This game looks like Undertale. Is this deliberate?

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Did they rip-off Undertale to make a statement, or what?

[Lizzy]

As a mere player, with no participation in game development, I can't confirm it nor deny it. Though, I have seen more than enough indirect references to assume the devs have taken inspiration. (NYEH NYEH NYEH -Professor Orange, just before a very papyrus-esque scene.)

[Exclam]

bait

[7anner]

it derivative but the gameplay is unique and noteworthy. the gameplay does provide commentary on undertale from time to time.

[Sarutin]

The red guy we play as looks like Geno. Is this deliberate? Did they rip off Super Mario RPG to make a statement, or what?

[Typisch]

undertale, the first rpg ever made

[yoneda-emma]

guy who has only ever played undertale:

[Tinkuwu]

I got Undertale vibes from it as well, but it's very different from Undertale.

[Zero Mythos Ver.]

Copypasta detected

[Gubtubus Webble]

this is the biggest bait thread ever. undertale kiddies like "ThIs GaMe RIppEd oFF unDeRTale" you ever thought that Undertale ripped off Earthbound?