Support NeoGAF

[ZeroRay]

Just heard about this.

Surprise indeed.

 

[Plissken]

Love Obsidian games, love South Park, this announcement is win/win for me. Icing on the cake would be if it turns out to be closer to an Earthbound/Planescape style game, and not a FPS RPG like FO3 or NV, but either way I'm there day 1.

 

[Corto]

This is either going to be great or the worst fucking game of all time. Probably the latter.

It will be neither.

 

[DrForester]

Just have this image of a New-Vegas sized world but for Colorado and them doing places like Aspen, Cave of the Winds, and Casa bonita....

 

[jim-jam bongs]

This pleases me. Dungeon Siege 3 was an inoffensively mediocre game, it's not going to rank up there with my favourite stuff from this year by any means but it's also not something I regret buying (5 times at last count). Even if this ends up being in the same category, I'm sure it'll be good for a few laughs.

 

[lunchtoast]

This sounds awesome, and a great PSN/XBLA title if it is that.

 

[Luthos]

The idea is neat, but I was hoping for something... more.

 

[Dyni Crippler]

I love Obsidian, but I don't really like South Park... think I'll pass.
Still, "Surprising" indeed.

 

[msdstc]

Awesome I am a South Park fan the show has been on television for a while now and still holds up. I can’t wait to see what Matt and Trey do in the gaming world.

Just grab south park on N64 to find out . Seriously though, while it's surprising and awesome in its own way, I'm a little underwhelmed by the reveal. Oh well hopefully this turns out awesome.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

More like evidence to support that they don't like CRPGs.

The best CRPGs of all time were released buggy as shit. All of them. BG 1-2, Fallout 1-2, Torment, Arcanum, ToEE, Bloodlines, Gothic 2, Morrowind, The Witcher 1-2, and Obsidian's Mask of the Betrayer and New Vegas.

All of them. Polish is inversely proportional with ambition in CPRGs. Dungeon Siege 3 isn't buggy. Bring on the fucking bugs, I say.

Boom. Much love for The Lore.

 

[MetatronM]

This was my reaction exactly.


But who knew you could still advertise a huge surprise these days and still actually deliver on it. What an amazingly random and surprising turn of events.

 

[Trojita]

I better be able to party with Butters and Mysterion! Mint Berry Crunch would probably be too overpowered.

 

[Emitan]

This pleases me. Dungeon Siege 3 was an inoffensively mediocre game, it's not going to rank up there with my favourite stuff from this year by any means but it's also not something I regret buying (5 times at last count). Even if this ends up being in the same category, I'm sure it'll be good for a few laughs.

Is it worth playing as a loot/aRPG style game? I love Obsidisan and Diablo style games but the negativity has kept me away.

 

[shadyspace]

On PC? I play that.

 

[saichi]

ok this is definitely a surprise... now VGAs, don't let me down on the "PS3 exclusive you won't believe"

 

[Derrick01]

This sounds awesome, and a great PSN/XBLA title if it is that.

It seems to be a full length title and I believe it was even called that in the description.

If anything else it being on the cover of GI should confirm it as one. They're not going to put a xbla/psn game on the cover.

Spoiler

insert nirolak making me look foolish by pulling a game out of nowhere that was on the cover like 2 years ago

 

[The Technomancer]

Just have this image of a New-Vegas sized world but for Colorado and them doing places like Aspen, Cave of the Winds, and Casa bonita....

I wish we could get a game of that scope. I'm betting this will be more linear or something though.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

I am disappoint.

 

[Qwomo]

Wow. Surprised in a bad way.

This describes my reaction perfectly.

 

[Corto]

Is it worth playing as a loot/aRPG style game? I love Obsidisan and Diablo style games but the negativity has kept me away.

I enjoyed playing it just because of the prospect of Obsidian using such a competent game engine in another more inspiring idea with all their creative minds working together on it. The price of entry helped too as it was offered to me.

 

[eznark]

ok this is definitely a surprise... now VGAs, don't let me down on the "PS3 exclusive you won't believe"

Geoff Keighly delivering on hype would be way more shocking than any game announcement could possibly ever be,

 

[MechaX]

Geoff Keighly delivering on hype would be way more shocking than any game announcement could possibly ever be,

Keighley has delivered on things before.

Like... uh...

 

[Gorilla Shark]

I have to be honest.... I'm PUMPED!

Here's why: I'm hoping for being able to create a new character in the beginning like you would for any other RPG (pick gender, color hair, etc, etc) then go through all sorts of wacky adventures in South Park. Main quest where you fight Satan at the end? Side Quests with Terrence & Phillip? Putting a group together to go on some adventure? I'll take Butters and Cartman...

If done right this could be amazing.... but I will admit.... if not done right... disaster...

 

[Snuggles]

This pleases me. Dungeon Siege 3 was an inoffensively mediocre game, it's not going to rank up there with my favourite stuff from this year by any means but it's also not something I regret buying (5 times at last count). Even if this ends up being in the same category, I'm sure it'll be good for a few laughs.

Sounds about right. Obsidian's involvement is enough to put it on my radar, they've never made a game that I didn't like, but at the same time I know not to expect something that taps into their true potential as a RPG developer. Hopefully this is a fun distraction, and just a prelude to something more ambitious. Plus, Obsidian without Avellone just isn't the same....

 

[dragonlife]

I fell in love with Obsidian when I played Alpha Protocol.

Not really a fan of South Park, though...don't know how to feel about this.

 

[kittens]

Just have this image of a New-Vegas sized world but for Colorado and them doing places like Aspen, Cave of the Winds, and Casa bonita....

