Family Guy console game

Darren Dirt · September 12, 2006, 01:34:47 PM

... from Take Two

http://www.gamersreports.com/news/1620

http://www.gamersreports.com/news/2180

http://www.gamersreports.com/news/2226

http://www.gamersreports.com/news/3790/

sample screen: (classic!)
http://www.gamersreports.com/mediabrowser/673/9080/

Looks like it's XBox (not 360)
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/adventure/familyguy/index.html

but YAY at least it's all the original voice cast!
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/adventure/familyguy/news.html?sid=6156482

Darren Dirt · October 24, 2006, 09:51:10 AM

"official trailer"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KwShbtGlxU

Opening video (sets up the story's conflict*, by the looks of it)

scene 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dKzuUPXFpM (OMG! It's Wallace Shawn!)
scene 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUWE0Gh97bw
scene 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaLiyrViTqA
scene 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luhn4-OrNnc

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*like Stewie sez... "Everyone knows the Hero's Journey isn't always a happy one"

Mr. Analog · October 24, 2006, 10:14:22 AM

If the game was like WarioWare it would fit right in with how Family Guy works, if it has a plot and turns into tedious ITEM->GET it will suck.

Melbosa · October 24, 2006, 10:29:32 AM

I've been playing a bit of it... its alright, but so far the only real fun stuff has been when playing Stewie. And more for fans than for gamers, as there are a lot of lines and visuals from the show that really wouldn't make any sense if you weren't a fan. So don't rush to buy, I'd say rent first.

Shayne · October 24, 2006, 10:57:53 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/adventure/familyguy/review.html?sid=6160447

There is a review for those interested, i dont touch my xbox anymore

Anyone want a modded Xbox?

Mr. Analog · October 25, 2006, 06:08:37 AM

Quote from: Shayne on October 24, 2006, 10:57:53 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/adventure/familyguy/review.html?sid=6160447

There is a review for those interested, i dont touch my xbox anymore Anyone want a modded Xbox?

I'll trade you a 486 of questionable functionality...

Melbosa · October 25, 2006, 09:24:10 AM

Quote from: Shayne on October 24, 2006, 10:57:53 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/adventure/familyguy/review.html?sid=6160447

There is a review for those interested, i dont touch my xbox anymore Anyone want a modded Xbox?

Actually if your interested in off loading it I might have an interested party

Shayne · October 25, 2006, 09:51:18 AM

I am interested in getting rid of it, though its worth noting its been banned from Live

Melbosa · October 25, 2006, 10:12:01 AM

Lets take this off-line. I will send you a PM about it.

Darren Dirt · December 14, 2006, 03:57:21 PM

G4 "X-Play" review, with plenty of in-game footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qKUnJmnjd4

In short: "Funny story/gags, but gets old fast." i.e. would work as a couple of 22 minute episodes, but as a game, it's no "Simpsons Hit & Run"

PS: X-Play has also reviewed Red Steel and overall seemed to really like the uniqueness of the controls, but was disappointed by its lack of novelty in the level design and related features. I'm sure they just wanted to make sure the gyro interface was bang-on and so future FPS developers will spend more time on the game contents.