South Park: The Stick of Truth

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  1. 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
  2. Stingray
    May 18, 2014
    9
    About as amazing a game as could possibly be made within the framework of South Park. Deserves a 10 for content. Only giving it a 9 because the controls were extremely awkward on PC.
  3. yatesy
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    Funniest game I've ever played. Well done to Trey and Matt for pulling this off, was skeptical at first when I heard it was going to be a RPG-type game but really impressed with the final outcome and of how much it looks like an actual episode when you play it and not just the cut scenes. Will definitely be revisiting when new DLC is added!
  4. EggManStudio
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    South Park: The Stick of Truth is an absolutely brilliant game, for many reasons. Trey Parker and Matt Stone have excellently translated South Park's style into video game format - this game is fun to play, yet at the same time hilarious in every possible way.

    A large number of the characters that have ever appeared in the South Park TV show make an appearance in this game, even if some    South Park: The Stick of Truth is an absolutely brilliant game, for many reasons. Trey Parker and Matt Stone have excellently translated South Park's style into video game format - this game is fun to play, yet at the same time hilarious in every possible way.

    A large number of the characters that have ever appeared in the South Park TV show make an appearance in this game, even if some just appear in loading screens, and the dialogue has been carefully crafted to be absolutely hilarious every step of the way, not just for fans of the original series who might pick up on some of the references - even but for these references the dialogue is still hilarious enough on its own to be enjoyable for just about any player, be they a South park aficionado or someone who has never seen the show - Some of the references went right over my head, but it did not detract from the game's experience whatsoever.

    This probably isn't the sort of game, however, for a hardcore gamer who looks for a deep and rich gaming experience - This may be an RPG, but it takes the piss out of its own genre more than it tries to emulate it, as such it's not the deepest experience gameplay-wise, however in spite of this it is still very much fun to play, because in all honesty it's clearly not supposed to be played as a serious RPG. It's meant to be played as a pisstake of the genre it belongs to, and in that sense it hits the nail right on the head.

    Another thing that makes this game unique is the fact that, in making The Stick of Truth, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have essentially translated the South Park format directly into a video game, art style and all. It truly feels like you are playing out an episode of the series, which makes for a unique and interesting gameplay experience.

    A word of warning however: In achieving the level of comedy that it does, the game is also very, very, VERY politically incorrect. Just like the original TV show, there is probably something in there that will offend everyone, from abortions to Nazis to sex - and if it doesn't offend you, it becomes absolutely hilarious.

    To summarise, South Park: The Stick of Truth is an absolutely brilliant, game. The dialogue between characters will have you aching with laughter, the gameplay is easy but fun, and the fact that it looks almost exactly like an episode of South Park makes it all the better. True, it may not be the deepest RPG experience, or a very politically correct game, but that's because it isn't meant to be. What it is meant to be is a piss-take of the genre it belongs to and an immensely offensive yet side-splittingly hilarious satire- and just like the series it is based off, it does that very, very well.

    Final score: 10/10. Most definitely worth your time and money.    … Expand
  5. theryno
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    This game is hilarious. It takes the show and inserts you right into the action. I really enjoyed the many references. The level up system was fantastic, and it was overall a flawless game. Maybe a little inappropriate though.
  6. boulapomme
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    Thast game is full happiness. It's outstanding and enjoyable, if you like south park, that game will be a great peace in south park franchise. Awesome characters, combat is really tactical, the story is really fun, and we can let kenny die :D
  7. jabbist
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    People (especially the one review from IGN) really gave this game a hard time because of the fighting system. In all honesty, if you don't know how to play an RPG already or don't understand how they work, why bother? This game was true to the show and how events roll out in the show. It was also had the real RPG feel.

