South Park: The Stick of Truth

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  1. jabbist
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    People (especially the one review from IGN) really gave this game a hard time because of the fighting system. In all honesty, if you don't know how to play an RPG already or don't understand how they work, why bother? This game was true to the show and how events roll out in the show. It was also had the real RPG feel.

    Some negative reviews are from people who didn't understand why they    People (especially the one review from IGN) really gave this game a hard time because of the fighting system. In all honesty, if you don't know how to play an RPG already or don't understand how they work, why bother? This game was true to the show and how events roll out in the show. It was also had the real RPG feel.

    Some negative reviews are from people who didn't understand why they made you go through the funny scenes to get the magic abilities. They also were confused that you didn't actually use the abilities like that. I feel sorry for some of the negative reviewers for that.

    All-in-all, this is a great game if you love RPGs. I did bump it down 1 point because on the PC version, it takes a long time to sell junk and that was a bit annoying.    … Expand
  2. Trolz0r
    May 6, 2014
    9
    South Park is one of the funniest RPG games I have played recently. For I can tell It is worth for it's price. The charachters are memorable and funny. Presentsion is awesome and It's true to the show. South Park is a semi-open world game althougt It's not that big nor smal but It has so many easter eggs and secret around every corner. The battle system is bit similliar to Paper Mario forSouth Park is one of the funniest RPG games I have played recently. For I can tell It is worth for it's price. The charachters are memorable and funny. Presentsion is awesome and It's true to the show. South Park is a semi-open world game althougt It's not that big nor smal but It has so many easter eggs and secret around every corner. The battle system is bit similliar to Paper Mario for concepts like button presses at presice moment to deal extra damage or block to minimize the damage you recive. Game also got inspiration from series Earthbound (Mother) like shop,items,charachters etc... You play as your own South Park charachter which you can create how ever you want. There are tons and tons of custom clothes, dyes , accesories, hairstyles to choose from. Your companions are funny and really helpfull with their attacks. Story is awesome, full of twist and turns and engaging. But there are some tiny things that bother me. After you completed 100% there isn't anyone to fight (except for pirates and animals in Canada). And there are some places missing like Raisins and Ike's room and I wish there were more classes. But at the end of the day It's game that doesn't fail to impress me and It's a must own title for South Park fans and all gamers… Expand
  3. Scalphunter
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    A brilliant (and vulgar) game that mirrors the animated television show's look and humor. there are a few bugs here and there but nothing game-breaking on the PC. even if you're not a South Park fan, you should definitely give this a go. I'm super cereal. (8.5/10)
  4. Lycanthroat
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    I was worried this game wasn't going to live up to expectations, but after playing 5 hours of the game today I have to say that it exceeds all expectations! It doesn't try to do anything fancy and sticks to what makes South Park great. I can't express how happy I am with the game.
  5. arukatae11
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    This game is highly offensive and intolerant to certain minorities. The jokes are racist, insensitive, and in bad taste. I was shocked and appalled that after playing a few hours, I had to uninstall the game. This kind of stuff needs to be banned. We should not be teaching our children such intolerant, bigoted, sexist things. I am outraged. 10/10
  6. Blackwater
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Perfect game. I hope for more. It features a playthrough of a lot of the humor the south park show has to offer. I have never laughed so much, and been so caught in a game. The combat is fun, because if it's cheeky way of working. This game gets bad reviews because people find the jokes offensive. Why can't we all just have a laugh?

    This PC version has everything. Working controller,    Perfect game. I hope for more. It features a playthrough of a lot of the humor the south park show has to offer. I have never laughed so much, and been so caught in a game. The combat is fun, because if it's cheeky way of working. This game gets bad reviews because people find the jokes offensive. Why can't we all just have a laugh?

    This PC version has everything. Working controller, even. I played it in big screen on my 46" TV like any console g amer would have done, but on my pc. I enjoyed it. It feels so complete and works without ANY trouble.
    Let's hope for dlc in this masterpiece, to maybe go to nambla, evil twins of another dimension, sexual harrasment panda and a lot of other quests that would be possible. It deserves more than 8.5, enough said. Only critics who're not paid and are probably offended gives it any lower than 8.

    Length is about 13 hours for everything if you go through it normally. It can be longer and shorter all about how you play it. Explore, see south park and enjoy it!

    Only problem is the EU censorship. Luckily I am on PC and the removed scenes were there. I wouldn't have gotten it if anything had been removed, and I expected PG 18 of course.    … Expand
  7. xWhackoJacko
    Mar 5, 2014
    9
    As a huge South Park fan, I loved every minute of it. My only gripe, which seems to be pretty common, is the length. Had this had more in-depth RPG elements, and tacked on another 10-hours of story, it would've grabbed a perfect score from me. With 4-classes, a bunch of achievements, hilarious narrative, a multiple difficulties - the replay value is high.

    If your a major RPG fan, and    As a huge South Park fan, I loved every minute of it. My only gripe, which seems to be pretty common, is the length. Had this had more in-depth RPG elements, and tacked on another 10-hours of story, it would've grabbed a perfect score from me. With 4-classes, a bunch of achievements, hilarious narrative, a multiple difficulties - the replay value is high.

    If your a major RPG fan, and also happen to be a huge South Park fan, I'd grab it ASAP. Everyone else I'd recommend waiting for a modest price reduction due to its length, and somewhat niche target audience. Especially if you don't find avid racism, toilet humor, or abortions funny.    … Expand
  8. Red1ska
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    О игре можно говорить очень много и только хорошее! Казалось бы, чего еще стоит ожидать от легендарной Obsidian Entertainment и самих создателей скандального мультсериала South Park? Но никто и подумать не мог, что получится настолько качественный и особенный продукт, которых в индустрии не было уже давно. 10 из 10 и награду «Выбор редакции» игра забирает с гордо поднятой головой и безО игре можно говорить очень много и только хорошее! Казалось бы, чего еще стоит ожидать от легендарной Obsidian Entertainment и самих создателей скандального мультсериала South Park? Но никто и подумать не мог, что получится настолько качественный и особенный продукт, которых в индустрии не было уже давно. 10 из 10 и награду «Выбор редакции» игра забирает с гордо поднятой головой и без капли скромности. Удачного путешествия! И запомните, никогда и никому не перд*те на яйца. Мы серьезно!… Expand
  9. pithing_needle
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    I never crack on other people's opinions, but Game Guru can cram his. This game is amazing. I didn't expect much, but aside from the South Park antics, the game's battle system is a work of art...turn/timing based combat. Surprisingly deep, lot's to do and discover, and just plain old fun. You collect Chinpokomon, for Christ's sake! If you score this game any less than an 8, you simplyI never crack on other people's opinions, but Game Guru can cram his. This game is amazing. I didn't expect much, but aside from the South Park antics, the game's battle system is a work of art...turn/timing based combat. Surprisingly deep, lot's to do and discover, and just plain old fun. You collect Chinpokomon, for Christ's sake! If you score this game any less than an 8, you simply don't know how to critique a game objectively. Even though I am indeed a South Park fan, I would have no problem trashing this effort.....like that abomination of a cart-racer they came out with for PS1 many moons ago. "Stick Of Truth" is the real deal.… Expand
  10. Nomius
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    This is not a game, this is a Joke. In Capitals. It´s an incredible funny game. You won´t be more than 3 minutes without a smile in your face. Absolutly: A MUST HAVE
  11. Jaskano
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    Disgusting, vulgar, ridiculous, Everything i hoped for and more.
    If you're a fan of South Park it's an absolute must play.
    Prefect example of how to handle licensed content, and likely the funniest game I've ever played.

    And never, Fart on a mans balls.
  12. XaosZaleski
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From early on in the game, you realize that this game is definitely a South Park RPG - not an RPG that features South Park. The game plays much like older SNES RPGs (Mario RPG comes to mind) where battles do not start until your character touches a foe outside of battle in the South Park world.

    You play as the "New Kid" or "Douchebag," as Cartman so lovingly puts. You pick between 4 classes (Warrior, Mage, Thief, and Jew). I played through with the Mage for my first playthrough, and it was truly an experience.

    Between the magic, the "abilities," and "summons" you can earn, you have quite a bit of choice in how to attack the world head on.

    When you first begin, you understand that the game world is the city of South Park. Throughout the game, you go to a couple of places that are featured in the South Park universe, but 90% of the gameplay is in South Park and the different buildings shown in the South Park show. You can enter most of the buildings and "loot" drawers and various cabinets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms.

