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[No Love]

Looks more like an interactive movie than anything, if that thirteen minute clip is how the majority of the game will play out. The combat looked about as basic as you can get. I'll probably end up getting this anyway though just to see how it unfolds, and I will also be able to trick my non RPG playing friend into playing an RPG.

Ever played Paper Mario games? This will play out similarly.

I.E. Awesome.

It's too bad they didn't make a Vita version. Would be perfect for pick up and play.

 

[Enduin]

Have we gotten any word on the length of the game? Is it geared toward length or replay-ability via choices or is it just a short but crazy romp through South Park?

 

[Mt Heart Attack]

You guys think/know whether we'll be able to join one of the two factions or, generally, to actively influence the events in the game or will the story unfold more linearly?

Since it's an RPG by Obsidian I would be expecting the player's choices to have some significant impact on the plot but what's been shown so far hasn't really given me that impression for some reason.

 

[jimbobb]

Any info on PC hardware requirements/recommendations?

 

[CarbonRevenge]

Have we gotten any word on the length of the game? Is it geared toward length or replay-ability via choices or is it just a short but crazy romp through South Park?

There's alot of side content in each area of the game so if you go through it and don't just do the main story quest then it's probably 10-15 hours or more.

 

[adj_noun]

Any info on PC hardware requirements/recommendations?

Greenmangaming posted some.

 

[Darksol]

Just two weeks until South Park, people!

 

[adj_noun]

Just two weeks until South Park, people!

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Have we gotten any word on the length of the game? Is it geared toward length or replay-ability via choices or is it just a short but crazy romp through South Park?

No way it will be short considering how long it's been in development and how simple the graphics are. It would be a joke. What could they possibly have been doing all this time if it's just a 5-10 hour game?

 

[Cat Party]

There's alot of side content in each area of the game so if you go through it and don't just do the main story quest then it's probably 10-15 hours or more.

Regardless of what the reported length is, it'll take people like me a lot longer as we'll be scouring every area for hidden gags and easter eggs.

 

[-GJ-]

Have we gotten any word on the length of the game? Is it geared toward length or replay-ability via choices or is it just a short but crazy romp through South Park?

I've seen people saying 50 hours multiple times, but nobody seems to have a source.

A writer on IGN played through the first 2,5 hours of the game and he didn't even clear the first main quest. He just went to explore the city and various side activities, so it seems there's a lot to do in the town besides just the main quest.

 

[moai]

i hope this will be on xbox market place day one.

 

[GTI Guy]

Wish this was coming to XB1

 

[XiaNaphryz]

What could they possibly have been doing all this time if it's just a 5-10 hour game?

Restarting the game design from scratch a couple times could easily eat up all that dev time and result in a short game. ;P

I don't think that's likely, but if you wanted a plausible reason there you go.

 

[Schrade]

I love how the jew's sock weapon (Sling of David) makes people who get hit with it have stars of David coming out of them. The details that they've worked into the game are perfect.

 

[Mt Heart Attack]

So I just found out that the game comes out two days later in Europe than in the US, March 6 instead of March 4? Ugh so annoying.

EuroGAF, any way I can buy this game online from Europe and play it on the American release date? You can't do that on Steam, can you?

 

[muzzymate]

Wish this was coming to XB1

I bought Rayman Legends yesterday just for this reason. And I hadn't picked up this game which from the reviews, seems fantastic.

I'll wait for SP to come to XB1 or pick it up for cheap closer to the end of the year for 360.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

impressions on South park (22 mins in)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBeTzLbmCtE&list=UUR1wCXM9e7NshYfonwa5BAg&feature=c4-overview

 

[adj_noun]

impressions on South park (22 mins in)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBeTzLbmCtE&list=UUR1wCXM9e7NshYfonwa5BAg&feature=c4-overview

"It's, what, a 20 hour game and we saw an hour of it."

Can't speak for the accuracy, but that's kinda in line with my expectations.

 

[Schrade]

Proper link for 22minutes in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBeTzLbmCtE#t=22m0s

(Works with YouTubeMe)

 

[diffusionx]

Graphics look great, but man this game looks boring. The combat looks slow and awful. I'm not getting good vibes from this at all.

 

[JustinBB7]

One of the guys who played an hour got told it was about 12 hours. Very conflicting times then it seems.

 

[adj_noun]

One of the guys who played an hour got told it was about 12 hours. Very conflicting times then it seems.

Oof, very conflicting indeed. If true, I hope that's the "blitz through the main quest" length.

 

[JaseC]

So I just found out that the game comes out two days later in Europe than in the US, March 6 instead of March 4? Ugh so annoying.

EuroGAF, any way I can buy this game online from Europe and play it on the American release date? You can't do that on Steam, can you?

Use a VPN: Spotflux is free and US-based. Once you're in-game you can close it.

 

[Hobbun]

One of the guys who played an hour got told it was about 12 hours. Very conflicting times then it seems.

I do hope it is longer than that. I was thinking around 20 hours or so.

 

[Mt Heart Attack]

Use a VPN: Spotflux is free and US-based. Once you're in-game you can close it.

Cheers! So, just to check if I got it straight, I can just preorder the game now and then I'll be able to unlock it two days earlier by connecting through the VPN? Or do I need to change my Steam profile data as well, moving my residence to the US or something?

 

[JaseC]

Cheers! So, just to check if I got it straight, I can just preorder the game now and then I'll be able to unlock it two days earlier by connecting through the VPN? Or do I need to change my Steam profile data as well, moving my residence to the US or something?

