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Family Guy
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Common Sense says
Bawdy, flawed game based on the cult TV show.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–17
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Family Guy was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know this game offers the same crude humor, inappropriate jokes, and crass comments that populate the adult TV show with a cult following, including jabs at various religions, people with disabilities, and inappropriate sexual remarks. Parents must be aware that while this game looks like a cartoon, it is full of risqué content that is inappropriate for children. There is cartoon violence and one character enters another character's body through the penis.
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What’s the Story?
In this action-adventure hybrid based on the Fox animated comedy Family Guy, players can take control of three key characters from the show: Peter, the obese and impulsive father; Brian, the classy talking dog with a penchant for martinis; and Stewie, a diabolical baby bent on world domination. Following a freak accident causing trauma to his head, Peter is convinced '80s TV character Mr. Belvedere wants to take over the world, so he vows to stop him. Brian is framed for impregnating Seabreeze, the prized racing dog owned by Peter's wealthy father-in-law, Carter Pewterschmidt. Finally, Stewie must thwart his half-brother Bertram's malevolent plans by shrinking down in size and entering Peter's body through his penis.
Is It Any Good?
The problem with FAMILY GUY is that none of the three kinds of game styles is done exceptionally well. For example, Stewie's platformer levels can be difficult to control when performing the double-jump or floating maneuvers, while Peter's fighting scenes grow repetitive after a while. The game isn't bad, but what stops fans of Family Guy from turning it off is the clever writing, familiar voice talent, and lovable characters. Some scenes are downright hilarious -- that is, if you find the risqué television show funny.
The Family Guy video game is rated "Mature" mainly due to its crude humor. Expect many off-color jokes related to sex, religion, race, and disabilities, as well as toilet humor. While it's an average game, Family Guy is worth the ride for fans of the television show. But others should avoid this title like Peter avoids hard work and quality family time.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Take Two
Released on: 11/29/2006, Price: $29.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for Mature
Released on: 11/29/2006, Price: $29.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for Mature
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- Safety is an issue
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I rate this title off for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- Safety is an issue
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I rate this title off for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
It's a fun game. Better than most games based on movies/tv shows. It's also fairly tame for an M-rated game, however there is one particular level that takes place in a prison shower room, there is sexual innuendo and partial nudity. Also Peter goes around beating up women and children. I think those are the factors that caused the game to be M-rated. There isnt even any blood in the game.
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Lives in NebraskaI rate this title on for age 14 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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