South Park: Snow Day

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!

56%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, stability

51% User Score Based on 3,782 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 46 reviews

Platforms

Buy Nowfrom €29.99

Buy NowGet on Steam €29.99 Buy NowGet on Xbox Games Store

About

South Park: Snow Day is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Question and was released on March 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Skip User Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,782 reviews

story208 positive mentions

grinding48 negative mentions

story
1,207 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
72%
11%
The story in "South Park: Snow Day" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth compared to previous installments. Most agree that the campaign consists of only five missions, which can be completed in about 4-6 hours, leaving players wanting more content and character development. While some appreciate the humor and familiar South Park charm, others criticize the repetitive gameplay and minimal narrative engagement, suggesting that the game feels rushed and lacks the immersive storytelling that fans expect from the franchise.
- “The story is funny, a continuation of the new kid's adventures with Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Butters.”
- “I loved this game for the graphics and story; it has more of that 'pure childish innocence' vibe that Stick of Truth had, and less of the twisted South Park humor that you saw in 'Fractured But Whole', but make no mistake, it's still what you'd expect from a South Park game.”
- “The story was great and running it over and over again with different saves never got boring; also, the options for multiple saves for both games was great.”
- “What we got was a game that could be beaten in a matter of hours, a non-existent story, annoying dialogue, and terribly easy battles.”
- “The story feels rushed and the dialogue feels like they really didn't care as much, so that sucks because when playing a South Park game, these aspects are just as important as the gameplay.”
- “The simplistic story is a major downgrade from the last two of the new kid's saga, with some predictable beats but almost none of the humor one would expect after the last two games.”
gameplay
614 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
57%
17%
The gameplay of "South Park: Snow Day" has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth compared to its predecessors. Critics highlight the simplistic mechanics, often reducing combat to mindless button-mashing, and express disappointment over the game's short length and minimal replay value. While some appreciate the humor and cooperative elements, the overall consensus is that the gameplay feels rushed and fails to capture the engaging experience of earlier titles in the series.
- “The gameplay is a step up from the previous games in my opinion and I love the multiplayer aspect!”
- “Fun mechanics, decent combat, great customization, and that signature South Park humor.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid, nothing that will compete with melee and such from games like The Witcher or anything like that, but it's still solid and provides a good challenge and you have a fair bit of choice in how you want to play.”
- “Gameplay has no strategy and just feels like you're spamming left click for 6 hours, in comparison to the last two games that were very heavy on strategy.”
- “The gameplay is extremely bland, with nothing really going for it.”
- “The gameplay is boring, and given how this is a fairly barebones roguelite, and that the upgrades you collect along the way are just stat boosts or minor extra abilities, I don't suspect there's much fun to be had with Snow Day.”
humor
507 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in "South Park: Snow Day" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks the sharp wit and abundance of jokes found in previous titles like "The Stick of Truth" and "The Fractured But Whole." While some found moments of genuine hilarity and appreciated the classic South Park style, others criticized the humor as being toned down, repetitive, and reliant on juvenile gags. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining in a multiplayer setting, but it falls short of the comedic expectations set by its predecessors.
- “It was absolutely hilarious and clever.”
- “Great game filled with classic South Park humor and charm.”
- “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.”
- “For South Park, the jokes are very few and when there are, 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.”
- “It's not funny, it's not fun, it's corny and weird. I encourage everyone to refund this to show the developers we are not okay with this.”
graphics
283 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
51%
12%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the modern 3D visuals as a significant improvement over previous titles, while others criticize them for lacking the charm and aesthetic of the original 2D style. Many players noted that while the graphics are visually appealing, they feel more suited for a mobile game or lack the depth expected from a South Park title. Overall, the transition to 3D has been divisive, with some enjoying the new look and others longing for the classic 2D art style that defined earlier games in the series.
- “Best graphics on any South Park game yet.”
- “The graphics are lovely and you can immerse yourself quite well in it (I know, sounds silly).”
- “I have been waiting for it for so long and I was worried about the 3D graphics but they looked amazing.”
- “Game play was boring, graphics were PS3 grade, nothing visually beautiful, nothing unique, and nothing to draw you in.”
- “The graphics are ugly, the gameplay is shallow, the story is minimal/lacking, and the level design is lazy.”
- “Instead of creating an interesting story and meaningful gameplay mechanics, the developers chose to make a 3D game out of a 2D artwork, leading to a lackluster game experience.”
replayability
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
12%
The game's replayability is a contentious topic among reviewers, with many noting its short campaign length of around 4-12 hours and limited content as significant drawbacks. While some players appreciate the randomized elements and card system that offer a degree of replay value, others feel that the lack of engaging mechanics and multiplayer options severely limits the game's longevity. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some finding it fun and replayable, while others deem it shallow and lacking in substantial replayability.
- “Fun quick game to play and has good replay value while playing with others online.”
- “This is a game that has replayability; there are different combo loadouts to experiment with.”
- “Very good game, even better than Stick of Truth; its levels change a bit every time, making it have amazing replayability.”
