South Park: The Fractured But Whole

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Dreizehn
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    Ultimate South Park experience, this game is so hilarious I can't wait to go through all the story. I totally recommend this! Fans of the series won't be disappointed
  2. Keitha313
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Honestly can't fault this game much whatsoever.

    Graphics - Graphically it follows the same style as the cartoon so there is no fault at all here. Gameplay - Gameplay is pretty simple, you have a turn-based system you will control a party of up to 4 people (you can choose different characters to deploy, different characters have different move-sets).and you have a selection of    Honestly can't fault this game much whatsoever.

    Graphics - Graphically it follows the same style as the cartoon so there is no fault at all here.

    Gameplay - Gameplay is pretty simple, you have a turn-based system you will control a party of up to 4 people (you can choose different characters to deploy, different characters have different move-sets).and you have a selection of different moves to use; some attacks being close-quarter, others being long range, and other types being a widespread attack.

    Story - It is what you would expect from South Park turned to a game, it has all the over the top action and silliness that you can expect from the shows.

    I think the main part you need to consider when choosing to purchase this game is do you like turn-based games and do you enjoy the humor of South Park?
    If it's yes to both, absolutely, buy it!
    Even If you aren't a big fan of turn-based games, but you like South Park you really should consider getting this game just for the story alone.    … Expand
  3. MysticDingo
    Oct 31, 2017
    5
    5/10, under average. This game is good if you are a fan of the series and that's about it. The mechanics and UI are improved over the first game but that's where the improvements end. Other wise this game suffers from the same drawbacks including being short and lacking any kind of replayability. Once you have gone through the game once and seen all the jokes and made all the choices, you5/10, under average. This game is good if you are a fan of the series and that's about it. The mechanics and UI are improved over the first game but that's where the improvements end. Other wise this game suffers from the same drawbacks including being short and lacking any kind of replayability. Once you have gone through the game once and seen all the jokes and made all the choices, you don't need to do it again as choosing a different path does not lead to a different outcome, I know because I played through it twice, and save scammed to see all the outcomes on my second play through. However, while it's gameplay mechanics are better, it's still a super simple, super easy jrpg, that's casual AF, and easily the worst part of this game is that it is not nearly as funny as the first game. If you are expecting to have the laugh out loud moments that you experienced in the stick of truth, you simply won't find any here. Regardless, it is still like playing an episode of south park and is something that a hardcore south park fan would likely enjoy, though I would recommend waiting for a price drop before buying.… Expand
  4. Kenmei
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    There's only one question you need to ask yourself here: do you like South Park? If you do, you'll love this game as it's essentially just a very long South Park episode. The pacing is off a little bit in the middle and, even though it didn't have the OMG WUT?! ending that Stick of Truth had, it still was a very wonderfully done episode of South Park extended into a 10 hour game. A fewThere's only one question you need to ask yourself here: do you like South Park? If you do, you'll love this game as it's essentially just a very long South Park episode. The pacing is off a little bit in the middle and, even though it didn't have the OMG WUT?! ending that Stick of Truth had, it still was a very wonderfully done episode of South Park extended into a 10 hour game. A few technical issues cropped up for me while playing, including an unextremely untimely game freeze during the ultra long final battle that prob cost me at least 20 mins or so. Sound glitches and character pop ins ran rampant throughout most of the game, but not enough to spoil anything outright. I'd say that some of the few side missions in the game were the real highlight of the entire playthrough, including the Flappy Bird rip off late in the game. However it all boils down to do you like South Park? If you do, this is the game for you. If not, this game will go out of it's way to make you hate it even more. That's what it really boils down too quite honestly.… Expand
  5. shlammer
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    This game is a top notch entertainment package for the mature audience with a good sense of humor - especially made for South Park fans - and an all around solid good game with so many fun options. Built on Snowdrop (engine) with both casual and strategy players in mind, this (avg) 20 hr game has a greater replay value and consistency in design than the first installment.

    Audio (10/10):    This game is a top notch entertainment package for the mature audience with a good sense of humor - especially made for South Park fans - and an all around solid good game with so many fun options. Built on Snowdrop (engine) with both casual and strategy players in mind, this (avg) 20 hr game has a greater replay value and consistency in design than the first installment.

