Why Did Undertale's Music Make me cry TWICE?

[@sljao]

0:47 "Why is that so sincere?" Yup, there we have it. That's why so many people love this game.

[@SolitarySpade_Davon]

It's very likely that it's because of the fact that this section has live guitar, compared to the other pieces in undertale which are usually synthetic and fl-generated.

[@TheSkyGuy77]

That's because it very much is sincere.

[@teheqlles9036]

He almost instantly answered his own question.

[@almas4663]

@@SolitarySpade_Davon I disagree. Even "synthetic" tracks are sincere and soulful - From "Fallen Down" and "Bonetrousle", to "Battle Against a True Hero" and "Finale"

[@SolitarySpade_Davon]

@@almas4663 And I mean, true. But undertale is just a tear-jerking piece if you know what I mean.

[@itsame273]

This song only needs 4 words to describe it: "Everything will be okay"

[@DGSnowolf]

Determination

[@ilithiophobicimbecile5789]

I can only think in that one line: "You're going to be free."

[@extraspacemarine]

What about "but nobody came"?

[@BringingDiscordToYoutube]

@@extraspacemarine no thats the wrong vibe

[@zoltar2077]

@@extraspacemarine won't work . the song wasn't anywhere near the genocide route

[@SitriSama]

Also REALLY IMPORTANT: if you ever listen to "hopes and dreams" make sure to immediatley listen to "save the world" and "his theme" afterwards since they belong together in the story

[@JJMDude]

...And DO NOT go for the soundtrack version of "His Theme." It is NOT as presented in the game, it is sped up and much of the effect is lost. Find the "slowed in-game version," for the proper experience. Of course, nothing can beat meshing this masterclass in music with the context of the story... which left me blubbering for forty minutes until the final credit rolled by. It was by far the most powerful video game experience I've ever had.

[@squidlickersteven2733]

Not important at all but ok

[@krasistefanovlol]

@@squidlickersteven2733 but they go together like a puzzle piece

[@ethanbrandt8617]

@@squidlickersteven2733 The songs all include specific motifs to weave them together in a beautiful tapestry of story, if you can't see it, that's your problem.

[@dopaminecloud]

@@squidlickersteven2733Yes and I bet none of the gameplay, visuals and story context has any bearing on the effect of the music either. All work exists in perfect isolation and we live in a world where no part interacts and alters everything it's connected to.

[@brianahanson6449]

His face and silence says it all. The first reaction I’ve seen-of anything-where there are no words needed. The face is the reaction, not the words said.

[@MarcoMeatball]

🥹

[@luciferfaust]

When Undertale came out, I had a negative experience with the fandom. I ignored it for a few years. When the fan musical came up on KZbin, I was bored and said screw it. I played through the game on my own the next day. There's a lot of people who miss the point of Undertale, but they're a vocal minority. I regretted letting them influence me to not give it a shot. It's a story of hope and despair, good intentions and their repercussions, of friends and chosen family. It's an experience. Maybe rather than streaming, prerecord a blind playthrough to upload. Those vocal minority are also awful backseat gamers and tend to try and explain the story to streamers rather than let them experience it

[@IvoryMadness.]

Yeah... I know exactly what you're talking about... The prerecord is a good idea!

[@hsumi1]

Or at least, if you really want to stream it, then disable chat. This really is a game best experienced as blind as possible.

[@mordador2702]

@@hsumi1 Or have no second screen with chat up. But yeah, backseating is baaaaaad in the Undertale community. I kind of understand it, as the game has countless cool details youd never find as a blind player, but its much better finding them yourself.

[@KEEPTALKIN8215]

Undertale is a really emotional game for people. Almost every character and enemy has fans ( even jerry) so seeing someone do something to them is kinda hard to watch.

[@DamnDaimen]

Or you go genocide route and have a bad time.

[@cobaltsnake1661]

"like you're thinking about someone you love" this guy guessed the theme of the true ending within seconds of hearing the main theme either he is a genius or toby fox is. probably both.

[@Im-BAD-at-satire]

I think I have that similar ability of guessing story elements just by listening to the music alone, I know a couple of times I've guessed the story parts accurately just by listening to the soundtrack by itself. For example I heard the Halloween theme from Halloween decorations which by the music alone really caused a great sense of fear and unease, something about the music sacred me deeply as a child; I could sense it but didn't have the vocabulary to properly express it.

[@alexmiller9687]

The “reminisce” quality you’re hearing is because this song contains the main leitmotif of the entire game in it. You hear the melody in different forms repeatedly from the moment you first boot it up, and then this plays before the climax. The added context of everything that’s happened during the game up to that point gives this track vastly more impact

[@krasistefanovlol]

even deltarune has the main leitmotif of undertale in the part where it says "it feels as if your soul is glowing" and "dont forget" from chapter 1

[@Rexhunterj]

@@krasistefanovlol pretty sure Don't Forget is meant to remind us of the lessons Undertale taught us.

