South Park: The Stick of Truth

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  1. Sevorast
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, a surprisingly deep RPG that never disappoints.

    They managed to deliver a solid and authentic South Park experience while also delivering a solid hardcore RPG experience.
  2. elgringo
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    Though your party keeps growing and as you learn new attacks or spells the combat gets boring close to the end. The humour though is spot on and much better than the last episodes of the actual series. One of the few times a TV show turned into a great video game. I should give only 7 points because of the combat, but the game is just so much fun.
  3. realhuman
    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. 10/10
  4. 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!
  5. aquarti
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Como juego es lineal y algo repetitivo.
    Como historia, es lo más brutal, descojonante, crudo, irreal, outstanding, inmersivo y anti-todo que he visto en mi vida.
    Una pasada, no paro de sorprenderme, extrañarme y descojonarme. Es un cúmulo de cosas difícilmente descriptibles si no lo pruebas.
    Hardcore total, y vamos, hay que jugarlo sí o sí.    … Expand
  6. pterodactylichx
    Mar 8, 2014
    3
    It has been said that The Stick of Truth is like playing one fourteen hour episode of South Park. Over the course of the game, I was disappointed to discover that this game was a disordered collection of clips from old episodes mixed with decent gameplay, and perhaps a single episode's worth of new content. As a long-time fan of the series, the endless references grew tiresome.

    I love    It has been said that The Stick of Truth is like playing one fourteen hour episode of South Park. Over the course of the game, I was disappointed to discover that this game was a disordered collection of clips from old episodes mixed with decent gameplay, and perhaps a single episode's worth of new content. As a long-time fan of the series, the endless references grew tiresome.

    I love South Park, which always been a series which has balanced profanity with profundity, but this game upsets this balance. The best example of this is that when outside of combat, your right-click is a fart button. It does not affect the environment in any way other than causing the person you farted on to say a line of dialogue.

    The episodes leading up to this game's release were an excellent parody of Game of Thrones, so this (combined with my love for Obsidian) led me to believe this game would continue this trend, making it an RPG filled with story-altering choices. This was in no way the case, with only one choice you make even slightly altering the story. This, combined with every class being able to use the same weapons and equipment (with the exception of a few special abilities), makes for a game with limited replayability.

    Now you might be thinking "Wait! This is an RPG, the main story doesn't matter! Side-quests were the star of Skyrim and Fallout!". Well, you're wrong. There are many side-quests in this game, but almost all of them are collectibles or fetch-quests, and even after completing all of these the game is perhaps 14 hours in length.

    One of the most important things in RPGs is a sense of progression and power as your level increases, and while the player is rewarded for leveling up by receiving new special abilities, your enemies level with you so that you're always being challenged. While this may sound good on paper, it means that a feral dog you encounter in the woods after 12 hours of play gives you the same challenge it did the first time you encountered it, in spite of your new weapons and power.

    On top of all of this, the game is an absolute mess on the PC. None of the controls can be altered, and the game has a war going on between the wsad and arrow keys. Walking around, wsad are used, but when scrolling through menus or doing certain special moves (i.e. Jimmy's sleep spell, goth dance) the arrow keys are required. The frame rate is limited to 30 FPS, and your only video option is to change the resolution. I experienced several bugs which required me to load an earlier save, mainly when using ally's special abilities. Luckily, there is an excellent autosave feature.

    Now for the positive side of the review. The game looks exactly like a South Park episodes, with even the most unique special abilities being stylistically consistent with what we've come to expect from the series. The game exists somewhere between 2D and 3D, depending which part of the map you're in. While this normally causes no issue, certain parts of the game appear 2D but actually have a 3D entrance or exit.

    In short, the Stick of Truth feels like a good $20 game, but does not have nearly the writing, length, or playability worthy of a $60 adventure. When it drops down to a reasonable price point, I encourage you to get it, provided you don't mind playing with a controller.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. masterjohnson1
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    This is a great game, I am glad that it finally came out. I am a big fan of south park and this game did not disappoint. cartman is still funny as anything and th gameplay is great, any fan of south park will enjoy this game, the only thing I didn't like is them taking parts out don't see why that had to happen but other then that one great game
  9. 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
  10. JennyCage
    Mar 8, 2014
    7
    A great game with a few problems. The adherence to source material both in writing and presentation is top-notch. I have to salute Obsidian and SP Studios for making a game that looks just like being inside an episode of South Park. Nothing stands out as being "non-South Parky," all the animation and art is straight up South Park, but handled by a game engine. Pretty cool accomplishment!A great game with a few problems. The adherence to source material both in writing and presentation is top-notch. I have to salute Obsidian and SP Studios for making a game that looks just like being inside an episode of South Park. Nothing stands out as being "non-South Parky," all the animation and art is straight up South Park, but handled by a game engine. Pretty cool accomplishment!

    The story is amusing and does its job at establishing the setting and plot while pushing the game toward its conclusion, but it felt less fresh to me after the "The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers" episode and the "Black Friday" trilogy. I understand why they chose it though, it's an RPG and it makes sense to use those themes. Call it a personal bias - in a world as rich as South Park, I would have liked an RPG without elves and zombies, even if they're LARPed or Nazis. They're overused themes in videogames, even if done in parody.

