razgriz417
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Ah ok thanks, do you know if there's any chance it'd unlock earlier than that?
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South Park: The Stick of Truth |OT| Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (In select regions)
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Ah ok thanks, do you know if there's any chance it'd unlock earlier than that?
Taco_Human
Member
I'm preloaded. 4 gigs.... I got a feeling the 15 hour mark could be accurate. Here's hoping I'm wrong.
What game would you recommend building up expectations for?
25, 20, 15, or 10 hours?
Hypothetically speaking, of course.
razgriz417
Member
Mr. Hankey! lol @ Brown Mage
swazzyswess
Member
Are you serious?!!? THAT guy made a million bucks from doing videos? There are literally hundreds of better game YTers out there.
Oh :/ I'm guessing more along the lines of 20-25 then, if the 16-18 claim is for the main quest only.
I wasn't expecting 30 hours anyway.
I have no idea why people were expecting it to be that long anyway.
20 hours was always my prediction.
The Dutch Slayer
Member
ok DAT title change is pretty good 
What are you talking about?
Hook your Computer up to a TV, or use Steam Streaming to stream from your main rig to an HTPC hooked up to your PC.
Skies the limit now.
I'd rather have 15-20 hours of high quality content than 30 hours that's mostly filler. Even Bravely Default (an otherwise excellent game) went too far down the filler road, making parts of the game a tedious slog.
I just pre-ordered my copy on Steam this morning (at full price, no less!) and I'm ready to play the moment it unlocks.
swazzyswess
Member
His post seems... ominous to me.
I remember Brad from GB saying he walked around the town not even doing missions for like 2 hours, so I'm betting it'll be longer than 10 hours, but what if it isn't?
Personally, if it's all as funny and well-written as the 13-minute preview, I'd be totally fine with 10 hours. But I think half of the gaming internet might implode if a game marketed as at least a quasi-RPG is that short.
I would rather have 30 hours of good content.
But don't mind the original claim either.
VanCityGamer
Member
Hey Ryan,
Love your work on IGN. In particular, it was great to see the video with you and Greg excitedly talking about what you had just played of the South Park game. South Park is one of my favorite shows ever so my hype is pretty much through the roof right now.
In terms of the game's length: are you the one reviewing the game? Or, are you cautioning us just in case it turns out shorter than 30 hours? Based on what others have said, it sounds like the main campaign is approx. 15 hours. So, my hope is that the side quests would bring the total up to at least 20 hours (maybe even longer since I'll play it slowly and focus on exploring every little corner of the game).
My expectations are built up for a 15-20 hour game.
Should I prepare for disappointment?
I don't think anyone minds a shorter game.
The reason people are concerned about length is the fact that this is an RPG and has been delayed for years.
Nobody knows what to expect in terms of content going in, hence the questions.
Usually RPG devs flaunt their time to completion prior to launch.
This is clearly a different situation.
ieatzombies
Member
Do the classes fill out the replay?
I never had mine up that high but I was hoping for more than 15.
polyh3dron
Banned
So it's 29 hours long, sweet.
-MD-
Member
Is it against the rules to tell us how long of a game it is? Just say it.
I've finished the game and am reviewing it for IGN. I don't want to anger the review embargo gods, so all I'll say is that I just don't want to see people in here disappointed if they're expecting a 30-hour game.
At a minimum buy a damn controller and lean back. There, no crouching over the keyboard to play.
swazzyswess
Member
That's why it seems ominous... I would think he'd only be coy about this if the game is WAY shorter than people expect it to be, to the point that it'd discourage them from buying it.
I'm playing this no matter what though, so go ahead and PM me, Ryan. Your secret is safe with me.
yog-sothot
Member
great OT, I loved the FAQ
why couldn't this come out tonight? so I could play it all weekend?
now i have to go out with friends
My advice:
1. Ditch your friends.
2. Watch South Park episodes.
3. Hold a controller in your hands and pretend you're controlling the episodes (or keyboard or whatever)
4. When think you've gain enough experience, make a little "ding" noise. You've leveled up!
5. Continue until Tuesday.
ieatzombies
Member
Thanks for the feedback Ryan! Just looking forward to a great sp game finally, that harkens back to the mario rpg and nintendo era games of yore. Never believed this was a 30 hour romp.
From the reactions so far, it seems to knock it out of the park! That's all I could ask for. Looking forward to your impressions.
The Grim Heaper
Member
I don't think this could hold my attention for 30+ hours anyway in the mess that is March, so it not being that long is great for me. As long as it's around 15 or so that'd be great.
I may cry manly tears if i attempt this.
matrixman92
Member
does anyone know a good site that shows if ur computer can run stuff. My laptop could barely run Batman Arkham origins(the site showed that I meet the minimum requirements for that game)..the site I use is showing that I do not even meet the minimum specs for this game. So the site is saying that this game has a higher requirement than Arkham Origins LOL WHAT? the one i used is system requirements lab btw
I am a complete noob when it comes to anything computer spec related, I just dont want to pay full 60 for this game on consoles
I am a complete noob when it comes to anything computer spec related, I just dont want to pay full 60 for this game on consoles
why couldn't this come out tonight? so I could play it all weekend?
now i have to go out with friends
You like South Park?
VanCityGamer
Member
Thanks for the response, Ryan. I was surprised when I heard 30 hours being thrown around, so I'm not surprised it's actually shorter than that. My expectation from the start has been approx. 20 hours, including main campaign, side missions, exploring, and collectables. Sounds like that shouldn't be too far off. Very excited to hear your thoughts on the game on Monday night.
hahahaha! bringo
huh? is that the seth macfarlane cartoon like Family Man?
Dr D Wayne Love
Banned
Will watching those episodes spoil the game for me?
I think my normal play throughs for the first Paper Mario game were around 18 hours, and one time I stretched it past 26 hours doing every little thing possible. I was definitely fine with those lengths so if SP is similar while providing satisfying gameplay, ~15 hour main quest will be enough for me.
They shouldn't. They give some minor backstory as to why the kids started LARPing (and in the LOTR one a peek at the first usage of some of the costumes). They're worth checking out.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I have things I want to say to this and I can't. I swear playing stuff early sometimes really sucks. I feel like I can't enjoy it along with everyone else. I know... crazy right!?
ieatzombies
Member
Looking forward to your review too man! Really enjoyed your dragons crown review and was one of the tipping points leading me to picking it up in this recent sale. Loving it!
a secret-boss
Banned
preloading. hype!
CrimsonCommie
Member
Super Mario RPG was only like 15 hours and it's my favorite RPG ever. As long as it's a good game I'll be satisfied no matter how long it is.
Screams comfortable office chair and gamepad to me. Or HDMI into TV. Do you live in 1999?
ieatzombies
Member
Marklar?
Tree fiddy
Don't listen, you can't respect anyone who plays dirty in a arm wrestling contest, I call it an Elop