South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

October 16, 2017
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.6/5.0(27,449 reviews)
Role Playing GamesStrategy
Good

Overall feedback for South Park: The Fractured But Whole is predominantly positive, highlighting its humor and engaging gameplay while expressing significant frustration over the Ubisoft Connect launcher. Many players enjoy the game as a fun and strategic sequel to its predecessor, despite some glitches and a weaker storyline.

About This Game

A superhero parody that is also a genuine tactical RPG. The New Kid joins the boys' costumed alter egos, and combat moves onto a grid where positioning, knockback and turn order carry real weight, a substantial step up in mechanical depth from The Stick of Truth. Character creation runs through class, race and, notoriously, a difficulty slider tied to skin colour.

The show's voice survives the transition intact, and the writing is the reason to play. The complaints cluster elsewhere: launcher friction, bugs, combat that grows unbalanced once the build comes together, and a story most rank below its predecessor. Rated Mature and on PS Plus Extra, it is aimed squarely at people who already know the show, and it is genuinely uncomfortable for anyone who does not.

Themes

comedicmodernsuperherourbanfriendshipmystery-solving

Mechanics

turn-basedcombatparty-basedcharacter-creationclass-systemskill-treescustomizationloot-systeminventory-managementexplorationdialoguechoice-basedbranching-narrativecutscenesvoice-acting

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view

Player Reviews

Good

Overall feedback for South Park: The Fractured But Whole is predominantly positive, highlighting its humor and engaging gameplay while expressing significant frustration over the Ubisoft Connect launcher. Many players enjoy the game as a fun and strategic sequel to its predecessor, despite some glitches and a weaker storyline.

Pros

  • Hilarious writing and humor
  • Engaging and improved gameplay mechanics
  • Highly reminiscent of the South Park series
  • Depth in character customization and combat strategy
  • Long playtime with numerous side quests

Cons

  • Frequent issues with Ubisoft Connect launcher
  • Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay
  • Weaker story compared to the previous game
  • Balancing issues in combat
  • Mandatory online connection for single-player play

Based on 98 reviews from steam

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South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ — Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ worth playing?
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 27,449 reviews.
Is South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ single-player or multiplayer?
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ supports single player.
What platforms is South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ available on?
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ is available on PS4.
When did South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ release?
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ released on October 16, 2017.
What is South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™'s age rating?
South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.