Honestly, I don't seek out crossovers that often, but 'Dust and Determination' completely won me over. It blends the worlds of 'Undertale' and 'Dark Souls' in a way that's shockingly coherent. The core idea is that Frisk ends up in Lordran, and the story treats the 'Determination' mechanic as a form of the Darksign.
It's not just about fights; it's a philosophical exploration of cycles, mercy, and persistence that feels true to both games' bleak yet hopeful tones. The writing style is stark, matching 'Dark Souls'' environmental storytelling, while the characters from the Underground react to this new, decaying world with a mix of horror and fascination.
I keep going back to a specific scene where Sans encounters Siegmeyer of Catarina—the contrast between his laid-back sarcasm and Siegmeyer's jovial despair created a dialogue I didn't know I needed. The fic is complete, which is a huge plus.