    The combat is alright. The humour in the boys' attacks is great. Their banter between turns and actions was a nice touch. Pretty standard JRPG turn-based combat, nothing revolutionary but fun to play and watch. I did feel like the level cap was too low. I hit max level long before the game ended which made fights less rewarding for two reasons: enemies other than bosses don't drop anything worthwhile and no level/stat progression through gaining XP. There should have been another 5 levels, then it would have felt more complete. Other than that it was pretty good.

    Now for some negative things. Some of the tutorials are confusing or outright misleading, namely learning the fart attacks and the goth dance. The tutorials tell you to do actions that don't correspond to what you actually have to do. The entirety of the game is played with WASD, but for the goth dance you have to use arrow keys without anyone telling you to. The fart attacks say to alternately hold A and D, but you're supposed to tune a pointer to a specific frequency by tapping those buttons, not alternately holding them. This lead to some useless frustration that could have been avoided with better descriptions of what to do.

    The game is WAY WAY WAY too easy. I'm pretty sure you can play through Hardcore without upgrading any perks, abilities or using equipment patches and it would still be a total breeze. This hurts replayability badly. There's only one tough fight in the game and it's not even the last boss.

    The game is also way too short for the pricetag. It can be completed with all sidequests in around 15 hours, less for a more experienced playthrough. For $60 I was hoping for at least a 20-30 hour game. Like I mentioned before, it felt like it needed another 5+ levels, and it definitely could have used another 10 hours of content. $30 would have felt like a fairer price to me.

    Overall, this game is a great experience and filled with Matt and Trey's patented humour. It's probably the best TV show to game adaption I've seen. It has faults, and the pricetag is high, but if you're a big South Park fan you'll want to pick this up sometime, maybe when it's a little cheaper.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. d4haxor
    Mar 8, 2014
    0
    A buggy, mediocre mess. Obsidian is notorious for releasing their games 6 months before up to snuff, and this game is no different (remember new vegas on release date? give me a break). The gameplay is boring, the combat is basically final fantasy 1 with quick time events, and for a 2d game, the performance is a joke. Even as a huge south park fan, I had a hard time enjoying this poorA buggy, mediocre mess. Obsidian is notorious for releasing their games 6 months before up to snuff, and this game is no different (remember new vegas on release date? give me a break). The gameplay is boring, the combat is basically final fantasy 1 with quick time events, and for a 2d game, the performance is a joke. Even as a huge south park fan, I had a hard time enjoying this poor excuse of a game. Go back and play the ps1 south park games if you need a fix, not this piece of crap.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Amstaad
    Mar 7, 2014
    7
    The game is basically an interactive episode of South Park. Story is funny and if you like South Park I'd recommend the game. If you don't like South Park then I wouldn't get it. The game is short and as a game it's pretty basic. I only encountered one small game freeze while playing. The game is ridiculously easy so don't expect to much from the game side of thing. This is a gameThe game is basically an interactive episode of South Park. Story is funny and if you like South Park I'd recommend the game. If you don't like South Park then I wouldn't get it. The game is short and as a game it's pretty basic. I only encountered one small game freeze while playing. The game is ridiculously easy so don't expect to much from the game side of thing. This is a game you play for the story not for the game itself.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. Talbis
    Mar 7, 2014
    2
    A great RPG in a bag full of **** Stupid, juvenile, american humour ruins what good intentions Obsidian had while making this game. If you're a South Park fan, buy it, if you're sick and tired of "american sense of humour" stay away from this terrible game... add to that standard Obsidian bugs and glitches, shallow gameplay mechanics and way too easy difficulty and you'll know what I'mA great RPG in a bag full of **** Stupid, juvenile, american humour ruins what good intentions Obsidian had while making this game. If you're a South Park fan, buy it, if you're sick and tired of "american sense of humour" stay away from this terrible game... add to that standard Obsidian bugs and glitches, shallow gameplay mechanics and way too easy difficulty and you'll know what I'm talking about. Also it looks just like the show, for me it is a really bad design, for a fan - a huge plus.… Expand
  17. goggamanxp
    Mar 7, 2014
    9
    This is a game that should be played if you like South Park at all. The game is very entertaining and is worth the $60 price tag. The game will take around 10-15 hours to complete, which is kind of short for an RPG, but the game well makes up for it by making every second of the game enjoyable. Out of all the games that have come out in 2014 (Or lack of games), this game is definitely theThis is a game that should be played if you like South Park at all. The game is very entertaining and is worth the $60 price tag. The game will take around 10-15 hours to complete, which is kind of short for an RPG, but the game well makes up for it by making every second of the game enjoyable. Out of all the games that have come out in 2014 (Or lack of games), this game is definitely the best game I have played so far this year and I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes one of my favorite games this year. This shows that if you put time and effort on a licensed based product that a good game can be made.… Expand
  18. LD9000
    Mar 7, 2014
    6
    Mediocre and not worth 60$. This game plays like a point and click adventure set within South Park. You can go through people's houses and find mementos from the TV show episodes. Stuff like sarcastaball trophy, and each one of these items has a description. However, there's just too many items, all of which are labeled as trash, and after a while I stopped caring, my reaction beingMediocre and not worth 60$. This game plays like a point and click adventure set within South Park. You can go through people's houses and find mementos from the TV show episodes. Stuff like sarcastaball trophy, and each one of these items has a description. However, there's just too many items, all of which are labeled as trash, and after a while I stopped caring, my reaction being "uh-huh, I vaguely remember this item".

