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Review of Family Feud on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Family Feud on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 12 Nov 2020
Genre: Party Game
Developer: Snap Finger Click
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Finally, a chance to prove to your long-suffering family that you’re not the biggest weirdo in the house. Enter Family Feud for the PS4—a game that turns your living room into a chaotic game show where you could either be the beloved hero or the family villain depending on your unfortunate (and probably hilarious) wrong answers. Let’s dive into the madness, shall we?

Gameplay

Family Feud for the PS4 follows the classic format we all know and love, where surveys are done on the streets to find the most popular answers to questions. The game gives you the chance to be the clever genius of the family—if only you could remember that 'Taco' was one of the top answers when asked about favorite foods, instead of arguing that 'salad' is indeed a 'thing'. With various game modes, you can either go solo or team up against your friends in frantic party play. You’ll face off against animated relatives who look like they just walked off a budget TV set, ready to steal the spotlight and show you how it's done with their savvy responses. Pro tip: Don’t expect them to be nice; they’ll throw shade faster than your uncle during Thanksgiving dinner! The key to success? Answer more popular responses than the opposing family (which could either be your friends or AI), and try to avoid the lowbrow answers that would make your family disown you. Seriously, don’t answer ‘pants’ to the question about what people wear to make their first impression. Trust me. In the end, if you perform well enough, you can snag the Fast Money round, where the pressure is even higher. It’s a mixture of skill and luck, and one wrong answer could send you home with nothing but a lame prize, like a collection of sad fridge magnets.

Graphics

Graphically, Family Feud doesn’t break any molds but does provide a pleasant retro feel reminiscent of the show's classic eras. Think of it as a time capsule where the memories are slightly pixelated, but in a good way! The host on screen earns points for charisma despite looking a little too close to a low-fidelity video chat; he’s the kind of guy you’d enjoy sharing stale snacks with while watching reruns of the game show. The animations add an extra layer of humor, especially when your character responds to their family’s antics with exaggerated facial expressions. It’s so on point, sometimes you might want to deny being related to them outside of gameplay. The UI is clean and user-friendly, making your journey from the couch to the virtual podium almost seamless. It’s bright, colorful, and not likely to induce a migraine, which is a bonus. Just don't be surprised if your friends call for a new character because they just don't want to be forced into a gameplay role that resembles their family’s weird uncle.

Conclusion

Overall, Family Feud on PS4 manages to capture the essence of the beloved game show. It’s a fun and relatively laid-back game that can ignite some fierce competition and provide hours of laughter—after all, what’s more entertaining than watching your friends flub their answers in front of a 100 imaginary survey respondents? In a world of battle royales and intense RPG quests, sometimes it’s nice to take a break and just shout nonsensical responses at the top of your lungs while laughing at your family turning into characters from their favorite sitcom! So gather your family (and maybe your actual friends, if they still want to be seen with you), because Family Feud makes for a great party game—just keep the snacks high and the arguments low, or you might find yourself in the line of fire next! Final score: 7.5/10—{'Excellent for family bonding but watch out for those rogue relatives!'}

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