    Audio (10/10): Immersive music, authentic voice, with hysterical sound effects. The much needed social commentary, situational variety and well rounded comedy are exemplified by an excellent audio kit, original voice actors, and professional game score that picks up and dips with on-screen action.

    Graphics (10/10): Seamless animation, design and visual effects. South Park design, hand-drawn character animation, cleaner than ever lines and overall achieves exactly the goal of appearing like an episode of the show. Attention to detail adds to comedy and immersion, and exploring the different specials and actions will keep you busy for days.

    Gameplay (10/10): Authentic. Light RPG, immaculate content depth, satisfying puzzles and locations. Enemy variety a huge plus, combat can be played as a short or long game (based on difficulty setting which can be changed at any time, even mid-combat). Accessibility of the open world is clean and charming, character customization and abilities are well made and endless, XP progress and Artifacts are evenly distributed, collectible items are never painfully hidden or require any backtracking, and the consistency of story all make for a seamless play-through for main and side quests.

    Fight the construct of an elitist consumerism bent on a singular perspective, and buy this game!    … Expand
  6. Mortalus
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game ! I finished it yesterday and I enjoyed every bit of it, I would like to highlight the side quest with semen and gay fish, I honestly cried from laughing. If you liked Stick of truth this is game for you by all means ! I was once again amazed at the absurdity of main villain and the end of the game. I also enjoyed combat a lot as you unlock new superhero powersThis is an amazing game ! I finished it yesterday and I enjoyed every bit of it, I would like to highlight the side quest with semen and gay fish, I honestly cried from laughing. If you liked Stick of truth this is game for you by all means ! I was once again amazed at the absurdity of main villain and the end of the game. I also enjoyed combat a lot as you unlock new superhero powers through the game and eventually you have every superhero unlocked (out of 12) and you can change your style whenever you want. As I previously mentioned for those who liked stick of truth, this is a must have !… Expand
  7. Henriquez94
    Jul 19, 2018
    8
    Un juegazo, recomendado al 100%, si te gusta la serie de South Park, este juego es para ti, es como ver un capitulo en donde tu eres el protagonista, mecanicas de juego muy buenas.
    No es innovador, el sistema de combate es exquisito ataque por turnos, el campo es una cuadricula de movimientos, debes interactuar para ganar con facilidad.
    La dificultad del juego no es tan alta, muy    Un juegazo, recomendado al 100%, si te gusta la serie de South Park, este juego es para ti, es como ver un capitulo en donde tu eres el protagonista, mecanicas de juego muy buenas.
    No es innovador, el sistema de combate es exquisito ataque por turnos, el campo es una cuadricula de movimientos, debes interactuar para ganar con facilidad.
    La dificultad del juego no es tan alta, muy accesible sus coleccionables son muy buenos, misiones secudarias son pocas pero para nada aburridas.
    Los personajes son increibles.
    En los aspectos negativos del titulo, las skin o ropa del personaje ya no es como en el primero ahora no tienen buf que te ayudan en el nivel, ahora hay una rama de artefactos que suben tu poder, el apartado grafico no es espectacular, hay bugs, la narrativa del titulo el final no es muy bueno segun lei en los diferentes foros, pero en mi opinion personal es como el tipico final de un capitulo de south park, sinceramente en mi opinion el primer titulo fue increible, y esta segunda entrega no adopto lo que hacia bueno al 1, sino que dejo de lado ciertas mecanicas y esta un escalon por debajo, en cuanto a narrativa, las habilidades, como la ropa, misiones secundarias hay pocas pero buenas, hay DLC, algo que el 1 no tenia, te recortan la historia, un titulo que en 15 horas lo has terminado, yo dedique 30 horas para obtener todos sus coleccionables y misiones.
    EN fin, lo recomiendo es un buen juego, para PS4, XBOX o SWITCH, si tienes las tres, lo disfrutaras mas en modo portatil, lastimosamente no se puede jugar en steam, unicamente en uplay y es mala para el rendimiento del titulo.
    Saludos.    … Expand
  8. SaintJames012
    Oct 24, 2017
    7
    To say Fractured but Whole is an improvement to Stick of Truth is somewhat of a mixed statement. In many aspects of the game, FbW indeed improves over its predecessor, but in other aspects the game falls short of the expectations that SoT laid down as a foundation.

