The Simpsons Game

Description

The Simpsons Game is an action platformer based on the long-running cartoon. The Simpson family finds themselves trapped in a video game and must fight their way out using their newly found powers. Homer can expand into a rolling blob, Bart can become Bartman (with grappling hook), Lisa can use her saxophone to stun enemies, and Marge can gather mobs with her megaphone. Each character has a power meter that limits the use of the special abilities, which is recharged by defeating enemies. They also have powers that can only be used at specific trigger points, such as Bart catching updrafts with his cape, Homer inflating himself with helium, Lisa summoning the hand of Buddha to move objects, and Marge sending Maggie into crawlspaces. The abilities are upgraded throughout the game. Each character also has an item they can pick up which will make them temporarily invulnerable, and give them unlimited special attacks for this period.

The game is divided into a series of sixteen "episodes", each a parody of a popular game or genre; these episodes have names like Medal of Homer or Neverquest. Each level features two or more of the Simpson clan. Players must switch back and forth using each family members' unique powers to complete each level. Alternatively, most platforms also allow two-player cooperative play.

Alternate Titles

• "The Simpsons: Videopeli" -- Finnish title
• "Les Simpson: Le Jeu" -- French title
• "Die Simpsons: Das Spiel" -- German title

Part of the Following Groups

• Physics Engine: Havok
• PlayStation 2 greatest hits releases
• Simpsons licensees
• TV cartoon-inspired games

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User Reviews

For die-hard and casual fans alike, it’s a fun play	Xbox 360	Brandon Tabbert (19)
Mixed	Wii	Mario Duenaz (14)

The Press Says

Lawrence	Xbox 360	Nov 20, 2007	8 out of 10	80
Planet Xbox 360	Xbox 360	Nov 05, 2007	7.8 out of 10	78
Gamer 2.0	PlayStation 2	Nov 09, 2007	7.7 out of 10	77
Jolt (UK)	Xbox 360	Nov 26, 2007	7.5 out of 10	75
Gamers' Temple, The	Xbox 360	Nov 12, 2007	72 out of 100	72
Computer Bild Spiele	PlayStation 2	Nov 07, 2007	2.44 out of 6	71
UnderGroundOnline (UGO)	Xbox 360	Nov 04, 2007	B-	67
Hooked Gamers	PSP	Nov 11, 2007	6 out of 10	60
TotalVideoGames (TVG)	PlayStation 3	Oct 31, 2007	6 out of 10	60
Gamestyle	PSP	Dec 18, 2007	3 out of 10	30

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