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Family Guy
- PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox
- Price: $29.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Bawdy, flawed game based on the cult TV show.
Parents say
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Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that 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.
What's it about?
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why the outrageous comments and over-the-top situations that this family gets into are funny. What makes politically incorrect attitudes funny? When do these attitudes cross over the line and become offensive? Why is material funny to some, and offensive to others?
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Kid, 11 years old
August 15, 2010
AGE
The worst game in the world
Don't buy it.
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Kid, 11 years old
December 15, 2010
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A Good For Drinking This Soda
A Diet Pepsi Is Based On The Pepsi Soda
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Kid, 12 years old
October 22, 2010
AGE
I LOVE FAMILY GUY, ITS AWESOME! But its kinda inappropriate for everyone.
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AGE
Nice
If you know the show, you essentially know what to expect in the game.
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FUNNY
Funny as hell. Not for kids because of the swearing and subject matter. They probably wouldnt get half the jokes anyways.
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SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Family Guy just sucks, don't ever play this.
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Take Two |
| Release date: | November 29, 2006 |
| Price: | $29.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Mature |
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