    Gameplay: When it comes to combat, the game took away the basic turn based RPG element and replaced it with a tactical    To say Fractured but Whole is an improvement to Stick of Truth is somewhat of a mixed statement. In many aspects of the game, FbW indeed improves over its predecessor, but in other aspects the game falls short of the expectations that SoT laid down as a foundation.

    Gameplay:
    When it comes to combat, the game took away the basic turn based RPG element and replaced it with a tactical turn-based RPG system. This, for the most part is an improvement over SoT, as it now adds a more complex and defined strategic feel to the game. Characters always have been the focal point in both games, but when it came to combat, for the most part party members in SoT more or less blended together, as you could switch any of them out and still maintain any of the basic styles of play. Now, with an actual grid to play on, party members now have a more diverse moveset that allows them to not only interact with the player through dialogue, but also party synergy. That is not to say that they are completely diverse. An issue with the FbW is that many of the classes still feel the same. 2 specific characters (not named for spoilers) are the same type of hero, and so their moveset is more or less identical. These aren't the only party members who have this issue either. While this allows for you the player to play whoever you want in regards to show favorites, it does mean that the difference between one character and another is pretty limited.

    Story (no spoilers):
    The story of FbW takes place a little while after SoT, and the neighborhood children decide to do away with the Tolkien-esque world and enter into the world of superheroes. As the new kid, you were not living in the neighborhood when the main characters of the show created Coon & Friends, so you must put away your crown as the ruler of the fantasy world and dawn the cape of a rookie sidekick in order to regain the power you once had. Dialogue-wise, the game offers just what you would expect from South Park, as cutscenes and narrative points bounce back and forth between hilarity and shock & awe. The only issue with the story really comes from the lack of originality in the sidequests. Most of the side quests that you happen upon in this game are glorified fetch quests, asking you to either find or place something around the town of South Park. This can and will get old very quickly, and offer little in the way of reward worth having.

    Shortcomings:
    One of the major issues that FbW suffers from is the over reliance on what has been established in the past. While it does have alot of original comedy to hold you down, much of the easter eggs, fetch quests, main plot points, and even a sizable portion of jokes are call backs to the show. While this has worked for the first game, the issue is that as a second game, some of the jokes have already been told and are simply being told again. Combat is also very repetitive. While the first chunk of the game offers refreshing fights and interesting boss battles, there comes a point where everything that was going to be shown has been shown. I can't tell you how many times I have gone into combat thinking it to be a boss battle only for it to be a simple fight where the enemies simply re-spawn after defeating the first wave. In addition, once your character becomes overpowered, every fight becomes meaningless, as the loot dropped from the battles offer nothing new or exciting. This in essence, becomes the moment combat becomes a chore rather than a challenge. The enemies outside of bosses are repetitive as well, as every single one, from sixth graders to crab people have the same basic move set. There is no required change of strategy when fighting any enemy that is different from another.

    Conclusion:
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole is not a perfect game. It does not deserve a 10, nor is it really a legitimate competitor for any Game of the Year awards. Much of its luster is simply a rehash of what made Stick of Truth such a fun experience, and while Fractured but Whole is undoubtedly a fun experience, it simply is not different enough, or have a level of depth needed to make it that much better than its predecessor.    … Expand
  9. oakleez
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    I've been a South Park fan since day one back in 1996... and found this game to be pretty amazing. The animation is so smooth you feel like you're controlling the show in real-time. Any of the issues (boring combat, framerate, long loading times, etc) that Stick of Truth had are gone. Great story, pretty easy platinum trophy, and all the attention to detail make this game a realI've been a South Park fan since day one back in 1996... and found this game to be pretty amazing. The animation is so smooth you feel like you're controlling the show in real-time. Any of the issues (boring combat, framerate, long loading times, etc) that Stick of Truth had are gone. Great story, pretty easy platinum trophy, and all the attention to detail make this game a real winner. It took me about 25 hours to get the platinum trophy, and I rarely spend over 10 hours on any game these days.… Expand
  10. AverageReviews
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    *No spoilers ahead*
    If you like South Park then just by the game. You'll outright love it.
    If you didn't like the first game then this one is completely different. You'll enjoy it. The new combat mechanics reward you for being a good strategist, or for counting. Might is just and indicator, and well placed, because artifacts rewarded for looting correctly and searching thoroughly just    *No spoilers ahead*
    If you like South Park then just by the game. You'll outright love it.
    If you didn't like the first game then this one is completely different. You'll enjoy it.