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

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

    All-in-all, this is a great game if you love RPGs. I did bump it down 1 point because on the PC version, it takes a long time to sell junk and that was a bit annoying.    … Expand
  8. Nesj3
    Mar 14, 2014
    7
    Feels like being in the series, playing while watching if you can put it that way. Its fun when you start playing the game ,but after 1-2 hours it kinda gets boring, in my opinion, i did 75% of the game, and i quit. Its good, but it lacks at the end...
  9. Trolz0r
    May 6, 2014
    9
    South Park is one of the funniest RPG games I have played recently. For I can tell It is worth for it's price. The charachters are memorable and funny. Presentsion is awesome and It's true to the show. South Park is a semi-open world game althougt It's not that big nor smal but It has so many easter eggs and secret around every corner. The battle system is bit similliar to Paper Mario forSouth Park is one of the funniest RPG games I have played recently. For I can tell It is worth for it's price. The charachters are memorable and funny. Presentsion is awesome and It's true to the show. South Park is a semi-open world game althougt It's not that big nor smal but It has so many easter eggs and secret around every corner. The battle system is bit similliar to Paper Mario for concepts like button presses at presice moment to deal extra damage or block to minimize the damage you recive. Game also got inspiration from series Earthbound (Mother) like shop,items,charachters etc... You play as your own South Park charachter which you can create how ever you want. There are tons and tons of custom clothes, dyes , accesories, hairstyles to choose from. Your companions are funny and really helpfull with their attacks. Story is awesome, full of twist and turns and engaging. But there are some tiny things that bother me. After you completed 100% there isn't anyone to fight (except for pirates and animals in Canada). And there are some places missing like Raisins and Ike's room and I wish there were more classes. But at the end of the day It's game that doesn't fail to impress me and It's a must own title for South Park fans and all gamers… Expand
  10. Scalphunter
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    A brilliant (and vulgar) game that mirrors the animated television show's look and humor. there are a few bugs here and there but nothing game-breaking on the PC. even if you're not a South Park fan, you should definitely give this a go. I'm super cereal. (8.5/10)
  11. Skulb
    Mar 14, 2014
    7
    It`s hard not to be torn by The Stick of Truth. It is a relatively terrible (J)RPG, with simplistic combat, redundant gear and upgrades, illogical and (temporarily) game breaking mini games, no meaningful class distinctions and more farts than have been in all previous video games combined. Despite all of this you just have to keep playing so you can see it all, and you so want to love itIt`s hard not to be torn by The Stick of Truth. It is a relatively terrible (J)RPG, with simplistic combat, redundant gear and upgrades, illogical and (temporarily) game breaking mini games, no meaningful class distinctions and more farts than have been in all previous video games combined. Despite all of this you just have to keep playing so you can see it all, and you so want to love it you forget to even look for what you would normally look for in an RPG. It is offensive, crude and hilariously funny for 15 hours or so, with hundreds of references to the show, all the familiar characters and a funny plot running through it.
    Exploring the map of South Park was a rare joy, so much so that I regularly forgot what it was I was supposed to be doing. There are a lot of puzzles to do, hidden stuff to find, many side quests and collectables to look for, mini games and a perk system of character upgrades linked to the amount of friends you can get on Facebook. Almost everything is a blast on the first play through and the writing up to the usual SP standards. For me the highlight comes early, when Cartman gives you the option of playing either a wizard, a warrior, a thief or a Jew. If only this choice made any difference...

    But it does not. You get four abilities depending on what you choose, but everything else stays the same. And since you are basically perma OP anyway you could probably squeak by without even using most of them. This also makes the combat repetitive and mostly boring, weirdness aside, and it also makes gear almost entirely cosmetic, since you don`t really need it. Some of the mandatory mini games are also amazingly poor and either broken or so poorly translated from Xbox they are essentially impossible to pass, unless you look them up online to discover that the instructions you`re given are misleading, to say the least. Without this help I would have gotten stuck somewhere in the middle and been very annoyed.
    It is a shame that the gameplay doesn`t quite match the quality of the design, writing and satire, in what is in essence an open world South Park not missing a thing from the TV show. But when the best part is exploring the town and talking to all the characters we`re not dealing with a very good game in itself.