    All of the RPG elements are here; you have a character that gains experience through the game that opens up ability upgrades. These range from attacks to buffs and open up stronger versions of those abilities. After you defeat enemies, you get consumables, equipment, and junk. 100% of these items are all references from the South Park Universe. Need some health? Have a Snacky Cake and some Cheesy Poof. Want to attack again in one turn? Have some of Tweek's Family Coffee. Want to up your attack and defense? That's right, BEEFCAKE. BEEFCAKE. "Junk" is used for nothing but earning money (which, in the end game, doesn't matter). I had over $900.00 by the time of the end of the game and I rarely bought anything. The equipment, while fun and interesting, is severely lacking. While each class has their "own" weapon, there are probably only 20 weapons in each genre (sword, wand, bow/thrown). What spices this up is the attachments that you can put on your weapons and equipment. These range from gaining PP (heh, PeePee) at the start of every turn, or ignoring enemy armor (which can be ridiculously high). With that being said, the equipment attachments are still lacking; much like the overall equipment pool that you can pull from.

    Whereas some people have had glitches and problems playing the game, I only encountered one bug that happened during a cutscene where the sound didn't work. However, for the first hour of playing, my girlfriend's Thief character wasn't allowed to attack in the beginning fights (tutorial fights w/ Cartman). After restarting a couple times, it seems that her character is working perfectly now.

    More content issues come from the variety of enemies. Aside from boss fights (which are very, very fun), you only fight the same 10 or 15 types of enemies (Elves, Humans, animals, etc). While all battles are fun and interesting because they can change on a dime, your character is pretty much unstoppable after level 9 (level cap being 16 for usefulness; nothing unlocks after 16).

    The side quests are few and far between, but definitely an experience for the South Park fan. Among the magic and abilities, there are a couple of summoning items you can get for completing the side quests (e.g. Jesus, Kim Chee, Mr. Hankey). However, they cannot assist in boss battles and I didn't use them again outside of seeing the ridiculousness of the attack.

    Where the game lacks content it makes up in technical mastery. Written by the duo behind the series, the storylines and the voice acting are among the best in the RPG genre. Of course, thankfully, with the graphics being taken directly from the show, the requirements to run this game on the PC are slim. 6gb install and you could run on a toaster (or the 360, hah) and I believe most of that 6gb is audio files because there is a TON of high-quality dialogue.

    All in all, South Park: The Stick of Truth is an amazing experience for South Park fans. However, at the $60 pricepoint, the team at Obsidian and the publisher Ubisoft are asking too much for a game that only offers a good 15 hours of gameplay single-player. While there are collectibles (Chinpokemon, "friends" via Facebook in-game), there isn't a ton of content to play through more than once (unless you want to play through all 4 classes). I would definitely recommend this game to South Park fans, but if you're only a casual fan or a fan of RPGs, I would wait until the price comes down because it is a very niche' product - it's a South Park game, you much be a South Park fan to understand all of the references made throughout the game at lengths.    … Expand
  13. CCCrank
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    10/10 Absolutely amazing, love every moment of the game, hands down best game i have ever played and i have played a lot of games, but i haven't had that much fun in a while. If you haven't gotten the game get it, it's truly worth it! I had to say again, amazing! Perfect game.
  14. seantimothy
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    this is the best RPG ever made. i wish i could just say that but they require me to write more characters than that. so here are more characters. best RPG ever made.
  15. frugal_frogger
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    I've never played an RPG this funny before. I've never played a JRPG before actually, and this is blowing my mind. It has me laughing every few minutes while also playing quite seriously so I can advance throughout the game because the gameplay is pretty serious. Play on hardcore only.
  16. MrPositive
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    I am in utter shock at the quality of this game. These two can do no wrong it appears when they really set their mind to it. I'd love for another new installment to feature mulitplayer but otherwise, what an impressive showing with this title. It's made me laugh so many times that I cannot keep count and reliving all the amazing characters we've seen over this illustrious run of episodesI am in utter shock at the quality of this game. These two can do no wrong it appears when they really set their mind to it. I'd love for another new installment to feature mulitplayer but otherwise, what an impressive showing with this title. It's made me laugh so many times that I cannot keep count and reliving all the amazing characters we've seen over this illustrious run of episodes is worth playing the game alone. I sincerely hope they do another one for the new consoles, as the game may be even more their calling than the show, and that's really REALLY saying something.… Expand
  17. nidza
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    11/10 It's okay...

    I really hated every turn based RPGs since Heroes of might & magic but I must say this game is pure fun and after finishing it I will deffinately play through it again in a year or so which I can't say for any game since Freelancer,diablo 2 and warcraft 2 and 3
  18. solarisfire
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    One of the funniest games I've ever played. I had myself constantly backing away from the desk, holding my head in my hands, and thinking "How can they get away with that!". It was actually pretty hard to play because I was pissing my pants laughing every 5 minutes and having to change them. I ended up investing in an adult diaper. One of the best games I've played in a while. But it leftOne of the funniest games I've ever played. I had myself constantly backing away from the desk, holding my head in my hands, and thinking "How can they get away with that!". It was actually pretty hard to play because I was pissing my pants laughing every 5 minutes and having to change them. I ended up investing in an adult diaper. One of the best games I've played in a while. But it left me wanting a sequel. Please make another game like this guys! It was awesome.… Expand
  19. capthavic
    Mar 9, 2014
    9
    Whether or not you should play this game is best answered by how big a South Park fan are you as that will ultimately determine your mileage with this game. If you know the show by heart then you will absolutely adore this game as it is one big in joke, packed to the brim with references and every character in some way. Most of them will fall flat for the uninitiated though so if this isWhether or not you should play this game is best answered by how big a South Park fan are you as that will ultimately determine your mileage with this game. If you know the show by heart then you will absolutely adore this game as it is one big in joke, packed to the brim with references and every character in some way. Most of them will fall flat for the uninitiated though so if this is your first impression then you might want to do some catching up first. As far as the gameplay goes while its nothing exceptional or balanced it is engaging and simple enough to be fun without needlessly bogging you down. Ultimately the humor is the star of this show and just as silly and disgusting as you would expect. Even as a moderate fan I don't laugh this much or this hard at a game very often so it was well worth a few days rental.… Expand
  20. JohnR
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    Games that make me laugh are rare. This one does that easily. In addition, it replicates the South Park series perfectly. If you like South Park, buy this game now!
  21. garhent
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    The overall game is good. Its similar to a 1990's Japanese RPG for combat. The story line is funny. The first time I used Cartman's special flame attack, I had a hard time mashing the W button to fire it off because I was laughing so hard. If you buy the game you will definitely like it.

    One thing of note, the mini-games are required to advance in the game and they are not easy. I    The overall game is good. Its similar to a 1990's Japanese RPG for combat. The story line is funny. The first time I used Cartman's special flame attack, I had a hard time mashing the W button to fire it off because I was laughing so hard. If you buy the game you will definitely like it.

    One thing of note, the mini-games are required to advance in the game and they are not easy. I had to go to the web to get instructions on how to finish out the poorly worded instructions in game to complete them. The inventory system is abysmal,especially the selling part. If Obsidian had fixed these 2 glaring issues, they'd have gotten a 10 from me.    … Expand
  22. TDK1984
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    Is it worth $60? Probably not. I found mine through GMG for $40, and it was totally worth it. Seamless adventure with tons of laughs. Best use of a license I've seen in a long time.
  23. derekbka
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    A Perfect 10 ! and i'm not doing this cuz butters told me to ! it's really awesome ! but to only the funny stuff. the game itself, how it plays, so simple and complex at the same time, it feels like paper mario but so MUCH better. Play this :D !
  24. MadclownJack
    Mar 10, 2014
    8
    All South Park, all the time. I don't know yet, if it's worth 60usd, since i've not played it through yet, but i've had a tremendous amount of fun so far. The quips, the jokes, the atmosphere, i mean my god...I never thought that it would be this good. As of now, i haven't had any problems with bugs, except for one time when an npc became invisible from the legs up for a few moments. It'sAll South Park, all the time. I don't know yet, if it's worth 60usd, since i've not played it through yet, but i've had a tremendous amount of fun so far. The quips, the jokes, the atmosphere, i mean my god...I never thought that it would be this good. As of now, i haven't had any problems with bugs, except for one time when an npc became invisible from the legs up for a few moments. It's very fun and accessible to new players. The battle system is simple and boiks down to timing and basic tactics. What i did take issue with was the small scale of the battles. At this moment i have 2 buddies and can only use 1 in battle, which is kind of limiting. It may be so because they wanted to focus the story on the player character as he interacts with the universe, i don't know, i just found it limiting. Everything else is pure South Park gold. You simply owe it to yourself to play this.… Expand
  25. TRYthisONaMAC
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Great game! Really does justice for the previous horrible games. One of the best RPGs I've played in years Don't steal it, spend the 60 bucks or wait for a sale. I want a sequel!
  26. Jessrond
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    This is a great game. For an RPG, it is a bit short. Beating the game while doing some (but not all) of the sidequests presented to you will take about ten hours. Finishing up all the sidequests will probably be just 12-14 hours. But it is a very fun game and even after beating it, I want to play again with a different class. There are four class options: Fighter, Thief, Mage, and Jew. TheThis is a great game. For an RPG, it is a bit short. Beating the game while doing some (but not all) of the sidequests presented to you will take about ten hours. Finishing up all the sidequests will probably be just 12-14 hours. But it is a very fun game and even after beating it, I want to play again with a different class. There are four class options: Fighter, Thief, Mage, and Jew. The Jew class that I chose tends to benefit from being at low health. Their abilities grow much stronger as they get lower and lower in hit points.