    The new combat mechanics reward you for being a good strategist, or for counting. Might is just and indicator, and well placed, because artifacts rewarded for looting correctly and searching thoroughly just help you keep on par with enemies.

    The story was filled with farts, but the journey is awesome.

    My one comment: Become a good friend of Freckle God, then defeat him.

    Thanks    … Expand
  11. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Nov 4, 2017
    9
    I am unashamedly a fan of South Park, and after a hugely enjoyable 35hrs, have platinumed the game.
    At first I was slightly bothered by the fact that the town and houses were the same layout as that in Stick of Truth. Then I thought about it, and realised of course it will be. It's South Park Colorado! The game starts after a brilliant character set up, straight off where Stick of Truth    I am unashamedly a fan of South Park, and after a hugely enjoyable 35hrs, have platinumed the game.
    At first I was slightly bothered by the fact that the town and houses were the same layout as that in Stick of Truth. Then I thought about it, and realised of course it will be. It's South Park Colorado! The game starts after a brilliant character set up, straight off where Stick of Truth finishes. A few early battles let's you learn the new mechanics, the characters feel more like a "darkest Dungeon" strategy, and throughout the game this new mechanic made using new characters worthwhile. Often on losing a fight I would change up my squad and find others skills would hugely benefit the battle at hand.
    There are 10 playable companions, each with 3 moves and a special. For fans, the specials will often have you in tears at first, and never grow dull. For non fans, we'll I'm not sure why you'd buy a South Park game anyhow.
    The story is as offensive and wacky as the first. Additional characters in later series like PC Principle, bring a lot to the table, whilst the charm is still with the boys world being half real and half make believe. Some bookers you meet are hugely offensive and anti PC, but the ongoing back story of the protagonist, told by Cartman was the best running joke. I won't spoil it, but it's ridiculous.
    I used a guide to find the last 3 Yaoi pictures, other than that, I earnt a platinum all whilst playing. And it felt worth my time doing side quests to earn both. I admit in the Stick of Truth, I would avoid fighting the same battles, because I enjoyed the new mechanic so much, I actually fought every battle I could. The voice acting and script alone is a payoff always.
    Any south park fan will love this game as I have. I wish it lasted longer, I wish it had an online pvp mode, but as it stands, it's a hilarious fun RPG that'll have you LOL a lot    … Expand
  12. RedShell2K
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Stick of Truth was more RPG than this game. Fracture But Whole is a little more casual turn-based tactics. I would've chosen 6 or a 7 if it weren't for the comedy. Funny and frequently absurd.