    So in conclusion, The Stick of Truth is a must for anyone who likes South Park and is basically a season of content all by itself. It can not be recommended to RPG fans though, unless they also like South Park. And after you`re done with it you`re done, since there is basically no replay value at all.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. arukatae11
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    This game is highly offensive and intolerant to certain minorities. The jokes are racist, insensitive, and in bad taste. I was shocked and appalled that after playing a few hours, I had to uninstall the game. This kind of stuff needs to be banned. We should not be teaching our children such intolerant, bigoted, sexist things. I am outraged. 10/10
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. fsujoseph
    Mar 9, 2014
    6
    It's a decent game. I think the glamour of a real life South Park game gave it an inflated score. It is pretty fun, and somewhat funny, but not as funny as it was portrayed by other reviewers. Some of the gameplay mechanics are flawed. Also, you collect a lot of useless junk items that serve no purpose other than to be sold, it's quite pointless. The controls on 360 were also a bit funkyIt's a decent game. I think the glamour of a real life South Park game gave it an inflated score. It is pretty fun, and somewhat funny, but not as funny as it was portrayed by other reviewers. Some of the gameplay mechanics are flawed. Also, you collect a lot of useless junk items that serve no purpose other than to be sold, it's quite pointless. The controls on 360 were also a bit funky as I navigated the town. You may also hear it's like a 12 hour episode which is also not true. You get about an episodes worth of dialogue and story, the rest is walking and repetitive combat. If you're a die hard SP fan it's worth a rent at RedBox, or maybe buy it on sale.… Expand
  18. Diablo92
    Mar 10, 2014
    5
    Nice game UBI made, here. It's the kind they should have always been making from the start instead of these FPS games like FC2, FC3 and such. It's not worth the $60 however. It's more fit for a size $25

    It makes a great turn base and the gameplay is what it should be for it's taste/kind. From how far I made it, all characters and sayings and such are all in the game. I currently have    Nice game UBI made, here. It's the kind they should have always been making from the start instead of these FPS games like FC2, FC3 and such. It's not worth the $60 however. It's more fit for a size $25

    It makes a great turn base and the gameplay is what it should be for it's taste/kind. From how far I made it, all characters and sayings and such are all in the game.

    I currently have ~$70 and doing just great. Don't care very much for the facebook look in the inventory/character/map screen but is what it is, it's not too complicated to figure out. It's nice to see someone still cares about the whole south park in game, like from the first south park game made over 10 years ago.

    I give it a 9/10 awesome job on this one UBISOFT

    3/10/14 Update:
    After finishing up the game and seeing what all I had left to be done. I would like to update my review. The game has too much sexual content like characters showing off their privates. The game is mainly about farting because its the only way to beat it plus its a high attack ratting. It's funny but after five hours of seeing it / hearing it, it gets old. There's a mission or two where it requires jimmy and when he starts to talking, he can't stop studdering and the player cannot skip through it so it's like listening to a broken record player. Uses same jokes more than 10 times.

    I was beginning to think it was going to be worth atleast $30 but now i don't think its even worth 20
    5/10    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. ORCSandDRAGONS
    Mar 11, 2014
    7
    While I did enjoy this game and I do recommend it...it does have some obvious flaws.

    Mainly my biggest gripe is the saving. I willl save my spot in the game and it refuses to save right where I am at. I am pretty sure this has nothing to do with my computer, and I hope this is patched soon. If you try to save in an exact spot it will only let you save where you were at your last    While I did enjoy this game and I do recommend it...it does have some obvious flaws.

    Mainly my biggest gripe is the saving. I willl save my spot in the game and it refuses to save right where I am at. I am pretty sure this has nothing to do with my computer, and I hope this is patched soon. If you try to save in an exact spot it will only let you save where you were at your last checkpoint. My roomate tried starting a new game and it does let you have multiple save files but even though i never saved over his file it will magically dissapear, so I think there is some issues technically with the saving system. I will say this is more of an issue if you are sharing the game with a friend or you wanted to create another character but keep your old game.

    The fighting system has some minor snags. The time the "block" icon comes up and when you push the buttons on a hooked up controller, has delay so pretty much just block when something makes contact don't pay attention to the block icon. You just have the time things yourself which is fine but it's irritatiing to have the icon even in the game if you'll never pay attention to it.

    I beat the game on normal difficulty but I highly suggest lowering the difficulty to casual for your first playthrough so you can just enjoy the story and have fun. It gets quite difficult at the very end and instead of laughing with the game I was kind of just glad it was over because of how frustrating the final boss is.

    The story is the glowing part of this game. You will see many characters some you may have not thought about in a long time. I don't want to go too into it, but I will say it's an overall good story. I will be honest and say the ending is not as good as it could have been in a sense that I felt very little pay off for beating the final boss at the end of the main story. It wasn't awful, it was even decent but I think it could have been (should have been) way more over the top like the rest of the game was. A boss fight in the middle of the game is way more of a shocking and interesting moment then the last boss is. I think that's a flaw.