[@kerbe3]

That and the story you are told of the past is important too.

[@philippeleprohon4823]

@@krasistefanovlol Oh god, when I played the Chapter one demo when it randomly came out, that song actually made me teary-eyed.

[@FreddieStarWars]

I've never played Undertale and the soundtrack almost makes me cry

[@haroldlindley6620]

8:20 "It feels like someone giving you a hug when you're scared, sad and nervous". you nailed it. That's the feeling that comes from this music

[@gragaten]

if you're actually going to be streaming this game, which I absolutely recommend, get ready to cry a whole lot more

[@3dstuff654]

@@MegaMeister123 *megalovania intensifies*

[@chainclaw07]

and laugh, be anoined, get hype. there's a lot of emotions in that little game

[@MistressNebula]

No chat tho. Just don't.

[@GenerationIcarus]

Just no back seat gaming. Christ. It's always a issue when someone plays undertale for the first time. Let him enjoy a blind play through.

[@xLeopanther]

Would love to watch him play through it, be that on twitch or as youtube recordings :D (..perhaps better as recordings, cause having a twitch chat can be a bit .. volatile for the gaming experience of this particular game)

[@katyushamarikov8819]

"I thought it was cute and quirky." It is at the start and then you get punched in the face by emotion over and over and over until you wish to make things right for the little pixel people on your screen.

[@Andiest_Animations]

Absolutely correct, this is what i felt

[@jackalsniper4232]

Fun fact: this is the only track in the game what uses real instruments. That's why it feels so heartfelt

[@tnabrams64]

What about Ruins or Snowy or Dogbass

[@misty4konquest]

or evn Battle Against A True Hero

[@h3yIow]

nope, last goodbye also use real instruments, a piano, played by toby iirc!

[@clementcourtenay1618]

"She plays the piano" is a recording of Toby using a piano, and "Undertale" has a guitar in the beginning being the recording of a guitar being played by someone Toby asked. Those are the only two tracks that has a real instrument being played in them. If you're argument is that notes may not be in rhythm in the music, well... There's always a way to do that. By playing manually on a keyboard, for example....

[@jeffboy4231]

just a straight up lie

[@driftingnitro6490]

Toby Fox is such a talented musician and song writer i highly reccomend watching the live orchestra performance of many themes in this game its very well done.

[@jeremygoulet1704]

@@BylethMain Wait WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????

[@elfilinamie1326]

@Poor Quality Gameplay Aww, yeah, agreed! ^^ I getcha

[@elfilinamie1326]

@@BylethMain YESSS It's so cool! XD I BET the music from the Competitive Trailer was made by him, it just has that Toby Fox feel to it, to me!

[@godqueensadie]

@@BylethMain Didn't he give them a remix of a Homestuck song about male pregnancy?

[@philippeleprohon4823]

@@BylethMain I'm sorry, he's gonna what!?

[@tenkiforecast]

One thing I find fascinating is noticing various 'tells' to see if someone is self-taught as a composer versus 'classically' trained. Toby Fox's compositions absolutely feel self-taught; heavy use of leitmotif in every form, multiple moments where the music 'zags' where most composers will 'zig'...but what is by far the most important is: Does it work? Undertale is one case that shows, *abso-freaking-lutely*. Personally it's not my favorite OST, but the points where Toby Fox hits a home run, it's a mind-boggling level of spectacular.

[@ashiaka2776]

What is your personal favorite OST?

[@harshmadhav5271]

True what is your favourite though mate?

[@Rexhunterj]

His compositions are earnest, he's telling a story, teaching a lesson and sharing his dream with his audience.

[@Chaotic_Soul_]

Not to mention how every single one of his songs has Unbreaking III haha

[@Fatumity]

@@Chaotic_Soul_ and Sharpness V to cut our emotions!

[@zwiebeldogs]

This song specifically might've saved me, looking back now. Undertale released in my last year of school and I felt so goddamn detached from all classmates, even my close friends. But whenever I listened to this song, I imagined my class performing it with depressed me on the piano and many of my classmates on instruments I knew they played or just fit them. It was such a calming and grounding image, especially when spiraling mentally.

[@deepakrajendra8019]

Keep going!

