2015-12-27 20:55:57 ¶ ●

By Toby Fox

A big part of Undertale’s success relies on its pacing. And this song’s moment in the game is a great example of that.

First you’re forced to suffer through a melodramatic performance of this song where all you can do is listen and watch. Then, moments later, you’re dropped into a manic race through an impossible puzzle maze while the timpani boom out the imminence and pointlessness of your demise.

It’s a really well-paced bit of gameplay. The drawn-out first bit is absolutely essential to making the second bit as funny and memorable as it is.

The soundtrack to Toby Fox’s game Undertale can be purchased from Bandcamp.