    There's a good amount of the TV show character voices - you get to meet most of the cast, and they have 2-3 phrases they say, plus they can send you some messages on the in-game facebook equivalent.

    Gameplay wise, this is a lite version of RPG, and while there's a lot of outfits you can wear, all of them are level locked, meaning that you cannot wear all the stuff you find, and after you level up, some stuff becomes totally useless.

    In terms of combat mechanics, the game tries to be an action RPG, but kinda fails at it. You get to use skills and can tap some keys to make your skills better, you tap keys to block. There's armor, shield, maybe 8 different buffs and debuffs, but all of them feel rather extraneous, and even on hardcore mode, most bosses and enemies die in just a few rounds.

    There's a fairly small number of side quests you can complete, and sometimes that requires the use of party members and their special abilities.

    After a few hours, the gameplay gets repetitive, and the challenge disappears. This game is not worth the hype and 60$ price tag. Maybe for 20$ this would be a cool game to play over a weekend.    … Expand
  19. thor311
    Mar 7, 2014
    2
    well where to start. its not a RPG. your decisions make no change to the game what so ever. there is 0% replay because of this. and asking $60 for a 7 hour game (with all the side quests) is crazy!
  20. 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 !
  21. 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
  22. supermazafaker
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    Game is awesome, i was so happy play in this game, because game is joke is over people, like a serial.
    Alot of wacky, vulgar jokes and because of it "South Park" 1 of the my favorites game.
    FUN FUN FUN
  23. delusionn
    Mar 7, 2014
    4
    This is a funny game with some serious shortcomings. At first, the game impresses you with how much random stuff from back episodes it has. Then it tries your patience by offering so much plot recapitulation that you feel like you've seen everything before if you've seen the entire series.

    The controls can seriously get in the way at times (to those having frustration with learning    This is a funny game with some serious shortcomings. At first, the game impresses you with how much random stuff from back episodes it has. Then it tries your patience by offering so much plot recapitulation that you feel like you've seen everything before if you've seen the entire series.

    The controls can seriously get in the way at times (to those having frustration with learning the "spells", keep an eye on the little device that orbits the oval - this was completely non-obvious and frustrating to me until I saw it - and it's not very prominent at all. Later on, there's a dance you have to do with the goth kids that will fail 100% of the time until you realize you have to use the arrow keys instead of the WASD keys the way you play the rest of the game. I only had one quest completely fail on me and it was the first quest, so loading the most recent save point was pretty benign.

    The entire experience is level-ramped, which means that whatever you encounter will be at the right level for you to find it challenging. The problem with rigorous level ramping is that it effectively ends up not mattering whether you level at all. Level ramping feels cheap in an RPG. The gameplay mechanics are very simple, and there is absolutely no replay value.

    It ends up being mildly amusing, which is a real shame, because it starts off being hilarious. The plot is about four of the TV series plotlines stitched together, and it definitely feels like it. The plot ends up feeling like a checklist:" "Did we include aliens? Check. Crab people? Check. Mr. Slave's rectum? Check. The double-cross from the most recent episodes that led up to the release of this game? Check. Al Gore? Check.

    If this were a $20 game, I'd feel it pretty much satisfies, but for $60, I expect a lot more depth, and I certainly don't expect level ramping.    … Expand
  24. ekolet
    Mar 7, 2014
    1
    Technical problems
    mind numbingly retarded controls on fart tutorials and no sell all junk button makes this unplayable.
    Never paying for an ubisoft game ever again.
  25. ignore78
    Mar 7, 2014
    5
    My review of the game...

    The good stuff -------------- 1. if you like south park you are going to dig this. 2. the graphics is so exact like the show, and that is good to. 3. you can find tons of stuff and use it or dress your character as you like. 4. you can hit or shoot at stuff and see what the reactions will be like. 5. ton of jokes wherever you go. and the bad    My review of the game...

    The good stuff
    --------------
    1. if you like south park you are going to dig this.
    2. the graphics is so exact like the show, and that is good to.
    3. you can find tons of stuff and use it or dress your character as you like.
    4. you can hit or shoot at stuff and see what the reactions will be like.
    5. ton of jokes wherever you go.

    and the bad
    -----------------
    1. To much poop jokes.
    2. i got bored really fast and stop playing.
    3. been that done that feeling of the game.
    4. the game felt outdated and old.
    5. the fighting in the game takes to long time it should be more action. and less waiting.
    6. felt like " am i watching the show or?? am i playing it?" i rather go see the show than playing this feeling.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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…
  29. Dog4life
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game that captures the spirit of the series.

