Is Sans a good guy?

Sans's morality is complex and a subject of much debate, as the game Undertale intentionally avoids simple black-and-white characterizations. Generally, he can be considered a good guy, though he has significant character flaws, primarily a deep-seated laziness and nihilism that often leads to inaction.


Who is the real bad guy in Undertale?

The main antagonist in Undertale is often considered Flowey the Flower, a malevolent, soulless being who manipulates the player, but the true villain shifts depending on the player's choices, with Chara becoming the ultimate antagonist in the Genocide Route, representing the player's destructive tendencies. Flowey, formerly Asriel Dreemurr, is cruel due to lacking empathy, while Chara embodies pure evil once empowered by the player's LOVE (Level of Violence).
 

Why does Sans Eye glow?

Sans's glowing eye in Undertale signifies the activation of his magic, often linked to his immense power, determination, and control over time/space, representing his blue "Patience" and yellow "Justice" aspects, with theories suggesting it's a Gaster-related implant or a manifestation of his magical abilities during intense moments like the Genocide Route fight.
 


Does Sans actually like Frisk?

In Undertale, Sans's feelings for Frisk evolve; initially wary due to timelines, he grows to genuinely care for them as a friend, especially in pacifist routes, seeing them as someone capable of good, but he remains fiercely protective of his brother Papyrus and the Underground, leading to conflict and his ultimate confrontation in the Genocide route. It's often interpreted as a complex, familial-like bond (older brother figure) or deep friendship, rather than romance, as Frisk is a child. 

Is Papyrus a bad guy?

He is both the first Toby Fox character to be Pure Good, as well as the only Undertale hero to be Pure Good as all the others have corrupting factors or fail to stand out. While Papyrus is Pure Good, he was originally supposed to be anything but.


Sans is Patrick animated



Who is LGBT in Undertale?

Undertale features significant LGBTQ+ representation, notably the lesbian relationship between Undyne and Alphys, and the confirmed non-binary identities of Napstablook, Monster Kid, Frisk, and Chara (using they/them pronouns), with the Royal Guards being a gay couple and Mad Mew Mew a trans character. The game includes diverse identities, with Alphys being bi, and characters like Mettaton playing with gender expression, making it a landmark for queer representation in gaming. 

What is "determination" in Undertale?

"Determination" is a play on words, as the primary power it affords is the ability to reverse death, either the protagonist's or those they may have killed, hence de-termination.

Can Frisk count to 10?

Yes, Frisk from Undertale appears to struggle with counting to 10 in a specific gameplay moment, as the dialogue changes from "9 times" to "too many to count" after nine deaths against Asgore, suggesting they are a young child who can't keep track past single digits, though this is a game design quirk and interpretation of their age.
 


Is Sans aware of resets?

Yes, Sans is aware of resets and timelines but doesn't remember everything from past loops like Flowey; his knowledge comes from keen observation, scientific deduction (quantum physics), and noticing anomalies in the timeline, often leading to "déjà vu" or specific dialogue indicating he's pieced together patterns, making his awareness impressive despite his low determination. 

Who saved Frisk in Waterfall?

Undyne, the head of the Royal Guard, pursues Frisk throughout Waterfall. Monster Kid often saves Frisk from Undyne by accident because they are so excited to see Undyne in action.

What's the 3rd rarest eye color?

While violet/red and gray/green are often cited as the absolute rarest (under 1%), Amber eyes are frequently listed as the third rarest natural eye color, appearing in only about 5% of people, characterized by a solid gold, yellow, or copper hue from the pigment lipochrome.
 


Why did Sans say you'd be dead where you stand?

Though Sans is usually agreeable, he can become eerily serious to emphasize a subject. Regardless of the human being partially or wholly merciful, Sans tells them that if "the old lady" (confirmed in the True Pacifist Route to be Toriel) had not made him promise to protect them, "(they'd) be dead where (they) stand."