[@elfilinamie1326]

That's really special ^^ Thank you for sharing, it means a lot. And agreed, keep going, you've got this! ^^

[@bbew2914]

honestly this soundtrack is the only thing that kept me going, I left my best friends from another school, wasn't welcomed in the new one and had like 0 friends, it was tough and my second year will start but at least this song always soothes my pains

[@nikkiexdd]

dude, reading this and whilst His Theme is in the background got my eyes absolutely bawling. hope you're doing well and keep going

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

that's beautiful thank you

[@naelpontes8444]

His reaction is already like this even though he doesn't even recognize Asriel's motif yet. This is just how incredibly emotional this song is.

[@TwiIightWyvern]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is the collective Toby Fox music experience. This is still one of my favorite songs in video games but part of it is colored by the context of the game. The fact that, divorced from that context, it still has such a sincerity and impact just shows the heart at the core of his songs, behind the jokes and gags and bombastic sounds all around, there's a gentle, almost nervous hopefulness.

[@Vinechicken]

"i did not expect to even get remotely close to being emotional from Undertale at all" has to be the funniest uncontextualized statement ever 😂😂😂😂 it's surreal how much this song is impactful, right? i played the game not too long after launch and since then i have finished it many many times and watched other people finish it even more times... and yet as soon as the first notes played my neck hair just went straight up 😩 i really really hope you stream Undertale someday, that would be AMAZING

[@theodorixjohnson4336]

I’m not exaggerating when I say this game CHANGED MY LIFE, the music the characters the way you have to choose……. I can genuinely say this game saved me changed me for the better and lives in my heart always, I go back and watch through this what seems like every few months to keep that spirit alive; I won’t ruin it for you because you owe it to yourself to experience the whole game without others telling you what to do…. Just feel it and feel what it’s trying to say

[@elfilinamie1326]

Aww, that's really cool ^^ Thank you for sharing

[@CanonicalKaoru]

I love seeing people all over the fandom saying the same. It changed my life too, and I hope it changed many others for the better

[@leila13dnd]

I can only second this. I genuinely don't know where I would be now in life if I didn't have Undertale to teach me and to tell me that no matter what, keep hoping and don't give up. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have made it this far without this game.

[@NotSomeJustinWithoutAMoustache]

Undertale - Undertale doesn't just sound good. It FEELS good.

[@Princess_Penni]

And sad, and scary, and hopeful, and happy, and fun, and relaxing, and worrying… this whole game is just a mix of every emotion that can be put into… ideology…. That’s what I hear and see….

[@Kyugired]

7:38 Knowing the full story, it makes me happy how much info you got from just one soundtrack.

[@stephmendes_]

The way you described this song was how I would describe Undertale. It's a pure experience.

[@Xanatrix]

Play the game. Listen to the music. Enjoy something that stole the cultural zeitgeist for a single shining moment. There is a reason that Undertale is as beloved as it is, despite parts of the fanbase for Undertale being disruptive. Look up no spoilers, go in completely blind. I played it that way, and there were literally parts of this game that made me cry, laugh, jump out of my seat in triumph, and nearly punch a hole in my monitor in anger at events that were unfolding. You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it.

[@profoundresolve]

I was like you and didn't get the whole infatuation with Undertale... But after playing it and experiencing other folks completing it, I get it. It's not really something you can explain to someone. They have to play it themselves to really GET it. And as you can tell, the soundtrack is really something special. It is simple but very effective.

[@IvoryMadness.]

This ☝☝☝

[@TheSkyGuy77]

Despite everything, it's still you. ❤

[@genoteh9706]

8:50 Thats all there is. This song represents hope, dreams and to trust that everything will be okay at the end, no matter what you encounter All it takes is a little bit of determination.

[@kai-gm9re]

i just gotta say- marco, your viewer base is so awesome. i was expecting tons of the typical weirdness that comes from the skeevy parts of the undertale fandom in the comments, but i only see people who sincerely want you to share in a beautiful experience. and your channel is such a beautiful slice of appreciating art in an otherwise chaotic world. it feels like a brief escape and i personally appreciate it so much. on undertale, though, i absolutely recommend it. its use of music can only be called genius storytelling. even if you just listen to the whole OST in order and don’t play the game, i think you would grasp major themes of the story just from that.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thats a really really nice comment. Thank you, that really means a lot to me.

[@arcturussnow3604]

If you do decide to go forward with playing undertale, I'll just emphasize what the folks here are saying - Never mind this song, the game as a whole will emotionally wreck you in ways you couldn't imagine. That's about as much as anyone can say without going into heavy spoiler territory anyways. It's an absolutely amazing game and a testament to what video games can become if passion is put into them.

