zer0blivion
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I updated my post, forgot to set it to PST
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South Park: The Stick of Truth |OT| Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (In select regions)
- Thread starter Dawg
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CambriaRising
Member
Thats actually incorrect. Its 3:00am est.
It unlocks first in the US, coincident with tomorrow's store update (2am AWST).
Jibbajabbawockky
Member
I'm ok with a 10-20 hour game, so long as its a solid game.
I am curious how much replay value the game has. I imagine playing a different class will be fun but I kind of doubt the actual content of the game will change that much. I'm thinking of Alpha Protocol as another relatively short but great Obsidian RPG but I really doubt South Park has anything similar to the sort of diverging content that Alpha Protocol had.
I am curious how much replay value the game has. I imagine playing a different class will be fun but I kind of doubt the actual content of the game will change that much. I'm thinking of Alpha Protocol as another relatively short but great Obsidian RPG but I really doubt South Park has anything similar to the sort of diverging content that Alpha Protocol had.
G-Bus
Banned
Wondering this as well.
Holy shit. This game.
Holy shit. I love it.
I'm quite a fan of South Park so it's great recognizing all of the references in the game; it's very densely packed with references yet still manages to tell a story that feels fresh, like it's a new, long episode of South Park rather than previous games which felt like they were latching onto and just re-telling old jokes from the show.
I'm also completely amazed as to how they're getting away with including so many celebrity likenesses and brand names; parody law must cover more than I give it credit for, because nothing seems to have been sacrificed in transition from the show.
The game itself feels fine, combat reminds me of the Mario & Luigi games slightly, which is a good thing; it's solid and doesn't feel like a chore you have to go through just to get to the next scene. I keep finding myself amazed at just how authentic the visuals are in mimicking the show, as well as the music cues and such; some of the cut-scenes are just like watching an episode of South Park but with your custom character being there.
I spent my first couple of hours not even doing the quests and just exploring around the city; I have a huge grin on my face the whole time I'm playing it. This game is perfect for any South Park fan.
Holy shit. I love it.
I'm quite a fan of South Park so it's great recognizing all of the references in the game; it's very densely packed with references yet still manages to tell a story that feels fresh, like it's a new, long episode of South Park rather than previous games which felt like they were latching onto and just re-telling old jokes from the show.
I'm also completely amazed as to how they're getting away with including so many celebrity likenesses and brand names; parody law must cover more than I give it credit for, because nothing seems to have been sacrificed in transition from the show.
The game itself feels fine, combat reminds me of the Mario & Luigi games slightly, which is a good thing; it's solid and doesn't feel like a chore you have to go through just to get to the next scene. I keep finding myself amazed at just how authentic the visuals are in mimicking the show, as well as the music cues and such; some of the cut-scenes are just like watching an episode of South Park but with your custom character being there.
I spent my first couple of hours not even doing the quests and just exploring around the city; I have a huge grin on my face the whole time I'm playing it. This game is perfect for any South Park fan.
Fuck that. My VPN is ready.
Mine too. I'm not waiting an extra 3 days.
Blue Ninja
Member
Me neither, I have the disc, I should be able to play it.
Just need to figure out how the VPN thing works.
ieatzombies
Member
Damn! Praise Umbasa
I don't think you'd even get 60fps, its 30 fps across the board.
Someone posted an interview with the devs basically saying that it looked nothing like the show at 60fps.
Wow Ubisoft really pushed that back. I'll stay up until then to read some reviews.
These positive impressions just keep flowing in.
I wonder if it is actually 2D assets from the show or actually 3D rendered geometry made to look 2D.
You won't ever get banned for using a VPN to play a game released in another territory early.
What will get you banned is using a VPN to purchase games at a discount from another region.
3D, I hope. Scales better for higher resolution monitors.
family_guy
Member
Damn, my preorder from Newegg shipped. I forgot I preordered the game a year ago for $12 off. Now I have to cancel my Gamestop order. 3 day wait.
All this talk of unlocking time on steam has me confused. Can anyone explain?
Thanks!
I think I can understand it in this case. If it looks too smooth it might break the illusion of the game being an interactive episode.
I used a VPN to activate the code I got from amazon a couple of days ago (the game is not available in my region), am I in trouble?