    The other characters you get to bring with you are very fun as well. Butters, Stan, Kyle, Princess Kenny (or Kyeennny if you incorrectly talk like Cartman), Cartman, and Jimmy can be on your team (just one of them at a time) to help you. There are certain points in the game where you must choose a certain buddy to perform a command to get past obstacles.

    The game's flaws are few, but they are common flaws for PC versions of console games. The controls are poor at times. Some points in the game would have normally used an analog stick for your controller, but you are forced to use the A and D keys in a poor attempt at emulating the analog controller. Thus, some points in the game can be a bit frustrating as a PC user.

    Another issue is that, during cutscenes, if you have ALT-TABBED during your most recent session of this game, your character will blink in and out from the scene. You have to close the game and open it again to fix this.

    But despite those PC-only bugs, it is still a very enjoyable game. It is more fun if you enjoy South Park as a show, but even if you're not the biggest fan, the game is still good on its own. It's not a typical licensed product, which usually consists of a ripoff of a better game with sounds from the TV show (Simpsons Hit n run).    … Expand
  27. bronimirwyrobek
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Really great game, at first i though it will be some childish stupid game, but i was wrong. I was always in party with Butters, he has best reactions ever to my farts. Especially love his laugh.
  28. Annoymous1
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    This game is definetly a benchmark in gaming. I loved the witty acting, shameless humor, awesome RPG-esque moves, amazing plot line and the many references to the mega hit South Park series. Well done Obsidian Entertainment!
  29. wildemu
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    For the most part, I love South Park's humor. I am more of a fan of the light-hearted gags among the kids and other characters (underpants gnomes, mr hankey, towelie), and sometimes I think Matt and Trey can lose their comedic touch with the storyline at certain points (nazi fetuses).

    The gameplay is a turn-based rpg which will turn off some people, but I found it engaging and    For the most part, I love South Park's humor. I am more of a fan of the light-hearted gags among the kids and other characters (underpants gnomes, mr hankey, towelie), and sometimes I think Matt and Trey can lose their comedic touch with the storyline at certain points (nazi fetuses).

    The gameplay is a turn-based rpg which will turn off some people, but I found it engaging and interesting. The characters are unbalanced, ranging from too overpowered (kyle) to useless (kenny). The character you control constantly changes his armor/equipment with armor patches, which keeps the combat interesting. I started off as a jew, but ended up being a 2 handed warrior by the end of the game.

    A strong con I feel is that the game is short, took me 10 hours to to beat the game with most of the sidequests completed. Certain sidequests are great (mr hankey's marital problems, al gore) but most of them are the run of the mill kill, collect rpg questss. The main quest is hilarious though, and truly keeps you hooked until the end.

    Bottom line, this is a game for fans of the show, or people who can appreciate the crazy humor that south park delivers. I wouldn't say it's worth 60 dollars though, and you should wait for that 20-30 dollar price range.

    My name is wild emu and I earn a freckle every time I post a review.    … Expand
  30. Suikoden
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    Dare I say....early candidate for GOTY 2014? In a nutshell, this is Paper Mario but replaced with South Park characters.

    I'm not a hardcore South Park fan and have maybe seen three episodes in the last five years but I always enjoyed what it was, and that's, a cartoon with great humor that has survived the test of time. This show is on route of the Simpsons in terms of longevity and    Dare I say....early candidate for GOTY 2014? In a nutshell, this is Paper Mario but replaced with South Park characters.

    I'm not a hardcore South Park fan and have maybe seen three episodes in the last five years but I always enjoyed what it was, and that's, a cartoon with great humor that has survived the test of time. This show is on route of the Simpsons in terms of longevity and you either get why or you don't. I get why and the score reflects that.

    The shows producers POURED their heart into this game and you can tell. The graphics are true to the shows style, the sound is taken from the cartoon characters perfectly, the music is a great medieval spin, and despite the fun shallow battles, there is clever strategy involved. You are very involved in the attacks where it can make the fight or end it for you; you don't just tap the button to get through the next attack. Defending is crucial.

    The extras in this game are phenominal and this is complete fanfare. This was made for South Park fans and no cost was spared by the producers getting some of the best in the business to create this. It shows. Thank you gentlemen. I am glad you also told the developers to shut it in regards to releasing the game sooner and just put out what wasn't done yet as DLC. For that, I cannot wait to see what comes out further.

    Bar none, the best cartoon license to videogame game ever created.    … Expand
  31. Rockodss
    Mar 7, 2014
    9
    This rarely happens but.... When a game is delayed and delayed amd delayed...it's never good news.

    Unless you put it into Trey and Matt hands (Yes, I'm sure they had to say and resay, "No we won't release until we feel it, here some money, keep working. " This IS just like any South Park episode. Even better, feels like you are actually playing a whole season. 1001 reference, the    This rarely happens but.... When a game is delayed and delayed amd delayed...it's never good news.

    Unless you put it into Trey and Matt hands (Yes, I'm sure they had to say and resay, "No we won't release until we feel it, here some money, keep working. "

    This IS just like any South Park episode. Even better, feels like you are actually playing a whole season.
    1001 reference, the poo/fart jokes and the clever ones. Every significant South Park character is in there,
    all the original voices, Cartman, Cartman, Cartman and Douchebag.

    To top it all, we are not getting a **** FPS like on N64 but a great RPG instead. Which means they can actually make the 2D effect just like the episodes.

    on the cons side, 12-15 hours for a full 60$ digital price is a bit high. I guess you can bank up to 30 hours on a 2nd play a year later. (Even if the game is amazing, I really don't feel like redoing all again, since there is no new game+, I just doesn't feel the need for a 2nd play right away.)

    The highest difficulty is recommended for any regular gamer or anyone that ever touched a RPG. After 3-4 hours, you'll rarely feel like you are in danger.

    But considering the game is in fact, a very well made game that any South Park fan is gonna love, I'm ready to put sand on the Balance (Hours vs $).

    Great job Ubisoft. Thanks for not releasing it before it was ready.
    Great job Obsidian Entertainment. You should be proud.
    Great job Matt Stone & Trey Parker. Lazy bastard stop playing video games and get on that 2nd SP movie!    … Expand
  32. NecrOdium
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    This game is a great addition to the south park story. Very funny, and every thing you would expect from an episode of south park, but with more outrageous events you cant see on TV. The game as a RPG works well too. I have had no problems with bugs or glitches. I would say, enjoy.
  33. QueenAndrea
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    For years there wasn't any decent game about South Park.

    No doubt this game was made by fans for fans. Of course everyone needs to know that opinions are mixed. I am a very loyal (if not hardcore) South Park fangirl but on the other hand, my boyfriend truly hates it. So let me state that clearly - as a South Park lover you'll expect that SP:TSoT will have a very-low-end, dirty and    For years there wasn't any decent game about South Park.

    No doubt this game was made by fans for fans. Of course everyone needs to know that opinions are mixed. I am a very loyal (if not hardcore) South Park fangirl but on the other hand, my boyfriend truly hates it. So let me state that clearly - as a South Park lover you'll expect that SP:TSoT will have a very-low-end, dirty and offensive humour being one of the most fundamental aspects of South Park in general. As a hater... hmm; I guess haters gonna hate. Nevertheless the game delivers that fan-dedicated, enjoyable experience and playing it feels like watching another SP episode. Forget about GTA V and its controversy; South Park: The Stick of Truth has the most positive controversy you'll never forget.    … Expand
  34. braeden
    Mar 15, 2014
    8
    This game can be wholeheartedly be recommended to all South Park fans. Everything related to South Park theme is done just perfectly and it really shows how closely Matt and Trey have been involved in the game making process.

    There are still some issues and most of them are related to actual game mechanics. Main annoyance for me was the key combos and quick time events required to    This game can be wholeheartedly be recommended to all South Park fans. Everything related to South Park theme is done just perfectly and it really shows how closely Matt and Trey have been involved in the game making process.

    There are still some issues and most of them are related to actual game mechanics. Main annoyance for me was the key combos and quick time events required to perform combat moves. As often is the case, these just don't work well on PC. After a while I mostly get used to them, but there were some I failed to do almost every time.

    Some of the puzzles can also be a bit annoying. These basically require you to use correct abilities to correct hot spot. Especially early in the game when you don't know how all the abilities and hot spots work, you might get stuck for a while. The main problem here is that game doesn't always explain itself very well and you have to figure out yourself how many game mechanics work.

