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[ieatzombies]

Yeah, Giant Bomb as a whole and especially Alex taste tend to align with mine. Really awesome to see such a great review from them(and most of the reviews) in general.

 

[Radec]

Wow, way better than I thought.

Well done.

 

[Milennia]

I'm only criticizing it because they didnt give it a 4. lol

Its 3 points off from a 4 AND a 10.
My mind is blown.

 

[erawsd]

Kinda what I expected.. varying degrees of positivity.

Its a shame about the bugs/glitches. Unlike the past, I'm not sure we can say they were rushed or the game is full of complex layers to explain why an Obsidian game has these problems. Their Q/A staff really needs to get it together.

 

[SlasherJPC]

Rock Paper Shotgun - moderately positive by John Walker

I found it interesting his review said the opening hours was dull. I found it completely compelling the entire time with the game only getter crazier and crazier the more you progress.

 

[Dartastic]

I've only read like 3 or so reviews outside of Kotaku's, and they're really the only ones I've read that mention any bugs. I'm going to take their buggy impressions with more than a grain of salt, even though it iS Obsidian.

 

[NoPiece]

Um, a 7/10 is a good score.

if you look at the distribution of GameSpot score, a 7/10 is exactly in the 50th percentile for them. So 50% of all games they review get higher scores. I wouldn't consider that a good score.

 

[Zornack]

if you look at the distribution of GameSpot score, a 7/10 is exactly in the 50th percentile for them. So 50% of all games they review get higher scores. I wouldn't consider that a good score.

They've heavily changed how they score games recently. 7/10 isn't dog shit like it used to be.

I found it interesting his review said the opening hours was dull. I found it completely compelling the entire time with the game only getter crazier and crazier the more you progress.

Yeah, I've only played the first hour or so and it's already hooked me.

 

[Deimo5]

If people are freaking out about a 7, try a 6
http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/south_park_the_game_review.html

I think they are usually a little lower than the norm quite often fwiw

 

[KHlover]

spieletipps.de - 80%

 

[madmackem]

I found it interesting his review said the opening hours was dull. I found it completely compelling the entire time with the game only getter crazier and crazier the more you progress.

I wonder if he even likes the show, I'm getting a vibe from these reviews that if you like south park that just being in the world is exciting, if you're not a fan really then you see the seams more. I can't wait I love this shit, the last Simpsons game I loved just because I was in a world I've dreamed of exploring.

 

[meanspartan]

sweet! great reviews overall.

So bout to buy it, anyone know how many save profiles there are on PC? (my brother wants to play too)

 

[King Tubby]

8s (due to bugs and the like) were more or less what I expected. As a fan I couldn't be more excited to get this game.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Reviews getting me hyped. Can't wait to play this.

 

[dreamfall]

I'm excited about the writing! Fun review scores thus far.

 

[EmptySpace]

if you look at the distribution of GameSpot score, a 7/10 is exactly in the 50th percentile for them. So 50% of all games they review get higher scores. I wouldn't consider that a good score.

i thought gamespot is supposed to be moving back to the old 1-10 scale used properly, that's why their scores are going to be lower than everyone else's.

 

[CrimsonCommie]

I'm glad this is getting good scores! Can't wait to play this in a few hours!

 

[ItsGeeMcGee]

I've only read like 3 or so reviews outside of Kotaku's, and they're really the only ones I've read that mention any bugs. I'm going to take their buggy impressions with more than a grain of salt, even though it iS Obsidian.

Yea Jason schrier says bugs and Ryan mcaffrey specifically states very few bugs. Go figure

 

[JonCha]

Edge gave an 8

 

[Grief.exe]

Yea Jason schrier says bugs and Ryan mcaffrey specifically states very few bugs. Go figure

Were they reviewing the same versions?

I can report the PC version is incredibly solid so far.

 

[Bloodworth]

Were they reviewing the same versions?

I can report the PC version is incredibly solid so far.

Kotaku primarily played the Xbugs version

 

[CambriaRising]

Were they reviewing the same versions?

I can report the PC version is incredibly solid so far.

Looks like it is going to be very much YMMV on the bug front. I didn't encounter a single one in 18 hours of play. (PS3)

 

[potam]

Why do I have to be so broke going into March? Damn you fiscal irresponsibility!

 

[Deimo5]

Looks like it is going to be very much YMMV on the bug front. I didn't encounter a single one in 18 hours of play. (PS3)

Yeah Nick Robinson (Rev3) complained about bugs and he played on PC.

 

[FullMetalx117]

Playing the game right now and so far it's great! Definitely a treat for south park fans! I haven't noticed really any bugs yet on the pc version. The opening hours are a tad bit dull but still engaging. Simply in awe as I stroll through South Park!

 

[Messofanego]

Alex is a harsh judge of comedy, but he loved Jazzpunk and I loved that too, so that's a pretty encouraging review. A tight 14 hour RPG sounds great to me.

That might sound short for an RPG, but it packs a great deal of material into those hours, and almost all of it is very funny.
...
Again, The Stick of Truth tries to pack a whole lot into a relatively short game.

