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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GoodEngine|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://heavyironmodding.org/wiki/Category:GoodEngine|title=Category:GoodEngine|date=2022-12-18}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2012}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Family Guy }} |
|steam appid = 214230 | |steam appid = 214230 | ||
|steam appid side = 223691 | |steam appid side = 223691 | ||
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|hltb = 3361 | |hltb = 3361 | ||
|mobygames = family-guy-back-to-the-multiverse | |mobygames = family-guy-back-to-the-multiverse | ||
− | |strategywiki = Family Guy: Back | + | |strategywiki = Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse |
|wikipedia = Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse | |wikipedia = Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse | ||
|winehq = 14709 | |winehq = 14709 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00A2T1QV6 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00A2T1QV6 | Steam | Keys only work in the US. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 214230 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214230 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Peter Griffin's Man Boob Mega Sweat Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Peter Griffin's Man Boob Mega Sweat Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="Zach Fett">{{Refcheck|user=Zach Fett|date=2023-02-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FMV\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>V100.BIK</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Has issues. See [[#Windowed mode doesn't persist|Windowed mode doesn't persist]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1656-family-guy-back-to-the-multiverse-fov-fix/ Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse FOV Fix]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set in registry|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] with the [[Registry Editor]]. | ||
+ | # Set {{code|ScreenWidth}} and {{code|ScreenHeight}} accordingly. Byte order is inverted. 2560 ({{code|0A00}} in hex) would correspond to {{code|00 0A 00 00}}. 1440 ({{code|05A0}} in hex) would correspond to {{code|A0 05 00 00}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with hex edit|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with hex edit|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1656-family-guy-back-to-the-multiverse-fov-fix/ Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse FOV Fix]. |
# Open <code>FGUY.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open <code>FGUY.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
# Go to offset <code>0x5DB32E</code>. | # Go to offset <code>0x5DB32E</code>. | ||
# Replace bytes <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with bytes representing your float value multiplier (default multiplier is 1.0). Remember to invert the byte order to Little Endian. | # Replace bytes <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with bytes representing your float value multiplier (default multiplier is 1.0). Remember to invert the byte order to Little Endian. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Most keys can be remapped, others can't be changed. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Negative acceleration. No option to turn it off. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.romhacking.net.br/index.php?topic=1770.0\ download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation by rubinho146, [https://www.romhacking.net.br/index.php?topic=1770.0\ download]. Replaces Spanish. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 4 | |local play players = 4 | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = Split-screen. 2 players | + | |local play notes = Split-screen. 2 players only in Story Mode. Up to 4 players in the Multiplayer section. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/11/family-guy-back-to-multiverse.html Helix Mod: Family Guy Back to the Multiverse]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game launches into a white screen and then crashes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix in registry|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2870275341</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] with the [[Registry Editor]]. | ||
+ | # Set {{code|ScreenWindowed}} from {{code|01 00 00 00}} to {{code|00 00 00 00}}. | ||
+ | # When the game launches, it will go immediately into fullscreen. If the screen resolution is labelled as undefined, do not switch back to windowed mode, as the game window shrinks and can no longer be interacted with, making the process needed to be redone. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Windowed mode doesn't persist=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1656-family-guy-back-to-the-multiverse-fov-fix/ Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse FOV Fix]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} The normal {{file|FGUY.exe}} is bugged and resets back to fullscreen each time you boot up the game, despite the settings being set to windowed. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the screen resolution is labelled as undefined, follow the steps to set up [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] to get the correct resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 22:00, 1 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Heavy Iron Studios | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
GoodEngine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 42 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Comedy |
Series | Family Guy |
Family Guy | |
---|---|
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse | 2012 |
Warped Kart Racers | 2022 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | Keys only work in the US. | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Peter Griffin's Man Boob Mega Sweat Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Heavy Iron Studios Inc.\Family Guy\Settings\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214230/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214230/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Has issues. See Windowed mode doesn't persist. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse FOV Fix |
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Set in registry |
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|
Field of view (FOV)
Change FOV with hex edit[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Most keys can be remapped, others can't be changed. | |
Mouse acceleration | Negative acceleration. No option to turn it off. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller must be enabled manually. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Dialogues, Movies | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Portuguese | Fan translation by rubinho146, download. Replaces Spanish. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Split-screen. 2 players only in Story Mode. Up to 4 players in the Multiplayer section. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Family Guy Back to the Multiverse. |
Issues fixed
Game launches into a white screen and then crashes
Fix in registry[3] |
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Windowed mode doesn't persist
Use Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse FOV Fix |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E2180 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS ATI Radeon HD 3450 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (214230) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Category:GoodEngine - last accessed on 2022-12-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Zach Fett on 2023-02-07
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2870275341