The Simpsons Game

Game details

Game:: The Simpsons Game
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Genre:: Action
Sub Genre:: Platformer
Release Date (US):: October 30th, 2007
Release Date (UK):: November 9th, 2007

Players:: 1-2
Online Players:: N/A
Developers:: Electronic Arts
Publisher:: EA Games
Rating:: T [Teen]
PSU Rank:: 104 of 1184 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:: 99 of 536 Games

Additional Information:: Also available on PS2, Wii, Xbox 360, DS, and PSP

About The Simpsons Game

Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.

Review

PSU Review Score: 7.5
Avg. user review score:: 5.3

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Summary

While The Simpsons Game has plenty to offer in terms of humor and graphics, the game’s short story and limited gameplay practically nullify any redeeming qualities the game has to offer. The title can easily be beaten in a single day and this in our eyes, simply does not constitute a buy.

We like

Excellent graphics
Very humorous
Authentic voices

We dislike

Very short
Flawed camera system
Limited gameplay

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It’s safe to say that The Simpsons family have been around for quite some time. The television show has recently passed their 18th anniversary, released a feature-length movie, and debuted yet another a game not just for the PlayStation 3, but also for the PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, and the Nintendo DS. There have been other video games surrounded by the Simpsons franchise, but The Simpsons Game is the first for the Pl...

Posted Dec 28th 2007
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