Thanks!
I think I can understand it in this case. If it looks too smooth it might break the illusion of the game being an interactive episode.
I used a VPN to activate the code I got from amazon a couple of days ago (the game is not available in my region), am I in trouble?
Here is a post I made on another forum earlier regarding VPN usage and Valve's (unofficial) stance on it. Also, you don't need to switch to Offline Mode; it's just something some recommend since you then don't need reload the VPN after quitting the game should "Play" revert back to "Pre-load". You can kill the VPN once you're in-game without issue -- you won't be booted out of the game or anything of the sort, although with Thief I noticed that Steam would revert your status from in-game to online, which can cause achievement trigger issues, however this could have just been a bug. Spotflux has no session limits, anyway, so there's no harm in leaving the VPN active while you're playing, which is what I did with Thief.
Pops Maellard
Member
Is there a way to play now with a VPN, or is everyone discussing living in other countries and acquiring an uncensored version?
Gunstarheroes
Member
Are reviews expected to up straight at midnight?
ieatzombies
Member
So, coffee it is for late reviews. Should be fun.
Thanks Jase, I will keep that on mind next time I VPN.
Is this out in another region? Or are those just review copies?
razgriz417
Member
Game is locked on steam (wont let you finishing installing until 1pm EST)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/213670/
They touch on the technique here:
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/featu...-to-basics-animating-south-park-the-game.aspx
I think it had 0 players last few days, so I'm not sure.
Good to know that I'm (apparently) safe. But part of me is still afraid though as the game isn't even available for sale in my country.
Game is locked on steam (wont let you finishing installing until 1pm EST)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/213670/
That's a long wait. It's already March 4 for me (though it's midnight).
I will have to check that out later, thanks for the link.
I wonder if The Biggest Douche in the Universe is a boss fight!
"I'm NOT a douche!" *Attacks you with fists*
From what I've read, it seems that technical issues aside, this will be a fun, albeit short, game (though the length of the game isn't important - maintaining high quality, consistent writing and humor throughout trumps 80-hour grindfests with non-voiced dialogue in games like this). About the only site that seems less than enthusiastic is Kotaku (at least going by the hints being dropped in this thread) - from his tone, I wouldn't be surprised to see the game get a 'No' for some arbitrary reason.
Doesn't matter what the reviews are like, still have it pre-ordered, still playing it as soon as I get home tomorrow.
ieatzombies
Member
Hahaha i loved that episode. Cancelled, I think it was called.
pretty done
Member
Anywhere selling the PC version for $40 or less?
SlasherJPC
Banned
Well just got a email from Ubisoft. Apparently some youtubers broke video review embargo for SP. They said they know it's frustrating but they appreciate me upholding the embargo for review and in doing so they are basically reevaluating who they send early copies too. DAMMNNNNNNNNN!!!!!
"Please know that your promise to uphold our embargo did not go unnoticed, especially as we consider sending early copies of more upcoming titles."
"Please know that your promise to uphold our embargo did not go unnoticed, especially as we consider sending early copies of more upcoming titles."
Best I've seen is the 25% off GMG newsletter code. Thats probably what I'll do pending anything else comes up.
The Grim Heaper
Member
GMG has it for $45 or so with a coupon code if you don't spend spending the extra dosh for it. If you're in the Playfire rewards beta you can get it for cheaper by using Steam Achievement Manager for free credit. lol
ieatzombies
Member
Glad you're good on their end man. I knew you were concerned for a second. Looking forward to the review.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Wait so they won't send the people that broke it games in the future anymore? Wow
That's what it sounds like. Makes sense though. They said you product, stating a review embargo is a certain time and date, and you need to uphold it. Simple. Not sure why that is do hard for some folks.
Jibbajabbawockky
Member
The GMG 25% off thing wasn't working for me since I guess its not for North America.
So I just went with the 20% off on Gamefly making the PC version $47. Preloading it now off of Steam.
Sublyminal
Neo Member
omg is it tuesday yet?
That's my review done, should be hitting www.nextgengamingblog.com at um bongo time.
Any other EU reviewers?
Edit:
Yup, this embargo was *striiiiiiiiict*
Any other EU reviewers?
Edit:
Yup, this embargo was *striiiiiiiiict*