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South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a sequel to 2014's award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure

Pros

  • Authentic south park humor and voice acting
  • Engaging tactical turn-based combat
  • Extensive character customization and skill mixing
  • Immersive story with many references
  • Large open world with collectibles and side quests

Cons

  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Combat can be slow and repetitive
  • Requires ubisoft account and launcher
  • Story pacing and ending considered weak by some
  • High price relative to content length

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can customize their character, choose superhero classes and mix skills, explore the town freely, and decide on side quests, indicating moderate player control and freedom."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat involves tactical turn-based grid battles requiring strategic positioning and skill combinations, providing a satisfying challenge especially on higher difficulties."

  • Competition
    -3

    "The game focuses on single-player experience with no evidence of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report long playtimes with main and side quests, collectibles, and DLC content encouraging extended engagement, though some find combat repetitive."

  • Cooperation
    -2

    "While players control a party of up to four characters, cooperation is within the single-player context; no multiplayer or social teamwork reported."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Character customization, skill mixing, crafting, and exploration of a detailed world with many references support creative player expression."

  • Domination
    -4

    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are balanced and respectful within single-player."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a humorous, immersive escape with engaging story and world, providing distraction and stress relief."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom for South Park, with intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "The game encourages trying different skill combinations, classes, and exploring new areas, supporting experimentation."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Open world town with many areas to discover, collectibles, and secrets encourage curiosity-driven exploration."

  • Expression
    4

    "Extensive character customization including costumes, gender, ethnicity, and skill builds allow strong self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "The superhero theme with imaginative powers, absurd humor, and fictional scenarios embody a strong fantasy orientation."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Gameplay is single-player focused with limited social interaction; community feeling is minimal."

  • Growth
    3

    "Character progression through leveling, unlocking skills, crafting, and artifact collection promotes learning and development."

  • Health
    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements; long sessions reported."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during tactical combat and story progression; not suited for background or casual idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Social interactions are limited to scripted NPC dialogues; no deep emotional or relationship building reported."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Players lead a party of characters in combat and make strategic decisions, indicating some leadership role within gameplay."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong emphasis on leveling up, collecting artifacts, crafting, and unlocking new skills and costumes."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Humor and story provide relaxation, but tactical combat and some bugs may cause tension or frustration."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visuals and sound are faithful to the show and enjoyable, but graphics are simple; combat animations add excitement."

  • Status
    -3

    "No social status or leaderboard systems; achievements exist but are mostly personal milestones."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative immersion with engaging, humorous storylines and character interactions consistent with South Park."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Combat requires tactical positioning, skill synergy, and planning, especially in boss fights."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in boss fights and timed challenges, but overall combat is turn-based and predictable."

  • Value
    1

    "Game offers many hours of content and humor, but some players note bugs and high price; better value on sale."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves attacking enemies with various powers and abilities; violence is cartoonish and humorous."

  • Survival
    1

    "Combat involves avoiding defeat and managing resources, but overall low risk and forgiving difficulty on normal modes."

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