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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · Nintendo Switch

Ubisoft San Francisco · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

50 /100

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is an RPG that builds strategic thinking and problem solving, but contains mature humor and content.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 36 · R 16
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.15

South Park: The Fractured But Whole offers a humorous and engaging RPG experience with strategic turn-based combat. Players will need to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and progress through the story. The game's narrative heavily relies on reading and understanding dialogue.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains frequent instances of strong language, crude humor, sexual content, violence, and references to drug and alcohol use, consistent with the South Park franchise. The humor often trivializes these elements. There is also sexual and violent content that appears together in some contexts.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
1.00
R4.3Language
1.00
R4.4Substance References
1.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is South Park: The Fractured But Whole safe for kids?

Ludograph gives South Park: The Fractured But Whole a rating of 50/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is South Park: The Fractured But Whole appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for South Park: The Fractured But Whole, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play South Park: The Fractured But Whole?

We don't publish a daily session budget for South Park: The Fractured But Whole: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of South Park: The Fractured But Whole?

The game contains frequent instances of strong language, crude humor, sexual content, violence, and references to drug and alcohol use, consistent with the South Park franchise. The humor often trivializes these elements. There is also sexual and violent content that appears together in some contexts.