    In the end, these issues are relatively minor and were out-weighted by all the great South Park stuff. The game length was ok. Maybe 15 hours or a bit less on average if you do most of the quests. Less if you just run through the main plot.

    (The game references the show extensively. Even stuff that happened during early seasons. If you haven't watched the show I wouldn't recommend this game to you. Also if you're easily disgusted or offended, I'd play something else.)    … Expand
  35. etandberg
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All in all a very enjoyable game, i love that they have been able to cram every significant episode from south park into one action-packed game! Turn based fighting works surprisingly well, the humor never stops, and the rpg-esque quest system is excellent. It is a bit short, and it gets repetetive, but it is very enjoyable and worth the money.… Expand
  36. Assassin8813
    May 4, 2014
    9
    The equivalent of an interactive episode of South Park, TSoT is what any fan of South Park needs to play at least once!

    The game is almost perfect in every category, but the only place it falls short on is replay-ability. For a 60$ price tag, the game is only good once through, as it's not hard to find everything, and the outcome of what happens can't really be changed. Still, it is    The equivalent of an interactive episode of South Park, TSoT is what any fan of South Park needs to play at least once!

    The game is almost perfect in every category, but the only place it falls short on is replay-ability. For a 60$ price tag, the game is only good once through, as it's not hard to find everything, and the outcome of what happens can't really be changed. Still, it is definitely a game that you would have to rent, because if you like the show, this is amazing.    … Expand
  37. versionbest
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    Let me get straight to the point and not waste anyone time. This game is by far the funniest game I've ever played and the first game I will give a 10 out of 10. Superbly executed and trust me on this one, it will be worth the $60 price tag that you will ever pay for a game. No regrets. Any true gamer who missed this game is not a true gamer and a disgrace to the name. Lastly, forget aboutLet me get straight to the point and not waste anyone time. This game is by far the funniest game I've ever played and the first game I will give a 10 out of 10. Superbly executed and trust me on this one, it will be worth the $60 price tag that you will ever pay for a game. No regrets. Any true gamer who missed this game is not a true gamer and a disgrace to the name. Lastly, forget about the negative reviews, those people don't have a sense of humor and have issues.… Expand
  38. thewinterdrake
    Mar 11, 2014
    8
    This game is really fun. It combines the best of south park's writing and characters with great gameplay. The writing is witty and funny, the gameplay deeply engaging and addicting. There's a surprising amount of depth to character and weapon customization, but it works well because the interface is super intuitive, all being displayed through your "smart phone". I haven't completed theThis game is really fun. It combines the best of south park's writing and characters with great gameplay. The writing is witty and funny, the gameplay deeply engaging and addicting. There's a surprising amount of depth to character and weapon customization, but it works well because the interface is super intuitive, all being displayed through your "smart phone". I haven't completed the story, but It's great so far. Funny, intriguing, and using the south park universe's characters perfectly. In addition to complex, strategic battle, the overworld is fun as well, where you're given puzzles and chances to interact with the environment to get collectables or deal environmental kills. This game is just designed beautifully. All of the elements complement each other perfectly.

    So, why didn't I give this game a 10? Well, for a few reasons. First of all, the game is short, I've heard that it can be completed in as little as 10 hours. Since this game is so addicting, you'll probably be playing 2hour sessions, so the game will be complete much faster than you'd expect from a game bearing a whopping $60 price tag. Second of all, this game is buggy. I'm sure this will be patched eventually, but I've encountered game breaking bugs 3 times, which forced me to load earlier saves. Buyer beware that the game isn't yet perfect. Finally, the god damned key mashing events. If you have any sort of disability, carpal tunnel, or are just plain slow when tapping buttons, you may not be able to progress further than 2 hours into the game. Mashing the S key is required in both the pooping minigame, and on the alien spaceship. If you can't mash your keyboard EXTREMELY fast, then you may be wasting your money. It took me 10 minutes to successfully pass the alien spaceship scene. The button mashing QuickTime events are by far the hardest part of the game.

    Overall, the game will be well worth it once a patch fixes the bugs and key mashing events. But if you can get past those, then there's a really beautiful game here.    … Expand
  39. RedNightmare
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    Igra je meni bila baš odlična i pravo smiješna. Za velike fanove South Park serijala ovo je "must buy" opcija.
    Prednosti:svijet south parka je odlično i detaljno napravljen, grafika je čista desetka i imaš osjećaj kao da si u crtanoj seriji, muzika je odlična i epska, questovi(glavni i sporedni) su jako dobro osmišnjeni i svi su moćni i interesantni,reference i easter eggovi na starije    Igra je meni bila baš odlična i pravo smiješna. Za velike fanove South Park serijala ovo je "must buy" opcija.
    Prednosti:svijet south parka je odlično i detaljno napravljen, grafika je čista desetka i imaš osjećaj kao da si u crtanoj seriji, muzika je odlična i epska, questovi(glavni i sporedni) su jako dobro osmišnjeni i svi su moćni i interesantni,reference i easter eggovi na starije epizode su odlično osmišljeni,level dizajn je jedan od najoriginalnijih koji sam ikada vidio u jednoj igri
    Mane: igra je za RPG baš kratka(trebalo mi samo 17h da pređem sve questove) i mogli su ubaciti još tonu stvari u igri jer je serijal pun mogućnosti.
    Nadam se da će u skorijoj budućnosti izaći kakav DLC ili možda i nastavak igre.    … Expand
  40. Catmanstu72
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    South Park: The Stick of Truth is to video games what the cartoon is to television. That sentence is really all you need as far as a recommendation (assuming you enjoy the show). The presentation is uncannily accurate to the show with visuals suitably flat and "crappy" and the best voice work I have heard in a long time.
    What stands this game apart from most other licensed games (Arkham    South Park: The Stick of Truth is to video games what the cartoon is to television. That sentence is really all you need as far as a recommendation (assuming you enjoy the show). The presentation is uncannily accurate to the show with visuals suitably flat and "crappy" and the best voice work I have heard in a long time.
    What stands this game apart from most other licensed games (Arkham games included) is the writing. Every line of dialogue every plot device feels like something that would happen in the show; not some contrivance to artificially expand the games length.
    There are negatives; the combat is a bit shallow, the classes don't feel different enough and the loot is repetitive; but these seem minor when balanced against the positives.
    When it comes to licensed products in any medium I always look for something that recreates the "feel" of the original; in The Stick of Truth I see the best example of this that I can remember and if it had a more robust combat system it would have been perfect. As it is, it's still the most enjoyable game I have played in the last three years.    … Expand
  41. UrQuanLord242
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    This a perfect translation of South Park into a video game. If you like south park this is absolutely game of the year! If you cant stand South Park, well then you probably wont like a South Park game, no matter how good it is.
  42. rklem
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I was a bit worried going into this considering that it was $60 but then I thought, screw it, I love South Park.

    And that was all well and good for the entire game but that was for ME. I would give this a 10/10 for personal experience and this was easily my favorite turn-based RPG to come out since the original Paper Mario game for the N-64 but I will warn that if you are not a hardcore fan of South Park, you may find this game to be repetitive, disturbing, and possibly your ticket into Hell every time you laugh at a Nazi Zombie fetus in an abortion clinic, or when you have to avoid your dad's balls while you battle underneath your parents having sex, but hey, if you're a fan you will love it. This is the craziest thing that Matt and Trey have done since the SP Movie and Team America in my humble opinion.

    One last thing. CANADA!!!!    … Expand
  43. kuehnau
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    One of the best and first good South Park games released on multiple platforms. This show had the direct attention of the shows creators which is most likely one of the main reasons why this game shines so well. This game was made FOR the fans of the South Park franchise, if you are not a fan of the show, you won't enjoy it and I feel a majority of the complaints come from people who don'tOne of the best and first good South Park games released on multiple platforms. This show had the direct attention of the shows creators which is most likely one of the main reasons why this game shines so well. This game was made FOR the fans of the South Park franchise, if you are not a fan of the show, you won't enjoy it and I feel a majority of the complaints come from people who don't actually enjoy South Park that much; which presents an interesting question, if you aren't a fan of the franchise, why are you buying a game that is obviously designed to be a delight for the fans?

    The game, story, characters and writing are all a delight. The turn based combat had me slightly concerned as it's a fairly old way to go about running a RPG, but it works out well by incorporating new, fresh and fair mechanics that allow you to fully enjoy it without ever feeling like it's a full time job to play.

    Another complaint I feel that is entirely invalid is the complaint of the game's length. Many people have voiced complaints about the length of the game - this game isn't about the time spent, but the experience it presents as you play it. People complaining about the game's play time are simply trolls or jerks at best.

