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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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''South Park'' is a [[first person shooter]]. The game's single player mode places the player in control of one of the four main characters of South Park: ([[Eric Cartman|Cartman]], [[Kyle Broflovski|Kyle]], [[Stan Marsh|Stan]] or [[Kenny McCormick|Kenny]]). The player must defeat a variety of enemies using the various weapons found throughout each stage.
''South Park'' is a [[first person shooter]]. The game's single player mode places the player in control of one of the four main characters of South Park: ([[Eric Cartman|Cartman]], [[Kyle Broflovski|Kyle]], [[Stan Marsh|Stan]] or [[Kenny McCormick|Kenny]]). The player must defeat a variety of enemies using the various weapons found throughout each stage.


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South Park
File:Southpark video game cover-1-.jpg
Developer(s)Iguana Entertainment (N64 & PC)
Appaloosa Interactive (PS)
Publisher(s)Acclaim Entertainment
Platform(s)Nintendo 64, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation
ReleaseNintendo 64[1]
Microsoft Windows[2]
PlayStation[3]
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

South Park is a first-person shooter video game, based on the American animated comedy series of the same name.

The game is developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim Entertainment for Nintendo 64 in 1998 for North America and in 1999 for Europe, which was later ported to Microsoft Windows in 1999, but it is only released in North America. The PlayStation port is developed by Appaloosa Interactive in 1999.

A Game Boy Color version was in development, but it was eventually canceled by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators, because they felt the game was not for kids. However, they did keep a few copies of the Game Boy Color version to commemorate what was originally started as the first South Park game.[4]

Gameplay

South Park is a first person shooter. The game's single player mode places the player in control of one of the four main characters of South Park: (Cartman, Kyle, Stan or Kenny). The player must defeat a variety of enemies using the various weapons found throughout each stage.

Story

A mysterious comet is approaching the earth, described by the opening narration as a force of concentrated evil that no force of good can stand against. As it comes closer, South Park is beset by enemies, including rabid mutant turkeys, deformed clones of the townsfolk, alien visitors, berserk robots, and sentient killer toys. Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny hear about the dangers from Chef, and take up arms to investigate their sources and defend the town.

Multiplayer

In Head-to-Head mode, the players select a level, characters, and game style (time limited, damage limited, or unending). The Microsoft Windows version allows for online head-to-head play.

In the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions, upon reaching select stages in single player mode, codes are revealed. These can then be input into the "Cheesy Poofs Decoder" to unlock additional characters for Head-to-Head play. All characters are unlocked in the Microsoft Windows version.

Reception

South Park received mixed reviews. Aggregating review website GameRankings gave the Nintendo 64 version 67.11%,[5] the PC version 51.72%[6] and the PlayStation version 41.22%.[7]

GameSpot gave the PlayStation version a 1.4/10, stating that "South Park is definitely one of those games that is bound to come up when you start thinking about the worst game you've ever played."[19] IGN called the PlayStation version "frustrating" due to poor graphics, repetition of the voice acting, and lack of play value for the head-to-head mode.[22] GameSpot stated in the PC version that "A good license and good graphics aren't enough."[18] The voice acting, done by the original voice actors, was criticized for being repetitive, isolated, and old.[22][18] The weapons of the game were also criticized for being unprofessional.[19][22]

Despite the negative reception from both versions, the Nintendo 64 version was praised for its 3D graphics and nice storyline, with IGN calling the game "just as funny as the Comedy Central series."[20] GameSpot stated in the Nintendo 64 version that the level design "it's really not very good on its own, but given the license, it at least makes sense."[17]

References

  1. ^ "South Park for Nintendo 64". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
  2. ^ "South Park for PC". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
  3. ^ "South Park for PlayStation". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
  4. ^ "South Park [Unreleased]". Unseen 64.net. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  5. ^ a b "South Park (N64)". GameRankings. Archived from the original on 2004-01-15. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b "South Park (PC)". GameRankings. Archived from the original on 2004-01-15. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 2004-11-25 suggested (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b "South Park for PlayStation". GameRankings.
  8. ^ Penniment, Brad. "South Park (PC) - Overview". Allgame. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  9. ^ Marriott, Scott Alan. "South Park (N64) - Review". Allgame. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  10. ^ Baker, Christopher Michael. "South Park (PS) - Review". Allgame. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  11. ^ "South Park - Nintendo 64". Game Informer. 1999-01-01. Archived from the original on 2000-10-26. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Game Informer Magazine - Reviews (N64)". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 2000-10-16. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ The Burn Out. "South Park Review for PlayStation". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2005-02-12. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Elektro, Dan. "South Park Review for N64". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2005-11-20. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Knibbe, Willem. "South Park Review for PC". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2005-02-09. Retrieved 2012-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Colin (1999-01-01). "South Park Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  17. ^ a b "South Park Review for Nintendo 64". GameSpot.
  18. ^ a b c "South Park Review for PC". GameSpot.
  19. ^ a b c "South Park Review for PlayStation". GameSpot.
  20. ^ a b "South Park review for Nintendo 64". IGN.
  21. ^ "South Park Review for PC". IGN.
  22. ^ a b c d "South Park Review for PlayStation". IGN.
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