[@longo9595]

I heard of Undertale from a friend of mine and i thought "yeah why not, let's give it a shot" and now it is one of my favourite games i've ever played. This game shows, that it does not need a high 7-8 digit budget to be a masterpiece. So often we get lost in these big hyped Games, that we often don't recognize the small Gems underneath. Toby Fox did something really extraordenary with this little Masterpiece and i'm so glad, that you picked that song to react. When i first heard it, i almost instantly cried, because of the whole story around this game. I would recommend, you give it a shot too, i bet you would fall in love with it, as many others did before you :)

[@ghostlude]

Even though the game gets memed to high hell and back, Undertale is still such a beautiful experience and I hope you have fun playing it when you get the chance to! Every so often I tend to replay the game when I’m feeling down and it never fails to give me that same sense of comfort you described, especially since I can never bring myself to play a certain route of the story.

[@brliron6538]

I'm quite sure I know which route you talk about, and you don't have to play it ever. That route just want you to feel bad and empty, and everyone who played this game know how good it is at making you feel something. I didn't want to play it, I watched it on KZbin instead, and I still felt bad just watching it (which is a really less intense experience than playing it yourself), and I just got some creepy chills just trying to remember the ending of that route. Would not recommend. Also, if anyone read this comment without knowing the game and is afraid about that route, don't worry, you won't find it by accident.

[@MalkuthSephira]

​@@brliron6538 Almost no one will find it by accident, and there's nothing wrong with being unable to handle that route as an active player or as a viewer online, but if I ever see you anywhere online again and you're still completely failing to understand an entire third of Undertale while shitting all over one of the most impactful, deep, and important parts of my favorite game of all time, a route that made me a much wiser and better person, a better writer, a better friend, a better partner, a better game developer, and taught me so many more things amount about life and about myself than I could possibly list or explain, that improved my life and my understanding of life and what it means to live and feel and exist every bit as much as the other routes did, I'm going to explain in GREAT detail why you're wrong and why people who see the world way you do are are poison and did not deserve to get to experience the rest of the game. And believe me, I can back that up to a degree you will not be able to even *imagine* unless it happens. If that route didn't exist, I would probably not be alive today. Don't make me explain why. I have better things to do with my time.

[@poto7500]

@@brliron6538 man i was like u both at the start the but it isnt that big of a deal at all man

[@poto7500]

@@brliron6538 plus the genocide fights like undyne the undying and sans are really fun

[@bbew2914]

@@brliron6538 this route is needed to understand the story, but alright mate you do you

[@MrKanooe]

Ah Undertale..what a musical journey it is, crying, exploring, anger..it got it all ! I'm sure you will like all the pieces, also there was a concert a few years back, i highly recommend it to you.

[@xXxXxXxAllianaxXxXxX]

The fact that you had listened to the song all the way through before commentating on the song? That speaks VOLUMES about how good this song is. Whenever I need to step back from life, I would play this song and just simply… vibe with it. I would to see you play this to experience this beauty of a game, whether it’s streamed or uploaded! Everyone gets to experience this game once, and I would love to see you experience it as well ❤️

[@JimBurly]

Song: plays 5 notes Marco: *pauses*so here's the whole theme and musical theory about this piece. I kid. But damn you never miss.

[@mysteryninja354]

He's missed from time to time- like the Jhin video- but even when he does the shots still paint a complete and interesting picture so you can't even complain.

[@afonsogames1630]

GT live vibes

[@swordsmancs]

I could see it in your eyes about four minutes in Undertale _hits_ you right in the feels, with or without context Good choice for a first song

[@whaleborne1308]

Fallen Down is definitely one of those tracks for me that illicit this same reaction. Just so warm and sincere.

[@Karanthaneos]

Toby Fox is an outstanding composer that knows how to convey emotion through his work, both the game he made and the music, such combination allowed him to perfectly intertwine both elements to further accentuate those feelings.

[@Crasteeh]

Undertale is a modern piece of art. Every track has a way of connecting so powerfully to the deepest of our emotions, to our memories, to life itself. i absolutely CANNOT recommend enough that you give a listen to more of it's Soundtrack. because you have only hit the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the magic of Toby Fox. Great video marco :)

[@erosannin22]

This man Toby Fox came out of nowhere and showed the world how much of a creative genius he is.

[@dulcisimperator9095]

0:30 I literally started tearing up as soon as I recognised the ost, this game means a lot to me and I believe it also does for othe people as well

[@sheeruun]

I've just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and damn - you're already my favourite yotuber. Someone who is this passionate about music and can interpret it so well - you've gained my immediate love and trust. Thank you for what you're doing and please never stop. Also - you need to play Undertale. It might not look like much at first, but the more you discover the plot, the characters, it makes you fall in love with it. This game is not only very wholesome, it hits you right in the feels and makes you think about it for months. And the soundtrack is a masterpiece, so you're going to enjoy it, I think. I would gladly see your reactions to other pieces from this game!

