South Park: The Stick of Truth is an RPG that has captivated players with its humor, engaging gameplay, and faithful representation of the beloved TV show. For trophy hunters, the game offers a range of trophies that challenge players to explore, battle, and immerse themselves in the quirky world of South Park. This review provides a comprehensive guide to earning all the trophies in South Park: The Stick of Truth, ensuring that you achieve that coveted Platinum trophy.
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Overview of Trophies
South Park: The Stick of Truth features a total of 51 trophies:
- 1 Platinum
- 2 Gold
- 10 Silver
- 38 Bronze
These trophies encompass various aspects of gameplay, including story progression, combat achievements, collectibles, and unique in-game actions.
Story-Related Trophies
The majority of the trophies in South Park: The Stick of Truth are tied to story progression and are unmissable. Here’s a breakdown of the key story-related trophies:
New Kid on the Block (Bronze)
Description: Join the KKK. Guide: This trophy is unlocked early in the game when you join Cartman’s group, the KKK (Kingdom of Kupa Keep), as part of the main storyline.
First Day in South Park (Bronze)
Description: Spend one day in South Park. Guide: Progress through the main story until you complete the first day in South Park, which involves various quests and interactions with the town’s residents.
Gingivitis (Bronze)
Description: Let Gingers bite you 3 times without blocking. Guide: During the school infiltration mission, let the Ginger hall monitors bite you three times without pressing the block button.
Day Walker (Bronze)
Description: Defeat the Boss Hall Monitor while wearing freckles. Guide: Equip the Freckles makeup item and defeat the Boss Hall Monitor during the school infiltration mission.
Made This for You (Bronze)
Description: Fling a turd that you created at an enemy in combat. Guide: In your house, use the toilet to create a “turd nugget.” During combat, go to the item menu and throw the turd at an enemy.
Truth to Power (Silver)
Description: Fart on four major authority figures. Guide: Fart on the following characters: the Mayor, Principal Victoria, the Priest Maxi, and the Prime Minister of Canada.
Combat-Related Trophies
Combat is a core aspect of South Park: The Stick of Truth, and several trophies are tied to your performance and actions in battles:
Avenger (Bronze)
Description: Defeat at least 3 enemies in one battle while your buddy is unconscious. Guide: Allow your buddy to be knocked out during a fight, then defeat at least three enemies without reviving them.
No Child Left Behind (Silver)
Description: Complete the game without ever ending a combat with a buddy knocked out. Guide: Ensure that your buddy is never unconscious at the end of any combat encounter throughout the game. Use healing items and abilities to revive them if they get knocked out.
Parkeologist (Bronze)
Description: Open all garages in South Park. Guide: Search and open all the garages in the town. Some garages are locked and require keys, which can be found in the houses or received from quest rewards.
For the Hoarder (Silver)
Description: Complete the game without selling any items. Guide: Throughout your playthrough, refrain from selling any items. Plan your inventory management carefully to avoid running out of space.
Junk Peddler (Bronze)
Description: Sell 300 junk items. Guide: Collect and sell 300 junk items to vendors. Junk items are non-essential collectibles found throughout the game world.
Collectible Trophies
Collectibles play a significant role in South Park: The Stick of Truth, and several trophies are tied to finding and collecting various items and friends:
More Popular Than John Lennon (Silver)
Description: Befriend all of South Park. Guide: Make friends with all 120 characters in the game. Some friends are part of the main story, while others require you to complete side quests or perform specific actions.
Chinpokolypse (Gold)
Description: Collect all 30 Chinpokomon. Guide: Find and collect all 30 Chinpokomon figures hidden throughout South Park. Some are missable, so be thorough in your exploration and refer to a guide if necessary.
Full Arsenal (Silver)
Description: Collect all weapons and costumes. Guide: Acquire all the weapons and costumes in the game. Many are found in shops, while others are obtained through quests and exploration.
Clothes Whore (Gold)
Description: Collect all available costumes. Guide: Find and collect all costumes in the game, which includes searching every nook and cranny, completing quests, and buying from shops.