    If you are a fan it's an amazing game to play, the perfect amount of time spent playing it and well worth the cost of admission.    … Expand
  44. Merwanor
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    If you are a South Park fan, you owe it to yourself to get this game. Because not only is it a great South Park game, it is also a great RPG on it's own. The game has some very simple but enjoyable combat, with a bunch of hilarious abilities. The story is epic in a South Park sense, and it is disgusting, offensive and just plain hilarious. It takes a piss on typical RPG elements, like theIf you are a South Park fan, you owe it to yourself to get this game. Because not only is it a great South Park game, it is also a great RPG on it's own. The game has some very simple but enjoyable combat, with a bunch of hilarious abilities. The story is epic in a South Park sense, and it is disgusting, offensive and just plain hilarious. It takes a piss on typical RPG elements, like the abilities are pretty much jokes on typical RPG skills. And it also makes jokes on how silly some RPG elements are in general.

    The graphics are amazing, as it completely captures the essence of the show, it look great but also terrible because of how simple the show is created in the first place. I spent about 15 hours to complete the game, and I did most of the side missions I found, one could argue that it is a bit short for a game. And I do wish it was long, but the 15 hours was awesome, so it was well worth the price in my opinion.

    The game was also almost bug free, which is surprising since it was made by Obsidian entertainment, which is knows for good games, but also very buggy games. But throughout my playtime I had only 2 bugs, one was a minor graphical bug in one cut-scene, and another I lost sound, but it fixed itself by restarting the game.

    The attention to detail in this game is amazing, the amount of references and small touches all over, is just staggering. The fan service is truly great in this game, but can be a bit overwhelming I think, if you are not a fan of the series. Some of the shops and locations has music that is from the show, and other stuff to, like Team America. I just love small details like that in games, as it shows the passion behind the project.

    Lastly I just want to say that this game is a great achievement, as it is one of the best or even THE best licensed game I have ever played. And not only that, in my opinion it is the best thing to have come from South Park so far. Because of this I just can't give this game anything else than a perfect score, as it did something I did not expect. It surpassed my expectations and it even surpassed the source material.    … Expand
  45. Gnawer
    Mar 10, 2014
    9
    If you look past the fart jokes, this is actually quite well-designed and funny RPG. Reminds me of Final Fantasy series, because combat and inventory system is very similar. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a specific dislike of South Park.
  46. olurist
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ви можете прочитать 63 рецензии полных придурков, которые дали плохие отзывы, но.... Вы должны понять правды в этих отзывах нет, они просто начали жалеть что отдали 60 баксов и теперь сидят как жабы и пишут всякую муть.
    Это классная игра с открытым игровым миром. Система боев пошаговая, причем очень большой спектр выбора тактики на бой и разнообразного оружия. Ну к примеру 6 напарников на бой и каждый со своими способностями. Также главному герою дается большой спектр выбора костюмов, оружия перчаток и т.п. Ну скажем так, таких игр еще не было, ето действительно шедевр.
    Фишкой этой игры остается то что она захватывает и ты остаешься в ней на несколько часов именно чтобы отдохнуть. Отдохнуть потому - что эта игра вовсе не напрягает, ее сюжет захватывает и ты просто с интересом проходишь квест за квестом. В то же время ты можешь сменить сложность, хотя задумка самой игры именно для того чтобы раслабится после тяжелего дня.    … Expand
  47. ANTI-
    Mar 5, 2014
    9
    Excellent game in terms of story. By far the funniest game I've ever played. The combat is a bit shallow and unchallenging even on the hardest difficulty, but still quite fun. Exploration and questing was enjoyable. Completely bug free. The $60 price tag might be a bit much as I don't see any replayability in the game, so if you are considering buying it look for a discounted versionExcellent game in terms of story. By far the funniest game I've ever played. The combat is a bit shallow and unchallenging even on the hardest difficulty, but still quite fun. Exploration and questing was enjoyable. Completely bug free. The $60 price tag might be a bit much as I don't see any replayability in the game, so if you are considering buying it look for a discounted version thru a site like Greenmangaming. Very pleased with this game.… Expand
  48. Bloodyrus
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    One of the best games on PC in this year. 10/10 i EVERYTHING IS HERE, everything from Tom's Rhinoplasty, to Al Gore hiding in the Bushes. Every line of Dialogue brings a chuckle…
  49. IGNcritic
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Really? What a pathetic game, this is ridiculous. Bigotry and minority jokes are hilarious of course! Good job plaguing society Matt and Trey, this "game" if you can even call it that doesn't even have good gameplay.
    You're betting off spending your $60 on 60 fancy items at a dollar store.
    10/10.
  50. Sideline
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    This game is everything I expected from a South Park video game. It's just like participating in a huge episode! The South Park humor is all there along with most of the characters, it's hilarious!

    The game is a great start for anyone who never played an RPG and loves South Park. It's a bit easy so I recommend playing it on hardcore difficulty for those who want a little challenge.    This game is everything I expected from a South Park video game. It's just like participating in a huge episode! The South Park humor is all there along with most of the characters, it's hilarious!

    The game is a great start for anyone who never played an RPG and loves South Park. It's a bit easy so I recommend playing it on hardcore difficulty for those who want a little challenge.

    I laughed the whole time and it made me realize that there are not enough games out there that make me laugh anymore.    … Expand
  51. moseao
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    As an RPG, it's mediocre at best. The gameplay isn't really terrible, but it's not great either.

    The real reason to play this game is because it's funny. At that, it gets a lot right. I'm not especially into fart jokes myself, but there were a bunch of points that I had to stop playing so I could laugh and then catch my breath. There were even some points where I wasn't totally sure how    As an RPG, it's mediocre at best. The gameplay isn't really terrible, but it's not great either.

    The real reason to play this game is because it's funny. At that, it gets a lot right. I'm not especially into fart jokes myself, but there were a bunch of points that I had to stop playing so I could laugh and then catch my breath. There were even some points where I wasn't totally sure how they got this or that into a mainstream game. Even if you're used to South Park, it's sometimes that bad. In a good way.