[@MarcoMeatball]

thanks Sheer! That really means a lot. :)

[@IvoryMadness.]

Of course this music plays in a very emotional part of the story. My suggestion is that, if you're gonna play the game till the end, be aware that the first reaction of it's end is something priceless!

[@theimmortalanimelove]

Marco, take a breath and feel that gentle hope. Undertale is one of those games where it is cute and quirky at the beginning, but as you get through it, you feel the connection between you and the characters. You feel like you're friends with the characters as the story goes on. Although it's been some time since I completed it, the music brings back those feelings like I was just playing it. I hope that when you're ready to play it in the future, that it fills you with determination ^-^

[@raulbrener6584]

"Things are ok, everything is good, life is good" That's exactly the vibe that I'm now after listening to that masterpiece hahaha Great job Marco.

[@sjsshjd2354]

It’s crazy how impactful this song is for people even without the context.

[@bbeckford90]

Play the game. Trust me when I say, you'll be bawling your eyes out when y you find out the meaning begins that song. And I completely understand how you felt explaining about how we as adults feel jaded. Our innocence being taken or rather " beaten out of us" as we get older and go through life having to conform to societal norms and the like. But undertale will make you question many things. Your position as a player, life and going through experiences, the use of violence, and many more things. There are some dark twists and turns which I won't spoil but what I will say is that the end is well worth the prize. And tears. It's a worldwide classic for a reason and I think you owe it to yourself to play the game with a fresh mind and an open heart cause undertale will take you for a ride with all it's endearing and enigmatic characters.

[@lemonbread378]

no spoilers of course, but when you see where this song coomes up in the story, it has so much more weight and impact many leitmotifs are used throughout the game and they all cilminate here the drums always get me such a beatiful song, and an outstanding game

[@CaptainDV]

It's amazing to see someone who really hasn't experienced the story yet to be able to connect to the emotions the song wants to portray that's how you know you've got good composing and song writing .

[@eirikastokes9652]

I really appreciate what you said about the cynicism that comes with age. The beautiful thing about music is that when it hits you in the right away it just utterly dismantles the emotional shields we put up to survive. It's a beautiful and wonderful thing.

[@Yuri-q4v]

I would love to see you play Undertale. And even if it may not be the most entertaining thing for a lot of people, i really recommend you play it for yourself and not on stream. The game really shines if you let yourself be embraced by it and idk for other people but when I played Undertale, even doing it alone, it felt like the game itself is sitting beside me and watching me play it. It is really hard to explain but i honestly have never seen or played a game that has more heart in it. Let yourself get embraced by the game, just as you did with the music and i will promise you will have amazing joy, incredible sadness and more.

[@phoenixagb9779]

It’s been so long since I last played undertale but the music never seizes to make me feel so much. This game and it’s soundtrack will always be close to my heart. Keep playing and you will discover why exactly it’s so beloved, I promise you.

[@germanjc5873]

No words were so much more impactful. The fact that the piece left you with so much emotions and heartfelt feelings that it became speechless is just, if not even more powerful. No words can describe true compassion from the heart. I also went to this blind, and now I've just added Undertale into my list of experience to go through. Thank you Marco for the 10 minutes just going through the flow of emotions with you.

[@MarcoMeatball]

[@thedontpanic]

Absolutely play Undertale. It's worth it. The music is wonderful, but there's so much this game has to offer from actually playing it that you won't be able to see from the first 15 minutes. Getting to the snowy area is where I think the game truly reveals itself to you, the first area is just the beginning.

[@user-core_v0id]

"You've been through a lot, haven't you? Well, come in. Rest. Be at peace, child. You are safe here. Everything will be okay, despite what you may think. Remember your friends, the family you've come to have. Those are the things to think about. Despite everything, it's STILL you. And nothing is going to change that. So sleep well. There'll be some pie waiting for you in the morning."

[@theownerofthisaccount2521]

I sat with my brother while he played, and much later finally got to play it myself. There were moments where we were laughing either because one of the characters did something funny or because he was playing on a broken computer so he could get angry at certain fights. There were moments where we were in awe at where the story went or especially the visuals(the one visual in Waterfall, if you know you know). And at the end of the true route, my brother genuinely cried. The game does so much with little.

[@NexusBlackFire.]

The tears flowing in this video is proof that Toby Fox has achieved his goal

[@J-Unit90]

Honestly, I think this was the perfect piece for you to listen to since you haven’t played the game. It really encapsulates the theme of the story. And if you never play it, I think it’s wonderful that you got to experience this feeling just from the music. 💚

[@TypetwoAbsolute]

I think everyone would love a reaction of the full OST and/or orchestra performance from you if not a playthrough of the entire game But really you owe it to yourself more than anything, I would do a lot to be able to experience it for the first time again.

