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ChazGW7 · Oct 16, 2017

GamesRadar - 4.5/5
http://www.gamesradar.com/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-review/

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.

HardcoreGamer - 4.5/5
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/10/16/review-south-park-the-fractured-but-whole/274699/

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is loaded with toilet humor and enough F bombs to make Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Kinison blush, but anyone following South Park over the past twenty years should be expecting that.

GameInformer - 8.75/10
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/s...fractured-but-whole-game-informer-review.aspx

The Fractured but Whole is a welcome sequel, maintaining the standard of quality set by the previous game and, in a broader sense, all of Parker and Stone's work. Every aspect is overloaded with both smart and immature jokes, the combat is an improvement, the game is bigger and longer, and the sneaky moments of sincerity make you recall the charm of childhood in surprising ways – just like the show.

IGN - 8.5/10
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2017/10/16/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-review

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. Navigation and repetition of some of its simple puzzle mechanics drag a little, but it's otherwise an excellent South Park game that's also a strong RPG.

GodIsAGeek - 8.5/10
http://www.godisageek.com/reviews/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-review/

A great sequel with much more going on, and is built with a lot of love and respect for the series it comes from.

EasyAllies - 4/5
https://easyallies.com/#!/review/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole

It's clear that The Fractured But Whole has a few issues that could have been ironed out prior to release, which is surprising given the game's delays. However, like The Stick of Truth before it, this game absolutely nails the look and feel of the show. Overall it's a slightly weaker effort than its predecessor, but it is still one of the funniest games out there.

Gamespot - 8/10
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-review/1900-6416788/

It's consistently amusing and provocative without the edginess the series used to be known for. Both the game's combat and explorative strengths effectively bridge the many comical plot developments, which range from mildly amusing to downright hilarious. It's an accomplishment that this game will wholly entertain devoted fans while delivering a heap of jokes that won't fly over the heads of casual viewers.

dan2026 · Oct 16, 2017

Seems really solid. Am excited.

Fermbiz · Oct 16, 2017

I loved Stick of Truth. Thought it was hilarious and fun. Can't wait for this one!

Shancake · Oct 16, 2017

Our review is live!

https://press-start.com.au/reviews/...-park-fractured-whole-review-hold-onto-butts/

SolidChamp · Oct 16, 2017

Hmmm, loaded with toilet humor.

I dunno, Ive become a little less squeamish about really gross poop humor over the years, but the Mr. Slaves ass stuff in the first game had me feeling really nauseous. That was a bit much for me.

Wonder how this compares?

isaacnukem · Oct 16, 2017

Great reviews, I'm glad the quality is as good as the first one, it seems.

shira · Oct 16, 2017

some lower scores than I expected, can't wait to try the A+

shitting

minigame

Gamezone · Oct 16, 2017

Gamer.no 6/10

https://www.gamer.no/artikler/anmeldelse-south-park-the-fractured-but-whole/409523

Blam · Oct 16, 2017

Damn I'm liking the reviews so far so I can't wait to play it.

Audioboxer · Oct 16, 2017

Ctrl-F "PC Principal"

But the game was constantly jabbing at me for even caring about this stuff. The aforementioned meeting with Mr. Mackey balloons into a lengthy question-and-answer session where he tries to get every detail about your gender and sexuality right while seeming exasperated. And elsewhere, the PC Principal grants you social justice certification and teaches you how to spot microaggressions in battle, which he then explains in detail. It feels like there was a tug of war in development of The Fractured But Whole between being surprisingly accepting and forward-thinking, but also making sure its all still one big joke.

After all, you cant care too much. That wouldnt be cool.

Cheers Polygon.

Decent reviews. Seems like it's not reinventing much from the first game, and depending on how much you like the story some might prefer the first.

ChazGW7 · Oct 16, 2017

Judging reactions from when the first game came out, I think people just wanted more South Park PRG goodness, so I am glad they stayed safe for the most part here instead of radically changing too much.

darklink28 · Oct 16, 2017

My review is live!

VGCultureHQ Review

mmalto · Oct 16, 2017

SolidChamp said:
Hmmm, loaded with toilet humor.

I dunno, Ive become a little less squeamish about really gross poop humor over the years, but the Mr. Slaves ass stuff in the first game had me feeling really nauseous. That was a bit much for me.

Wonder how this compares?

The game is called the "The Fractured But Whole". I'm sure you have nothing to worry about.

BT-727 · Oct 16, 2017

Our review is up: 9/10 http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/south-park-fractured-but-whole-review-1763589

Minor technical issues aside, the stellar combat, engaging narrative, and quirky humour make this 30 hour romp through the quiet mountain town of South Park, Colorado, worth checking out. Particularly if the TV shows brand of humour gels with you. Its a marked improvement over South Park: The Stick of Truth in almost every way. Role-playing games have had a bumper year with Persona 5, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nier: Automata, and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and South Park: The Fractured But Whole continues the trend in spectacular fashion.

jonafish · Oct 16, 2017

I wasn't planning on picking this up at launch, but I'm really tempted. I might have to pick this up tonight. I am liking the reviews so far.

AllGamer · Oct 16, 2017

BT-727 said:
Our review is up: 9/10 http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/south-park-fractured-but-whole-review-1763589

30 hours? Not bad.

black070 · Oct 16, 2017

30 hours ? Thats actually tempting me to pick it up sooner rather then later.

TacoMasters · Oct 16, 2017

Seems pretty good so far. Might pick this up later, though.

Sourtreats · Oct 16, 2017

This is one of my most hyped games of this year. It looks like it's going to live up to my hype.

