Indie games come and indie games go - many simply go under the radar and fade into memory but a few manage to not just stand out - they make an indelible impact on gaming. In 2015, Toby Fox, almost on his own, released Undertale, an offbeat, heartfelt RPG that took inspiration from everything from Earthbound to Touhou Project and went from a cult following to a mainstream success. From Twitch to Youtube to game awards - it scored big with major critics and audiences alike, spawning a large fandom along the way. While I don't think the game is the be-all, end-all of RPGs, it does have a cast of quirky, fun characters, a unique battle system and surprisingly emotional story. For RPG fans, it should not be missed.
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