    I'm not totally sure if I should be rating it this high, what with the rampant bugs, barely passable gameplay, and mindless collecting quests...... but damn it, this game has personality! It's worth a playthrough at least.    … Expand
  52. diegocamp
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    All I can say about this game is: AWESOME!!! Trey Parker and Matt Stone REALLY outdone themselves with this work of art!!! The game itself is a very long South Park chapter that any fan MUST play!! I had lots of laughs and even laugh-cry in a few parts!! It has everything South Park is about and more!!! This game is worth EVERY PENNY!! Thanks for soooo much Trey and Matt, I´ve been LOLingAll I can say about this game is: AWESOME!!! Trey Parker and Matt Stone REALLY outdone themselves with this work of art!!! The game itself is a very long South Park chapter that any fan MUST play!! I had lots of laughs and even laugh-cry in a few parts!! It has everything South Park is about and more!!! This game is worth EVERY PENNY!! Thanks for soooo much Trey and Matt, I´ve been LOLing for years with you guys!… Expand
  53. merc_god
    May 22, 2014
    8
    Simply put, the best South Park game to ever hit the shelves. As a game it self, there is little to be super impressed about, its a turn based RPG with timing clicks in combat. However, as a die-hard South Park fan, this game is a masterful display of familiar story telling and crude humor in the best way possible. The re-play ability is low, but I will certainly be watching for new storySimply put, the best South Park game to ever hit the shelves. As a game it self, there is little to be super impressed about, its a turn based RPG with timing clicks in combat. However, as a die-hard South Park fan, this game is a masterful display of familiar story telling and crude humor in the best way possible. The re-play ability is low, but I will certainly be watching for new story DLC's to dive back into this one. Worth $60? In my opinion, no. Worth $40? Absolutely. If you're looking to kill most of a day mastering the control of your cartoon anus and making as many virtual friends as possible, dive on in!… Expand
  54. thenthomwaslike
    Apr 4, 2014
    8
    For South park fans it's an absolute must-play. I heard some of the same songs a few too many times, but the mechanics are solid and level design is crazy good (especially the Mr. Slave and Canada levels)
  55. gyrate
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    The game is Epic if you are a South Park fan. There really is nothing else that needs to be said. However, metacritic forces me to continue typing... so I endure this struggle.
  56. meediocre
    Apr 24, 2014
    8
    I must be getting old, because even though I have watched every season of South Park and can appreciate how well-crafted this game is, there's something about Stick of Truth that's a bit like wondering through a town of over-familiarity and crudeness. The combat is fun at first, but after a while it soon transpires that you cannot really fail, there's not much of a challenge. FortunatelyI must be getting old, because even though I have watched every season of South Park and can appreciate how well-crafted this game is, there's something about Stick of Truth that's a bit like wondering through a town of over-familiarity and crudeness. The combat is fun at first, but after a while it soon transpires that you cannot really fail, there's not much of a challenge. Fortunately the script, side-missions and loot, all make this interactive South Park episode into a kind of ok RPG game of sorts. Still I think it's squarely aimed at South Park fans, so I'm not sure I'd recommend it to those who might have a bit of an issue with learning how to launch a fart spell called the Nagasaki, or play as a Jew whose best weapon is called the Sling of David.… Expand
  57. Kenmei
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    This is a very fun, very dirty game based on the series on Comedy Central. The game is straight from the guys who make the show and it's extremely funny. Plus it gets away with a few more things that the T.V. show can't and there's alot to love here. If you don't already like the show, this won't change your mind. It will probably make you hate it even more. But there's alot to love here.This is a very fun, very dirty game based on the series on Comedy Central. The game is straight from the guys who make the show and it's extremely funny. Plus it gets away with a few more things that the T.V. show can't and there's alot to love here. If you don't already like the show, this won't change your mind. It will probably make you hate it even more. But there's alot to love here.
    While the game is really fun it is also very easy. There's very little to grind here and very little in terms of moves. This is a very stripped down RPG and it definitely doesn't have alot of depth to it. It's goes by the way its humor goes and that goes a long way in my book. Other than that, the controls are hit or miss at times. Everything else about this game is fun and exciting and you will have a wonderful time playing it. Definitely a can't miss game IF you like the series at all.    … Expand
  58. DrownedDrone
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    There is really no need for review. If you loved southpark you will play the game no matter what I say here.
    If you don't, love southpark... well, I have nothing to say to you.
  59. remobrasil
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    First off, I would like to say that I am a huge South Park Fanatic, so my analysis of the game is coming from the eyes of a big fan of the show. That means I have a very suspicious look for the South Park games, as none of the past games have ever lived up to the show. However, I can firmly say that this is the ultimate South Park game, and probably one of the best show-turned-video-gamesFirst off, I would like to say that I am a huge South Park Fanatic, so my analysis of the game is coming from the eyes of a big fan of the show. That means I have a very suspicious look for the South Park games, as none of the past games have ever lived up to the show. However, I can firmly say that this is the ultimate South Park game, and probably one of the best show-turned-video-games in existence. The game is absolutely formidable. It has the pity, foul and interesting storyline that one would expect from the shows; with every bit of the satirical humor that I anticipated, as well as a surprisingly fun gameplay, inspired by the old-school turn-based RPG’s such as Paper Mario. The game is filled with side quests and humorous dialogue that keeps the player entertained whilst interested in where the story will take you next. I absolutely recommend this game for anyone who enjoys the show and every person who is keen in experiencing a hilarious and remarkable gaming experience that will have you sucked in the South Park universe and relishing every second of it.… Expand
  60. Storm1672
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Amazing game. One of the best tie-in's. True to its source material is an understatement. This game shows the love of the show's makers, of Obsidian about the show and best of all it is fan service in all its glory. It has tons of ideas, the level of detail as far as the details from the show are concerned is huge. Every weapon, every power, every tiny junk in the game is a joke from theAmazing game. One of the best tie-in's. True to its source material is an understatement. This game shows the love of the show's makers, of Obsidian about the show and best of all it is fan service in all its glory. It has tons of ideas, the level of detail as far as the details from the show are concerned is huge. Every weapon, every power, every tiny junk in the game is a joke from the show.

    The presentation is the best possible apart from some stutters and the story is one of the best for the series. It really matches the show's character, the video game character and it makes you feel like a kid playing rpg's in your neighbourhood.

    I think I would like to have the whole party in all of my battles and I would like probably bigger battles, but from a non-RPG gamer, like me, this is the first turn based RPG that I actually enjoyed. The first time I really enjoyed browsing through the menus and my powers and weapon stap-ons!

    Great game. They nailed it what they were aiming for and full of the crazy ideas from the masterminds behind South Park. Funniest game ever.    … Expand
  61. AlexDy
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    For an Ubisoft game, this takes the cake as one of the best games there is. It's South Park at it's best. The humor, the characters, the stupidity and the classic "Nothing is Sacred!" attitude is all there. I've had more fun with this game than with major titles by other big developers. Actually, I can't remember when I had this much fun with a game.

    10/10. Would play again. Would buy    For an Ubisoft game, this takes the cake as one of the best games there is. It's South Park at it's best. The humor, the characters, the stupidity and the classic "Nothing is Sacred!" attitude is all there. I've had more fun with this game than with major titles by other big developers. Actually, I can't remember when I had this much fun with a game.

    10/10. Would play again. Would buy the expansions, the DLC's whatever Ubisoft decides to throw at me with this game. I love it.    … Expand
  62. Connolius
    Apr 11, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be one of the best games of all time. Its excellent RPG and for the most part makes you feel like your character could be a part of the South Park universe. Its a quality game that is fun and and something different. I cannot wait for some DLC to come out as Ive already beaten the main store and many side quests.

    I find the negative reviews are very curmudgeon like. Yes, you will need to know the series but even if you have a cursory knowledge then you will get a good portion of the inside jokes. Any time I experienced anything even moderately glitchy it has zero impact and lasted for maybe half a second,and maybe happened three times all game.

    In regards to choice and customization, no character ever built by anyone will be the same as someone elses. There are millions of combinations, almost infinite. I dont get the complaints about how if you want to be a thief and act like a Mage as if its an issue, its is your choice. Your a child, in South Park, LARPing, of course you can do as you please. I generally kept my character in the role and didnt have a problem but also experimented with other combinations. This is the worst complaint ever. Disregard any posts which complain about choice.

    There is zero reason not to play the game in my opinion based on the negatives therefore I have to give it a ten because the enjoyment I had playing the game was far and away better

    Whether you pay full price now or wait until it goes on sale you should buy this game and play it. I cannot wait to give more money to play an expansion.    … Expand
  63. FeedTheMonkey
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    After waiting for felt decades, South Park: The Stick of Truth found its way to my PC.

    I was happy to get the full uncut version as it was not meant for every country. So here is my experience (no Spoiler) After the first Minutes of introduction, South Park directly strikes with his trump card. Basically the hole Game is designed exactly like the TV Series, which gives the player an    After waiting for felt decades, South Park: The Stick of Truth found its way to my PC.

    I was happy to get the full uncut version as it was not meant for every country. So here is my experience (no Spoiler)

    After the first Minutes of introduction, South Park directly strikes with his trump card.
    Basically the hole Game is designed exactly like the TV Series, which gives the player an extra portion of South Park Charme straight from the beginning.
    Just as we arrive in the neighbourhood we directly meet Cartman who introduces us to the world and the gameplay.

    After some minutes we know the basic mechanics of South Park and are able to work on the quests that are given to us.
    So far so good.

    The gameplay mechanics reminds me to titles like Final Fantasy or Heroes of Might an Magic, but with much less complexity.
    So there is where the game has obviously its biggest issue: The gameplay is very soft RPG gameplay, that has very funny ideas, but lacks in depth.
    So we can find many things as equippment, but in most cases it doesnt really care what calls you are playing with. Especially the Jew Class doesnt find as much things and always builds a mixture of different Items not directly related to the Jew class.

    But besides this. South Park completely holds what it has promised. An outrageous story thats typical for South Park and tons of jokes. The story gets more weird the more it progresses and tthe little minigames are just enough fun to at least not get too bored till the end of the game. (10 - 12 hours max).

    Technically South Park is a rating of about 6-7/10 but implying that mostly fans will have an interest on this ill give it an 8/10 because with the South Park bonus its worht 1 point more!    … Expand
  64. Toothpicker
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    Any fan of South Park will enjoy this. It took me eleven hours to play through and I enjoyed every single moment of it, laughed out loud a lot, it was just like one ultra long episode.
  65. riley794
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Pros: Game plays like a full length season of Southpark, every character in the show is in the game, retro RPG combat system is easy to use, fun exploring the city of South park.

    Cons. Not enough side quests, armor and weapon selection is limited based on your current level, combat gets boring after awhile, regarding combat if you take more that 3 seconds to decide what to do you get    Pros: Game plays like a full length season of Southpark, every character in the show is in the game, retro RPG combat system is easy to use, fun exploring the city of South park.

    Cons. Not enough side quests, armor and weapon selection is limited based on your current level, combat gets boring after awhile, regarding combat if you take more that 3 seconds to decide what to do you get the same annoying comments from your party member over and over again (Kyle is especially annoying!).

    What game is worth $40    … Expand
  66. iRakeJakei
    Apr 15, 2014
    9
    This game was made for South Park fans no doubt about. Amusing game would be a very big understatement. This game knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. Loved the overly ridiculous story-line and all the references to other popular games and TV shows like Skyrim and Game of Thrones. The combat was much better than expected though it did get a little stale but was stillThis game was made for South Park fans no doubt about. Amusing game would be a very big understatement. This game knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. Loved the overly ridiculous story-line and all the references to other popular games and TV shows like Skyrim and Game of Thrones. The combat was much better than expected though it did get a little stale but was still entertaining enough. The character creation was also pretty impressive. I cant believe I am saying this, but this game is one of the better RPGs out there. I felt like I was watching a very long and funny episode of South Park with my character in it!… Expand
  67. Nukemi
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    It's 100% south park. Everything you'd expect is there.

