Does Flowey Actually Erase Your File?

Flowey does not delete your save file, but rather manipulates the game’s progression, forcing you to relive the same sequence of events until you emerge victorious, and he is beaten. Upon defeating Flowey, you are given a hint in his dialogue that implies building better relationships with the monsters in the game, allowing for a Pacifist playthrough.

Understanding Flowey’s Behavior

To delve deeper into the intricacies of Undertale and the mysteries surrounding Flowey, let’s examine some frequently asked questions that shed more light on his character, the game’s mechanics, and the broader Undertale universe.

FAQs About Flowey and Undertale

1. Do I reset after beating Flowey? After beating Flowey, if you have 0 EXP, you will revert to your last save point with some extra options unlocked, allowing you to proceed without having to redo the entire run.

2. Does killing Flowey ruin a Pacifist run? Killing Flowey at the end of the game does not count against your Pacifist playthrough, making it a crucial step in achieving certain endings.

3. Is Photoshop Flowey a real boss? Photoshop Flowey, also known as Omega Flowey by fans, is indeed a real boss in the game, representing the powered-up version of Flowey after absorbing the six human SOULs.

4. Can you actually beat Flowey? Yes, after completing all the human SOUL segments, the human SOULs fully heal the protagonist and drop Photoshop Flowey’s DF to 0, making it possible to defeat him.

5. What happens when you do Genocide 7 times in a row? This action leads to a significant consequence in the game, affecting the storyline and the characters’ interactions with the protagonist.

6. Can you lose the Flowey fight? While Flowey’s attacks are formidable, dying at any point will cause the game to quit, but you can resume the battle from a checkpoint, making it possible to eventually defeat him.

7. Is Flowey stronger than Sans? Flowey’s strength is notable, especially due to his ability to save-spam, but Sans poses a different kind of challenge, with the potential to emotionally drive the protagonist to a mental breakdown.

8. Is Flowey scared of Frisk? Flowey is not afraid of Frisk but rather of Chara, indicating a complex relationship between these characters.

9. Is Flowey actually Asriel? Yes, Flowey is revealed to be a soulless resurrection of Asriel Dreemurr, a young monster prince, during the game’s Pacifist route ending.

10. Can Flowey feel fear? Despite his sadistic nature, Flowey does express fear, particularly in the Genocidal route, and he feels love and compassion after absorbing the SOULs and becoming Asriel.

11. How do I get my Alphys date? To get a date with Alphys, you need to deliver a letter to her from Undyne, which involves traveling between Hotlands and Snowdin Village.

12. Should I give Flowey mercy? Sparing Flowey is only possible by quitting the game and resetting; he genuinely pleads for mercy, realizing his actions and fate.

13. What is the true ending of Undertale? The game features two main endings: True Pacifist, where you save both the underworld and humanity, and Genocide, where everything is ruined for everyone, along with various neutral endings.

14. What happens if you click restart on Flowey’s world? Clicking the restart button in Flowey’s world does not have any significant effect, essentially making the restart option useless.

15. Can you fight Flowey twice? After completing the initial fight and viewing the subsequent ending, you can perform a True Reset to fight Flowey again, offering a new experience and outcome.