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South Park

Nintendo N64

Release Date: 1998

Action First-Person Shooter

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Description

"South Park" for the Nintendo 64, released in 1998, is a first-person shooter that plunges players into the chaotic and irreverent world of the popular animated TV series, "South Park." Developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim, the game captures the show's distinctive humor and style, albeit through a gameplay format that was somewhat atypical for the series' usual narrative approach. Players choose from iconic characters such as Cartman, Kyle, Stan, and Kenny, each equipped with a variety of bizarre and humorous weapons ranging from traditional guns to more absurd gadgets like a cow-launcher, to combat a range of enemies, from evil turkeys to alien visitors.

The game's development was notably rushed in order to release alongside the height of the show's initial popularity, leading to a mix of reception regarding its quality and playability. Despite its rudimentary graphics and simple mechanics, typical of many early FPS games on the Nintendo 64 platform, "South Park" stood out for its faithful recreation of the TV show’s setting and its ability to incorporate the show's unique brand of satirical humor into its gameplay and narrative. Multiplayer mode added to its appeal, allowing players to face off against each other or team up in co-operative play. While not remembered as a landmark title in video gaming, "South Park" on the N64 has retained a cult following among fans of the series and retro gaming enthusiasts, appreciated for its nostalgic value and role in the early adaptation of television properties into the gaming sphere.