{"id":62330,"date":"2014-03-04T12:53:12","date_gmt":"2014-03-04T10:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=62330"},"modified":"2014-03-04T13:00:29","modified_gmt":"2014-03-04T11:00:29","slug":"the-stick-of-truth-would-mr-mackey-approve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/62330-the-stick-of-truth-would-mr-mackey-approve","title":{"rendered":"The Stick of Truth: would Mr. Mackey approve?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who does not love South Park? Four primary schools kids taking on the world and its many evils \u2013 such as Barbara Streisand and hippies \u2013 accompanied by a healthy dose of foul-mouthed profanity. What better way to celebrate the quartet than by picking up a copy of the series\u2019 latest video game .<\/p>\n

The initial reviews for The Stick of Truth have been overwhelmingly positive, and if you are a fan of the show the game has been touted as an absolute must buy.<\/p>\n

Although the Grand Wizard Edition will not be available in South Africa<\/a>, the standard Xbox 360, PS3, and PC version will be released on 7 March.<\/p>\n

If you’re keen on the game, check out our pre-order roundup: South Park: The Stick of Truth SA pre-order prices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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South Park: The Stick of Truth \u2013 Aggregate review scores (04\/03\/2014)<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Platform<\/strong><\/td>\nMetacritic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PC<\/td>\n84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PS3<\/td>\n85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox 360<\/td>\n82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Below is a roundup of review opinion from a selection of reputable websites:<\/p>\n

GameInformer<\/a> (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) 8.5\/10<\/h3>\n

I can\u2019t think of a better way to bring this franchise to gaming consoles. The RPG format allows for a ton of funny items and sidequests, the objectives are unlike anything else in the genre, everything moves along at a solid pace, and the overall feel is distinctly South Park. It\u2019s one of the most faithful adaptations of a license I\u2019ve seen, and it ranks among the best comedic games ever released.<\/p>\n

Joystiq <\/a>(PS3, Xbox 360, PC) 3.5\/5<\/h3>\n

How you’ll feel about\u00a0South Park: The Stick of Truth<\/em>\u00a0comes down to how you prefer the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in this weird little flavor mash-up. To get the most out of it, you have to buy into its world; you have to play pretend. More than that, you’re going to want to know the kids you’re playing with. If you’re well-versed in South Park history and can imagine cookies as a “health potion,” you’re off to a good start. If you can also forgive the repetitive nature of combat and some uninspired quests, it’s worth taking up arms \u2013 or dildos \u2013 for\u00a0The Stick of Truth<\/em>‘s hilarious, disgusting adventure.<\/p>\n

PC Gamer<\/a> (PC) 90\/100 \u2013 Editor\u2019s Choice Award<\/h3>\n

There are better RPGs out there, but no one\u2019s buying The Stick of Truth just for that. You\u2019ll probably buy it because you like, or at least are familiar with, South Park, and as an extension of that series it\u2019s pretty much perfect. That it\u2019s a decent game underneath it all too is a pleasant bonus. Above all, it\u2019s just a wonderful piece of entertainment. It\u2019s surprising, surreal, packed with jokes, and rarely frustrating. I didn\u2019t get bored once across the 17 hours it took me to finish the story and most of the sidequests, and it kept me laughing consistently until the credits.\u00a0If that isn\u2019t worth 90%, I don\u2019t know what is.<\/p>\n