    Hilarious jokes all through the game, simple and fantastic rpg system that reminds a lot paper mario !

    Graphics.... seems to be straight in a cartoon episode. Almost cant get any better ! Buy asap and hope for future sequels
  30. aricb1985
    Mar 6, 2014
    3
    So beyond the traditional South Park humor I feel like i got half of a game for twice the going rate of games nowadays, while the mechanics are solid There's not much to them, barely any moves. Very limited combat, environmental kills make it even more so easy to bypass fights if your feeling lazy.
    The selection of weapons and stickers are large but unnecessary due to the incredibly short    So beyond the traditional South Park humor I feel like i got half of a game for twice the going rate of games nowadays, while the mechanics are solid There's not much to them, barely any moves. Very limited combat, environmental kills make it even more so easy to bypass fights if your feeling lazy.
    The selection of weapons and stickers are large but unnecessary due to the incredibly short length of this game and youll never even use 3/4 of them sticking with the strongest weapon you have for a few levels or not finding weapons in the right order and being unable to use them or having them already be worthless. .
    this game takes about 1 day to beat and has absolutely no replay value whatsoever other than maybe siding with one side or another and even then the jokes would wear thin and you'd have already seen much of it. overall. Way over hyped, underdone and lacking content/substance.    … Expand
  31. ThomasBerg
    Mar 6, 2014
    9
    This game is amazing. Im 7 hours in, and those 7 hours flew by. The feel, characters, story its all done really well. It feels like the show, like youre a part of the show.

    But whats more suprising is the RPG experience of it. This is the licenced game we all dreamt about as kids, done right. Must buy!
  32. chegsfd
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    I've just finished the game, and it's the best game I've played in some time. But let's elaborate on that.

    The first and most important thing to know is: if you have never watched the series, or you don't like it, there is not much for you there. sure, it is a very good game, but what glues everything together are the references, the classic jokes, and little details that can make a fan    I've just finished the game, and it's the best game I've played in some time. But let's elaborate on that.

    The first and most important thing to know is: if you have never watched the series, or you don't like it, there is not much for you there. sure, it is a very good game, but what glues everything together are the references, the classic jokes, and little details that can make a fan laugh out loud. (also, if you haven't watched south park for some time, at least watch the 15 and 16 seasons, as they give plenty of references for you to laugh a little harder).

    Now, for the gameplay. Battles are turn-based, but almost every move you can use requires that you do something, like pressing a button at the correct time, or something like that. And don't be mistaken: you absolutely HAVE to be paying attention or you will most likely fail your attacks. Which is awesome, as it keeps battles more fast-paced.

    Aside from battles, the game has some "adventure" moments, during which you have to solve little puzzles using you powers and objects from the world. These parts are also very cool, and lend a different tone to the game, which is awesome.

    Now, for the plot... what can be said? I just don't know. I hadnt' felt this way since I watched the movie all those years ago, and it's the plot that made me play for 12 hours in a 2-day period, which is A LOT longer that I usually play any game. And 12 ours is without doing everything that can be done, and I'll start playing again tomorrow using another class.

    So there you go. If you love south park, this is for you. Don't think, just play and fall in love with the game.
    If you are neutral towards the series, and haven't really paid any attention to it, just watch seasons 15 and 16 (more if you can) and play it. It's awesome!
    If you don't really like the series, there is really no point on playing, as this is basically a playable episode.

    A very awesome, worth your money episode.    … Expand
  33. asot01
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    Humor is wonderful, all the finale of the series are collected in one place. Gameplay is the beginning of a monotonous, but then interesting. On account of graphics and sound and should not s-s-s-stutter. My game 2014!
  34. Fuz
    Mar 6, 2014
    0
    No customizable controls? In a 2014 game? Are you serious?

    The lack of customizable controls is NOT tolerable. Seriously, get your act together, developers.
  35. BiPoLar
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    10 - You can right click to fart and have pigtails with a beard.

    This game is awesome, a bit too expensive because it's short and I doubt you'll play it more than once, but as a south park fan I loved every second of it. So I guess if I think about that I would rather pay $60 for an amazing 11-15 hour experience than pay $60 for 50 hours of boring ****
  36. Sval
    Mar 6, 2014
    9
    The Stick of truth is the best RPG that i played in years, the combat like paper Mario was nostalgic and really fun, and the battles for me was always fast,not like most turn-based rpgs. Even if you´ve never seen the show, you´re going to have a great time. The game has a great solid story for main and side quest, the end is as epic as any end for a South park adventure.the only problemThe Stick of truth is the best RPG that i played in years, the combat like paper Mario was nostalgic and really fun, and the battles for me was always fast,not like most turn-based rpgs. Even if you´ve never seen the show, you´re going to have a great time. The game has a great solid story for main and side quest, the end is as epic as any end for a South park adventure.the only problem for me was that this game is so good that i finished in 2 days and i want more, bring the dlc or sequel.… Expand
  37. wasteland
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    If you are a fan of south park, this game is a must purchase. Absolutely brilliant. There is a ton of dialog, recorded by the same voices as the show. Side quests as just as good as the main story and no grinding to level your character.
  38. tranlampe
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    First time ever that I have played a South Park game. This game contains soo much the mix of things that I like: good/bad humour, rpg, fun dialogs and so on. I like the serie, but I love the game. A must buy for a fan of South Park. Playing is like watching an episode (a long episode).
  39. trewbsrtonn
    Mar 6, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Leave it to obsidian to make South Park's entry into the RPG genre a smashing success! If you are a fan of the series the laughs more than make up for its shortcomings!