    Anyways I'm glad I played the game and I don't want to come off the wrong way but I did have some issues with it that brought me out of the game. Again lower the difficulty on the first play. Overall I'd give technical parts of the game a 7 and the story an 8 so overall a 7.5 is fair I think. I'd also wait to buy it until it goes on sale unless you just have 60 dollars to drop like I did. Just saying :)    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. CCCrank
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    10/10 Absolutely amazing, love every moment of the game, hands down best game i have ever played and i have played a lot of games, but i haven't had that much fun in a while. If you haven't gotten the game get it, it's truly worth it! I had to say again, amazing! Perfect game.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. nitten
    Mar 11, 2014
    6
    The story and humor was great if you were already a south park fan. the gameplay lacked some challenge to say the least, it was fun to get through the story but honestly didn't see the point in making it into a game rather then just make an episode or a movie.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. capthavic
    Mar 9, 2014
    9
    Whether or not you should play this game is best answered by how big a South Park fan are you as that will ultimately determine your mileage with this game. If you know the show by heart then you will absolutely adore this game as it is one big in joke, packed to the brim with references and every character in some way. Most of them will fall flat for the uninitiated though so if this isWhether or not you should play this game is best answered by how big a South Park fan are you as that will ultimately determine your mileage with this game. If you know the show by heart then you will absolutely adore this game as it is one big in joke, packed to the brim with references and every character in some way. Most of them will fall flat for the uninitiated though so if this is your first impression then you might want to do some catching up first. As far as the gameplay goes while its nothing exceptional or balanced it is engaging and simple enough to be fun without needlessly bogging you down. Ultimately the humor is the star of this show and just as silly and disgusting as you would expect. Even as a moderate fan I don't laugh this much or this hard at a game very often so it was well worth a few days rental.… Expand
  36. 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!
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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 !
  40. MadclownJack
    Mar 10, 2014
    8
    All South Park, all the time. I don't know yet, if it's worth 60usd, since i've not played it through yet, but i've had a tremendous amount of fun so far. The quips, the jokes, the atmosphere, i mean my god...I never thought that it would be this good. As of now, i haven't had any problems with bugs, except for one time when an npc became invisible from the legs up for a few moments. It'sAll South Park, all the time. I don't know yet, if it's worth 60usd, since i've not played it through yet, but i've had a tremendous amount of fun so far. The quips, the jokes, the atmosphere, i mean my god...I never thought that it would be this good. As of now, i haven't had any problems with bugs, except for one time when an npc became invisible from the legs up for a few moments. It's very fun and accessible to new players. The battle system is simple and boiks down to timing and basic tactics. What i did take issue with was the small scale of the battles. At this moment i have 2 buddies and can only use 1 in battle, which is kind of limiting. It may be so because they wanted to focus the story on the player character as he interacts with the universe, i don't know, i just found it limiting. Everything else is pure South Park gold. You simply owe it to yourself to play this.… Expand
  41. 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!
  42. Jessrond
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    This is a great game. For an RPG, it is a bit short. Beating the game while doing some (but not all) of the sidequests presented to you will take about ten hours. Finishing up all the sidequests will probably be just 12-14 hours. But it is a very fun game and even after beating it, I want to play again with a different class. There are four class options: Fighter, Thief, Mage, and Jew. TheThis is a great game. For an RPG, it is a bit short. Beating the game while doing some (but not all) of the sidequests presented to you will take about ten hours. Finishing up all the sidequests will probably be just 12-14 hours. But it is a very fun game and even after beating it, I want to play again with a different class. There are four class options: Fighter, Thief, Mage, and Jew. The Jew class that I chose tends to benefit from being at low health. Their abilities grow much stronger as they get lower and lower in hit points.

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

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

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

    But despite those PC-only bugs, it is still a very enjoyable game. It is more fun if you enjoy South Park as a show, but even if you're not the biggest fan, the game is still good on its own. It's not a typical licensed product, which usually consists of a ripoff of a better game with sounds from the TV show (Simpsons Hit n run).    … Expand
  43. 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.
  44. kmdcanada
    Mar 18, 2014
    7
    If you are a South Park fan like me, this is a must buy. It's like being in the most disgusting, offensive and funny episode ever!