    8/10. I laughed about 12 times while playing the game.
  13. erolsabadosh
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    The most fun I've had playing a video game since The Stick of Truth! As a huge South Park fan I'm going to be pretty biased, but this game is absolutely brilliant and extremely addictive. I'm quite surprised at the length, I don't know if it actually is but it feels longer and more immersive than Stick of Truth for me. I love the new battle mechanics and while the main plot didn't reallyThe most fun I've had playing a video game since The Stick of Truth! As a huge South Park fan I'm going to be pretty biased, but this game is absolutely brilliant and extremely addictive. I'm quite surprised at the length, I don't know if it actually is but it feels longer and more immersive than Stick of Truth for me. I love the new battle mechanics and while the main plot didn't really have me particularly hooked it provides plenty of great moments, developments and gameplay ideas. Every time I pick this game up I find it really hard to stop playing, if you like South Park you'll most likely have the same problem! Worth the wait.… Expand
  14. AsaZimbabwe
    Jan 24, 2018
    6
    it looks like South Park, it sounds like South Park. the writing is clever & often funny. the South Park universe appears to be well-married to an rpg format. the personal character customization is integrated effectively to the point you genuinely feel a part of it, interacting with the show's main characters. the potty humor that initially turned me off is actually pretty well-done too.it looks like South Park, it sounds like South Park. the writing is clever & often funny. the South Park universe appears to be well-married to an rpg format. the personal character customization is integrated effectively to the point you genuinely feel a part of it, interacting with the show's main characters. the potty humor that initially turned me off is actually pretty well-done too. the satisfaction of farting in people's faces and watching their reaction was admittedly enjoyable over-and-over. Boosting your character's stats by using toilets was also surprisingly well-implemented & gratifying. however, it just isn't that much fun to play. despite a hearty upgrade system, combat is slow & repetitive. navigating the town is slightly awkward & also gets boring fast, even with the unlockable fast-travel system. i was almost immediately digging through settings to boost the dialogue & combat speed to no avail. the game charmed me more than expected, but I was not compelled to work through more than about 10 hours of it before losing all desire to ever play it again. i didn't notice any of the bugs others have noted, perhaps they have been fixed with recent updates.… Expand
  15. JaySilver
    Nov 9, 2017
    5
    As much as I love south park and the first game (made by obsidian), the game is not even close to its predecessor. Maybe its the whole superhero-thing thats just not catchy enough. I played it for 8 hours straight and its still hard for me to put the disc in my ps4. It doesn't feel like south park, but more like a spin off with very strange characters. The gameplay is basically the same asAs much as I love south park and the first game (made by obsidian), the game is not even close to its predecessor. Maybe its the whole superhero-thing thats just not catchy enough. I played it for 8 hours straight and its still hard for me to put the disc in my ps4. It doesn't feel like south park, but more like a spin off with very strange characters. The gameplay is basically the same as stick of truth, but you don't have any weapons or armor, just costumes that don't affect your stats at all. Instead, you collect artifacts to increase your powers. There are fun things to explore, but you've seen it already in the first game.… Expand
  16. dty
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    Disclaimer: Review is from an extreme South Park fan.
    If you love South Park, you will love this game, simple. Much like The Stick of Truth this is all any fan could ever ask for from a South Park game. All the humour is there, all the references, its just exactly what you'd expect from South Park, it's absolutely awesome. Gameplay wise it's great fun, regardless of being South Park I    Disclaimer: Review is from an extreme South Park fan.
    If you love South Park, you will love this game, simple. Much like The Stick of Truth this is all any fan could ever ask for from a South Park game. All the humour is there, all the references, its just exactly what you'd expect from South Park, it's absolutely awesome. Gameplay wise it's great fun, regardless of being South Park I loved the combat, I played on the highest difficulty and found it both challenging and satisfying to win. I would of given this game a 10 if it wasn't for quite a few bugs that I ran into.    … Expand
  17. HTGamer
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole (SP:TFBW) is a great game that doesn't rely just on its solid RPG gameplay mechanics but also its heritage from the eponymous TV series and its humor.

    SP:TFBW is a grid-based strategy RPG where battles can be fought with a squad of up to 4 superheroes, each with unique abilities, and the ultimates are mostly spectacular. There are some boss battles    South Park: The Fractured But Whole (SP:TFBW) is a great game that doesn't rely just on its solid RPG gameplay mechanics but also its heritage from the eponymous TV series and its humor.

    SP:TFBW is a grid-based strategy RPG where battles can be fought with a squad of up to 4 superheroes, each with unique abilities, and the ultimates are mostly spectacular. There are some boss battles though where the goal isn't just slowly beat every enemy to win the fight. Players wander through the city map accepting missions and performing some errands (side-quests), while meeting various South Park characters along the way. Your avatar can be customised in gender, color, ethnicity and religion. Costumes are purely cosmetic so you can dress freely, and stats are upgraded by equiping items. The game is quite easy even on the Mastermind (hard) difficulty. Tip to everyone, when you are far into the game just equip the Plantmancer-class abilities (especially the ultimate which lets you revive allies) and you are set for victory.