    More accurately

    I have quested inside a gay mans ass, taken down an alien ship, thwarted an evil government agency disguised as taco bell, performed an abortion on both a man and a thermonuclear device, killed a celebrity's nazi fetus, slain a cow, and battled an anime style magical girl atop a dark citadel, and finally got rhinoplasty to look like David Hasselhoff .... The actual **** did I just play?    … Expand
  40. 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
  41. TheTiidMachine
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, I even made an account to say this, the story, the quests and the ending that ending was amazing, it seemed that I was actually in one of the episodes. Forget what I've said before because it's not one of the best, I actually am going to call it the best game I've ever played, because it brought on of my favourite universes and gave it life, and thenOne of the best games I've ever played, I even made an account to say this, the story, the quests and the ending that ending was amazing, it seemed that I was actually in one of the episodes. Forget what I've said before because it's not one of the best, I actually am going to call it the best game I've ever played, because it brought on of my favourite universes and gave it life, and then put me in it! Truly a remarkable experience for any south park fan. BTW I've seen a lot of people that didn't understand a part and I recommend you watch all seasons of south park from 1 to 17.… Expand
  42. 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
  43. bloodfoxbr
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    This game was made for the fans of South Park. And it's simply amazing. The whole game is associated with episodes of the series. You feel on the show. I can not rate below 10.
  44. Dunge
    Mar 5, 2014
    7
    Pros : Graphics / UI / Voices / (some) Cutscenes / Depth (items/skills/quests) / Very rare bugs

    Cons : Scenario, events and jokes rely too much on reference from the series instead of adding new content like any South Park episode would, it's just reusing too much / Too much loot-centered (most of gameplay time is composed of picking up items) / fighting animations are great when you    Pros : Graphics / UI / Voices / (some) Cutscenes / Depth (items/skills/quests) / Very rare bugs

    Cons : Scenario, events and jokes rely too much on reference from the series instead of adding new content like any South Park episode would, it's just reusing too much / Too much loot-centered (most of gameplay time is composed of picking up items) / fighting animations are great when you see them the fist time, but get annoying after the hundred time to a point where you stop using skills because it's too long.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. emperorepyon
    Mar 5, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Are you sure you want to keep the name Douchebag?” -Eric Cartmen
    The exact moment Eric said this is when I knew this was going to be fun game for me. Why? Because I love South Park. This game feels like another episode that is interactive. People who don't like the South Park series will not like this game because it is the only thing that stands out. The RPG system is very bland. There are no special mechanics that separate this RPG system from anything else. The mechanics of this game may be nothing special, however, the South Park atmosphere (ex. comedy, voices, characters) does make up for it.

    Conclusion: Solely relying on the elements from the South Park series can not make me consider this as a great game. By only having this element, it narrows the audience of this game. I personally enjoyed this game, however, I will not consider it a solid game when it does not appealed to more than just its' fanbase. I give it a ~6.5-7.    … Expand
  47. Koperjanek
    Mar 5, 2014
    9
    I played through the game and i loved it the humor is brilliant especially for a South Park fan, characters are introduced slowly the story is really well told.As for game-play its complex and challenging Game is definitely not for every one but for me its 9 out of 10
  48. PHJ
    Mar 5, 2014
    9
    - Good points:

    South Park The Stick of Truth is an outstanding game for the cartoon lovers, it follows everything, the narrators, the movimentation, the black jokes, everything in the right places, the map of the city is equal of the cartoon, talking about how the game follows the original cartoon I give an easy 10 out 10. The combat engine works really well, you will have a range    - Good points:

    South Park The Stick of Truth is an outstanding game for the cartoon lovers, it follows everything, the narrators, the movimentation, the black jokes, everything in the right places, the map of the city is equal of the cartoon, talking about how the game follows the original cartoon I give an easy 10 out 10.

    The combat engine works really well, you will have a range weapon, a melee weapon, some magics and habilities and some cunsumable items, a real complete combat for an RPG game.

    The Graphics is 2D based, but they are beautiful and pretty similar of the original cartoon, witch gives you a nice sensation of immersion in the game.

    The History is genial, so creative, the jokes sometimes is awkward and sometimes is pretty funny, so the game have a nice balance betwen the RPG history and the jokes of the original cartoon. It has a initiation, a middle and an end, also it has an objective, the chase of the Sitck of Truth.

    The costumization of the game is one of the strongest points in South Park, you have a lot of possibilities, many classes, weapons, armors, a complete costumization for a good RPG game.

