South Park: The Fractured But Whole

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 574 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 407 out of 574
  2. Mixed: 112 out of 574
  3. Negative: 55 out of 574
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  1. ourtimehascome
    Oct 22, 2017
    1
    For fans of the television show, it's probably a worthwhile venture. For anyone else, the humor most likely wouldn't be enough to sustain an enjoyable experience. I haven't watched the show since the first few seasons, and if this game is any indicator as to the animation's current quality, I am very disappointed. The most important part about South Park is the humor, and unfortunately itFor fans of the television show, it's probably a worthwhile venture. For anyone else, the humor most likely wouldn't be enough to sustain an enjoyable experience. I haven't watched the show since the first few seasons, and if this game is any indicator as to the animation's current quality, I am very disappointed. The most important part about South Park is the humor, and unfortunately it falls flat, which is surprising considering its entire purpose is to parody popular culture. The gameplay is even more trite than the story, though not by much. It is a turn-based RPG, but lacks any depth. It becomes repetitive quickly, and its only saving grace is its authenticity to the show.… Expand
  2. ProReviewDotEXE
    Oct 19, 2017
    4
    With a game like South Park, bringing the funny is everything and it barely manages to do that. Compared to the Stick of Truth, the humor really falls flat. Gameplay is nothing revolutionary and while the South Park feel is there, it isn't anywhere near as well presented as Stick of Truth managed to do. If the Stick of Truth is one of the funnier episodes from older seasons, Fractured butWith a game like South Park, bringing the funny is everything and it barely manages to do that. Compared to the Stick of Truth, the humor really falls flat. Gameplay is nothing revolutionary and while the South Park feel is there, it isn't anywhere near as well presented as Stick of Truth managed to do. If the Stick of Truth is one of the funnier episodes from older seasons, Fractured but Whole is one of the less funny episodes from last season.

    If memberries over South Park and lame topical jokes are your thing, then Fractured but Whole is for you. If you are looking for something to really bring the biting wit of South Park then you may have to wait for something else or check out The Stick of Truth.    … Expand
  3. downliner
    Oct 18, 2017
    4
    Normally when you make the sequel to something you try to make it better somehow than the first but considering how long this has been in development and not to mention the Oculus Sniff (the add on you were supposed to get with this game) not even being released the whole South Park show has become a politically correct pile of **** I suspect the £50 price tag is once again the gamerNormally when you make the sequel to something you try to make it better somehow than the first but considering how long this has been in development and not to mention the Oculus Sniff (the add on you were supposed to get with this game) not even being released the whole South Park show has become a politically correct pile of **** I suspect the £50 price tag is once again the gamer paying for Ubisofts mistakes. Wait for a sale for this one because its just not that good. Certainly not £50 good.

    And to cap it off Day 1 DLC, Quests locked behind paywalls and Microtransactions in a single player game! This is what happens when you give publishers an inch.    … Expand
  4. Forve
    Oct 24, 2017
    4
    Played around 5 to 7 hours. I can handle boring quests, but only if they come with healthy dose of humor, which is not the case with this game. This is basically the first game without good jokes and writing.
  5. normanwall
    Oct 21, 2017
    1
    Bugs, inexcusable Ubisoft DRM and poor optimization really hampered what could be a great game.

    The amount of content is amazing, graphics and sound are great but it has really been let down by working with Ubisoft.
  6. NeedleBanger
    Dec 4, 2017
    4
    I FINALLY beat this game today, and i can safely say that the last 3-4 hours were a 100% waste of time and didn't need to be in the game whatsoever. This game has the worst plot out of any game I've ever played by far, it's RARELY funny, and the story literally seems like it was written by 6 year olds. The Stick Of Truth absolutely blows this game out of the water. The characterI FINALLY beat this game today, and i can safely say that the last 3-4 hours were a 100% waste of time and didn't need to be in the game whatsoever. This game has the worst plot out of any game I've ever played by far, it's RARELY funny, and the story literally seems like it was written by 6 year olds. The Stick Of Truth absolutely blows this game out of the water. The character customization at later levels in this game is pretty much the only cool thing you with experience in Fractured But Whole.… Expand
  7. Dohmein
    Jun 3, 2018
    1
    Waste of time. Super short the game play length is the silly 200 fights with all the pre fight nonsense that weighs on you by the time you are done. I will admit I laughed a few times but in no way is this game worth the price of admission. Its a bargain bin or rental only. It is just too repetitive. I was beyond bored after about 10 hours. Buddy is a die hard SP fan ( I am not ) andWaste of time. Super short the game play length is the silly 200 fights with all the pre fight nonsense that weighs on you by the time you are done. I will admit I laughed a few times but in no way is this game worth the price of admission. Its a bargain bin or rental only. It is just too repetitive. I was beyond bored after about 10 hours. Buddy is a die hard SP fan ( I am not ) and he lasted less time than I did. Rent it… Expand
  8. Rousmorgoth
    Jul 23, 2019
    0
    Game overall looks good and fun BUT there is a know bug that breaks the entire game. Quest "Gotta go fast". This seems to be broken on all platforms and if you see my zero on User Score - that means Ubisoft was not able to fix it. After 7 hours of playtime I can just delete my saved game and start over. Not a great experience...
  9. Scotsman73a
    Dec 9, 2017
    0
    Utter crap. Counterintuitive interface, unclear mission objectives, no hints that are any use whatsoever, repetitive missions, and nearly impossible combat. Bought this game on clearance and it's STILL a rip-off. Will be sold ASAP to the nearest resale store. Do NOT assume if you liked SoT that this game won't suck.
  10. Fukitzpukin
    Jan 26, 2018
    0
    Imagine if halo or call of duty came out with a game that had the exact same map as the last game but less of it, a new story and slightly different attacks in battle, same old hunt around for side missions, go find x amount of x, this game seems to come secondary to the storyline, it seems really lazy and rehashed from the stick.... CRAP! the storyline is funny, just go watch that on youtube.
  11. Phuz
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    Just plain bad. Some of the lowest frame animations I have ever seen.

    Humour for 10 year olds. Thank God I played for free.
  12. Svartruun
    Mar 9, 2022
    1
    One of the **** games ever made. Boring, lame and unfair. The story is bad, the fighting system is bad, the gameplay is bad. And it is all about farts. And wokeness. The enemies, especially the bosses, are totally op, you have to restart the fights again and again. There is no fun in this game, Ubisoft made it only for cash grabbing. Better don't even touch it.
  13. Dalex11
    Oct 19, 2021
    4
    играть не интересно, шутки про пердеж, опять? механика хуже первой части

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    70
    The Fractured but Whole might be a better game (mainly thanks to significantly improved combat) but The Stick of Truth was a better South Park by a long shot. The Stick was brimming with humor and creativity (remember the 8-bit Canada?), this one is a forced compilation of jokes that are mostly either lazily rehashed (City Wok’s owner mispronouncing words, they took our jobs, poof! It’s gone and many, many more) or shallow. Where’s the show’s brilliant satire!? I’m not just disappointed by the fact that Parker and Stone botched this. As a die-hard fan of the show I’m simply embarrassed. [13/2017, p.46]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 2, 2018
    80
    Return to South Park with an improved combat system and superheroes instead of Elves. It's still entertaining, but the first game (included in the pack) was more hilarious and had better side missions. [Issue#280]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 15, 2017
    70
    Its not the game its forerunner was, but The Fractured But Whole's accessible combat tactics and occasional rib-ticklers ensure most players will have a good time. [Christmas 2017, p.96]
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