- “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.”
- “Snow Day lacks content badly and is not replayable at all.”
grinding
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
10%
86%
The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with many players noting that achieving 100% completion requires excessive repetition of levels for minimal rewards, primarily cosmetic items. While some enjoy the multiplayer experience and find the core gameplay fun, the overall sentiment suggests that solo play can feel monotonous and frustrating, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's longevity and value.
- “It's pretty fun for hack-and-slash game enjoyers, not grindy at all, and I enjoyed the multiplayer aspect they introduced.”
- “The upgrade path is fun but gets grindy after upgrade 18.”
- “There's really no fun in grinding for dark matter in this game.”
- “Overall there is about 10 hours of good gameplay in this game, and 10 hours of grinding for the achievements and cosmetics.”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and enjoyable tracks, while others find it forgettable or annoying, particularly during combat. Many players appreciate the incorporation of hip-hop elements and the overall sound design, though issues like audio ducking and loudness have been noted. Overall, while the soundtrack may not reach the heights of previous titles, it still contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is very peaceful, and keeps you relaxed the entire time.”
- “Man, the soundtrack is incredible (this game may not be as good as the last two but it's still solid so 7/10).”
- “This game is full of humor and personality, combined with great visuals and music.”
- “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.”
- “If you have sensitive ears like myself, I wouldn't recommend playing until something is changed with the sound effects, music, and dialogue.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
81%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, while others note that it runs smoothly with minimal issues. Some users express frustration over the game's unfinished feel and the need for significant patches, while a few commend its performance on specific platforms. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Also, the game is pretty much bug-free; maybe I haven't played enough, but I still haven't encountered a single bug.”
- “This game runs great on my Steam Deck, in dock at 1080p. I run it on low settings, but it runs up to ultra settings at around 20-30 fps.”
- “It's not buggy, at least.”
- “Way too buggy, too many glitches, and overall not that fun to play at all.”
- “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.”
monetization
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over the lack of content and the rushed nature of its release. Despite a low entry price, players feel that the game fails to deliver value, especially with the immediate release of multiple DLCs, which are primarily cosmetic. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over quality, leaving players feeling cheated and dissatisfied.
- “There doesn't seem to be FOMO or monetization from what I played so far.”
- “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.”
- “But, even with the low entry fee they're asking in comparison to other games, it still feels like a blatant cash grab with the lack of actual content released.”
- “Feels like it was a low effort cash grab, which with a little more content and effort could have been a solid game.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
60%
30%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its minimal bugs and solid performance, even on mid-to-low-end hardware. While players can enjoy enhanced visuals at ultra settings, some have noted occasional audio issues. However, concerns about future updates due to poor sales performance linger.
- “Encountered very minimal bugs and performance-wise, it plays really well.”
- “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 development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its interesting systems and humor, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many players express a desire for more substantial character arcs and side quests, reminiscent of earlier titles in the series. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the character development feels insufficient for a fulfilling narrative experience.
- “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.”
- “I find this very repetitive, with little character development and no real story... just a fun button masher.”
- “Worst one by far had great potential and was ruined by being bland and stale. The old ones had side story quests and collectibles, but this game offers better combat. The story and overall experience were dissatisfying. We need character development as well as classes in the next game.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its wholesome and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for gatherings, though it suffers from a lackluster storyline that may detract from its emotional impact.
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is described as festive and fun, reminiscent of the enjoyable vibes found in previous titles like "Stick of Truth" and "Fractured But Whole," though it is acknowledged that this game is not intended to be an RPG. Overall, players appreciate the lively and engaging environment, even if it diverges from the RPG format.
- “Food and fun in a festive atmosphere!”

Skip Critic Reviews

61%Critics’ scoreBased on 46 critic reviews

Skip Game Offers

Buy South Park: Snow Day

5h Median play time

33h Average play time

4-8h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 74 analyzed playthroughs

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like South Park: Snow Day

82%15.5kreviews

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

2018

Role Playing

+12

77%18.5kreviews

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

2022

Role Playing Shooter

+10

68%20.4kreviews

Gotham Knights

2022

Open World Hack and Slash

71%6.9kreviews

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse

2016

Hack and Slash

76%18.5kreviews

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

2020

Open World Role Playing

More games like South Park: Snow Day

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

South Park: Snow Day is a action adventure game with comedy theme.

South Park: Snow Day is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 33 hours playing South Park: Snow Day.

South Park: Snow Day was released on March 26, 2024.

South Park: Snow Day was developed by Question.

South Park: Snow Day has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

South Park: Snow Day is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Gotham Knights, RWBY: Grimm Eclipse, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and others.

South Park: Snow Day

Platforms

repetitive action makes for a co-op stinker