Xbox Game Pass just gained a title that will appeal to South Park fans and those who enjoy well-crafted tactical role-playing games. As a franchise, South Park's video game adaptations have been somewhat hit-or-miss as the older games haven't aged well, but something like The Stick of Truth is hailed as one of Obsidian Entertainment's best releases. While the RPG's follow-up may not have had the cultural impact of its predecessor, it's still plenty of fun and well worth the time, especially if it's on Game Pass.
Per True Achievements, Xbox Game Pass just added South Park: The Fractured But Whole, which is available from today, October 16. The first part of the service's second wave of October additions, the surprisingly massive tactical RPG follows the children of the eponymous town as they embark upon a game of superheroes, aiming for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the many tropes of the genre. Beyond exploring the faithfully recreated town, the game also boasts an in-depth combat system that rewards careful planning and character building, making for a remarkably robust experience.
Xbox Game Pass' biggest strength lies in the variety it affords its users. The addition...