The Stick of Truth's battle system is surprisingly deep, yet easy to learn. I just wish the fart mechanics were a bit better. No, I never thought I'd ever have to write that sentence either.

And it runs great too, or at least does so on the PC. It's worth noting that I never got to try the console versions of The Stick of Truth, but the PC version ran nearly issue free during my time with it. One random crash bug and a single instance of the game's soundtrack cutting out during a battle were all I ever noticed. Beyond that, load times were quick, checkpoints were aplenty, and I managed to get through the campaign free of types of issues we (perhaps rightfully) tend to associate with Obsidian's games.

 

[SlasherJPC]

I wonder if he even likes the show, I'm getting a vibe from these reviews that if you like south park that just being in the world is exciting, if you're not a fan really then you see the seams more. I can't wait I love this shit, the last Simpsons game I loved just because I was in a world I've dreamed of exploring.

Your just going to love this man!

 

[Chuck]

Were they reviewing the same versions?

I can report the PC version is incredibly solid so far.

RPS had PC bugs and Giant Bomb had none. Gametrailers also had PC bugs.

 

[Grief.exe]

Yeah Nick Robinson (Rev3) complained about bugs and he played on PC.

He said the PC version ran very smoothly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT0h8RRfrkM&t=07m53s

RPS had PC bugs and Giant Bomb had none. Gametrailers also had PC bugs.

Well, for my specific set up I am not seeing any bugs or errors so far. And have been running the game at 4k resolutions for whatever reason.

 

[V_Arnold]

I got the review copy (360) yesterday, the first thing the game started after installing was a 10mb title update. So I guess less bugs, cause so far (3-4 hours into it), I encountered none.

 

[Relativ9]

Elder-Geek.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf36QTxtYb0&list=PL8E526737262B56AD&feature=c4-overview-vl

Worth Buying (Pretty much a 4 or even 5/5)

 

[Deimo5]

He said the PC version ran very smoothly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT0h8RRfrkM&t=07m53s



Well, for my specific set up I am not seeing any bugs or errors so far. And have been running the game at 4k resolutions for whatever reason.

I assume that is to do with stuff like frame rate, he specifically gives a dislike of 'sorely lacks polish'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xT0h8RRfrkM#t=411

 

[Steve McQueen]

Hell yeah! Just 3 more days for us Europeans. That'll give Obsidian enough time to take care of the patch....I hope

 

[Messofanego]

been watching PewDiePie play through some of it

That sounds like torture.

 

[Grief.exe]

Hell yeah! Just 3 more days for us Europeans. That'll give Obsidian enough time to take care of the patch....I hope

Or use a VPN and play now.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Or use a VPN and play now.

EU PS3 version here :/ My rig is so old, even Tetris will break it down.

 

[Grief.exe]

EU PS3 version here :/ My rig is so old, even Tetris will break it down.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

http://www.vg247.com/2014/03/04/south-park-the-stick-of-truth-review-round-up/

LOTS more here!

 

[Aretak]

Very pleased that this seems to have turned out well. Guess all those delays really helped them get it right.

 

[BPoole]

Gamespot with the lowball again. I'm surprised they didn't turn their review into a social commentary about misogyny and LBGT discrimination in modern media.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Have to borrow some cash I guess

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Jim Sterling review here:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/art...-Stick-of-Truth-Review-A-Storm-of-Swear-Words

 

[honeymustardn]

Gamespot with the lowball again. I'm surprised they didn't turn their review into a social commentary about misogyny and LBGT discrimination in modern media.

It's ok for people to give games lower scores than you want. Chill.

 

[The Incredible Muffin]

LOL at disclaimer at GT review

... especially GAF

(8.3)

 

[NoPiece]

i thought gamespot is supposed to be moving back to the old 1-10 scale used properly, that's why their scores are going to be lower than everyone else's.

They've heavily changed how they score games recently. 7/10 isn't dog shit like it used to be.

ya, I'm sure they are trying, but if you take the 24 Xbox One reviews to date, the average is 6.7, so they are pretty close to their lifetime average.

 

[Clydefrog]

you have my axe, game reviewers.

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

Yea Jason schrier says bugs and Ryan mcaffrey specifically states very few bugs. Go figure

I played through the entire 360 version and saw no bugs at all. But it was the retail version and I got an auto update when ran it the first time. Maybe they played an earlier non-patched version?

 

[Steve McQueen]

Enjoy the troll at the beginning GAF.
GameTrailers - 8.3

Wow. GAF is all over the place.

 

[C4Lukins]

I thought some reviewer would lay into it for its non PC humor. Looks great so far. I am still expecting a 1 out of 5 at some point.

 

[aspiegamer]

So it's looking like a meta in the 81-83 range? Considering the generally godawful reception of games with any kind of JRPG styling that's mind-blowingly good. Generally I'd default anything with a turn-based battle system or ATB style a good 5-10/100 extra. Game is officially back on my radar.

More important than the score for me will be reading reviews where some writers will surely praise things that they've completely hammered more conventional RPGs for in the past. It'll anger me but I'll get a laugh out of it, too. The South Park name on the case is almost surely adding some rose-tinted glasses for first impressions but that doesn't mean there's plenty of fine game once you get a clear look.