    - Weak points:

    But the game can't just follow correctly the cartoon, the game have some weak points, if you go in some parts of the map you litearly can't get out of there, you need to die for some enemies to spawn in a diferent place, witch is really awkward.

    You get confused in the missions, the game isn't organized at all, you have the main missions mixed with the sidemissions, and sometimes when you need to see the map for know where the missions is you get really confused.

    VEREDICT: South Park The Stick of Truth is a great RPG Game, is a great reproduction of the original cartoon, it mixes perfectly the RPG story and the poop jokes of South Park. The level desing and the graphics is so well made that sometimes you don't know if you're playing South Park or watching South Park, the immersion is great. But as nothing is perfect, the game game some confusing aspects and some confusing places in the map. A perfect 9 game!    … Expand
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. Metametheus
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    Price, is a bit gougy, but who can argue with a game that looks, sounds, and appears to be a completely South Park Episode with perks on control and overall fart flattery. Not a g** d*** person, that's who. South Park: The Stick of Truth is a hilarious, well staged, game that places you in the body of a new kid that fits perfectly in a near-perfect replica of the South Park Shows designPrice, is a bit gougy, but who can argue with a game that looks, sounds, and appears to be a completely South Park Episode with perks on control and overall fart flattery. Not a g** d*** person, that's who. South Park: The Stick of Truth is a hilarious, well staged, game that places you in the body of a new kid that fits perfectly in a near-perfect replica of the South Park Shows design and graphical content level, with a JRPG Style kind of gameplay and combat system, this game takes the cake, or the beefy cakes right into the hall of fame for "Best Game to Be Based off a TV Show or Movie" Considering in the past games that have been generated from this kind of setting usually never peak above a 5.0 rating, this is a extraordinary occurance, Obsidian has done a great job in the RPG World and given us something to hope for if they ever again attempt to make another movie/show to game RPG.
    A few wonky control settings are the only issue, and unless your not used to WASD controls and not being able to pre-program your own controls "Recommendation, just use Pi" then you might have an issue with the game.
    Other than a few other balancing issues which I am sure will get "balanced out" in the near future, this game is sterling perfect, its not full silver glorious wonder, but its damn-near, and that is better than anything I could ever of hoped for.
    $60 is it worth it? Yes & No, but ask yourself, when was the last time you thought, I wonder what being a member of south park would really be like, because brother (or sister) this is as close and perfect a game that you will ever see, capable of doing it.
    Funny Level - 10 of 10
    Weirdness Level 8 of 10 (Typical for a South Park Episode)
    Ackwardness Level 9 of 10 (A lot of really F***ed up scenes)
    Action Level 9 of 10 (Its a JRPG with LARP which is great!)
    Shock and Awe Moments (Way, way too many!) - I love it!!!!    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. Radutron
    Mar 5, 2014
    9
    Excellent game. Collect Chinpokemon, collect a variety of gear to change your appearance (which have stats), skill trees...It's your classic and modern RPG elements wrapped in a unique South Park story. And its hilarious.
  55. Bizlord
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    This game is the best cartoon adaptation i have ever played. It looks, sounds, and has the same soul as the tv show. If you are a fan of the show, do yourself a favor and pick this one up.

    Warning, sptsot is wildly inappropriate for anyone, of any age! definitely not for children under 13.
  56. aleudi
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    South Park: The Stick of Truth truly is a masterpiece of fan dom. I have never experienced a game with this man easter eggs and cultural references. In the future TSOT could be used to portray our society with absolute perfection. The combat is exciting and it delivers a refreshing formula from the all RPGs around these days. One thing is certain, if you are a fan of the series buy itSouth Park: The Stick of Truth truly is a masterpiece of fan dom. I have never experienced a game with this man easter eggs and cultural references. In the future TSOT could be used to portray our society with absolute perfection. The combat is exciting and it delivers a refreshing formula from the all RPGs around these days. One thing is certain, if you are a fan of the series buy it right away. If you are not (what is your problem), give it a chance.… Expand
  57. extradry
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    This game is made for fans of South Park. Event screen and every line is chock full of references from seasons as far back as 1997. The game plays out exactly like an episode, with crisp beautiful (South Park beautiful, but still) graphics and smooth animations. The voice acting is on par with the show, and all characters are voiced by their onscreen counterparts. The game play is what youThis game is made for fans of South Park. Event screen and every line is chock full of references from seasons as far back as 1997. The game plays out exactly like an episode, with crisp beautiful (South Park beautiful, but still) graphics and smooth animations. The voice acting is on par with the show, and all characters are voiced by their onscreen counterparts. The game play is what you would expect from a South Park RPG, turn based, and comical. The fights seem balanced, and the encounters are well spaced out.… Expand
  58. gromenawer
    Mar 5, 2014
    7
    This game is a very good episode of South Park. BEWARE OF THIS: If you don't like South Park, or you are not a somehow hardcore follower with hour invested on the tv-show, it would be unlikely that you will like this game at all.

    As a game, the mechanics are quite poor and repetitive. I finished the game and I'm still not sure why is there all that junk to collect other than sell it;    This game is a very good episode of South Park. BEWARE OF THIS: If you don't like South Park, or you are not a somehow hardcore follower with hour invested on the tv-show, it would be unlikely that you will like this game at all.