    I am a huge south park fan, and have been religiously following south park since it started. Everything this game was wonderful for me... Except the farting. Now, i got nothing against fartingl In fact, i love fart-humore§. but the fart tutorials were one of the most frustrating experiences i've ever had in any game, which is    It's 100% south park. Everything you'd expect is there.

    I am a huge south park fan, and have been religiously following south park since it started. Everything this game was wonderful for me... Except the farting.

    Now, i got nothing against fartingl In fact, i love fart-humore§. but the fart tutorials were one of the most frustrating experiences i've ever had in any game, which is the reason i can not give this game more than 8/10.

    In several occasions, you are taught new "fart spells" a la skyrim dragon shouts, but the instructions for them are completely off. If you do not know exactly what you are doing, you might be stuck in those parts for hours. First i thought like an idiot, but then i went and found out lots of people with the same problems.

    You will end up repeating the same small clip of animation from Randy several several times, and it completely halts your game progression.

    Par from that frustration, one of the best games i've played for ages.

    As said... 100% south park.    … Expand
  68. siman0
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Ready to be offended, made to laugh so hard you cough up blood, or made to say that’s so wrong. Well then this game is going to be for you. This game follows the adventure of a "new kid" through the wacky world of South Park. You will wonder how they made this game so damned funny you’ll be exploring just to find out everything they put into the game. But be prepared the game is not afraidReady to be offended, made to laugh so hard you cough up blood, or made to say that’s so wrong. Well then this game is going to be for you. This game follows the adventure of a "new kid" through the wacky world of South Park. You will wonder how they made this game so damned funny you’ll be exploring just to find out everything they put into the game. But be prepared the game is not afraid to poke fun at every stereotype imaginable.

    Down to the negatives of the game, I’ll be honest I’m nit picking here. I wish there was more stuff to explore and more stuff to do. I realize that South Park follows the show and all but I think there needs to be more depth to South Park. Some buildings you can enter others you end up walking into one room. Most though you only walk through. The game mechanics I think could use some more effort as most of the time you don’t use half of your abilities simply because you don’t have to or it’s a pain to refill the manna when a good swift slice of weapon will work.    … Expand
  69. REDPhantomPie
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    This game is just awesome, I would really recommend it to anyone who want's to play an RPG game. Trust me, this game rocks. Many references from the show are in the game, this game is just sooooo good. However, the swears in the game is one of the things that made this game funny and the characters like Cartman. This game is HILARIOUS and if you are offended by swear words then pleaseThis game is just awesome, I would really recommend it to anyone who want's to play an RPG game. Trust me, this game rocks. Many references from the show are in the game, this game is just sooooo good. However, the swears in the game is one of the things that made this game funny and the characters like Cartman. This game is HILARIOUS and if you are offended by swear words then please don't buy this game.… Expand
  70. Grimfalcon
    Mar 27, 2014
    10
    Hilarious, NSFW, amazing and addicting. I have no hesitation in saying this is one of the best games I've played in my 20 years of PC gaming. If you're a fan of South Park, this game is a must. If you're a fan of retro-RPG's, this game is a must.

    So much great content hidden in this game.
  71. BunnyKill
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    As a fan of South Park I can say that I really enjoyed my time with South Park The Stick of Truth, I can recommend to any South Park fan, but I must warn you that if you are not a fan of South Park in general you will probably not like this game at all. Is a little too short for it's price, his RPG mechanics are a little too superficial but AGAIN, for a South Park fan this game willAs a fan of South Park I can say that I really enjoyed my time with South Park The Stick of Truth, I can recommend to any South Park fan, but I must warn you that if you are not a fan of South Park in general you will probably not like this game at all. Is a little too short for it's price, his RPG mechanics are a little too superficial but AGAIN, for a South Park fan this game will deserve every cent.… Expand
  72. Fieldbert
    Mar 31, 2014
    9
    For a fan of the show this could be up there with the best games youve ever played. Complete and high quality vs the TV show this is as close as you can get to the perfect spin off when it comes to cross over games. Stunning
  73. omegacat
    May 22, 2014
    10
    Nothing to say here that hasn't already been said, so I'll keep it brief in case mine is the first review you see.

    If you want to feel as if you've been transported into a season of South Park as a new character, get this game. If you like to be grossed out and see people push the limits of what can be acceptable humor, get this game. If you are easily offended, for the love of god do    Nothing to say here that hasn't already been said, so I'll keep it brief in case mine is the first review you see.

    If you want to feel as if you've been transported into a season of South Park as a new character, get this game.
    If you like to be grossed out and see people push the limits of what can be acceptable humor, get this game.
    If you are easily offended, for the love of god do NOT get this game.
    If you don't think South Park is funny, why are you even here?    … Expand
  74. stevenhearnn
    May 2, 2014
    10
    Great series to compare to. Fallout, 2 and 3 were epic adventures. Just finished it today. This game was seriously one of the funniest game ever. I just love this game and can play it for a long time.
  75. Alpacalypse
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    This game is hilarious. It's a good turn-based RPG, and was a lot of fun to play through. Only problem was the consistent need to use items. It's not that much of a problem, as healing items are cheap and easy to find.
    9 alien anal probings out of 10
  76. bwort007
    Mar 29, 2014
    10
    A really great RPG with really south park in it. The humor is original sout park and the rpg elements with the real time / turn based combat fits perfect.
  77. Nerdreviewer
    Mar 30, 2014
    9
    (Pt-Br)

    EU SOU UM PERSONAGEM DE SOUTH PARK!!!
    Eu estou em um episódio que da pra jogar!
    e não é um filme interativo, é um episódio 100% cheio de gameplay.

