<P> The game is played from a 2.5 D third - person perspective, replicating the aesthetic of the television series . The New Kid is able to freely explore South Park, interacting with characters, undertaking quests, and accessing new areas by progressing through the main story . The player can choose from up to ten superhero archetypes ranging from high - speed Speedsters, close - combat Brutalists, powerful Psychics, and healing Plantmancers; each offering unique abilities . The New Kid and up to four allies fight their enemies using attacks including melee, ranged, and powerful farts . Battles take place on a grid, around which participants can move freely . Attacks have specific areas of effect, requiring tactical positioning for attack and defense . </P> <P> Following Ubisoft's purchase of the rights to The Stick of Truth in 2013, the company moved development of the sequel from Obsidian Entertainment to Ubisoft San Francisco . South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone were unsure whether to make a sequel to the 2014 game or work on a new film project, opting for the game . Parker and Stone were involved throughout the game's production; they wrote its script, consulted on the design, and voiced many of the characters . The show's composer Jamie Dunlap worked on the game's soundtrack alongside Ubisoft San Francisco, creating music that was heavily inspired by the scores of several superhero films . </P> <P> Like its predecessor, the release of The Fractured but Whole was subject to several delays . The game was initially set for release in December 2016 but it was postponed for nearly a year . On October 17, 2017, it was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One . The game was released to generally positive reviews, which praised the improvements and creativity of combat scenarios and faithfulness to the source material . Some elements of the game received mixed reviews; reviewers said the story was a hilarious improvement although the plot was less effective and overloaded with toilet humor . The game is scheduled to receive post-release, supplemental story missions as downloadable content (DLC) in 2018 . </P> <P> South Park: The Fractured but Whole is a role - playing video game that is viewed from a 2.5 D, third - person perspective . The player controls the New Kid as they explore the fictional Colorado town of South Park, around which the player - character can be freely moved . A fast - travel system allows the character to be moved between unlocked travel points . </P>

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