Discover the Most Challenging Undertale Routes You Must Conquer!

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Summary

  • Undertale has different routes, with the Neutral route being a midpoint between Pacifist and Genocide.
  • The True Pacifist route leads to the happiest conclusions and requires sparing monsters throughout.
  • The Genocide route is the hardest, requiring players to kill every monster, and is the complete opposite of the Pacifist route.

Undertale is likely among the greatest games ever made, owing to its captivating gameplay, intriguing premise, and vast array of fan theories that continue to spark debate.

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While Undertale is a game that encourages multiple playthroughs due to its complex storylines, some players might find it a bit brief. Fortunately, there are numerous other games with similar themes available. During your Undertale adventure, you’ll encounter various routes, each with varying degrees of difficulty. Here are the most challenging paths in Undertale.

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3. Neutral Route

Only Engage Enemies When It’s Absolutely Necessary

  • The mid-point between the Genocide and Pacifist routes
  • Depending on what players consume or who they kill, Sans will have different dialogues for them

A key feature of the ‘Neutral Path’ in the game ‘Undertale’ is that the final boss is a character named Photoshop Flowey. This encounter only occurs if players fight him once and do not choose a True Reset or Genocide Route; otherwise, this battle will be skipped. Similarly, a True Pacifist route would prevent this outcome, as players must meet specific conditions for it to happen. In the Neutral Path’s conclusion, Sans contacts the protagonist via cell phone and discusses the Underground’s destiny. Typically, in most Neutral Path endings (with exceptions for those who abandon the Genocide Route in Hotland), players are required to kill Asgore to obtain his soul and pass through the barrier. In the majority of Neutral route epilogues, the sequence that follows is as follows:

  • Flowey is defeated or not fought altogether.
  • Six human souls are lost.
  • Monsters remain trapped behind the barrier and the protagonist escapes the Underground.
  • Asgore is killed by Flowey, or the protagonist.

Achieving a neutral route comes with several conditions. Some of these conditions are relatively straightforward, while others may challenge players’ abilities, compelling them to let go of valuable items. In other words, navigating this path requires both simplicity and skill from the players.

  • Never used consumables, never killed Papyrus, never removed the Bandage and remained at Level 1: Sans compliments players on their skills but asks them not to brag about them.
  • Never used consumables and never killed Papyrus: Sans asks if players ever had something to eat.
  • Wore the Bandage and never killed Papyrus: Sans will ask players if they’re still wearing the bandage they started with.
  • Never saved and never killed Papyrus: Sans will suggest players save their game.
  • Have a Snowman Piece and never kill Papyrus: Sans will mention a certain snowman is very happy.
  • Didn’t meet any special requirements mentioned above and never killed Papyrus: Sans leaves a message for the protagonist.
  • Aborted the Genocide Route in Hotland: Sans hands the phone to Alphys.

In the game “Undertale,” the Neutral path is relatively simple to achieve compared to the Pacifist and Genocide routes. Although it may have its challenges, they’re not as intense as those two paths. Despite not being one of the most difficult or tactically superior 16-bit games, “Undertale” still provides a rich gaming experience for players.

2. True Pacifist Route

Sometimes, Choosing To Avoid Conflict Is Harder Than It Seems

  • Several requirements must be met
  • Fleeing or showing mercy can sometimes be a challenge

In the popular game, Undertale, it’s often debated that the True Pacifist Route is considered the official ending because it results in the most joyful outcomes and concludes with credits. To reach this conclusion, players must first finish a Neutral Route and consistently spare monsters throughout the narrative. A crucial step to achieving this outcome is saving Flowey, who emerges following the Neutral Route call. If players choose to kill Flowey during their encounter, the game will restart from the main menu immediately.

To earn a True Pacifist Route ending, players must follow these steps:

  1. Defeat Asgore and Flowey.
  2. Never kill any monsters or gain any EXP/LV. Using non-lethal encounter exits is mandatory and players should use MERCY options, such as fleeing, items and battle-ending ACTs. The one exception is the Dummy in the Ruins and attacking Mad Mew Mew, then sparing her, as neither contributes to gaining EXP.
  3. Have a hangout with Papyrus at his house.
  4. Pouring a cup of water on Undyne when she passes out from chasing the protagonist.
  5. Complete the cooking lesson with Papyrus.
  6. Deliver Undyne’s letter under the door of Alphyr’s Lab and complete a date with her.
  7. Finding the four keys in the True Lab to open the generator room. This will warp the protagonist to the New Home, signalling a True Pacifist route has been achieved.

Similar to some top-tier 16-bit JRPGs, the game Undertale presents players with conditions they must meet to achieve a True Pacifist ending, making it quite challenging, albeit not as difficult as the Genocide route. While Undertale was not produced by a large studio, it’s clear that even the most exceptional 16-bit games from Sega pale in comparison to this extraordinary title and the enchanting world it reveals.

1. Genocide Route

Kill Everything, Everywhere. No Mercy

  • Players must kill every monster they can find
  • Arguably, the longest route in Undertale

As a devoted fan, I must say that while classic 16-bit games from Nintendo are filled with engaging gameplay and numerous player options, they don’t accommodate a ‘Genocide run’ due to their family-friendly nature. Thankfully, games like Undertale and its sequel, Deltarune Chapter 2, have no such limitations. These titles offer the intriguing Genocide Route, a stark contrast to the True Pacifist path. The Genocide Route is unique because it allows players to eliminate every monster they encounter in the underground, unlike the True Pacifist alternative where no harm comes to the monsters. Moreover, the Genocide Route’s ending can be reached without having played through the game first, a departure from the True Pacifist route which requires completion beforehand.

As a dedicated Undertale enthusiast, completing the Genocide Route requires me to eliminate each main and minor boss throughout Ruins, Snowdin Forest, Waterfall, Hotland, and its subregion “The CORE”. This route is renowned for being the most challenging in the entire game, as it demands significant time investment to locate every monster. As I progress, battles become more formidable, adding an extra layer of difficulty. The total count of kills across all areas stands at:

  • Ruins: 20
  • Snowdin: 16
  • Waterfall: 18
  • Hotland/CORE: 40

Generally speaking, this path isn’t suggested for beginners’ initial experience because it could prove very difficult. However, if you’re up for a tough challenge and want to showcase your abilities, it could be an excellent choice for you.

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2025-03-25 06:55