Pepin · Oct 16, 2017

SolidChamp said:
Hmmm, loaded with toilet humor.

I dunno, Ive become a little less squeamish about really gross poop humor over the years, but the Mr. Slaves ass stuff in the first game had me feeling really nauseous. That was a bit much for me.

Wonder how this compares?

There isn't as much properly gross-out humour in there: you've still got farts and shit and piss jokes, but nothing quite on the level of climbing into a sphincter this time around

ChazGW7 said:
Judging reactions from when the first game came out, I think people just wanted more South Park PRG goodness, so I am glad they stayed safe for the most part here instead of radically changing too much.

If you liked the first game, this is more of the same humour-wise with a better, more detailed world to explore and better combat generally.

iBlue · Oct 16, 2017

30 hours long? Damnn

psyfi · Oct 16, 2017

Please don't make me click through spoiler tags just to see scores.

shimon · Oct 16, 2017

Looks good,probably gonna be around 80.

SolidChamp · Oct 16, 2017

Pepin said:
There isn't as much properly gross-out humour in there: you've still got farts and shit and piss jokes, but nothing quite on the level of climbing into a sphincter this time around.

Ah okay. Thanks for clarifying!

OléGunner · Oct 16, 2017

Thanks for the thread Bits.
Great reviews so far, already got my pre-order in which is only like the second time I've done that this year.

Stick of Truth was magnificent imo so a sequel that meets that quality bar and more means I'm gonna love this.

Can't wait to get stuck in.

franklyshankly · Oct 16, 2017

What's with the spoiler tags on the scores?

cleveridea · Oct 16, 2017

Glad to see ACG liked it so much

GlamFM · Oct 16, 2017

Spoilertags on the scores?

Is this a thing?

Why?

Shake Appeal · Oct 16, 2017

I kind of want to play this out of morbid curiosity, but I just can't bring myself to fund South Park in any way.

WestEgg · Oct 16, 2017

I'm hoping this game does extremely well and is well regarded without having a 90s metacritic score, just so we can stop insisting games have to be considered perfect to be worth our time.

LordOcidax · Oct 16, 2017

Great reviews. Its amazing that Mario+Rabbids ends up above South Park in the MC score, nobody could predict that, not even Ubisoft. Another great game, 2017 year keeps delivering.

ZeroX03 · Oct 16, 2017

Spoiler tagged scores are gross.

Read a few. Seems good! I played half of the first game and thought it was just okay, but I was out of date on the show (I still am but less so) and wasnt all that engaged in the fantasy narrative. Superheroes are more my style and improved combat is big. Will pick up discounted on console or on PC at some point.

Ricky_R · Oct 16, 2017

Is this an test review?

Mega Man's Electric Sheep · Oct 16, 2017

iBlue said:
30 hours long? Damnn

I would read a few more, there's another review that says it took him just under 20, doing almost all of the sidequests,

LiK · Oct 16, 2017

Please get rid of the spoiler tags for the scores.

Edit: Thanks

Catvoca · Oct 16, 2017

Seems pretty good! Polygon and Eurogamer reviews line up with my general feelings on South Park, so going by them I'll probably have a decent time with it.

T.O.P · Oct 16, 2017

Lookin great, can't wait to dig in

When does this unlock on Uplay?

The Hermit · Oct 16, 2017

Fix the op, it's full of spoiler tags

Daedardus · Oct 16, 2017

So after spoiler tagging lists we now spoiler tag review scores too? A bit annoying if you ask me, can you remove them?

Seik · Oct 16, 2017

LiK said:
Please get rid of the spoiler tags for the scores.

Yeah, it serves no purpose.

SJRB · Oct 16, 2017

You really going to spoiler tag review scores in a review score thread? This is pretty frustrating on mobile.

OKK · Oct 16, 2017

Nice.

Overall great reviews! Much better than I expected after the last season.

C.Mongler · Oct 16, 2017

GlamFM said:
Spoilertags on the scores?

Is this a thing?

Why?

Yeah, I don't understand this. I knowingly clicked a review thread, I think I know what I got myself into here. This just makes it absurdly difficult/annoying to glance through the scores.

Bits N Pieces · Oct 16, 2017

So no spoiler tags then? Is that the general consensus?

Thought it would be better for the publications and maybe persuade people to go and read the reviews rather than just eyeball the score.

If people want them gone, ill take them out though.

EDIT, Right, stop talking about my terrible thread and start talking about the game. Thanks

BoogieWoogie · Oct 16, 2017

This, Mordor, Evil Within 2 and Wolfenstein.

October gave me quite the backlog.

CSJ · Oct 16, 2017

Anyone got the release times? Dunno if I should stay up or not tonight!

Pepin · Oct 16, 2017

OKK said:
Nice.

Overall great reviews! Much better than I expected after the last season.

Yh I thought the last season was pretty poor, but the game gets the comic timing down - and that's way rarer than I ever really thought about in gaming.

Also, it feels in the writing like Trey and Matt aren't trying quite as hard as the most recent series have to find something to make fun of. It's a purer, clearer narrative without trying to be satirical for the sake of it.

BassForever · Oct 16, 2017

Not sure why we need to spoiler tag review scores in a review thread... or why a review score would need a spoiler tag period.

Overall reviews seem about where I expected, seems like a solid follow up where your enjoyment will hinge on how much you like south park's brand of humor.

semiconscious · Oct 16, 2017

Bits N Pieces said:
So no spoiler tags then? Is that the general consensus?

Thought it would be better for the publications and maybe persuade people to go and read the reviews rather than just eyeball the score.

If people want them gone, ill take them out though.

better for them, maybe. not so much for us

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