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Review of Family Feud on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Family Feud on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 12 Nov 2020
Genre: Party Game/Trivia
Developer: Snap Finger Click
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Ever wanted to feel the electrifying tension of a family feud while sitting on your couch? Enter 'Family Feud' on the Nintendo Switch, where you can engage in intense trivia battles without the need for annual family therapy sessions! This game brings the classic TV show experience right to your fingertips, complete with awkward family dynamics and a healthy dose of shouting at strangers over what the survey says. What could possibly go wrong?

Gameplay

The beauty of 'Family Feud' lies in its simplicity! Players can team up or compete solo, battling it out with survey questions gathered from good ol' family feuding Americans. Ever wondered what the top answers are to 'What do you do during an all-night Netflix binge?' Well, apparently, there's a formula to calculate that. The gameplay unfolds as you'd expect from the TV format: two families (okay, maybe just you and a friend) try to guess the most popular answers to survey questions-each with the same level of confidence as a cat walking on a keyboard. Unlike your family reunion, this version allows you to blame the controller instead of your uncle Keith when things go wrong. This game is essentially a test of how much you know about your fellow Americans, which can be both amusing and distressing at the same time. You'll answer a variety of questions ranging from personal to just plain weird-'What does the average American eat for breakfast?' (spoiler alert: donuts are involved). With modes like Face-Off, Double Trouble, and Fast Money that keeps you on your toes, every turn feels like a high-stakes game-kind of like the real family feuds, but slightly less emotional damage. Plus, the online multiplayer aspect adds an extra spice to the mix. Suddenly, you're battling it out with ridiculously competitive gamers from other parts of the world instead of just your cousin who thinks they're the king of trivia. At least online there's no chance you'll end up in a shouting match that ends in awkward silence at Thanksgiving dinner!

Graphics

Visually, 'Family Feud' is a colorful buffet. The avatars are more customizable than your mom's Pinterest boards-so get ready to put your artistic skills to test! Character designs are vibrant and somewhat cheesy, but hey, that's what makes them relatable. They reflect that unique blend of realism and cartoonish charm that keeps you chuckling while attempting to guess the top responses to bizarre questions. The set looks pretty polished too, capturing the original TV show's vibe but adding a snazzy digital twist. Graphics aren't the subject of a Picasso painting, but they do the job effectively. You'll feel the nostalgia wash over you as if you've just been pleasantly slapped by Jerry Springer themselves. The live audience cheers (well, simulated, anyway) and the bright lights transport you right back to your TV-watching days when that melodious approval sound echoed through the living room.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, 'Family Feud' on Switch is like a family reunion you *want* to attend. It's packed with laughter, just enough competitive spirit to keep things interesting, and you don't have to endure any family drama. It's accessible, fun, and allows you to tap into that trivia-obsessed part of you that kicks in whenever you get near an internet search bar. With solid gameplay mechanics and amusing visuals, it gets an '8 out of 10'-because, while it brings the party to your living room, we all know it can't truly replace the emotional rollercoaster of the holidays. Embrace the madness, and don't be surprised if it becomes your go-to game for when relatives come over (or when you want to drown out their chatter)!

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