"Do you really think it will be better for ... him?"
So begins the introduction to South Park: The Stick of Truth as the new kid's parents urge their child to explore their new town in Colorado and "make some friends." He (that is, you) are soon in the company of Butters, Kenny and Cartman, "the Wizard King."
The intro and tutorial to the game is 13 minutes long and offers a first look at the boys' fantasy world of Kupa Keep, a chance to pick a character name and class, including some Cartmanesque offensiveness, and a look at basic combat mechanics.
Take a look at Polygon's recent play-through of the game's early levels.