10 Most Beloved Video Game NPCs Of The Decade
5. Sans (Undertale)
Fantastically named after the font in which his text is written, Sans goes beyond simple comic relief. Sans is one of the wisest characters you will meet on your journey through the Underground.
Your interactions with him, especially alongside his brother Papyrus (again, beautifully named after the font) make the player think about their actions, question their morality and critically think about the world surrounding them. Sans' ability to make the player think these factors beyond the actions of the game is a credit to Toby Fox's outstanding writing.
Sans’ permeation into the pop culture zeitgeist further shows his effect outside of the Underground, becoming a skin in popular fighting franchise Super Smash Bros: Ultimate and the Halloween costume of professional wrestler Kenny Omega.
Sans’ insight leaves an almost haunting presence on players, living in your memory long after the final credits roll.