Toby said that the appearance design of the popular character Papyrus in “UNDERTALE” was based on the Boss character Dedan in “OFF”, while Sans’s humorous personality was inspired by the characters Zacharie and The Judge.
“OFF” is a free game launched by Mortis Ghost in 2007. Players play the protagonist The Batter in the game and embark on a fantasy journey to purify a hopeless world infested by the undead.
Although it is a free game, “OFF” has won a large number of fans around the world with its unique world view, atmospheric BGM and profound game experience. Especially in Japan, enthusiastic players even spontaneously translated the game, forming a solid fan base.
In 2025, “OFF” will officially launch Switch and PC (Steam) version transplants, and include official Japanese localization. The ported version not only optimizes the combat system, but also adds new mechanisms and brand-new bosses. In addition, the game’s new original soundtrack will also be unveiled, most of which were composed by Toby Fox himself!
The official website of the critically acclaimed RPG game “OFF” recently released a special interview, inviting the creator of “UNDERTALE” Toby Fox to talk about the inspiration he got from “OFF” when creating “UNDERTALE” and share his experience in participating in the music production of the “OFF” Switch and PC port versions.
Regarding being invited to compose new music for the transplanted version of “OFF”, Toby admitted that he had mixed emotions. He mentioned that the original music means a lot to him, and he strives to balance respect for the original while adding his own personal style during the creative process. It is worth mentioning that Toby announced that all new tracks he produced for the game will be publicly uploaded for free after the game is released to give back to players and fans.
In addition, the music production of the ported version also invited the well-known composer Camellia (known for participating in game music such as “CHUNITHM”) to co-create, injecting more freshness into this work.
The new “OFF” is about to be launched: the reappearance of classics and the blend of innovation
This ported version is not only a tribute to the classic, but also brings players a new experience through new gameplay and music production. The unique charm of “OFF” combined with Toby Fox’s creative talents is bound to make this work once again the focus of the independent game field.
The Switch and PC versions of “OFF” are expected to be officially released in 2025. Fans may wish to look forward to the rebirth of this long-lost classic!