    The score is only 7 because it is very short and the combat is quite easy even on hard core.
  45. Annoymous1
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    This game is definetly a benchmark in gaming. I loved the witty acting, shameless humor, awesome RPG-esque moves, amazing plot line and the many references to the mega hit South Park series. Well done Obsidian Entertainment!
  46. wildemu
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    For the most part, I love South Park's humor. I am more of a fan of the light-hearted gags among the kids and other characters (underpants gnomes, mr hankey, towelie), and sometimes I think Matt and Trey can lose their comedic touch with the storyline at certain points (nazi fetuses).

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

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

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

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

    My name is wild emu and I earn a freckle every time I post a review.    … Expand
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. NecrOdium
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    This game is a great addition to the south park story. Very funny, and every thing you would expect from an episode of south park, but with more outrageous events you cant see on TV. The game as a RPG works well too. I have had no problems with bugs or glitches. I would say, enjoy.
  50. QueenAndrea
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    For years there wasn't any decent game about South Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, the game will be well worth it once a patch fixes the bugs and key mashing events. But if you can get past those, then there's a really beautiful game here.    … Expand
  56. RedNightmare
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    Igra je meni bila baš odlična i pravo smiješna. Za velike fanove South Park serijala ovo je "must buy" opcija.
    Prednosti:svijet south parka je odlično i detaljno napravljen, grafika je čista desetka i imaš osjećaj kao da si u crtanoj seriji, muzika je odlična i epska, questovi(glavni i sporedni) su jako dobro osmišnjeni i svi su moćni i interesantni,reference i easter eggovi na starije    Igra je meni bila baš odlična i pravo smiješna. Za velike fanove South Park serijala ovo je "must buy" opcija.
    Prednosti:svijet south parka je odlično i detaljno napravljen, grafika je čista desetka i imaš osjećaj kao da si u crtanoj seriji, muzika je odlična i epska, questovi(glavni i sporedni) su jako dobro osmišnjeni i svi su moćni i interesantni,reference i easter eggovi na starije epizode su odlično osmišljeni,level dizajn je jedan od najoriginalnijih koji sam ikada vidio u jednoj igri
    Mane: igra je za RPG baš kratka(trebalo mi samo 17h da pređem sve questove) i mogli su ubaciti još tonu stvari u igri jer je serijal pun mogućnosti.
    Nadam se da će u skorijoj budućnosti izaći kakav DLC ili možda i nastavak igre.    … Expand
  57. Catmanstu72
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    South Park: The Stick of Truth is to video games what the cartoon is to television. That sentence is really all you need as far as a recommendation (assuming you enjoy the show). The presentation is uncannily accurate to the show with visuals suitably flat and "crappy" and the best voice work I have heard in a long time.
    What stands this game apart from most other licensed games (Arkham    South Park: The Stick of Truth is to video games what the cartoon is to television. That sentence is really all you need as far as a recommendation (assuming you enjoy the show). The presentation is uncannily accurate to the show with visuals suitably flat and "crappy" and the best voice work I have heard in a long time.
    What stands this game apart from most other licensed games (Arkham games included) is the writing. Every line of dialogue every plot device feels like something that would happen in the show; not some contrivance to artificially expand the games length.
    There are negatives; the combat is a bit shallow, the classes don't feel different enough and the loot is repetitive; but these seem minor when balanced against the positives.
    When it comes to licensed products in any medium I always look for something that recreates the "feel" of the original; in The Stick of Truth I see the best example of this that I can remember and if it had a more robust combat system it would have been perfect. As it is, it's still the most enjoyable game I have played in the last three years.    … Expand
  58. Mertiin
    Mar 13, 2014
    7
    Great game if you like south park would give it 10/10. But with out the aspects from the series i cannot give it that high a score. It's RPG elements are a bit old and slow. All the special attacks take a rly long time to cast. As an RPG a 5/10 so i settle somewhere in between.
  59. UrQuanLord242
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    This a perfect translation of South Park into a video game. If you like south park this is absolutely game of the year! If you cant stand South Park, well then you probably wont like a South Park game, no matter how good it is.
  60. rklem
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I was a bit worried going into this considering that it was $60 but then I thought, screw it, I love South Park.

