South Park: The Stick of Truth

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2326 Ratings

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  1. JohnR
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    Games that make me laugh are rare. This one does that easily. In addition, it replicates the South Park series perfectly. If you like South Park, buy this game now!
  2. Forza182
    Mar 10, 2014
    10
    I don't really have words for how good Stick of Truth is. As a huge fan of Fallout and Paper Mario I felt very at home with the combat, customization and exploration. It is not perfect, there are glitches, infrequent frame skipping and difficulty spikes here and there, but nothing that retracts from the total experience.
    The humour is more reminiscent of older South Park episodes,    I don't really have words for how good Stick of Truth is. As a huge fan of Fallout and Paper Mario I felt very at home with the combat, customization and exploration. It is not perfect, there are glitches, infrequent frame skipping and difficulty spikes here and there, but nothing that retracts from the total experience.
    The humour is more reminiscent of older South Park episodes, complete with a reference to each and every episode whether in loot, cameos or mentioned by characters in passing. Gross-out and shock value is strong here and the entire time you just feel like you are watching a 10 or so hour long episode of South Park, with all the laughs and quality you'd expect from Matt and Trey. Absolutely brilliant and a must-buy for any South Park fan (which let's be honest, is anyone with a sense of humour). . I would, if possible, get an UNCUT version of the game. There are two levels which are greatly affected by the censorship that ruined part of the experience for both myself and the friends I played with in Australia. Abortion and Anal Probing are much less disturbing than some of the things you see in this game and it just seems unfair and unnecessary. That being said, the scenes are available on YouTube and I would suggest watching them in conjunction with the game as you play. Regardless, game's perfect. Get it. 10/10    … Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. spamtheAbutton
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Unlike past South Park games, this one is a true winner. Fun, witty, and rude, if this doesn't have you laughing then you are on too much medication. High levels of neat personalization complement a story that will push you to completion without any filler. Highly recommended.
  6. 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 !
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. Blackwater
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Perfect game. I hope for more. It features a playthrough of a lot of the humor the south park show has to offer. I have never laughed so much, and been so caught in a game. The combat is fun, because if it's cheeky way of working. This game gets bad reviews because people find the jokes offensive. Why can't we all just have a laugh?

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

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

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

    Only problem is the EU censorship. Luckily I am on PC and the removed scenes were there. I wouldn't have gotten it if anything had been removed, and I expected PG 18 of course.    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. Kenmei
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    This is a very fun, very dirty game based on the series on Comedy Central. The game is straight from the guys who make the show and it's extremely funny. Plus it gets away with a few more things that the T.V. show can't and there's alot to love here. If you don't already like the show, this won't change your mind. It will probably make you hate it even more. But there's alot to love here.This is a very fun, very dirty game based on the series on Comedy Central. The game is straight from the guys who make the show and it's extremely funny. Plus it gets away with a few more things that the T.V. show can't and there's alot to love here. If you don't already like the show, this won't change your mind. It will probably make you hate it even more. But there's alot to love here.
    While the game is really fun it is also very easy. There's very little to grind here and very little in terms of moves. This is a very stripped down RPG and it definitely doesn't have alot of depth to it. It's goes by the way its humor goes and that goes a long way in my book. Other than that, the controls are hit or miss at times. Everything else about this game is fun and exciting and you will have a wonderful time playing it. Definitely a can't miss game IF you like the series at all.    … Expand
  15. DrownedDrone
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    There is really no need for review. If you loved southpark you will play the game no matter what I say here.
    If you don't, love southpark... well, I have nothing to say to you.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. bronimirwyrobek
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Really great game, at first i though it will be some childish stupid game, but i was wrong. I was always in party with Butters, he has best reactions ever to my farts. Especially love his laugh.
  19. takepantsoff
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    Best use of a movie or tv license EVER. The next best thing is probably Battlefront II, which is 8 years old now. This is one of the funniest and most fun games ever made and manages to make fun of its own genre like none other. If you like south park it is an instant buy. If you like crude humor or JRPS then this is an instant buy for you as well
  20. 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
  21. SwitSwat
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    I will start off by saying that I am not the biggest fan of South Park. Don't get me wrong, I do get some amusement out of the show, but I am a huge sucker for RPGs, and so I thought that an RPG with potty humor would be pretty fun to try. And yes, it was. To start off, the combat system is surprisingly deep, and the amounts of quests is quite large. Which is good, considering that you canI will start off by saying that I am not the biggest fan of South Park. Don't get me wrong, I do get some amusement out of the show, but I am a huge sucker for RPGs, and so I thought that an RPG with potty humor would be pretty fun to try. And yes, it was. To start off, the combat system is surprisingly deep, and the amounts of quests is quite large. Which is good, considering that you can beat the main story in a mere 10 hours or less. The dialogue is all well-scripted and contains plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.… Expand
  22. SLURM187
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    There was a lot of hype for this game. It had been in development for a while, and is based on a very popular, highly controversial show that never fail to entertain and shock. To put it simply: if you love RPG's, and you love South Park, you will love this game. The attention to detail is remarkable. I find myself laughing pretty much the entire time I play the game. It is not simply aThere was a lot of hype for this game. It had been in development for a while, and is based on a very popular, highly controversial show that never fail to entertain and shock. To put it simply: if you love RPG's, and you love South Park, you will love this game. The attention to detail is remarkable. I find myself laughing pretty much the entire time I play the game. It is not simply a funny game though. This game is an excellent RPG, with combat that is turn based, but still has you involved enough in timing critical attacks and other elements. Overall, great game. It is addicting, and very entertaining,… Expand
  23. BioHazardPark
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    Outrageously fun and hilariously funny outrages game. If you like South Park even a little there is so much fun to be had being part of their little mountain town. The game is turn based RPG but it is so well done that even during fights it hard not to laugh.
    There is no difference in the presentation of the show and the game it self, so the game graphics are 100% balls-deep on the    Outrageously fun and hilariously funny outrages game. If you like South Park even a little there is so much fun to be had being part of their little mountain town. The game is turn based RPG but it is so well done that even during fights it hard not to laugh.
    There is no difference in the presentation of the show and the game it self, so the game graphics are 100% balls-deep on the money.
    Killing a nazi zombie kitten that shouts nazi voice clips at you and then finding shiny boots as junk item, well does it get any better then this. Oh yes it does...

    Talking about polish ...wow... no bugs, I played for hours and the game is solid as a mountain rock. So refreshing to get a new game that is not broken right out of the bat.
    I don't think there is a better movie/series license game out there. DLC and sequels are more then welcome.

    Are you not entertained...

    This..Is...Ssssouth Park....    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  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. 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.
  28. tiho
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    An impressively fun game, as long as you enjoy South Park humor that is... Even though I'm not such a big fan of South Park (I've only watched a few episodes here and there), I spent the whole time playing with a large grin on my face, because the game is so incredibly funny and full of surprises. The gameplay itself isn't particularly exciting, the controls yell "console port", but noneAn impressively fun game, as long as you enjoy South Park humor that is... Even though I'm not such a big fan of South Park (I've only watched a few episodes here and there), I spent the whole time playing with a large grin on my face, because the game is so incredibly funny and full of surprises. The gameplay itself isn't particularly exciting, the controls yell "console port", but none of that really matters because you're too busy having fun and looking forward to the next unexpected stupid joke to happen. Thumbs up!… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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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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