What does 7 souls mean?

"Seven souls" refers to various spiritual concepts across cultures, often describing the multifaceted nature of the soul, with different traditions like Sufism, Ancient Egypt, and Daoism detailing distinct components (e.g., body, mind, spirit, energy, name) that evolve or function together for spiritual wholeness, balance, or a complete journey after death. It also appears in religious texts (like Revelation) symbolizing divine perfection and in popular culture (like Undertale) representing core human traits or powers.
 

Does Asgore regret killing?

However, he only fights humans to give hope to monsterkind. Asgore feels miserable for the deaths of the six humans, does not want to kill anybody, and feels guilty for declaring war on humanity. This guilt seemingly extends to Asgore destroying the MERCY button, and his pessimism on humans trusting monsterkind.


What does 16 left mean in Undertale?

The SAVE Points, instead of describing that the protagonist is "filled with determination", now start counting down how many monsters the protagonist has left to kill before the Genocide Route can progress (e.g. "16 left."). When Papyrus finally notices the protagonist, he initially does not recognize them as a human.

Can Flowey feel love?

Without a SOUL, Flowey no longer has the ability to love, as he finds out when he feels nothing when being reunited with his family. This initially prompted him to commit suicide, but instead of dying, he discovered his ability to "SAVE" and "RESET" time due to the "determination" he had been given.

Does Undertale support LGBT?

In Undertale, as Fox himself reports, LGBTQ characters and romances are portrayed as normal. Though these characters do face challenges, they are never discriminated against on the basis of their genders or sexual orientations.


Does killing so sorry ruin pacifists?

Killing So Sorry accrues EXP and is considered a kill by the game, which causes a True Pacifist Route attempt to fail. However, this would not increase the protagonist's LV if they have never gained EXP.

Does Flowey remember true resets?

No, Flowey does not remember events after a True Reset (available after True Pacifist/Genocide) because a True Reset wipes everything, including his memories, making the world act like a brand new game; he only remembers normal resets because he has the power to SAVE/LOAD, but a True Reset is a complete timeline erasure, even affecting him.
 

What if I name myself Frisk?

Naming yourself "Frisk" in Undertale activates Hard Mode, a challenge where the game's difficulty is significantly increased with tougher, palette-swapped enemies in the Ruins (like Whimsalot, Final Froggit, Astigmatism), but this mode ends abruptly after the fight with Toriel, ending the game prematurely. The game warns you, saying "This name will make your life hell," and after Toriel, the Annoying Dog appears to declare the end of Hard Mode, as developer Toby Fox never finished implementing it fully.
 


Did Chara fall in 201X?

On the year 201X, Chara climbed Mt. Ebott and tripped over a root, which caused them to fall into the Ruins.

What does LV stand for in Undertale?

In Undertale, LV stands for Level of Violence, a stat that increases as you kill monsters (gain EXP, or Execution Points) and measures your capacity to hurt others, raising your HP and Attack. While it's presented as a traditional RPG level, the name reveals the dark implication of gaining strength by ending lives, even if it's called "LOVE".
 

Why does Undyne melt?

Undyne melts in Undertale because her immense Determination, a powerful soul trait, causes her monster body to disintegrate when her HP hits zero and she tries too hard to defy death, similar to the Amalgamates in the True Lab, though in the Genocide Route, this determination also fuels her temporary transformation into Undyne the Undying before she eventually turns to dust. She's the only monster with naturally high Determination, so when it overwhelms her physical form, she can't hold it together, leading to the melting.
 


What is the rarest soul trait?

Determination. The rarest of the 7 traits. Along with human history, it has been proven only one of this kind can be found in each generation. It is unclear if their is a specific amount of time needed for a Determination soul to "spawn".

What kills determination?

Discouragement – Goals worth reaching are not easily achieved. Setbacks and obstacles are normal, but holding on to discouragement and feelings of failure will kill determination.
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