[@PlutoIsntReal_]

Just hearing this song after so many years was enough to get me teary eyed

[@jonathanfrancis8643]

This is my favorite song of all time and your explanation was spot on despite not playing the game at this point. I listen to this song daily and know that everything is going to be ok.

[@MrProthall]

The beginning of undertale is slow, more "normal" but it branches out. After the Tutorial Area you start caring about a lot of characters and it subtly draws you in hard.

[@Sauraen]

It's a testament to how great of a composer Toby Fox is that you completely nailed the emotional impact of this piece. The thing is, some of the emotional elements that you described are "directly" what is happening in the game when you hear this, and some of them are being subverted in a heartbreaking / heartwarming way. One other thing: you don't have to say a lot of intelligent things about the music when you have an emotional reaction. Seeing someone allow themselves to feel it in that way is what we're here for. That's the good you're doing.

[@SitriSama]

woa i am really baffled by ur OST reactions man. the fact that u go straight to interpretation in these tracks makes your channel really something special i think. i wish u a blast on the rest of the ost, marco and im looking forward to megalovania :)

[@PantherFox]

the scene that that song accompanies is just as beautiful as the music. it's very sad, but also as you said, hopeful and full of innocence. as it plays you find out some incredibly important information to the story and it completely changes the way you view the game itself. needless to say, if the music alone was enough to make you tear up, if you were to play through the game and reach that point in the story, you would be full on ugly crying.

[@SuperNovaKat64]

This is one of my favorites. It is indeed so sincere. And it brings back some pleasant childhood memories which I don't have very many of. When I close my eyes and listen, I am a kid in the Maine countryside. It's summer and there's a nice breeze. I'm eating berries off a bush and people are swimming nearby and everything is okay. It soothes my anxiety and depression.. It reminds me of my favorite quote from this game "Despite everything, it's still you"

[@nat_sukashii]

I want to give a hug to crying Marco! I love this piece, I cried when I heard it in-game. It really is a strong music piece.

[@jacobjohnson4072]

Undertale became my favorite videogame for the quality of the story and characters, and the music that Toby Fox composed (that's right, the main dev also composed the entire soundtrack) is such a phenomenal vehicle for conveying both of them.

[@nickpereira971]

0:47 You asking "Why is that so sincere" is perfect Toby has said that Undertale is His Theme in its truest form. It's the musical manifestation of Asriel's pain and regret, but also of the player's hopes, kindness, and determination. It combines those two opposing emotions perefectly

[@filispeed_0111]

The message that you got from this song is exactly the one Toby fox wanted! He did a great job!

[@xlawxc]

you can never be ready for this song even back to back listens.

[@PlayerFORgamev]

I don't even know what Undertale is beside that it was a very popular game few years ago. But this music does something to me...Like a melancholic journey that you were dragged along on and with time you didn't want it to end.

[@mostlyimpulsive3462]

One of my favourite genre of videos on youtube is people rediscovering undertale, going "what the hell is this" and then get absolutely T-boned by emotional sincerity. Works every time!

[@raidenmakoto7168]

After you get to the scene where this song plays, any line from that dialogue makes you instantly tear up I swear. The buildup to the moment, what the characters are saying, why they’re saying it, and to who they’re saying it. It’s all just a total gut punch. When you say it sounds like reminiscing about someone you love…that’s so accurate. Without spoilers, this song plays when some characters are reminiscing about others they all loved and how that love guides their hopes going forward.

[@dmitriblyat8237]

long time ago, a human fell into the RUINS. Injured by its fall, the human called out for help. ASRIEL, the king's son, heard the human's call. He brought the human back to the castle. Over time, ASRIEL and the human became like siblings. The King and Queen treated the human child as their own. The underground was full of hope. Then... One day... The human became very ill. The sick human had only one request. To see the flowers from their village. But there was nothing we could do. The next day.... The human died. ASRIEL, wracked with grief, absorbed the human's SOUL. He transformed into a being with incredible power. With the human SOUL, ASRIEL crossed through the barrier. He carried the human's body into the sunset. Back to the village of the humans. ASRIEL reached the center of the village. There, he found a bed of golden flowers. He carried the human onto it. Suddenly, screams rang out. The villagers saw ASRIEL holding the human's body. They thought that he had killed the child. The humans attacked him with everything they had. He was struck with blow after blow. ASRIEL had the power to destroy them all. But... ASRIEL did not fight back. Clutching the human... ASRIEL smiled, and walked away. Wounded, ASRIEL stumbled home. He entered the castle and collapsed. His dust spread across the garden. The kingdom fell into despair. The king and queen had lost two children in one night. The humans had once again taken everything from us. The king decided it was time to end our suffering. Every human who falls down here must die. With enough souls, we can shatter the barrier forever.

