist and offers them shelter. Provides a monster phone but eventually leaves them alone.
Monsters in the Cave
: Various encounters with monsters, including skeletal figures.
Pacifist vs. Genocide Path
Decision Point
: The player must choose between being a pacifist or hostile, using fists or diplomacy.
Evil Inclination
: The protagonist feels homicidal, contemplating wiping out the monster race.
Genocide Path Details
Killing Monsters
: The protagonist decides to kill the monsters, gaining experience (EXP).
Targets
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Undyne
: One of the monsters targeted for slaughter.
Sans and his Brother
: The protagonist plans to eliminate Sans and his brother ruthlessly.
Weapons
: Utilizes various items like Burnt Pan, Toy Knife, Tough Glove, Ballet Shoes.
Asgore and Chara
King Asgore
: Aspires to collect human souls (7 total) to open the door to humanity’s realm and start a new war.
Chara
: Acts as a coach in the protagonist’s quest.
Themes
Conflict
: The struggle between choosing pacifism or violence.
Monstrous Destruction
: The storyline explores themes of genocide and moral choices.
Conclusion
Ultimate Goal
: The protagonist is set on destroying the monsters, fueled by homicidal urges and lack of patience for dialogue.
War Against Humanity
: Asgore's plan to wage war against humanity by opening a new realm is a critical plot point.
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