South Park: The Stick of Truth

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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!!
  6. 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)
  7. 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.
  8. CoreDave
    Apr 4, 2014
    8
    I was surprised at how much i enjoyed this game. Well balanced, fun, what's not to like really. My only real complaints are that it felt a bit on rails, there wasn't much in the way of side quests and i don't think any real branching storyline. Would of preferred if it had been longer.
  9. 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
  10. Darkin20
    Apr 2, 2014
    9
    This game is a South Park episode. Actually it is a few 'best of' South Park episodes put together. You feel and act like you are really there. Everything is perfect. If you like South Park then get this game plane and simple. If you like RPGs or Quest games then this is for you. If you like dark humor, pick this game up now. If you have problems with people of authority, this is yourThis game is a South Park episode. Actually it is a few 'best of' South Park episodes put together. You feel and act like you are really there. Everything is perfect. If you like South Park then get this game plane and simple. If you like RPGs or Quest games then this is for you. If you like dark humor, pick this game up now. If you have problems with people of authority, this is your baby... I think you get my point.… Expand
  11. darkcerb
    Apr 2, 2014
    9
    Fun combat with surprising depth, a truly south park story, fun and intuitive rpg systems not to mention the many ways you can customize your charecter are just the iceing on the cake.

    the games true power is it's ability to make you feel like part of the gang, a guest star accepted into the ranks for several episodes. Even if it comes out a bit short at 11-15 hours (my only gripe    Fun combat with surprising depth, a truly south park story, fun and intuitive rpg systems not to mention the many ways you can customize your charecter are just the iceing on the cake.

    the games true power is it's ability to make you feel like part of the gang, a guest star accepted into the ranks for several episodes.

    Even if it comes out a bit short at 11-15 hours (my only gripe with the game) It's easily a must buy for any south park fan. Having said that there is some replayability with multiple classes, multiple companions with interesting dialogue not to mention a choice half way through that will branch the story.

    If your not a fan, this will go a long way to converting you definitly worth picking up when it goes on sale.

    Just an aside for any other Australian's out there the censorship ubisoft went with (for some reason they submitted an already censored version for classifications, not even risking getting a "Not classified" responce) isn't to big an issue and the games developers slipped in little jokes about it. Two scenes are censored and can be easily viewed online (you're not missing anything vital)    … Expand
  12. 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!
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. GameFans
    Mar 31, 2014
    6
    I am just a casual gamer who is not a fans to the series. The combat and equipment system is quite interesting with variations for different player style. The story is funny as well.

    The only flaws are the high frequency of button mashing, misleading tutorial on the magic learning process, short game time (10 to 15 hours ) and low replay value. To conclude, if you are not the fans of    I am just a casual gamer who is not a fans to the series. The combat and equipment system is quite interesting with variations for different player style. The story is funny as well.

    The only flaws are the high frequency of button mashing, misleading tutorial on the magic learning process, short game time (10 to 15 hours ) and low replay value.

    To conclude, if you are not the fans of such series, the game doesn't worth the price tag of $60.    … Expand
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. MajorCynic
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    This game is not meant to be a 100+ RPG because of the fact that its charm comes from the fact its actually funny and uses its history to benefit. Its at a perfect length and comes to a great ending. References are common and the gameplay is smart as well as puzzle integrated into the world. My only problem is when enemies become nothing to the weapon you have and that the only way to killThis game is not meant to be a 100+ RPG because of the fact that its charm comes from the fact its actually funny and uses its history to benefit. Its at a perfect length and comes to a great ending. References are common and the gameplay is smart as well as puzzle integrated into the world. My only problem is when enemies become nothing to the weapon you have and that the only way to kill is to grab the highest weapon you can find and its not tailored to your class (Example: Having a Katana as a Thief).… Expand
  30. MikefromAngus
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    A very enjoyable rpg! The graphics were exactly the same as the tv show. It felt like you were playing the tv show! took me alittle over 20 hours to finish. Only wishing the game would be longer! Much much longer!
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Metascore
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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