South Park: Snow Day

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,544 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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South Park: Snow Days! This game is full of humour and personality, combined with great visuals and music. It’s so much fun to play!
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The "South Park: Snow Day" Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game and a Season Pass with six DLCs. These DLCs offer a new game mode, new ranged and melee weapons, weapon upgrades, and cosmetic packs. The new game mode features hellish rules and challenges, while the new weapons offer powerful attacks and supporting effects. More details about the new melee weapon and its release date will be announced later.

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Reviews

52%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,544 reviews
story147 positive mentions
grinding33 negative mentions
  • story800 mentions

    The story in "South Park: Snow Day" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth compared to previous titles in the series. Most players completed the main storyline in about 4-6 hours, finding it repetitive and lacking the rich humor and character interactions that defined earlier games like "The Stick of Truth" and "The Fractured But Whole." While some appreciated the continuation of the South Park narrative and humor, many felt the game fell short in terms of engaging storytelling and content, leading to a sense of disappointment among fans.

    • “The story is funny, a continuation of the new kid's adventures with Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Butters.”
    • “The story itself is good, but I don't feel like I'm a part of South Park.”
    • “The story is great like all South Park games except this game so far feels different but in a good way.”
    • “The storyline is rushed and not well thought out, which I don't even think is necessarily due to the game being short either.”
    • “The story is extremely short, maybe like 4 hours long at best, and the ending sucked. I definitely wouldn't buy it at full price.”
    • “The story is bland and not nearly as creative as all of their other projects.”
  • gameplay399 mentions

    The gameplay of "South Park: Snow Day" has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive, simplistic, and lacking depth compared to its predecessors. While some appreciate the humor and cooperative elements, others criticize the clunky mechanics, limited weapon variety, and a short overall playtime of around 4-6 hours, leading to a sense of underwhelming value for the price. Overall, the game struggles to deliver an engaging experience, often feeling like a shallow hack-and-slash rather than a true continuation of the series' rich narrative and gameplay legacy.

    • “Every level ends with a different boss, each having their own fighting mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty solid, nothing that will compete with melee and such from games like The Witcher, but it still provides a good challenge and offers a fair bit of choice in how you want to play.”
    • “The gameplay is fun but far too basic to really be replayable.”
    • “The gameplay is hollow and unresponsive; you have to stand still for the ability to work, which is impossible when there are hundreds of enemies in the way.”
    • “The gameplay is awful, with the only redeeming quality being the card leveling system.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and a surprising lack of depth; this is what I would expect from a $20 indie game, and the story (or lack thereof) feels like an insult to the franchise.”
  • humor331 mentions

    The humor in "South Park: Snow Day!" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks the sharp wit and memorable jokes characteristic of previous titles like "The Stick of Truth" and "The Fractured But Whole." While some found moments of genuine laughter and appreciated the classic South Park style, others criticized the humor as being overly reliant on juvenile jokes and lacking depth, resulting in a less engaging experience overall. Overall, the game is seen as funny in parts but fails to deliver the consistent comedic brilliance fans expect from the franchise.

    • “The humor is great.”
    • “It was absolutely hilarious and clever.”
    • “The humor is all there and it's playing through a nice long episode just like some of the previous South Park games that Ubisoft made.”
    • “Underwhelming, disappointing, unfunny, and boring.”
    • “For South Park, the jokes are very few and when they are present, they are usually unfunny, not worth your money.”
    • “The story is awful and the jokes are not funny, which is surprising because it's South Park.”
  • graphics190 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the 3D art style as a fresh take on the South Park aesthetic, while others criticize it for lacking the charm and polish of previous 2D titles. Many find the visuals to be decent or even impressive for a South Park game, but there are significant complaints about the overall quality, with some describing them as amateurish or reminiscent of older, less sophisticated games. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but a disappointment for others, particularly in terms of how they translate the show's unique style into a 3D environment.

