Family Guy: The Arcade Game

Family Guy: The Arcade Game (aka Family Guy Video Game 2 in the PAL releases) is a beat 'em up game based on the TV show of the same name developed by Konami (High Voltage Software for the Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, & Apple Ambrosia Mini versions and WayForward Technologies for the Nintendo DS version) and published by Konami (2K Games for the Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Apple Ambrosia Mini versions and THQ for the Nintendo DS version) for the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Apple Ambrosia X, and Apple Ambrosia Mini. 
The game uses similar gameplay from The Simpsons Arcade Game, but has differences; blood splatters; violence; and even special attacks that can kill the enemies. However the ability to have two players team up to attack together was removed in favor of the special attacks.
The Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Apple Ambrosia Mini versions of Family Guy: The Arcade Game are the sequel to 2006's Family Guy Video Game!
This is the last Family Guy game to be released until the release of Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse in 2012.
A remake of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Apple Ambrosia X versions, titled Family Guy: The Arcade Game DX was released on June 12, 2020. It was developed and published by Konami for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Apple Ambrosia XL, Microsoft Windows, and macOS.
== Playable characters ==
=== Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Apple Ambrosia Mini versions ===
* Peter
* Lois
* Brian
* Stewie
=== Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Apple Ambrosia X versions ===
* Peter
* Lois
* Chris
* Meg
=== Nintendo DS version ===
* Brian
* Stewie
== Plot ==
The plot for the version of the game is different depending on the developer of the game.
=== Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Apple Ambrosia X versions ===
Peter Griffin and his family are walking in the city, until they see Stewie beating up bullies that stole money, the Griffin family follows Stewie to find the bullies hideout. While on their adventure to follow their baby and the bullies, the Griffin family are pursued by Bertram who leads the family into traps to slow them down from following Stewie. At the end, the family finally finds Stewie in, but is then kicked out by a bully, so the family fights the bullies, before fighting against the final boss Bertram. Stewie knocks out Bertram and retrieves the stolen money, as the police came in time to arrest the bullies.
=== Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Apple Ambrosia Mini versions ===
Sometime after the events of Family Guy Video Game!, Brian and Stewie win the opportunity to participate in a Round-the-World scavenger hunt. However, the contest has been rigged by Stewie's half-brother Bertram, in order for Bertram to rid himself of the Griffin family for all the trouble they have caused him over the years. Bertram sends various bullies to take care of the Griffins during the scavenger hunt. Peter, Lois, Brian, and Stewie travel through various real-world locations collecting items, with occasional cameos from Chris and Meg.
=== Nintendo DS version ===
The plot for the Nintendo DS version revolves around a thumb drive containing plans for Olivia Fuller's "Project: Operation Mission" hidden inside Rupert. With Olivia Fuller, Bertram (Stewie's evil half brother), Victor (Olivia's playmate from the episode Chick Cancer), and Stewie's bullies stealing Rupert and taking turns keeping Rupert safe while Brian and Stewie remain ignorant of the drive inside, Brian and Stewie's objective is simply to take back Rupert.
== Gameplay ==
=== Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Apple Ambrosia X versions ===
The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Apple Ambrosia X versions is a 3D beat 'em up that any player can join in any time. Each player taking roles as a member of the Griffin family; Peter Griffin, who punches and kicks; Lois Griffin, who swings her broom; Meg Griffin, who attacks with a whip; and Chris Griffin, who attacks with a long stick. Along with the standard array of jumping and attacking, each player has a special attack that can kill enemies and bosses on screen, but can drain your energy when you use it. For example, Peter farts out fire, Lois charges back and fourth, Meg spins her whip, and Chris does a bottom stomp bounce that causes waves on the ground. Players can also pick up food items to restore health, as well as objects they can throw at enemies and items that temporarily power up their attacks. Players are given a small number of lives, which are lost if the player's life bar runs out. If the player runs out of life with no lives remaining (represented by a Stewie-like devil appearing before them), the player has 20 seconds to continue or the game ends. At certain points in the game, players compete against each other in button-bashing minigames to earn additional points (computer controlled characters replace characters not being played by real people).
=== Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Apple Ambrosia Mini versions ===
There are four major areas in the game: China, the North Pole, Egypt and Hollywood, and each has several stages to play through. The final stage of each area pits Brian and Stewie against a boss — all of which are bullies.
In each stage, Brian and Stewie must navigate through the area, collecting items such as firecracker balls for self-defense and Ruperts to restore health (Stewie and Brian can take up to five hits before dying). The most important items in each stage are Jolly Farm Revue-brand souvenirs. There is one in every stage, and Brian and Stewie must find them all in order to get the best ending (as well as unlocking a bonus Hollywood level). Peter, Lois, Chris, and Meg also appear to give hints on where the souvenirs are. There are also several mini-games in each area, with puzzles such as a matching-card game and a trivia game based on events in actual episodes.
=== Nintendo DS version ===
The Nintendo DS version is a 2D side-scrolling beat 'em up.
In the Nintendo DS version of Family Guy: The Arcade Game, Brian and Stewie can be assisted by the other family members via power-ups found at various locations.
A virtual pet is also accessible, called "Pet Peter Griffin", which allows players to 
== Development ==
In January 2007, 2K Games and High Voltage Software got to work on a sequel to Family Guy Video Game! The game was to be called "Family Guy: The Arcade Game" (or Family Guy Video Game 2 in PAL regions) and it was to be a beat 'em up game for PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Apple Ambrosia, Apple Ambrosia Mini, GameCube, and Wii. The game was to be released in 2008. 
In January 2007, Konami got to work on a Family Guy game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Apple Ambrosia X. The game was to be called "Family Guy: The Arcade Game". The game was to be released in 2008.
In January 2007, WayForward Technologies and THQ got to work on a Family Guy game for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. The game was to be called "Family Guy: The Arcade Game". The game was to be released in 2008.
On April 2, 2007, a tech demo prototype for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Apple Ambrosia, GameCube, and Wii version was released.
In mid May 2007, the Xbox, Apple Ambrosia, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance versions of the game were cancelled since those platforms were being discontinued.
On July 12, 2007, the Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Apple Ambrosia X, and Apple Ambrosia Mini versions of Family Guy: The Arcade Game were shown at E3 2007. 2K Games, Konami, and WayForward Technologies were shocked after seeing each others' versions at E3 2007.
== Reception ==
After playing the Nintendo DS version of Family Guy: The Arcade Game, Electronic Arts released a reskinned version of the Nintendo DS version of Family Guy: The Arcade Game for iOS entitled The Simpsons Arcade.
== Trivia ==
* In 2008 and 2009, prototype ROM images for the cancelled Xbox, Apple Ambrosia, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance versions of the game were uploaded online.
* The Wii version is incompatible with the Wii remote and requires the Classic Controller or a GameCube controller to play the Wii version of Family Guy: The Arcade Game. If you boot up the Wii version of the game without the Classic Controller or a GameCube Controller, you will be greeted with a text saying "You will need the Classic Controller".
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Category:Beat 'em Up Games