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

    One last thing. CANADA!!!!    … Expand
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. Gnawer
    Mar 10, 2014
    9
    If you look past the fart jokes, this is actually quite well-designed and funny RPG. Reminds me of Final Fantasy series, because combat and inventory system is very similar. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a specific dislike of South Park.
  64. olurist
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ви можете прочитать 63 рецензии полных придурков, которые дали плохие отзывы, но.... Вы должны понять правды в этих отзывах нет, они просто начали жалеть что отдали 60 баксов и теперь сидят как жабы и пишут всякую муть.
    Это классная игра с открытым игровым миром. Система боев пошаговая, причем очень большой спектр выбора тактики на бой и разнообразного оружия. Ну к примеру 6 напарников на бой и каждый со своими способностями. Также главному герою дается большой спектр выбора костюмов, оружия перчаток и т.п. Ну скажем так, таких игр еще не было, ето действительно шедевр.
    Фишкой этой игры остается то что она захватывает и ты остаешься в ней на несколько часов именно чтобы отдохнуть. Отдохнуть потому - что эта игра вовсе не напрягает, ее сюжет захватывает и ты просто с интересом проходишь квест за квестом. В то же время ты можешь сменить сложность, хотя задумка самой игры именно для того чтобы раслабится после тяжелего дня.    … Expand
  65. Woopya
    Mar 17, 2014
    4
    I try to be thoughtful in my reviews of games as well as fair. I do not just give "10" and "1"'s to the games I like and dislike. This game was very hard for me to judge though. I had a blast actually playing it. As many have said, if you like South Park episodes you will like the game. Its the same exact humor.

    However, my beef is with the fact that at some point it became ok for game    I try to be thoughtful in my reviews of games as well as fair. I do not just give "10" and "1"'s to the games I like and dislike. This game was very hard for me to judge though. I had a blast actually playing it. As many have said, if you like South Park episodes you will like the game. Its the same exact humor.

    However, my beef is with the fact that at some point it became ok for game developers to charge $60 for a game with no replayability and can be completed in ~10 hours. Why and when did this become ok? I make a policy to average any game score I play with a Zero simply because of this.

