Many people are aware of South Park. It’s undeniably one of the most controversial TV shows around, and that’s why I like it. Because of my love for the show, I was really excited when Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced that they were working on a video game based on the controversial cartoon, but we live in a time of awful licensed games that absolutely milk their respective franchises, so I was at best cautiously optimistic. Now that I’ve played it, I’m pleased to say that this is one of the best licensed games I’ve played in a very long time.
Unlike many licensed games, it is clear that South Park: The Stick of Truth is not shovelware; it was created with heart and passion. There’s clear effort weaved into every corner of this adventure, from both the guys over at South Park Studios and developer Obsidian. They wanted to produce the South Park game that fans have always dreamed of and, even though it is not flawless, they truly succeeded in their task.
You are the new kid, a mysterious child who has the ability to quickly make friends and is a skilled fighter. When you arrive in the small country town of South Park, you’re thrust into a never-ending battle between the Humans (led by everyone’s favorite asshole, Cartman) and the Elves (following the lead of Kyle). They’re fighting over the most famed relic in the universe, the stick of truth, for whoever controls the stick controls the universe. In reality it’s a make believe game the kids are playing. However, it wouldn’t be South Park if the situation didn’t completely spiral out of control. It’s an enjoyable narrative. The progression of the story makes sense and the conflict between the characters is true to the show and their personalities. It comes together to create a highly enjoyable and cohesive story that has great pacing.
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