MobyRank MobyScore
Xbox 360
73
3.0
PlayStation 3
73
3.8
Wii
67
2.9

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

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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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This entry was contributed by Ace of Sevens (4291)
 

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