[@ranid0072]

Im actually regret to press "Read more" Just kidding, i know why "pauses" so long

[@emeraldjaco7357]

Toby fox is a master of playing with emotions in his music and story telling and the Undertale sound track is some of the best narrative and emotional use of motifs I've ever heard

[@phanton4305]

God, years later this still makes me tear up a little

[@johnnychopsocky]

For all the talk about Megalovania and Hopes and Dreams, *this* is my favorite piece of music from Undertale. It's just such a journey. It's an arc unto itself.

[@lionhunter1296]

You didn't have to say something meaningful, your reaction was enough. To see your honest emotions and to see the impact the music had on you is enough, because you now understand how emotional and impactful the music is.

[@austincarrillo3863]

This song really does something to you it feels like you embrace life the struggle the hardship the joy and laughter and put it in a song this is why undertale is my favorite game it helped me through some hard times I know that sounds crazy but it really did

[@rhythmrally]

yes, this song is everything! literally the culmination of everything undertale, it's truly the song to represent the story's underlying themes of grief in a community and coming together to take those tentative first steps towards recovery, hope, and joy. i pretty much always tear up whenever i listen to this song...on my first playthrough of the game, i managed to hold back my tears when this played, but ended up bawling at something that happens a little bit later. while undertale is overall a very fun and quirky vibe like you said, there are so many emotional, and even dark, moments. but the end feeling i always get from undertale is the sincerity, kindness, and fun that emanates from every aspect of the game, with the characters, themes, and music. someone else mentioned as well, but this is the only song that has a live instrument with the guitar strumming throughout the song! also, toby is seriously talented, being someone who doesn't have any formal musical training but composes based on his own feelings of what makes a song good. but he has been playing music all his life, so i think he has really nurtured his instincts for music thanks so much for sharing this video and glad you enjoyed the song!

[@HeyItsDunn]

i love the fact that he didn't comment throughout the song, the fact that it caught him so off guard that he just listened, is how i feel every time i listen to this song

[@unclesamxlr]

I don't even remember how I came across Undertale, I just know it must have been a day or two after it came out. I looked it up on Steam, watched the trailer, and said ah what the heck. I knew nothing going in, and I wasn't expecting to play my first round in one sitting. I would finish my second go through the next day, and boy howdy what an experience it was. The characters of Undertale are forever etched into my heart. It's not a game for everyone, but I definitely recommend to anyone to at least give it a small look.

[@Gakusangi]

You hit the nail directly on the head here. You and I experienced this music at the same time and had the exact same reaction to it. I've been intimidated by that game, but that track was so... it was something else.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Really. Genuinely it is.

[@zaviki7819]

Undertake music while it stands alone incredibly it has an intense effect when paired with the story it comes from as they were made to be a singular full package.

[@mariothane8754]

It makes you feel like you just finished a long and difficult journey. “You’ve been through a lot. You did it. You made it through, and now you’re at peace. You’re home.”

[@cl3matis]

the thing with undertale is that.. it pours its whole heart and soul, its everything, into telling you the story. you can tell the whole thing is a huge labour of love, but more than that, the whole game feels alive in a way not a lot of media nowadays does. imo this song perfectly encapsulates that just because of how well everything fits together, from the simple guitar motif to the dropoff halfway through, the return of the piano with synth... perfection.

[@ikiyou_]

If you think this is touching, imagine growing up influenced by this game, forgetting about it for a few years, living your life, and hearing this emotional, nostalgic tune, along with your actual childhood memories of you connecting with every single one of the deeply written characters. This song has never failed to make me tear up AT LEAST, every time I hear it. Most of my middle school was riddled with beautiful experiences with this game, and I still talk to a few people I met because of a connection with this game. Seeing your face made me understand once again just how impactful this piece is, and how it's genuinely affected people's lives.

[@ninolloydbandiola5581]

if you're crying by the soundtrack alone, oh boy get ready when you get through the context behind it

[@thebetterterrablade809]

MY interpretation of this song is "It's you versus the world but the enemy is just as scared or hopeful as you are". In terms of the game without spoiling anything, THIS GAME CAN STRIKE HARD. The game definitely knows when to take itself seriously and some of it's plot points are insanely good.

[@deliriumzer0]

I spent this whole video watching you slowly be brought to tears and thinking "ME TOO, FRIEND, ME TOO". I just wanted to give you both a high-five and a hug the entire time. Somehow this song captured nostalgia without itself actually being anything we remembered from our childhoods, Toby Fox just... figured out how to do it. You can't listen to this song and not feel proud of yourself for literally everything you've ever been through, you know?