    I would rate this game a 8-9 with the only knock being that it's controls are a bit awkward and they don't allow them to be changed. But I cannot, not for 10 hours of gameplay at $60. So you get a 4 and Ubisoft gets another strike in my book.    … Expand
  66. Dcruize
    Mar 9, 2014
    3
    The first hour of gameplay is fantastic, after that it all goes down hill. I've never played such an easy game, the only fight I lost whilst playing on the highest level was down to a bug with the Captain Chaos which made my characters invisible. It is most definitely not an RPG (linear as hell) and you don't get many hours of gameplay for the hefty price tag. You can't even create aThe first hour of gameplay is fantastic, after that it all goes down hill. I've never played such an easy game, the only fight I lost whilst playing on the highest level was down to a bug with the Captain Chaos which made my characters invisible. It is most definitely not an RPG (linear as hell) and you don't get many hours of gameplay for the hefty price tag. You can't even create a female character.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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…
  70. IGNcritic
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Really? What a pathetic game, this is ridiculous. Bigotry and minority jokes are hilarious of course! Good job plaguing society Matt and Trey, this "game" if you can even call it that doesn't even have good gameplay.
    You're betting off spending your $60 on 60 fancy items at a dollar store.
    10/10.
  71. Chupwn
    May 14, 2014
    4
    Game wouldn't progress after I got grounded, and my last save was about 3 hours earlier. I don't even want to load it because I might just end up back at this same bug. This game is linear enough that the testers should've caught all the gamebreakers. Which is a shame because I got a lot of laughs from tSoT. My advice is to wait a year and buy it on the cheap. Maybe it'll work by then!
  72. Bouboupiste
    Jun 15, 2014
    3
    I'll start with the good points : the game is really entertaining, fun, and goes well with the south park universe
    The bad sides, however, make me regret buying it:
    The tutorials are plain bad (ie nothing in game tells you about the cursor for the farts ) The porting is bad (move use WASD but some QTE require you tu use the arrow keys) No way to change the controls This game requires    I'll start with the good points : the game is really entertaining, fun, and goes well with the south park universe
    The bad sides, however, make me regret buying it:
    The tutorials are plain bad (ie nothing in game tells you about the cursor for the farts )
    The porting is bad (move use WASD but some QTE require you tu use the arrow keys)
    No way to change the controls
    This game requires a console-like controller to be played, which is plain bad.    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. 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 $60 adventure. When it drops down to a reasonable price point, I encourage you to get it, provided you don't mind playing with a controller.    … Expand
  75. LD9000
    Mar 7, 2014
    6
    Mediocre and not worth 60$. 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
  76. blizzard5314
    Mar 12, 2014
    0
    I'm working on a 'mash the s key' simulator of my own. I'm hoping to make a lot of money from it when I sell it to the same people who enjoy this game. What a waste of money.
  77. 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!
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. merc_god
    May 22, 2014
    8
    Simply put, the best South Park game to ever hit the shelves. As a game it self, there is little to be super impressed about, its a turn based RPG with timing clicks in combat. However, as a die-hard South Park fan, this game is a masterful display of familiar story telling and crude humor in the best way possible. The re-play ability is low, but I will certainly be watching for new storySimply put, the best South Park game to ever hit the shelves. As a game it self, there is little to be super impressed about, its a turn based RPG with timing clicks in combat. However, as a die-hard South Park fan, this game is a masterful display of familiar story telling and crude humor in the best way possible. The re-play ability is low, but I will certainly be watching for new story DLC's to dive back into this one. Worth $60? In my opinion, no. Worth $40? Absolutely. If you're looking to kill most of a day mastering the control of your cartoon anus and making as many virtual friends as possible, dive on in!… Expand
  88. 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)
  89. GridironCJ
    Jun 12, 2014
    7
    I really enjoyed SPTSOT, but the game was extremely short for an RPG and the payoff from doing side quests is miniscule. Let's start off with the positives. The visuals are exactly that of the television show, which is exactly what we've wanted in a South Park game. The story is fun and the customization is pretty good. The battles are turn-based and quite a bit of fun. Now, I'll turnI really enjoyed SPTSOT, but the game was extremely short for an RPG and the payoff from doing side quests is miniscule. Let's start off with the positives. The visuals are exactly that of the television show, which is exactly what we've wanted in a South Park game. The story is fun and the customization is pretty good. The battles are turn-based and quite a bit of fun. Now, I'll turn to the negatives. The jokes are a but lackluster, as I didn't find myself really laughing at all. Ironically, the gameplay, not the jokes, is what made this game fun. As I mentioned in my intro, the game is way too short. You'll finish everything (including side quests) in less than 15 hours. If you're playing this game on consoles, I'd recommend renting it. If you're playing on PC, just wait until it goes on sale for $20 or less, as that's around where the value of the content is. My other complaint is that the size and scope of South Park is too small. The South Park map is the size of a small neighborhood, which is underwhelming for an RPG. I know I'm being a bit harsh. but the game is being sold as a full retail game, so the bar is set a bit higher as a result.… Expand
  90. 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.
  91. theNILE
    Apr 22, 2014
    6
    It really does stay true to South Park, but if you're looking for something original or new, or a quality RPG experience, stay away. If you'd like a trip down memory lane... Get it (unless you're bad at games).

    My rating is meh.
  92. meediocre
    Apr 24, 2014
    8
    I must be getting old, because even though I have watched every season of South Park and can appreciate how well-crafted this game is, there's something about Stick of Truth that's a bit like wondering through a town of over-familiarity and crudeness. The combat is fun at first, but after a while it soon transpires that you cannot really fail, there's not much of a challenge. FortunatelyI must be getting old, because even though I have watched every season of South Park and can appreciate how well-crafted this game is, there's something about Stick of Truth that's a bit like wondering through a town of over-familiarity and crudeness. The combat is fun at first, but after a while it soon transpires that you cannot really fail, there's not much of a challenge. Fortunately the script, side-missions and loot, all make this interactive South Park episode into a kind of ok RPG game of sorts. Still I think it's squarely aimed at South Park fans, so I'm not sure I'd recommend it to those who might have a bit of an issue with learning how to launch a fart spell called the Nagasaki, or play as a Jew whose best weapon is called the Sling of David.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. Toothpicker
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    Any fan of South Park will enjoy this. It took me eleven hours to play through and I enjoyed every single moment of it, laughed out loud a lot, it was just like one ultra long episode.
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#18 Best PC Game of 2014
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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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