South Park: The Fractured But Whole Reviews

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
3 / 5.0
Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured but Whole feels dated, shallow, and lacking in the purpose or self-awareness needed for a work of satire to hit its mark. It feels like it's trying too hard to recapture that edge. It is as if it believes that if it makes fun of black and queer people enough, it'll stir up those old headlines and controversies that made South Park feel like something more than another multi-million-dollar intellectual property pushed through a corporate conveyor belt.

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Unscored
Oct 16, 2017

With the combat system and the way it's actually trying to make a point with its exploration of social issues, The Fractured But Whole does improve on its predecessor in some ways, but it quickly starts to coast, relying too much on familiarity to get by.

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Oct 16, 2017

I enjoyed my time with The Fractured But Whole, and it's clear that a great deal of effort went into its development, but after this I'm not so sure that I'd want to revisit South Park a third time.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

A sequel that every true fan should play.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

Easily the funniest videogame since Stick of Truth and sure to be the funniest until whenever the hell Trey Parker and Matt Stone decide to do this again.

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Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole" struggles to capture what's made the show endure for 20 years.

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Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole builds off its predecessor's excellent foundation, with deeper combat, a stronger story, and vulgar jokes galore.

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8 / 10
Oct 16, 2017

You will find yourself laughing quite a bit at every ridiculous encounter you’ll come across, and those worried that this game may not live up to what came before it should rest easy. This is a trip into the mountains well worth taking, even if you missed out on its predecessor.

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Paul Semel
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured but Whole is yet another action-packed, turn-based role-playing game that makes you feel like you're directing a long, albeit rambling episode of the show. While it is very similar to South Park: The Stick of Truth, and just as much fun, the theme change from medieval fantasy to comic book superheroes makes this feel different and new. In the end the game may be funnier than it is fun, but it's still a good time.

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82 / 100
Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured but Whole has a more polished combat system than the first game, but it still has some of it's basic flaws that makes it feel monotonous. Either way, you'll enjoy it the most if you're a fan of the animated show. The plot is intelligent, irreverent and with a few surprises. Although it lacks a few epic moments.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

South Park: Fractured But Whole is a hilarious ride that still has me giggling. As a South Park fan, it nails the show's humour and character. While the SRPG gameplay isn't deep, it works on its own and still delivers a laugh. While the common bugs are disappointing, they won't diminish the enjoyment Fractured but Whole is dishing out.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

A South Park game which is at least as good as The Stick of Truth was, and that is definitely something good. Better UIs, and never-ending humor of all sorts. Once again, a game every South Park fan must play, and a game you should play if you are not.

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8.3 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole offers a more simple RPG experience compared with its predecessor, but it still keeps its wonderful humor and the funny characters that are essential in this adventure. Great for the all time fans and the newcomers.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

Just like The Stick of Truth, The Fractured But Whole is 100% South Park. This is a must for fans of the show, while those who enjoy a challenging RPG will delight in cranking up the difficulty and working through its many systems.

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Oct 16, 2017

While The Stick of Truth felt like an extended, interactive, episode of South Park, The Fractured But Whole instead feels like an external story that just happens to be taking place in the show.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is a success, warts and all.

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8.2 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

What does every superhero need? A hilarious origin story, of course. This is given to you by The Coon and involves walking in on your dad f*%$ing your mom.

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Andy Kelly
Top Critic
86 / 100
Oct 17, 2017

A slick RPG with superb tactical combat, a detailed world to explore, and a gleefully crude sense of humour.

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8 / 10
Oct 17, 2017

South Park: The Fractured but Whole is technically a better game than its predecessor with more engaging battles and character creation, but the story is oddly paced towards the end, and while it is a fun ride I don't think it quite matches the plot of The Stick of Truth. It's not without issue, but fans of South Park will enjoy this as much as the first.

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88%
Oct 17, 2017

An excellent follow-up to 2014's The Stick of Truth, but with some positive gameplay changes and less consistent storytelling.

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