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)!

[@567taco]

I definitely recommend playing it blind without much outside input! just know that it's very much possible that you will have to replay it to get the full experience. I think some people often backseat because they are worried about a creator not actually doing that (not that they should still lol.) I hope when or if you play it, you have a good time!

[@YouMayKnowMeAsNate]

I watched all your Undertale related stuff tonight, and your words and reactions were just what I needed today. So, thank you

[@MarcoMeatball]

Wow, thank you

[@ethancknight]

There are 2 kinds of people in this world. People who get emotional at beautiful pieces of music, and people who don’t get it.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Yup.

[@michaellewis1545]

Undertale is a game where there three different versions of it depending on how you play it. So there are about three different sound tracks to go along with each run. Also I think reason Undertale is so loved is because it is a show case of the type of story you can best tell with a video game.

[@bubbykins4864]

Actually, if we measure off of endings, there are technically _93_ total versions, 89 if you factor out the probably-never-to-be-completed Hard Mode from what I can tell.

[@dimondsi]

Undertales music speaks for itself. I saw toriel talking to the player to the tune of fallen down on release day and devoured the rest of the game that afternoon. Toby knows what hes doing

[@MilesVsSeth]

Absolutely love how mr toby fox's music makes people feel things even if they haven't played much/any of the game-- echoing the others though, definitely give it another whirl-- the OST hits all the harder after!

[@AMD961]

Undertale had came out when I was still in elementary, I was stuck in an unhealthy environment when I was with my dad. He was the only one who really helped me through that. Back on topic though undertale made me grow a strong hyperfixation still coming back to me, over the years I've been coming in and out of the fandom. The game had inspired me to make my own which I'm currently working on and it was a way for me to cope while going through stressful situations. My Favorite character was Papyrus, he was a character I was able to Latch onto. The game had brought me out of my shell and I became more confident and felt more comfortable with being myself. I can't really put it into words how much this game saved me from committing while I was between the ages of 6 to 12.

[@IsThatJed]

I always love Toby Fox’s work, the build up, the organization. This game touched many hearts, I can feel them beating as one. This made me cry, playing the game makes us cry more. The music has so much emotion, feeling, it’s like you can understand it even without playing the game.

[@Kittywittygamer]

Right there with ya, this is one of the most beautiful tracks I've ever listened to, I can never help crying while listening to it.

[@kevandre]

I feel like this song is so underrated. You hear a lot about megalovania or hopes&dreams or spider dance but the song undertale is the standout for me. I can and have listened to it on repeat for hours

[@Lightninja-Supertom]

this music being so sincere, also building up over time as you get closer to the boss of the game, and then also tying up themes that you have heard throughout the game makes this piece absolutely amazing. at the start you feel sincere and start remembering the journey up until now, at the end you carry those thoughts with you as you walk forward to the future of what has to happen and that no matter what happens you will be ok.

[@Starified_Lizzy]

When I first heard about Undertale, I had seen a thumbnail of it from a Jacksepticeye video. I thought it was the stupidest thing ever. But then I actually watched it as more of a “I like Jack’s content so we’ll give it a try” instead of actually being curious about the game. Oh how wrong my previous assumption about Undertale was. The moment I watched that first video, I had binged Jack’s entire series and I honestly think it saved me. I wasn’t doing so hot mentally(I’m not doing hot rn either so I should probably binge it again lol), and because I have a nasty tendency to silence any feelings I have that I, nor my parents, don’t like, watching that actually made me feel something again and it was such a powerful feeling. As of right now, Undertale holds, and will forever hold a special place in my heart. It is my top favorite game of all time, and will never change, no matter how great/epic the other two are. If anyones curious to my top 3 fave game lineup: 1) Undertale 2) Hollow Knight(i also recommend listening to one of those songs in the OST if you haven’t already, maybe Sealed Vessel if I had to pick. FYI It’s a boss theme so it won’t be as gentle/moving as Undertale.) 3) Sky: Children of The Light(it’s a mobile game but it’s still really pretty and fun. It has really pretty music too, but I think it’s too short to really be enjoyable like Undertale and Sealed Vessel.)

[@claireandreasen7964]

For someone who has never played the game, you pretty much nailed what's going on while this track is playing. Like, on the head. Wow. And you should definitely give Undertale another try. It is a quirky game that's sort of a love letter to old video games, but in many ways it's also a reflection on how people play those games and an examination into the ethical considerations of emotionally distancing ourselves from the character we play. It kind of fills you with DETERMINATION.