South Park: The Fractured But Whole
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Trailers
South Park: The Fractured But Whole: Superhero Secret Identities | Official Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]
South Park: The Fractured But Whole: Game Is Gold | Official Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]
South Park: The Fractured But Whole: Choose Your Side – Join Freedom Pals | Ubisoft [NA]
Critic Reviews for South Park: The Fractured But Whole
South Park: The Fractured But Whole is another epic-length episode of the humor that's kept fans of the show laughing for 20 years. The Marvel vs DC parody delivers regular laugh-out-loud moments with only a few faltering gags, and the combat soon evolves into something much more complex and interesting than The Stick of Truth's simple system.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole builds upon the success of The Stick of Truth, delivering an equally hilarious look at superheroes while upturning many video game tropes.
A slick RPG with superb tactical combat, a detailed world to explore, and a gleefully crude sense of humour.
Ubisoft tightens up the systems but can't quite replicate the sparkle for this fun but flawed RPG sequel.
South Park balances ample fan service with gameplay that stands on its own merits and an engaging story. It won't make you a fan if you weren't one already, but it's hard to imagine a better-realized adaptation.
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
At the beginning of this review, I outed myself as someone who's not a huge South Park fan, but I've watched enough of the show to understand that this is its modus operandi. It foregrounds loud, over-the-top, “edgy” humor, and it backgrounds surprisingly thoughtful character arcs. South Park: The Fractured But Whole matches the show's strange mix of intentions; it is totally aligned in that way. And in that way, it provided the perfect reminder for why the show (and, to a lesser extent, this game) aren't for me.
Ubisoft's follow-up to the Stick of Truth shines with a rewarding combat system wrapped around South Park's distinct brand of humor.