    As a game, the mechanics are quite poor and repetitive. I finished the game and I'm still not sure why is there all that junk to collect other than sell it; something that you don't need to do either because you won't never run out of money.

    The good part of this is the comedy and the humour behind it. I greatly enjoy the script and the story. And all the farting jokes. And all the poop jokes. The gameplay seems what is in between those. Maybe you should consider expend the money in Netflix/Hulu or whatever else and watch South Park and watch a Lets Play video of this game instead. As a game it has too much to improve; as a South Park thing, it is fantastic.    … Expand
  59. Khelbin13
    Mar 4, 2014
    8
    This game is, quite simply, a ton of fun. There are references all around to the show and it's great that they use the same voice actors. It also pokes a lot of fun at modern-day games with some of the content, though I won't spoil that. The only downside for me was the sequences where you learn new Fart Attacks (Think Skyrim shouts) since it didn't seem like the button prompts meshedThis game is, quite simply, a ton of fun. There are references all around to the show and it's great that they use the same voice actors. It also pokes a lot of fun at modern-day games with some of the content, though I won't spoil that. The only downside for me was the sequences where you learn new Fart Attacks (Think Skyrim shouts) since it didn't seem like the button prompts meshed with what I was supposed to do and thus made it very annoying. The third one in particular took me close to 20 minutes to do correctly. Once you learn them, however, they are much easier to use both in and out of battle.

    There are tons of things to collect and the Chinpokomon are hilarious.    … Expand
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. cloud_final-mix
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    is long, it's addictive, it's entertaining contains original voices, great music, good script done by their original creators. never get tired of laughing. the best game I have been playing for a year
  63. Killigraphy
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    A long time ago, there was a South Park game...well to be accurate, there were many South Park games, and they all were lackluster...as to say, that they sucked royally. None of them had the gravitas and depth that The Stick of Truth is inundated with. If you're a fan of the show consider this journey into Colorado the best experience besides seeing Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.

    The game    A long time ago, there was a South Park game...well to be accurate, there were many South Park games, and they all were lackluster...as to say, that they sucked royally. None of them had the gravitas and depth that The Stick of Truth is inundated with. If you're a fan of the show consider this journey into Colorado the best experience besides seeing Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.

    The game is riddled with fanservice, from pictures of the kids doing their "shaka bro", to the costumes of "villains" like Professor Chaos. The little gems that they are, its clear to see why the game took so long to come out. Damn near everything in the game is made for a South Park viewer. You aren't just some kid exploring the "lands of South Park", you're a living, breathing entity that the kids will consider their friend. It's as much your world as it is theirs, and its felt.

    The combat is reminiscent of Mario RPG, in which timed attacks and defense are part of the turn based action. However another added element is the ability to see the group your about to fight and either Stun them or hit them for the preemptive attack. That alone offers more flexibility than most current RPG's out, and makes combat actually fun to get into. The "special" attacks are exactly what you expect them to be, from the roshambo to the grand slam, the dark humor translates perfectly into the game, and none of it gets boring in the slightest.

    This is the south park game we've all been waiting for, South Park fans or not. This game will keep you entertained and wanting more. The game is a clear example of what a dedicated team of developers and designers can give birth to. From the itemization to the varied customization, many developers of RPG's should take notice, this is how you make an RPG.

    The quests add a nice touch to the pacing, as sidequests are placed perfectly, and don't interfere with your original goal. In fact, I was always expecting some random encounter with a familiar face wherever I went, and I wasn't disappointed. Even if you don't get a certain joke, with the accessibility of the episodes on the net, there is no excuse to be part of the humor.

    My only gripe with the game is the length, and the lack of a new game + which I figured was going to be the problem to begin with, however if the DLC is anything like the main game, you can expect many hours of perusing through the South Park universe. Matt and Trey found their calling, Stick to RPG's and the fans will love you for it.    … Expand
  64. Monkeyspode
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    This game is a true work of art. It is absolutely flawless when it comes to making it look like the South Park we all know and love. For the first time ever I am going to say, this is a must play game.
  65. OmegaNine
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    This game is made for fans of South Park. Event screen and every line is chock full of references from seasons as far back as 1997. The game plays out exactly like an episode, with crisp beautiful (South Park beautiful, but still) graphics and smooth animations. The voice acting is on par with the show, and all characters are voiced by their onscreen counterparts. The game play is whatThis game is made for fans of South Park. Event screen and every line is chock full of references from seasons as far back as 1997. The game plays out exactly like an episode, with crisp beautiful (South Park beautiful, but still) graphics and smooth animations. The voice acting is on par with the show, and all characters are voiced by their onscreen counterparts. The game play is what you would expect from a South Park RPG, turn based, and comical. The fights seem balanced, and the encounters are well spaced out.
    The only down side to game is the fact it leaves fans begging for more. With a triple A price tag of 60 dollars, one would expect a bit more meat on the bones of this title. There is also the fact that the DLC that is promised is an Xbox exclusive leaves a bad taste in the mouth of PC fans. I guess if the big complaint is they leave you wanting more, it says that they did something right though.