    • “I enjoyed the graphics and 3D aspect, regardless that it’s not in line with the South Park look.”
    • “The graphics are lovely and you can immerse yourself quite well in it.”
    • “Graphics are amazing; simply not enough levels to beat the game in under 5 hours.”
    • “Personally, I think the art style feels like a cheap Unity asset flip—it looks amateurish and lacks polish.”
    • “It’s hard to take the game seriously with visuals this horrible; no idea what the devs were thinking when designing it.”
    • “The graphics are ugly, the gameplay is shallow, the story is minimal/lacking, and the level design is lazy.”
  • replayability89 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a contentious topic among reviewers. While some players find enjoyment in the roguelike elements and modifiers that can enhance replay value, many criticize the game for its repetitive nature, limited content, and short campaign, leading to a lack of meaningful replayability. Suggestions for improvement include adding more levels, multiplayer options, and engaging endgame content to better support replayability.

    • “Play it with friends, play it on the highest difficulty and set various challenges to maximize the fun and replayability.”
    • “This is a game that has replayability; there are different combo loadouts to experiment with.”
    • “The game holds loads of replay value, trying to unlock more content, either character progression or cosmetics/emotes.”
    • “The replayability is a key aspect and even something the developers brought up, yet it’s so obnoxiously grueling and repetitive that it makes that 'feature' more or less nonexistent.”
    • “For a game meant for replayability, there isn't much to go back around for after beating the campaign.”
    • “There's zero replayability or reason to replay it at all; it's difficult to get anything done, and it's just... cheesy.”
  • music40 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while others find it repetitive or annoying, particularly during combat. Many players appreciate the humorous references and thematic elements in the music, though some note issues with audio balance and sound effects. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally considered decent, it lacks the memorability of previous titles in the series.

    • “The soundtrack slaps super hard too.”
    • “Man, the soundtrack is incredible (this game may not be as good as the last two but it's still solid so 7/10).”
    • “These boss fights deliver mechanical depth, challenge, humor, and spectacle, and each combines with Snow Day’s above-average soundtrack to make for a memorable end to each mission.”
    • “I have had to restart missions multiple times because I am in 'combat' with no one, the music just plays and the bots hit the most ridiculous dance moves ever.”
    • “The entire time all you hear is one-liner dialogue being clipped off by combat, generic combat music, and honestly some grossly unbalanced weapon sounds.”
    • “The last level music is hella annoying and I ended up muting it completely.”
  • grinding39 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and often frustrating, with many players feeling that the combat lacks variety and depth. While some enjoy the multiplayer experience and find the grind more bearable with friends, the overall sentiment is that the game requires excessive grinding for minimal rewards, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment, especially in solo play. Many reviewers noted that the limited content and repetitive nature of the gameplay detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “It's pretty fun for hack-and-slash game enjoyers, not grindy at all, and I enjoyed the multiplayer aspect they introduced.”
    • “You get 3 melee weapons, 3 ranged, 6 power-ups and can only bring 1 melee, 1 ranged, and 2 power-ups, plus it's a repetitive grinding mess of a game that is good but just barely on that status.”
    • “Combat is insanely tedious and repetitive with waves upon waves of enemies that, while having some variation, don't really feel different, as the combat is far too limited for the differences to really matter.”
    • “Overall there is about 10 hours of good gameplay in this game, and 10 hours of grinding for the achievements and cosmetics.”
  • monetization33 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over its perceived lack of content and effort. While there are no microtransactions currently, the presence of a season pass and multiple DLCs at launch has led to concerns about the game's overall value and integrity. Overall, players feel that the game exploits the South Park brand without delivering a satisfying experience.

    • “There are no microtransactions.”
    • “There doesn't seem to be FOMO or monetization from what I played so far.”
    • “I think they tried to have microtransactions in it.”
    • “This feels like a shameless cash grab and a pockmark on the South Park brand.”
    • “This game seems like a rushed cash grab which makes no sense seeing as Matt and Trey got an almost billion dollar deal from Viacom earlier this year.”
    • “It felt cheap and like a cash grab.”
  • stability32 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some users noted that the game runs well and is enjoyable despite occasional issues, a substantial number expressed frustration over persistent bugs, incomplete features, and multiplayer problems. Overall, it appears that the game requires substantial patches to address its stability issues.