    The game's story is inspired by the superhero movies mania of the last decade, and in parallel it parodies various political subjects or crafts situational jokes. The South Park kids, including the player as The New Kid, play superheroes in the streets and have split into 2 factions resembling Marvel vs DC but actually feel more like the XMen vs Brotherhood of Mutants rivalry. The trademark South Park humor is ever present, every joke is hilarious in and of itself, and many little touches make it the ultimate South Park experience. For example, if an enemy speaks in a politically incorrect manner during battle, PC Principal calls for the player to strike them in order to deal some free, extra damage. I know that some people may be offended by the politically incorrect jokes, toilet humor and the abundance of fart jokes, but it wouldn't be South Park otherwise.

    On the technical side, the game is emulating the art-style and animations of the TV show perfectly. The soundtrack is inspired by certain motifs of Marvel movies' OSTs and is fitting for this game. Voice acting is fantastic throughout.

    Of course the game isn't perfect. SP:TFBW is a bit buggy (early in the game I got stuck and had to reload, thankfully this happened to me just once). Also the map should have been better designed, nearly every home is the same layout internally.

    All in all, South Park: The Fractured But Whole is a great game, and its trademark South Park humor makes it even better. I definitely want to see another South Park game, and I wonder whether Ubisoft can top this one.    … Expand
  18. roundtablegamer
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    The potty mouth 4th graders, Cartman, Kyle, Stan & Kenny are back. Matt Stone and Trey Parker bring us another adventure in the video game world rather than on the small screen. Does the new installment in this franchise hold up as well of the first one? Let us find out.

    South Park the fracture but whole picks up right where the first one left off. You are still playing the middle    The potty mouth 4th graders, Cartman, Kyle, Stan & Kenny are back. Matt Stone and Trey Parker bring us another adventure in the video game world rather than on the small screen. Does the new installment in this franchise hold up as well of the first one? Let us find out.

    South Park the fracture but whole picks up right where the first one left off. You are still playing the middle age’s game for about five minutes, during this time it will give you a quick over view of the new combat system. At the end of those five minutes, you run in to Cartman, who has switched games to superheroes. Once the game switches over, you start at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to your popularity. You will then have the story of the game explained to you; you are looking for missing cats in
    South Park in order for a reward so you can fund your super hero franchise. There is two sides of the super heroes, the coon and friends & the freedom pals who are in a civil war. In the story line, they are making fun of the marvel cinematic universe. As you progress through the story you find out there is more to it than just finding the cats for a reward there is a darker side to it than just what meets the eye.

    The Game Play in South Park is just about the same as the first installment but a little bit more in depth, especially when it comes to the combat. This time you move along a certain amount of spaces along a grid to reach your target. Each move you do has a different range of attack, which adds a nice variety to the combat. Don’t worry about going in alone it never happens. On your side you can have up to three different sidekicks like The Coon, Captain Diabetes, The Human Kite, Mosquito and much more. Each of them offering their unique abilities to help you on your journey throughout South Park. A few of the new additions to the game play is crafting, you can build costumes, consumables and more. Throughout your adventure, you will pick up artifacts, which gives you more strength for your attacks it is highly recommended especially towards the end of the game when you need a might of 500 for some missions otherwise you will have a difficult time completing these missions. South Park is a mix of open world; turn base combat, RPG game. When you are travelling through the world you will run in to characters who will assign side missions to you this will help you get new artifacts and level up.

    South Park the Fractured But whole is a proper and wonderful sequel, keeping the humor of the show, adding more to the combat and exploration. I loved by 18 hours of game play I completed the story was able to complete all the side missions except for two of them and get all the collectibles & I hope a third one comes out this is one title you don’t want to miss this year.

    Score: 9/10

    Reviewed by ICE at Gamers of the Round Table    … Expand
  19. dewdar
    Oct 25, 2017
    8
    Stick of Truth was one of the best licensed games I have ever come across. It is pretty hard to top such a great game, as for the gameplay and the story campaign.

    Good news is the developers have worked hard on the gameplay aspect of the game, and it really payed off. As someone who is not much into RPG games I was really into the combat system and game progression. I was pleasantly    Stick of Truth was one of the best licensed games I have ever come across. It is pretty hard to top such a great game, as for the gameplay and the story campaign.

