Rare's 1997 Nintendo 64 release GoldenEye 007 is considered as one of the greatest games of all-time. Not only did it provide Nintendo fans of this era with mature-themed gameplay, but it also gave the FPS genre on consoles some much-needed recognition. It was so influential, it spawned its own PC mod and has basically become part of pop culture - often being used to reference the earlier years of 3D gaming and split-screen multiplayer. The adult-orientated animation Family Guy is the latest series to pay respects to this classic title.
In the clip above, pulled from one of the animation's recent episodes, Peter and Meg are required to escape a military camp in order to "evoke video game nostalgia". From here, an entire scene based on Goldeneye 007 plays out. It nails the look, camera movement, animation, auto-aim, and even the intro and outro sequences. As the action unfolds, the characters casually converse whilst shooting the bad guys. With all the snow, it's rather reminiscent of the 'Surface' level in the actual game.
Did this television animation do a good job recreating the N64 classic? Do you miss the glory days of GoldenEye? Tell us below.
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They should have used the grenade launcher to take off the padlocks at the end. That was always the most fun way to do that part.
Did they steal gameplay footage from a guy on Youtube again?
Better than the time they stole someone's Let's Play footage of Double Dribble, then claimed the original upload as infringing their TV episode.
Haha, reference.
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The only thing wrong with this is that there's not enough, and I want more! We need a follow-up, with Stewie as Alec Trevelyan!
"For England, Peter?"
@EvilRegal The only thing wrong is that I now want Peter to commentate on the rest of the game... "You think one guy had to shovel this whole walkway?". Hilarious
Change the subtitle to ‘Almost Funny’
I'm not sure why they didn't just use all the same grunts and yelps from GoldenEye, since I'm pretty sure those are all royalty free sound effects.
Well that was pretty cool.
You're supposed to fire about ten times around those lockers before hitting them, but everything else is spot on !
They also had a Super Mario Kart reference two weeks ago. Wasn't as deep as this one, but did involve finally beating that one super good player after he had brain damage. Pretty accurate.
Just needs to be running at 15 FPS and include some cursing of the damn analogue stick slipping under sweaty thumbs.
"Meg, this is what 1997 looked like" lol
This is terrific!
I don't know. The constant commentary gave me Bubsy and Gex flashbacks
We need a split screen Goldeneye clone on Switch.
Even online multiplayer with split screen. And voice chat.
Thats cool, I like it
Nah frame rate was too good!
Where's that useless lady that you have to escort in that one level?
@edhe I saw the thing I remember and clapped! Thanks Seth!
I like their tecmo bowl sketch (Bo Jackson is OP) and their old basketball sketch (corner three).
So it’s not really shocking they get gameplay jokes right.
Good bit. I've been enjoying most recent Family Guys. Maybe the shows quality has improved a bit since the last time I watched (2 or 3 years ago) or maybe I'm becoming less cynical. Either way, I'm liking it
@edhe Seriously
Sad thing is I know they're going to go back to treating Meg like crap next episode.
Hate this show with a passion. But I have to enjoy the reference.
Eh not funny really at all tbh.
Personally i think Anime is better than FG at least in terms of sheer adult content, and it's usually not just random garbage. Not sure what the writers of FG are up to but half the "jokes" are either weird or plain not funny, though there are some few exceptions here and there.
FG just tries a bit too hard to be funny, repeats unfunny stuff too often too.. i think South Park is better written tbh.
Hey Lois, I'm James Bond! Nyehehehehehhe
I use to watch more of Family Guy lately I can take it or leave it ., My go to cartoon for laughs these days is Rick and Morty I love it can't wait for the new season to start.
@Trajan I think this game may have what you’re looking for, even online split screen play. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/11/watch_your_opponents_screen_in_screencheat_unplugged_a_multiplayer_fps_headed_to_switch
This kinda feels like what would happen if MST3K did commentary on a VG. and It would be HILARIOUS!
I still find it hard to see Family Guy as a legitimate comedic show as long as I can't bring myself to see a forklift eviscerating a beached whale as a funny gag to laugh at.
@AlexSora89 That's one of my favorite bits from any show.
@SetupDisk
If it floats your boat, that is. I don't see the appeal behind it personally, let alone what's even remotely funny about it. It should have had some kind of punchline (Peter: "Nyehehehehehehehehe, life's a beach... then you diiiiiiiiie!") for the joke to either work or, at the very least, be perceived as an actual joke.
He should have used the silenced PP7 but great and accurate tribute anyway.
@brandonbwii I saw it. Might get it. The main gimmick looks like a headache to me though. You screen peak in Goldeneye to know the general location then go back to your screen to get there and fight. This seems to require too much going back and fourth. I can't imagine playing 4 player on this.
@BlueOcean based on the front sight it's either an airgun, or an Olympic 22.
There were 2 things missing:
Shooting a guy twice in the face without killing him
Killing a guy while he was rolling and look at him die as he stands up.
@Trajan The PP7 was easier to aim with and he has top aiming skills in the video. They got right the level and the frame rate (with few enemies).
@Rhaoulos True but the enemy reactions to local damage haven't been surpassed yet.
@BlueOcean
Are you refering to AI running like crazy 5 seconds after being shot in the leg? I coulsn't agree more. Goldeneye on N64 is the next gen.
No, I am not refering to that. It's useful to know that you are the sarcastic type though.
Real gamers slap everyone to death.
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