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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:
    • 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.