    Good news is the developers have worked hard on the gameplay aspect of the game, and it really payed off. As someone who is not much into RPG games I was really into the combat system and game progression. I was pleasantly surprised to see new features in the combat system which I already enjoy from previous installment. Some of the added features in the game has other already mentioned, like environmental impact on the opponents. Another thing worth mentioning is the scripted parts in a lot of the battles which can be entertaining, it can have its own cons as well. Some fight are slightly changed making it feel like it's a "BOSS" fight, giving new refreshing experience.

    Exploring with puzzle elements is a great welcome. Collectables are back and not just rehashed previous material, which keeps the game fresh. Game manages to show new stuff you haven't seen in the show, while being faithful to the source. So throughout the game will not feel other than like you're a part of South Park story.

    However, the game is far from being perfect. Fortunately, there are no major problems with the game. Some of the scripted scenes, when you fight against enemies, which I mentioned previously, can be annoying. Some battles can be very hard and feel unbalanced, imagine playing same thing all over again and watching the same scene again and again... worst part is, that it's probably Kyle's cousin who's appearing... Another minor issue I have with the game is the interaction with the environment, sometimes the button for interacting with other won't appear and you will have to try again by going away from object and back. Another time I was baffled with QTE, the game cannot give clear instructions if you're supposed to press or hold buttons.

    Part which I really did not enjoy is the farting (no pun intended). When a lot of abilities of the character are depending on farting, the joke gets old really fast, and unfortunately it overstays its "welcome".

    As for the story, it all subjective. A lot of people will probably complain how the game has more references to the newer stuff, and if you haven’t watched last season’s it's understandable if you don't understand jokes or find it funny. In my opinion Stick of Truth had a better presentation and the story, but still it doesn't mean I did not enjoy this game experience. This story was great addition to the SP universe and I will consider checking the later DLCs for the game.

    So, in conclusion, it's a great game. If you enjoyed Stick of Truth and want come back to South Park for new adventures with slight updates of gameplay this game has you covered. However, if you're expecting "bigger and longer" game and story, I would suggest passing this one.    … Expand
  20. agent13
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    best rpg game of 2017 no doubt, great fun story and nice fighting system and the graphics is just like actual animated series if you love south park play this great game
  21. destinyfan1
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    This is a great game and an good sequel to the stick of truth but it is not as great as its predecessor
    This is because the puzzels are easy,boring and somehow it becomes faster repetitive then the stick of truth
    But overall its still a great game with south park graphics , hilarious humor and a more fleshed out and more deeper combat that keeps you engaged until the end
  22. donagher2004
    Nov 29, 2017
    8
    A very good game but not as good as the first game but that because the first one was a big surprise and it's hard to do that twice overall a good game, but I think they could have done away more with the game. 8/10.
  23. Davrosdaleks1
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    Is the first game better? Yes, but not by a large margin. FBW continues to be funny and creative. I admit the first one had a somewhat stronger storyline, jokes, and stuff to do. But FBW is fun, it is funny, and it is not a waste of time. Again, they manage to recreate the world of South Park and make you think you're actually in the show. Again, they play around with what you can do inIs the first game better? Yes, but not by a large margin. FBW continues to be funny and creative. I admit the first one had a somewhat stronger storyline, jokes, and stuff to do. But FBW is fun, it is funny, and it is not a waste of time. Again, they manage to recreate the world of South Park and make you think you're actually in the show. Again, they play around with what you can do in an RPG, by having your battle in the streets stopped by a car coming by or the movie ticket guy commenting on your battle if you fight in front of him. The story is a bizarre wild ride that is definitely unique.

    I liked the new battle system. I found the ability to move around kept things varied. Also, liked that your character could swap and switch several power moves. I do kind of wish that the other characters could have had more moves than the ones they came with. It gets a little dull with them having only one specific skill set.

    Unfortunately, this is the buggiest game I've played on the PS4. There were dialogue loops, frame drops, and one time I had to reset because a boss fight froze. (Luckily this game does instasave.) Given that the last game had bugs, you'd think they'd try harder to prevent them.