    e... PUTA MERDA ELES MATARAM O KENNY!
  78. Dezipe
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    10/10 - best game ever. **** crack, RPG, epic story and characters.
    You have to try it before you can say anything about this. It's the South Park Universe as we know it!
  79. sbox91
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    If you like South Park the TV show you're going to love this game. I had a heap of fun wandering round the town and seeing the layout. Best game play I've seen in a turn based RPG, but the fights are a little bit too easy some of the time. This does not take away from the comedy which is absolute gold. BUY THIS GAME!!
  80. Simich110
    Apr 11, 2014
    8
    Fun silly and do i even have to talk about the references to the series but a little bit too silly for my taste but can be very mature sometimes but it is not the best game but one of the better RPGs for PC fun to play but not revolutionary
  81. RustCohle
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    Well, when i saw the title "South Park", I thought this game is max. 10 minutes of fun. Boy was I wrong... This game starts so good and it keeps getting better and better. The humour is just like the TV Series and the dialogues are so much entertaining. Graphics are superb. You really feel getting sucked into this beautiful world. I don't give easy 10 's but this game definitely deservesWell, when i saw the title "South Park", I thought this game is max. 10 minutes of fun. Boy was I wrong... This game starts so good and it keeps getting better and better. The humour is just like the TV Series and the dialogues are so much entertaining. Graphics are superb. You really feel getting sucked into this beautiful world. I don't give easy 10 's but this game definitely deserves 10. Never fart on someone 's balls.… Expand
  82. matanoz10
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    (sorry if my english is bad) This game kicks ass! I really wanted the ultimate south park game that is true to the series. I played the game for 20 hours and I'm still playing it. This game is much more then poop & dick jokes, the humor is extremely smart and funny. But how is the actual GAME??? It's freaking awesome and even more fun than Skyrim. The game is beautiful (in south park way)(sorry if my english is bad) This game kicks ass! I really wanted the ultimate south park game that is true to the series. I played the game for 20 hours and I'm still playing it. This game is much more then poop & dick jokes, the humor is extremely smart and funny. But how is the actual GAME??? It's freaking awesome and even more fun than Skyrim. The game is beautiful (in south park way) and it has fun RPG gameplay and damn fine inventury system. I have to warn you before you purchase the game because this game made for immature people and for south park fans (if you are not a south park fan you are going to feel lost). BUT THIS GAME RIGHT NOW BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  83. bamicee
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    This took me by surprise, I find myself being caught off guard with their hilarious antics and references to the great T.V. series. I even catch myself being engulfed in the story in a way that I would approach other RPG games. In all I feel this game is flawless when it comes to the large expectations, and will continue to entertain through many play-throughs.
  84. EtahEvol
    Apr 17, 2014
    8
    I echo every positive comment on here. When I originally received this game, I thought it was going to be a money grab for the company, playing off of the fan base for the show. I was totally wrong. The art work is beautiful, the quests are intelligent, the humor is awesome; all around, it's just an incredible game.
  85. mjauz
    Apr 19, 2014
    10
    Every since this game was first announced, I couldn't wait to play it. And boy was I pleased after finishing it.
    It was an amazing, over-the-top, hilarious 14 hour long South Park episode, that I was a part of. Gameplay wise, It's like Paper Mario. Graphics wise, you feel like you're watching an episode. The world is filled with references to the show, and I saw a lot of things that I had    Every since this game was first announced, I couldn't wait to play it. And boy was I pleased after finishing it.
    It was an amazing, over-the-top, hilarious 14 hour long South Park episode, that I was a part of. Gameplay wise, It's like Paper Mario. Graphics wise, you feel like you're watching an episode. The world is filled with references to the show, and I saw a lot of things that I had forgotten. The audio is the only part of the game I didn't exactly like, and not because its bad, but because I found that walking around the town, there are only 2 or 3 different songs that played the entire time.
    Overall, the game is absolutely amazing, and the only bad thing about it is it's price.
    Here's to hoping there's story DLC soon!    … Expand
  86. Ailenoire
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    Playing The Stick of Truth is much like playing one long episode of South Park. The graphics and voice acting match the show exactly, and the humor is some of South Park's best. It's a must-have for South Park fans, who will enjoy the many characters and locations they recognize from the show. The humor is incredibly crude, and sometimes gut-wrenchingly gross, but that's to be expected ofPlaying The Stick of Truth is much like playing one long episode of South Park. The graphics and voice acting match the show exactly, and the humor is some of South Park's best. It's a must-have for South Park fans, who will enjoy the many characters and locations they recognize from the show. The humor is incredibly crude, and sometimes gut-wrenchingly gross, but that's to be expected of South Park. The RPG elements work well, and combat is fun. The story and setting are interesting and hilarious as well. If you've always wanted to go on a fantasy adventure in South Park, then get ready for your journey as Douchebag the Jew. (You could pick one of the other classes, but come on. You've already been those before. You know what to expect. What other game even has a Jew class?)… Expand
  87. Unurautare
    May 2, 2014
    10
    10/10, it deserves more from fans of the show. South Park: The Stick of Truth could have been easily be named "World of South Park", the humor specific to South Park is all there, you feel just like once of the characters from the series, the plot is great, the battles mechanics work along with the plot(it's not a challenging game, when it comes to fighting), there is lots of adventures10/10, it deserves more from fans of the show. South Park: The Stick of Truth could have been easily be named "World of South Park", the humor specific to South Park is all there, you feel just like once of the characters from the series, the plot is great, the battles mechanics work along with the plot(it's not a challenging game, when it comes to fighting), there is lots of adventures and exploration to be had, and if you're doing side-quests the game can last quite a bit. I can't find anything bad at this game, other than the fact that Snooki or Muslims weren't represented, the rest is pretty much there for the fans of the series to discover and enjoy.… Expand
  88. MyNameIsHuman
    May 13, 2014
    10
    I always thought games based on TV Shows/Movies were bad but this beauty is an exeption. It's amazing and it feels like you're playing a 15 hour fully interactive episode of South Park. Just amazing game Thx Obsidian :)
  89. cigarillored
    May 16, 2014
    8
    TV or Movie tie-ins are rarely this good. In fact, they're typically stinking piles of crap. Stick of Truth is the exception. It perfectly captures the look and feel of the series, and thank god -- it's just as funny. And at times hilarious -- the constant nods to South Park lore, some obvious, some obscure, are endlessly entertaining. The RPG genre proves to be quite a good fit.TV or Movie tie-ins are rarely this good. In fact, they're typically stinking piles of crap. Stick of Truth is the exception. It perfectly captures the look and feel of the series, and thank god -- it's just as funny. And at times hilarious -- the constant nods to South Park lore, some obvious, some obscure, are endlessly entertaining. The RPG genre proves to be quite a good fit. Unfortunately, it's relatively short. Hopefully we'll see some DLC in the near future, or, fingers-crossed, a sequel.… Expand
  90. Talamare
    May 21, 2014
    8
    This game did an amazing job placing you directly inside the world of South Park, the graphics, voice acting and story telling are top notch. However underneath the hood we are given a mediocre RPG system that could have used a few more hours of development.
  91. zamach
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Very decent game. Not perfect, as I would like more depth in the combat and inventory system, but let's be honest: It was never about these things! In terms of story and sense of humor it feels exactly like a long South Park episode. Animation looks familiar, multiple references to the show itself appear and it's just an extension of what You can watch. Absolutely brilliant for every SP fan!
  92. Blade_333
    May 29, 2014
    10
    It is the perfect game for southpark fan , great game mechanics , with that dose of southpark comedy , i greatly recommend this game for everyone that loves southpark and is ready to make fun of everything , the feel is 100 % what the fans wanted . 10/10 !
  93. Sarcastiman
    May 31, 2014
    10
    To describe this game in one word is difficult, but since I have to: Amazing!

    At first sight I didn't take the game seriously (I mean come on, the creators of south park), but I bought and loved every second of it. It's the perfect mix of two beautiful ingredients: humour and an RPG. They mixed it so well together that I didn't have a single moment in the game in which it looked like I    To describe this game in one word is difficult, but since I have to: Amazing!

    At first sight I didn't take the game seriously (I mean come on, the creators of south park), but I bought and loved every second of it. It's the perfect mix of two beautiful ingredients: humour and an RPG. They mixed it so well together that I didn't have a single moment in the game in which it looked like I was being guided through it. The level design is simple, but awesome. It puts the atmosphere of South Park amazingly well into the game. The combat system is genius, I hope you like farting, since you are going to do it... a lot.

    Overall this game is amazing and is really worth buying, also on of the few games that made me laugh out loud over scenes.    … Expand
  94. angel91a
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Such a masterpiece, I know this game took a while for it to come out, but it was worth it! This game is just, one word, AWESOME! Just get the game! I promise you, it's a load of fun!
  95. tranxhdr
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    I didn't have high expectations for this game knowing how previous South Park games were but Obsidian did a fine job with this one. I actually played it through twice since there are different classes you can choose. The story doesn't get affected differently if you play another class. Although it an rpg, it somewhat felt restricted or limited in terms of what you can do and where to go.I didn't have high expectations for this game knowing how previous South Park games were but Obsidian did a fine job with this one. I actually played it through twice since there are different classes you can choose. The story doesn't get affected differently if you play another class. Although it an rpg, it somewhat felt restricted or limited in terms of what you can do and where to go. Other than that, this game is a must have for South Park fans and rpgers.… Expand
  96. umbrastalker
    Jun 23, 2014
    9
    If you are a south park fan you will love this game.Bought it played for two days straight and beat it, One of the best RPG games iv played in a long time.
  97. raccoondaddy
    May 23, 2017
    10
    As a fan of the show, my expectations of this being a entertaining game was unquestionable. Yet my worries were in regards to this being a quality RPG. Not only does it deliver on both aspects, the experience is just like being thrown right into a South Park movie. Almost every item is an easter egg, show reference or fan service. Side quests are potatoes to this steak dinner andAs a fan of the show, my expectations of this being a entertaining game was unquestionable. Yet my worries were in regards to this being a quality RPG. Not only does it deliver on both aspects, the experience is just like being thrown right into a South Park movie. Almost every item is an easter egg, show reference or fan service. Side quests are potatoes to this steak dinner and compliment the game perfectly. Combat is turn based, but refreshing, with the inclusion of button prompts to add effects to abilities, summons and attacks.

    South Park: TSoT has tons of hilarious material and the story fits perfectly to the game. For fans like me, it's an easy 10 for simply because I enjoyed myself from start to finish.    … Expand
  98. Tre251
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    nice bonus game for the fractured butt whole sequel plays well but to do think the combat in the fractured butt whole is better the combat here is too simple and easy to predict which kinda makes it more boring.
  99. DanielNS87
    May 12, 2020
    9
    is the definitive epic game from south park, one of my favorits series, i am not fan from RPG games, play in turns is bored, but this game is very funny, the attacks are very complex and funny, the game looks good, the original animation and voices make it an immersive experience, in conclusion, if you play this game you will a lot of hours of funny, battles and laughs, and bizarre history.
  100. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2014
    8
    Fun game with a good storyline. The humor falls flat sometimes but that's to be expected from something like south park. The graphics are exactly the same as a South Park episode. The gameplay is traditionally turn based, but it is too easy, even for non-gamers it's just too easy. I like easy game, but even for me it's too easy. No strategy involved what so ever. A lot of fun though!
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    90
    I didn't expect anything from this South Park RPG, but The Stick of Truth is one of the best license games ever made. It's as obnoxious as the TV series, as it should be. The script is made with love and the RPG elements fit in to the franchise like a glove. [March 2014]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Apr 9, 2014
    90
    Almost flawless. [May 2014, p.63]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 7, 2014
    80
    The game takes its time to ramp up the pace but when it gets going, it doesn't stop. [Issue #240]
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