    That being said, the side quests and collectables do give it a replay value. I for one will be playing again, this time as the arch-type of ":Jew: instead of the standard mage, this time playing with more of a completest attitude.    … Expand
  66. anonym0
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    A surprisingly fun and addictive RPG. Especially fun if you watched most of the south park seasons as there are tons of references and easter-eggs all over the game. You won't be disappointed!
  67. andruzlopez
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    this game is amazing!!!! just like the TV series haha i thought it wasn't going to be good but now i am wrong, can't wait to get it for my xbox yaaass
  68. 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
  69. dilemma
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    The game excels in story, script, humor, and voice.

    Game play is about average as a RPG game gets. There are 4 classes but other than some of the their magic abilities, there isn't too much of a difference between them. The level and gear system is pretty bland and basic. The UI also follow this route. If you aren't a South Park fanatic you will probably see A TON of wholes in    The game excels in story, script, humor, and voice.

    Game play is about average as a RPG game gets. There are 4 classes but other than some of the their magic abilities, there isn't too much of a difference between them. The level and gear system is pretty bland and basic. The UI also follow this route.

    If you aren't a South Park fanatic you will probably see A TON of wholes in this game.

    If you are fanatic, then this game offers A LOT of easter eggs and tons of funny SP humor. Get to ready see all the your favorite episodes references.

    South Park will probably go down as one of the best licences movie / tv show game of all time. Right behind the newer Batman series.

    9/10    … Expand
  70. st00bie
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    Simply put; if you're a South Park fan you will love this game. If you aren't a South Park fan, then it's entirely passable. The highlights of this game are the artwork, voice-acting, callbacks to the history of South Park and the surprisingly deep turn-based combat system. It's probably the funniest game I've ever played and the best TV to game adaptation.
  71. foox2k
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    Solo llevo jugado un par de horas pero aun asi , les puedo decir que este juego es una verdadera joya , esperemos que los desarrolladores continúen con esta franquicia y poder tener mas juegos como este en los próximos años.
  72. Ogr
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    This game is simply awesome. It's long long ago since I had as much fun with another game. The Gameplay is kinda like Paper Mario, but fits perfectly into the "South Park Universe". Thanks to Obsidian!

    The Story is weird, full of **** and hilariously funny. But still it is very exciting, you always want to know what happens next and it's fun to collect all those crazy Items, upgrade    This game is simply awesome. It's long long ago since I had as much fun with another game. The Gameplay is kinda like Paper Mario, but fits perfectly into the "South Park Universe". Thanks to Obsidian!

    The Story is weird, full of **** and hilariously funny. But still it is very exciting, you always want to know what happens next and it's fun to collect all those crazy Items, upgrade them and level your characters. I never had as much fun in a turn based combat system as in The Stick of Truth, the attacks and skills are insane.

    If you are a South Park Fan, go and buy it. If you don't like South Park at all, this won't be your game.

    Don't fart on anybody's balls.    … Expand
  73. LalchandTudu
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    The game is a total "Wow". A good addition for south park fans and also for the gamers too.
    Sick, fun addictive and hilariously awesome. Some of the in-game phrases I personally liked very much are :-
    - Die a**hole!!!
    - Rock, Paper, Nuts (simply epic)
    - we will kill you with compassion
  74. Lifeisataco
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    This game is Oustanding. My first thought was, What?! $60 for a game about poop jokes? But No, I haven't had this much fun in an RPG since the Original Pokemon, and that's what this game keeps reminding me of, with the added fun of the ENTIRE South Park universe. EVERYTHING IS HERE, everything from Tom's Rhinoplasty, to Al Gore hiding in the Bushes. Every line of Dialogue brings a chuckleThis game is Oustanding. My first thought was, What?! $60 for a game about poop jokes? But No, I haven't had this much fun in an RPG since the Original Pokemon, and that's what this game keeps reminding me of, with the added fun of the ENTIRE South Park universe. EVERYTHING IS HERE, everything from Tom's Rhinoplasty, to Al Gore hiding in the Bushes. Every line of Dialogue brings a chuckle after another, and It's all done right.

    The Combat is turn based, and s executed in a fun and engaging way, there is no waiting for the enemy to take their turn, you're constantly engaged with attempting to block enemy attacks and countering.

    For the first hour I just looked through Cartmans house, Played the "taking a **** minigame, then playing with his moms ****

    Literally Skyrim+Pokemon= This game    … Expand
  75. PeregrineOmega
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    Amazing. Disgusting. Immersive. Hilarious. Offensive. Intriguing. Silly. Ridiculous. Great. Fun.

    Plays like Paper Mario, and talks a whole lot of sh*t. Literally. You will be doing a lot of farting, and you will love every minute of it.

    Best. RPG. In. Years.
  76. Iimonster297
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    South Park: The Stick of Truth is the best game in "years"....and it's better than the show. Wonderful world, story, gameplay. I rarely give a 10 out of 10. No game can get close to South Park: The Stick of Truth!
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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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