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Review of Family Feud on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Oct 2000
Cover image of Family Feud on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 16 Oct 2000
Genre: Party Game
Developer: Hasbro Interactive
Publisher: Hasbro Interactive

Introduction

Family Feud on PlayStation is the digital vinyl of awkward family reunions, where you can finally shout at your cousins without facing any real-world consequences. Gather your loved ones, or better yet, your most competitive friends, and prepare to guess what America thinks. Spoiler alert: They think a lot of strange things.

Gameplay

The game sticks closely to the format of the beloved TV show. You and your opponent (or disinterested family member) pick answers to survey questions asked to 100 people. Or rather, questions like 'Name something you might lick.' Because, you know, family bonding. You can play solo or pit your entire family against each other, creating an atmosphere of passive aggression that even the most competitive families can appreciate. Gameplay mechanics could have been described in one word: 'guess,' followed by the exasperated sigh of your relatives as you try to figure out what on Earth the survey responders were thinking. Players input their guesses using the controller, and if your spelling is equivalent to a second-grader’s that day, you might still find success. The overall goal is to reach 200 points so you can enter Fast Money, where the stakes are higher, and suspicion about who cheats will soar like Uncle Larry on Thanksgiving. Expect to see a generous helping of breaks to ask your gaming mates to clarify their answers because a lot of us still remember how to play guess-the-answer but not how to articulate it under pressure. The game also includes various rounds like Single, Double, and Triple rounds to keep the adrenaline pumping — or the boredom rising, depending on how your family reacts to high-tension trivia.

Graphics

The graphics make you feel like you've plummeted back into an era where pixelated faces stood in as substitutes for real people. Characters somewhat resemble the actual TV personalities, with all the grace of a potato dressed in a tuxedo. The game gives a valiant effort with its animations. There’s a moment where the host flashes a smile that seems hopeful, begging players to appreciate the effort while also suggesting they should just go outside. And the background visuals? Let’s just say they likely came straight from a 90s basement full of plaid couches and wood paneling; charmingly outdated but oddly familiar, like a long-lost family member.

Conclusion

Family Feud for PlayStation is a solid option for those looking to jump into a game that fuels family friendship and angrily shouted answers reminiscent of household dinner tables. It won’t win any awards for groundbreaking mechanics or jaw-dropping artwork, but it will guarantee a few laughs and competitive jeering—ideal for gatherings when downtime seems too precious. If you're still debating whether you'd have more fun with this game or watching paint dry, consider who you're playing with. If it's family, it's probably already too late; you might as well dive into the chaos. After all, arguing over whether "cat" or "kitten" was a better answer is more relatable than discussing your day at work. So grab a controller, prepare for some high-stakes, low-key insults, and remember: it’s just a game…unless you lose.

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