Just loading up the VPN will suffice.

 

[ekim]

Review embargo lifts tomorrow, right? Or did I mix something up?

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

Review embargo lifts tomorrow, right? Or did I mix something up?

Sounds way too early to me. Game doesn't come out for a couple weeks.

 

[Finalow]

I think that is game is going to be amazing. I'm saying that since they announced it but it feels more real now.

dat Jew class

 

[Famassu]

Graphics look great, but man this game looks boring. The combat looks slow and awful. I'm not getting good vibes from this at all.

It's basically Super Mario RPG. That's anything but a boring combat system. So... you're wrong.

 

[glaurung]

Review embargo lifts tomorrow, right? Or did I mix something up?

Sounds way too early to me. Game doesn't come out for a couple weeks.

Yeah that does sound too early. Or alternatively, they are super confident about the game and are willing to create more positive buzz early on.

 

[Neuromancer]

Any good preorder deals for 360 (US)?

 

[Labadal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6shjMONXYE

Old video of Mr. and Mrs. Hankey. Don't know how I missed this.

 

[KojiKnight]

Ever played Paper Mario games? This will play out similarly.

I.E. Awesome.

Honestly, that's probably the part I'm most excited for. I haven't kept up with southpark in ages (though admittedly I got hit by a nostalgia wave watching the video). The paper mario system of turn based decisions coupled with real time blocks/additional damage is a good one.

 

[FrankWza]

Any good preorder deals for 360 (US)?

I was looking into this but on ps3. Gamestop has an exclusive samurai everyone else includes a separate pack. But u see no mention of it on Bestbuy.com. so everyone gets fellowship pack and gamestop gets both? Too bad as I'm getting it at bestbuy if I get it at launch.

 

[adj_noun]

I was looking into this but on ps3. Gamestop has an exclusive samurai everyone else includes a separate pack. But u see no mention of it on Bestbuy.com. so everyone gets fellowship pack and gamestop gets both? Too bad as I'm getting it at bestbuy if I get it at launch.

Huh, gamestop does have a thing about a samurai costume thingamajig.

Pre-Order South Park: The Stick of Truth and Receive the GameStop Exclusive Super Spaceman Samurai Pack!

Pre-Order South Park: The Stick of Truth and Receive the GameStop Exclusive Super Spaceman Samurai Pack, which includes:

Superhero Costume: Buffs at Start of Combat
Samurai Costume: Buffs when you Defeat an Enemy
Spaceman Costume: Emergency Shields

I hadn't seen that before.

 

[MYE]

God, I just want one review/full game impressions
If this game turns out to be a dud I'm gonna lose it

 

[Buckethead]

I hate turn based RPGs but I'm probably going to get it.

 

[adj_noun]

God, I just want one review/full game impressions
If this game turns out to be a dud I'm gonna lose it

I'd wager on seeing at least some of the following:

*Game's humor is a big plus, but may turn off some players

*Feels like playing the show with both past references and new material all over the place

*Replayability low due to relatively linear plot/few major choices

*Combat, while surprisingly complex at times (especially boss fights), can feel slow and/or plodding

*If you're a South Park fan you'll love it.

8.5 8.4

 

[Darksol]

God, I just want one review/full game impressions
If this game turns out to be a dud I'm gonna lose it

Every impression and preview thus far has been hughly favourable. It won't suck.

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

Sounds way too early to me. Game doesn't come out for a couple weeks.

That means they're confident, that's a good thing. Though if you mean as far as PR timing and exposure prior to release goes, I'm hoping people not in the know have the short term memory capacity to remember its existence past the reviews being rolled out.

 

[DukeBobby]

God, I just want one review/full game impressions
If this game turns out to be a dud I'm gonna lose it

Nah, I just can't see it. Metacritic score in the mid-high 80s, I say.

 

[Fezzan]

God, I just want one review/full game impressions
If this game turns out to be a dud I'm gonna lose it

Yeah so do I, two weeks is too long

 

[hwy_61]

Still no console impressions? Preordered the 360 version. My gut tells me it's going to be fine, but I'd still like to know.

 

[LNBL]

In case anyone is interested, Gaf's much beloved Pewdiepie already has the game and has uploaded the first 28 minutes or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yP35-V042c&list=UU-lHJZR3Gqxm24_Vd_AJ5Yw&feature=c4-overview

I only wachted until the character creation part. Spoilers in the video obviously!

 

[erawsd]

In case anyone is interested, Gaf's much beloved Pewdiepie already has the game and has uploaded the first 28 minutes or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yP35-V042c&list=UU-lHJZR3Gqxm24_Vd_AJ5Yw&feature=c4-overview

I only wachted until the character creation part. Spoilers in the video obviously!

Hmm.. thats weird he'd get a copy so he can stream the whole thing before its even out.

 

[Nintyb]

I want to watch but would rather go in fresh having only seen bits of the bard video.

Definitely in full on hyped mode for the game.

 

[uncleniccius]

Review embargo lifts tomorrow, right? Or did I mix something up?

Greg Miller said in this week's Gamescoop that he was waiting for review code for it and hoping that he could play it this weekend... So not right.

 

[GlamFM]

In case anyone is interested, Gaf's much beloved Pewdiepie already has the game and has uploaded the first 28 minutes or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yP35-V042c&list=UU-lHJZR3Gqxm24_Vd_AJ5Yw&feature=c4-overview

I only wachted until the character creation part. Spoilers in the video obviously!

Have to force myself to stop watching - can´t wait for this game!