That sounds so unappealing. I love South Park, but as a TV show, not an RPG.

 

[Zeliard]

Anyone know how the project first came about? Seems interesting that Matt & Trey would partner with a developer like Obsidian who is known for deeper RPG projects to co-helm this sort of thing.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Is it worth playing as a loot/aRPG style game? I love Obsidisan and Diablo style games but the negativity has kept me away.

Loot? Not really. It's fairly pedestrian.

However, the combat is fun and the writing is spectacular for a dungeon crawler (though still mediocre compared with other RPGs). It has some great looking environments and it showcases the Onyx engine really well, though it could have done with a high-res texture pack for PC. I'd say it's worth grabbing on sale if you feel like 8 - 10 hours of hacking, slashing and listening to NPCs sternly saying JEYNE KASSYNDER.

Anyone know how the project first came about? Seems interesting that Matt & Trey would partner with a developer like Obsidian who is known for deeper RPG projects to co-helm this sort of thing.

Parker and Stone are massive gamers of the hardcore and old skool variety, I think the WOW PK-ing episode made that pretty clear

 

[DarkKyo]

YESSSSSSSSSS
SO AWESOME

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

I better be able to party with Butters and Mysterion! Mint Berry Crunch would probably be too overpowered.

Kenny should respawn after one turn of death and Cartman should be able to transform into the blob monster (or summon his friend Cthulhu )

 

[TheContact]

Whoa I did NOT see that coming. I LOVE South Park, I think Matt and Trey love games and will only release the game if it's good. I thought their Tower D game on XBLA was really fun.

 

[Fjordson]

Love Obsidian, love South Park, but I'm not all that excited about this. Weird.

An Obsidian RPG means this is definitely on my radar, though. Hopefully it's good.

 

[Boss Man]

Yes please.

 

[Impeccable]

I don't like South Park but I like RPG games.

Interesting.

 

[Plywood]

I... eh. Okay.

 

[Corto]

People are forgetting that THQ publishing this game could be an higher liability than Obsidian in charge of its tech.

 

[Zeliard]

Parker and Stone are massive gamers of the hardcore and old skool variety, I think the WOW PK-ing episode made that pretty clear

I know, I'm just curious what sort of scale and depth they're gonna try and go for.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

What a let down.

 

[overcast]

Umm... Hmm.. I like the sound of it. I love South Park, but this is pretty damn underwhelming. I was expecting something on that Kingdom Hearts 3 level.

Still veryyy lol worthy considering GI.

 

[Nirolak]

Sounds about right. Obsidian's involvement is enough to put it on my radar, they've never made a game that I didn't like, but at the same time I know not to expect something that taps into their true potential as a RPG developer. Hopefully this is a fun distraction, and just a prelude to something more ambitious. Plus, Obsidian without Avellone just isn't the same....

I imagine that if this makes money, they intend to keep making them.

I mean, how many seasons of South Park are there?

I also never got the impression that Obsidian was opposed to sequels, but that all their sequels just kept getting canceled on them/never offered to them.

 

[Incendiary]

I haven't watched South Park in a while, but an Obsidian South Park RPG? I'm so down. This could be awesome.

 

[goldenpp72]

I imagine that if this makes money, they intend to keep making them.

I mean, how many seasons of South Park are there?

I also never got the impression that Obsidian was opposed to sequels, but that all their sequels just kept getting canceled on them/never offered to them.

15 I think.

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Umm... Hmm.. I like the sound of it. I love South Park, but this is pretty damn underwhelming. I was expecting something on that Kingdom Hearts 3 level.

Buggs Bunny vs Darkseid.

 

[erragal]

People are forgetting that THQ publishing this game could be an higher liability than Obsidian in charge of its tech.

How is THQ going to make the game worse exactly? I imagine they're only involved for their distribution and other non-game related services involved in launching a title. Relic games turn out great to amazing and they're much more under THQ's purview.

 

[Touch]

goty 2012 confirmed. Might as well go out with a bang, right?

This is fucking awesome though. They have include Imaginationland. Just think of the battles! :lol manbearpig the woodland creations! haha.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Obsidian do good DLC too, so sequels might not be necessary in the immediate future.

I know, I'm just curious what sort of scale and depth they're gonna try and go for.

Ah right, well I'd like to think that they were chosen because of New Vegas which would make sense given how successful it was. Maybe we'll get Fallout: Colorado?

 

[Endless]

THQ Joins Forces with South Park Digital Studios on “South Park: The Game”

Matt Stone and Trey Parker Collaborating with THQ and Obsidian Entertainment

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that they are collaborating with South Park Digital Studios LLC, the joint venture between “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Viacom Media Networks and Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. to develop the next chapter in South Park entertainment: “South Park: The Game.”

“South Park: The Game” is an epic role-playing adventure that will allow the user to befriend Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny and explore the quiet little mountain town like never before.

“Our goal is simple: to put creative talent first,” said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ. “Matt and Trey are arguably two of the most important comedic talents of their generation. Bringing their vision of South Park to the interactive space is a dream-come-true.”

The first details of “South Park: The Game” will be revealed in the exclusive cover story in Game Informer®’s January issue, shipping to subscribers in early December 2011.

“South Park: The Game” is scheduled to be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC in the second half of calendar 2012.

.

 

[Corto]

How is THQ going to make the game worse exactly? I imagine they're only involved for their distribution and other non-game related services involved in launching a title. Relic games turn out great to amazing and they're much more under THQ's purview.

Not the quality, its success.

 

[Anticitizen One]

I didn't know Kenny was a girl

 

[jim-jam bongs]

"Explore the quiet little mountain town like never before" :O

Fallout: Colorado confirmed.