Miscellaneous Trophies
These trophies are for performing specific actions or achieving certain milestones that are not directly tied to story progression or combat:
Dog Whistle (Bronze)
Description: Fart on a canine enemy while in Gnome form. Guide: During the Underpants Gnome quest, when you are in Gnome form, fart on a dog enemy in combat.
Just Saying Hi (Bronze)
Description: Fart on each available buddy in the game. Guide: Use the fart command on each of your buddies (Cartman, Butters, Stan, Kyle, Jimmy, and Kenny) at least once during the game.
Too Far (Bronze)
Description: Fart on the corpse of an aborted Nazi Zombie fetus. Guide: During the Unplanned Parenthood mission, after defeating the Nazi Zombie fetuses, fart on one of their corpses.
Heisenberg (Bronze)
Description: Defeat the Meth Tweekers while wearing the Evil Cartman goatee and the bald cap. Guide: Equip the Evil Cartman goatee and the bald cap (both found in the game) and defeat the Meth Tweekers at the U-Stor-It facility.
Friends in Strange Places (Bronze)
Description: Befriend both Crab People and the Underpants Gnomes. Guide: Complete the side quests involving the Crab People and the Underpants Gnomes to become friends with them.
Missable Trophies
Some trophies in South Park: The Stick of Truth are missable, meaning if you progress past a certain point without earning them, you’ll need to start a new game to get them. Here are the key missable trophies and how to avoid missing them:
Acceptance (Bronze)
Description: You accepted your fate and chose the name Douchebag yourself. Guide: When Cartman asks you to enter your name, accept the default name Douchebag.
Dragon Wrath (Bronze)
Description: Hit 3 enemies with a single fart outside of combat. Guide: Position yourself carefully to hit three enemies with one fart using the Cup-a-Spell or Sneaky Squeaker abilities.
Inside Joke (Bronze)
Description: While inside Mr. Slave, you summoned Mr. Slave. Guide: During the mission where you venture inside Mr. Slave, use the Mr. Slave summon item in combat.
Pulling Mud (Bronze)
Description: In three separate battles, you’ve taken a shit in your pants. Guide: During combat, use a regular attack and intentionally fail the action command to soil your pants. Repeat this in three different battles.
Platinum Trophy
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ Platinum Trophy (Platinum)
Description: Collected all South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ trophies. Guide: To earn the Platinum trophy, you must collect all other 50 trophies. This involves completing the story, engaging in combat challenges, collecting all items, and performing specific actions as described above.
Tips for Efficient Trophy Hunting
To ensure a smooth and efficient journey towards the Platinum trophy, consider the following tips:
- Plan Your Playthroughs: Some trophies, like No Child Left Behind and For the Hoarder, require specific conditions throughout the game. Plan your playthrough to accommodate these requirements.
- Utilize Multiple Saves: Keep multiple save files at critical points in the game to avoid missing missable trophies. This allows you to reload a previous save if you miss a trophy opportunity.
- Explore Thoroughly: Many trophies involve collectibles and hidden items. Explore every area thoroughly and interact with all characters to ensure you don’t miss anything.
- Refer to Guides: For trophies involving collectibles like Chinpokomon and friends, refer to detailed guides or maps to locate all items and characters.
- Balance Combat and Exploration: While focusing on combat-related trophies, don’t neglect exploration and side quests. Many trophies are tied to optional content and interactions.
Conclusion
Earning all the trophies in South Park: The Stick of Truth is a rewarding challenge that immerses players deeply into the world of South Park. From story progression and combat achievements to collecting hidden items and performing unique actions, the trophy list encourages thorough exploration and engagement with the game’s rich content.
The game’s humor, memorable characters, and engaging gameplay make the journey to Platinum not just a checklist of tasks, but an enjoyable adventure through the streets of South Park. By following this comprehensive trophy guide, players can efficiently and effectively unlock all the trophies, experiencing everything *South Park: The Stick of Truth* has to offer.