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Chapter 21: Enthusiastic Reviews
The next day, Alex arrived at the office at 7:30 a.m., but, surprisingly, Lisa and Jane arrived even earlier. Seeing Alex open the door, they rushed towards him excitedly.
"It's amazing, it's amazing! Alex's reputation is through the roof!" Lisa exclaimed enthusiastically.
The screen showed the official App Store rating: 9.9, an incredibly high score. And not only that, two media outlets had already reviewed Undertale the day after its launch.
The most surprising thing was that both gave it a perfect 10! Even a review website called Game Spacetime went so far as to exaggerate. In their review, they didn't include any spoilers, simply keeping the game a secret with a puzzling tone. However, they did include many exaggerated descriptions.
For example, after completing Undertale, the editor remained silent for a long time. This game broke free from the limitations of traditional RPGs. It completely revolutionized players' understanding of RPGs; they never imagined that a game could be so impactful. Despite being a low-budget indie game, it offered a more captivating experience than even big blockbusters.
Similar sentiments appeared in Undertale's comment section, filled with bewildering remarks like: "Incredible RPG! It sent shivers down my spine even at the end!" "Crush your compassion, and mine too!" "[This fills you with determination!]"
"Sales are decent, but we'll have to let them escalate." Alex smiled as he took the computer and checked the sales figures. 2749 copies, a not-so-high figure. And it's normal, considering the previous commotion with David Cannon. In reality, it only made more players aware of Undertale.
For many players, Nebula Games and Alex were completely unknown. His only notable achievement was an adult game. Furthermore, Alex had set Undertale's price at $7, the same as in his previous life. As an indie game, it's not expensive, and the socioeconomic level of the parallel world is much higher than in the previous world. Otherwise, the video game industry wouldn't be so prosperous.
From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM is considered prime time. The game's timeline reviews have already boosted its popularity, and this time is also when players have free time, perfect for trying it out. Before 7:00 PM, Undertale's sales were increasing by around 500 per hour. But after 7:00 PM, the figure more than doubled, reaching close to 1200.
Total sales also exceeded 14,000 copies. Game reviews are also gradually increasing. Only a day and a half has passed since Undertale's official launch on gaming platforms.
In the private room of the restaurant where they had previously gathered for dinner, Lisa, celebrating the success, was excited to see Alex announce the figures. Despite the impressive sales of the previous game, Mirror, she had not participated in it at the time and was simply an observer.
However, with Undertale, she was fully involved in its development. Although the process seemed crazy, she was responsible for most of the game's plot. This also gave her a sense of accomplishment.
"I wonder what the final sales volume will be!" Jane took a sip of juice, her face also filled with excitement.
"It looks like it's going to exceed a million!" Lisa said excitedly.
"Judging by the current reviews, it's only a matter of time," Alex nodded with a smile, confirming the outcome.
Unlike Alex's confidence, the players and designers who had been following Undertale were enthusiastic after seeing the reviews. 'What was happening?'
Inside Hype Games, David Cannon's eyes were wide open, showing no signs of leaving work. 'Did Nebula Games bribe someone? How much?' He had bought positive reviews, bought press reviews; he had done it before, but Undertale is simply too much!
That was his first thought, and also the first thought of everyone who saw Undertale's results. No one believed that Undertale's true quality deserved so much praise. After all, it was just a low-budget indie game. And with those scores, it could easily be considered a masterpiece.
'Did a low-budget game like Undertale really deserve that?'
However, this also sparked many players' curiosity about what kind of game Undertale was. Once these players become curious, they become part of the countless positive reviews, further fanning the flame. The most direct manifestation of this is the game data Alex has been monitoring. It is updated hourly and a significant increase is observed. Of course, the most crucial factor is the game's reviews.
They are almost entirely positive, and the overall rating remains at 9.9, unaffected by the increase in sales. Remember, a game's rating gradually decreases as the number of players increases. Generally, reaching 8.5 points is considered excellent. A score of 9 is considered a top-tier game, and 9.5 or higher, a masterpiece. Despite Undertale's dizzying increase in sales, player ratings remain remarkably stable. While this rating will undoubtedly decrease as more players join, it is still quite impressive.
Player reviews in the store further reflect their opinions on the game.
"I thought it was an ordinary monster-killing RPG, but I must say that Flowey's appearance and the subsequent ending truly impacted me."
"At first, I was curious about Nebula Games and Alex because of Mirror, but I must say that Undertale has made me understand what a game is. It has truly revolutionized my understanding of RPGs!"
"I can only describe it as incredible!"
"Never harm the monsters in the game or you'll regret it! Trust me!"
"The wind howls, and before you stands a true hero!"
"It's a blast! I have a feeling Undertale will be a hit!"
"Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and kids like you should be burning in hell!"
"[It fills you with determination!]"
"An incredibly novel and impactful game design!"
Countless players have praised Undertale, although, of course, there are also some negative reviews. This has lowered its score by 0.1, but compared to the overwhelming praise, these negative reviews are like a drop in the ocean.