South Park

by Acclaim

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00000K1V2
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 15, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,800 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Cartman, Kyle, Stan, and Kenny hop from the tube to the PlayStation in this mischief-filled game. You'll have the daunting task of saving South Park from a comet heading straight for South Park. In a bit of humor that is typical of the South Park series, the comet is visible only every 666 years. Defense comes via an arsenal of weapons that includes sniper chickens, cow launchers, snowballs (white and yellow), and Mr. Hanky the Christmas poo, who leaves a trail of you-know-what. Among the enemies, which change with each of the game's five episodes, are loud-mouthed turkeys that pop from the butts of larger turkeys, as well as mutant clones.

South Park's five episodes are broken into sublevels and are introduced by familiar characters, such as Chef. Of course, this game is filled with warped and off-color humor. For example, a fart sound denotes toggling between menu choices and a tally for quantity of helpless animals killed. You weren't expecting this game to be politically correct, were you?

Drawbacks include the repetitious music and character voices, as well as the slow onscreen movement, which impedes the game's multiplayer capabilities. The simple graphics used in the television show do not translate as effectively into this format. Lastly, the playing area is too expansive and visibility is often limited due to the white-on-white winter setting. --Kasty Thomas

Pros:

• Unique introductory scenes
• Warped South Park humor

Cons:

• Simplistic graphics
• Playing area too expansive, often with limited visibility
• Slow movement response

Product Description

This is the game South Park for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars So much potential!, November 28, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: South Park (Video Game)

I love South Park and I really hoped that this game would do the show justice, but I found that I was very disappointed with the graphics and the sound. I was hoping to see the boys in action, but all I saw was one of their arms that was supposed to be an extension of me. I also agree with the other reviewer that had trouble with the white on white setting. It can also be a little tough for people who are prone to motion sickness. South Park 2 ..please!

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A party rental, at best, November 10, 1999

By 

Chris Adamson "invalidname" (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: South Park (Video Game)

Plodding first-person shooter with tons of fog to conceal thegraphic weaknesses. One-player missions are tedious. Only redeemingfeature is to play the two-player game with other "South Park" fans, and then only if you've gotten the codes to unlock favorite characters.

Even with friends, you'll tire of it in a day.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring, Boring and Boring, August 15, 2000

By 

Thomas Søby - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: South Park (Video Game)

I simply find the game ordinary and boring. I really love the TV-show and was very much looking forward to the game.

Man I was dissapointed!

There is nothing new in the game. It is simply an ordinary shoot 'em up including the characters from South Park.

Admitted: There are a few funny features in the game, the cow-shooting gun, Mr. Hanky the christmas Poo but even these things gets quite boring after a very short while.

My advise is: Enjoy the TV-show and use your playstation for something else.