    • “Runs great and gameplay is incredibly fun.”
    • “Also, the game is pretty much bug-free; maybe I haven't played enough, but I still haven't encountered a single bug.”
    • “+ The game runs great without a single problem.”
    • “It's hard to fathom how a game with so many glitches has DLC.”
    • “The main problem is glitches; this game needs a serious patch.”
    • “Very buggy mid graphics and just a sucky story. If you really wanted to beat the game, it might take 1.5 hours for the story, but the glitches and crashes forced it to take longer and just got boring with the dull story and buggy AI on both teams. It just felt slow, repetitive, and very trashy.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering stable performance with high frame rates even on mid-range hardware. Users report minimal bugs and smooth gameplay, although some mention occasional audio issues. Despite concerns about future updates due to poor sales, the current optimization allows for a visually vibrant experience without significant performance drawbacks.

    • “Encountered very minimal bugs and performance-wise, it plays really well.”
    • “The game is very well optimized in my opinion, although I am running an RTX 3080 Ti and a Ryzen 9 5950X, but a lot of newer games just feel clunky and unoptimized in terms of frame rate and pop-in.”
    • “Due to the poor sales performance, I really doubt this gets a whole lot of updates, but who knows.”
    • “I haven't had any performance issues so far, but I will say that the audio is weird sometimes.”
    • “But if you crank up the quality to ultra (and the game is optimized enough that you can do it even on a mid-to-low-end card like the RX 6600), it's got a lot of lighting effects that make the game look a lot more vibrant than it should.”
  • character development5 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fun systems and voice acting, while others criticize the lack of depth and meaningful story progression. Many feel that the game falls short compared to earlier titles, offering repetitive gameplay and minimal character growth, leading to a desire for more engaging narratives and humor. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it ultimately lacks the rich character development that fans expect.

    • “It has quality gameplay, fun map design, interesting and fun character development systems, good voice acting and humor you expect from the series.”
    • “Worst one by far had great potential and was ruined by it being bland and stale. The old ones had side story quests and collectibles, but this game does offer better combat. We need character development as well; we need a class and everything.”
    • “Why remove all the humor, story, character development, and fun?”
    • “Worst one by far had great potential and was ruined by it being bland and stale. The old ones had side story quests and collectibles, but this game offers better combat. The story and the overall bite were dissatisfying. We need character development as well; we need a class and everything.”
    • “I find this very repetitive, with little character development and no real story... just a fun button masher.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is described as lacking distinctiveness, with areas feeling small and blending together, which diminishes overall immersion. While some users appreciate the fun and festive elements, others express disappointment in the game's inability to match the rich atmosphere of similar titles. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as enjoyable but ultimately underwhelming for its price.

    • “Fun roguelike with a nice atmosphere that's too short for its price and lacks decent friendly AI.”
    • “Obviously, this game is not meant to be an RPG like Stick of Truth or Fractured But Whole, but I expected the same atmosphere and vibe that I loved about those games.”
    • “Food and fun in a festive atmosphere!”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it heart-wrenching and relatable, others criticize it for lacking depth and engagement, leading to a disappointing experience. The overall sentiment suggests that the game fails to evoke strong emotional connections due to its repetitive gameplay and uninspired narrative.

    • “I was so wrong, and it was very heartbreaking (and costly) to realize.”
    • “Boring story line.”
    • “Constant rubber-banding, frame-rate is bound to the host, boring gameplay, ugly level design, no cross-play, only 8 weapons, worse South Park humor than the other 2 games, boring story.”
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Critic Reviews

61% average critic score

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Play time

5hMedian play time
29hAverage play time
4-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 44 analyzed playthroughs

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