    Still, I recommend this game to anyone not too offended by the show's humor.    … Expand
  24. Coramcrash
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    voto 84/100.
    Gli eccezionali personaggi di south park ritornano in veste videoludica dopo il primo entusiasmante capitolo.
    Il gameplay innovato e perfezionato rende onore alla serie e la storia è intrigante e comica. Dal punto di vista della giocabilità è superiore al primo ma per certi punti di vista pecca di originalità paragonato al predecessore. Il finale, per non fare spoiler, lo    voto 84/100.
    Gli eccezionali personaggi di south park ritornano in veste videoludica dopo il primo entusiasmante capitolo.
    Il gameplay innovato e perfezionato rende onore alla serie e la storia è intrigante e comica.
    Dal punto di vista della giocabilità è superiore al primo ma per certi punti di vista pecca di originalità paragonato al predecessore.
    Il finale, per non fare spoiler, lo definirei, molto SOGGETTIVO.
    Può piacere sotto certi punti di vista, ma il mio è un NO.
    Molti punti persi proprio per colpa del finale, che, a mio parere, non rende giustizia a un gioco fino a quel punto di un notevole livello. Peccato.
    Resta comunque ed assolutamente, anche se con l'amaro in bocca, un titolo da giocare, non solo per le risate, ma anche per la sfida proposta e il gameplay atipico.    … Expand
  25. peepeetime
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    It's South Park. If you like the show then you'll likely love this. If not, then it won't be for you. Like The Stick of Truth, I'd say all the "side quests" are pretty much mandatory (minus the yaoi and memberberry collection ones) to get the most out of the game.
  26. MyNameIsTristan
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    This game, I swear has to be the best game I played in a long while. I used to sort of not like playing video games because they were all sorta the same, but this game? It is different and very funny. The game is also way longer than you think, like when you expect it to end the game adds another twist or plot and it just gets funner and funner and as I played I almost didn't want it toThis game, I swear has to be the best game I played in a long while. I used to sort of not like playing video games because they were all sorta the same, but this game? It is different and very funny. The game is also way longer than you think, like when you expect it to end the game adds another twist or plot and it just gets funner and funner and as I played I almost didn't want it to end. The game is addicting and I just love it, and though I finished it a few days ago I still go back to play it to complete the side missions or like the yaoi pictures and selfies with everyone.… Expand
  27. ksi2018
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    This game is hilarious; I was laughing the whole time. The gameplay is also very enjoyable.
  28. Kire_92
    Mar 15, 2018
    5
    I’m a huge south park fan but felt rather disappointed by this game. Compared to the stick of truth this game is worse in most areas. The jokes are not as funny, the story is worse and the references to the show are not as memorable and overall it feels like there are less content and stuff to do in this one. Combining this with the fact that the game was rather short makes it not thatI’m a huge south park fan but felt rather disappointed by this game. Compared to the stick of truth this game is worse in most areas. The jokes are not as funny, the story is worse and the references to the show are not as memorable and overall it feels like there are less content and stuff to do in this one. Combining this with the fact that the game was rather short makes it not that special of a game in the end.

    The biggest demand/expectation I have of something South Park related is that it should make me laugh a lot. And this game made me chuckle once in a while but I never started to burst out laughing like I did in the stick of truth or while watching the show.    … Expand
  29. kcet0910
    Sep 7, 2018
    8
    This game is a must-play for all South Park fans, of for those who like old school RPG's.
  30. tomjoneser
    Jan 26, 2019
    7
    A mixed bag.

    Gameplay wise I certainly think they improved on The Stick Of Truth. it's a better experience during the battles in a lot of ways. Story/humor wise it doesn't live up to TSOT. it's just not as funny. Unfortunately no matter the gameplay improvements, a large part of why people will purchase this game is based on it's ability to make them laugh. There were certainly    A mixed bag.

    Gameplay wise I certainly think they improved on The Stick Of Truth. it's a better experience during the battles in a lot of ways.

    Story/humor wise it doesn't live up to TSOT. it's just not as funny.

    Unfortunately no matter the gameplay improvements, a large part of why people will purchase this game is based on it's ability to make them laugh. There were certainly moments that I thought were genuinely funny but it was much fewer and farther between than the previous installment.

    it's still a good game and my rating reflects that. Just don't expect to enjoy the humor as much as Stick of Truth.    … Expand
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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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