South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Release Date: October 17, 2017
RPG, turn-based, animated TV series, superheroes, 2D, humorous, classic RPG, Game Pass, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
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Another installment in an RPG series based on the Comedy Central’ cult adult-oriented cartoon TV series. The title is a direct sequel to South Park: The Stick of Truth released in 2014. However, unlike that game, this one was created by an Ubisoft’s subsidiary. Once again you play as the New Kid, whose family just recently moved in to South Park.
Last Update: October 20, 2017
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Game Guide
The guide for South Park: The Fractured but Whole serves as a compendium for the game and it contains the descriptions of story missions, puzzles as well as side quests – how to unlock them, rewards and tips for completing these missions.
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[1:26] South Park: The Fractured But Whole launch trailer #2 (PL)
[1:18] South Park: The Fractured But Whole launch trailer #1 (PL)
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 86% of Critics. There are 181 Critic Reviews.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Dom Reseigh-Lincoln
While it's a fair few months behind the releases that graced other platforms in 2017, the Nintendo Switch version South Park: The Fractured But Whole isn't diminished by its later arrival. While it's no great leap from the mechanics of the first game, it still offers both an ideal introduction for players looking to try out a turn-based RPG and a worthy addition to any genre fan's collection.
God is a Geek: 8.5 / 10 by Chris White
A great sequel with much more going on, and is built with a lot of love and respect for the series it comes from.
Game Informer: 8.8 / 10 by Kyle Hilliard
The Fractured But Whole is a worthy follow-up to one of the best video game adaptations of a TV show ever made. It has consistent humor, a story with a satisfying pay-off, and a fun new combat system
The main pros of the game
- Humor and Writing: The game captures the signature humor of South Park, delivering sharp, absurd, and often hilarious dialogues that resonate well with fans of the series.
- Combat Mechanics: Many users appreciate the grid-based combat system, which adds a layer of strategy and variety compared to the previous game. Players enjoy the ability to utilize different character abilities and tactics in battles.
- Engaging Story: The narrative intertwines superhero tropes with South Park's irreverent style, making it feel like an extended episode of the show. The story is seen as entertaining, especially for fans of the franchise.
- Character Customization: Players can create and customize their superhero persona, adding depth to the RPG experience.
- Exploration: The expanded map of South Park offers a more immersive experience, allowing players to explore iconic locations and engage in side quests.
The main cons of the game
- Repetitive Gameplay: Several reviews mention that the combat and overall gameplay can feel repetitive, especially towards the end of the game.
- Technical Issues: Users report bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck. Some experienced soft locks and resolution problems.
- Comparison to *The Stick of Truth*: Many players feel that this sequel does not live up to its predecessor, citing a lack of charm, simpler exploration, and a less engaging story.
- Required Third-Party Software: The necessity of Ubisoft Connect and the requirement for an internet connection have drawn criticism, with some users finding it frustrating.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Freedom of Movement: Some players miss the exploration freedom found in *The Stick of Truth*, feeling that the sequel restricts movement and fast travel options.
- Simpler Combat Mechanics: Users expressed a desire for the simpler combat mechanics of the first game, stating that the new system can be overly complex or confusing.
- More Variety in Gameplay: A few reviews noted that the game lacks variety in gameplay elements, leading to a feeling of overstaying its welcome.
- Improved Bug Fixes: Many users wish for better technical stability and fewer bugs, particularly towards the game's conclusion.
Summary
- Overall, while South Park?: The Fractured But Whole? is appreciated for its humor, engaging story, and combat mechanics, it faces criticism for technical issues, repetitiveness, and comparisons to its predecessor.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 601 votes. 897 players anticipated the game.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Description
South Park: The Fractured But Whole is another, after the 2014's South Park: The Stick of Truth, cRPG set in the universe of South Park, an iconic cartoon TV series for adults. In contrast to the previous title, which was developed by Obsidian Entertainment, a studio renowned among RPG fans, this game’s production was entrusted to Ubisoft San Francisco, the team behind a popular music game series, Rocksmith. The new developer invited the creators of South Park TV series – Trey Parker and Matt Stone – to contribute to the making of this game. The two gentlemen are responsible for the game’s script and dialogues.
PC, PS4 and etc. version of South Park: The Fractured But Whole was officially announced during Ubisoft’s E3 2015 media briefing. Same as the previous game, released for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, The Fractured But Whole was designed for personal computers and the new generation of Microsoft and Sony's consoles, allowing the developers to spread their wings in terms of employed technology.
Story
The Fractured But Whole takes you once more into the eponymous town of South Park. Again you play as the New Kid, whose family moved in recently. This time Cartman’s gang impersonate Coon & Friends, a group of superheroes. Of course, the New Kid gets to join this elite social circle. Together with Mysterion, Toolshed, Human Kite, Mosquito, Mint Berry Crunch and other superheroes he takes on a new enemy – the dreadful Professor Chaos.
Gameplay
In terms of gameplay mechanics, South Park: The Fractured But Whole for PC, PS4 and etc. is not much different from its highly acclaimed predecessor. Hence, we get to deal with an unusual, for a South Park game, genre – cRPG featuring turn-based combat. You control the actions of the New Kid, and you are free to explore the city, do various missions, talk to characters you meet, and collect useful items. When it comes to the combat – similarly to classic cRPGs, characters attack in turns, each time dealing a specific number of damage. In combat your heroes employ an arsenal of weapons and superpowers, ranging from hilarious to absurd, which – as befits an RPG - can be developed as the game progresses.
Game modes
Just as South Park: The Stick of Truth – the previous game in the series – also the sequel is meant for single player only.
Technology
Released for PC, PS4 and etc. South Park: The Fractured But Whole is powered by the same game engine as the previous installment in the series. However, since the game was designed for the 8th generation consoles, the graphics has seen some minor improvements; No major changes were introduced to audio though. As previously, most characters are voiced by the fathers of South Park: Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Last updated on December 16, 2015
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South Park Series
A series of games based on the themes of the popular animated series. The license has changed hands several times. Currently, the rights to produce games with the characters of the cartoon South Park are held by the Ubisoft corporation.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 17, 2017
Switch April 24, 2018
PlayStation 4 October 17, 2017
Xbox One October 17, 2017
Developer: Ubisoft San Francisco
Publisher: Ubisoft
South Park: The Fractured But Whole System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-4320 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card GeForce GTX 560Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7850 or better, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card GeForce GTX 670 / AMD Radeon R9 280X or better, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
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