![]() ![]() The game borrows themes from some of the most famous episodes in the shows run to aid in the art of level design. It’s not often we get one over on the movie industry but this was quite the overshadowing indeed. However, in a rather unprecedented turn of events, the movie was rather lacklustre, whereas the game provided a captivating story, offered the same quality sense of humour as the show and even provided some parody and satire on the gaming industry to boot. Or alternatively, a shameless cash grab that mirrors the plot of the movie. When it comes to video games that coincide with a movie release, often it means that the video game will be an afterthought. We find out in our review of The Simpsons Game. This title aims to offer the same level of wit, humour and hilarity of the TV show along with some tight controls and stellar gameplay, but can it pull it off. ![]() To make comparisons outside of this series, it plays rather like other platformers such as SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger or Futurama. However, this game takes a more platform and puzzle heavy approach. This game has similarities to the aforementioned Simpson’s titles. So with that in mind, Redwood Shores set to work about creating a title that would service the fans while offering a truly unique gaming experience, with a little help from Matt Groening’s brainchild, of course. However, these games had never truly aimed to offer a linear, narrative-based story within the cartoon universe. We have had to name a few, The Simpsons Wrestling, The Simpsons: Road Rage, Simpson’s Skateboarding and of course, the iconic The Simpsons: Hit & Run. 3.Over the years, we have been treated to a number of video games within the Simpson’s universe.According to The Simpsons Channel, Microsoft only gave away 100 units of the promotional system. Also in May 2007, Microsoft announced the release of a limited-edition The Simpsons Xbox 360. In May 2007, EA announced the release of a new title, The Simpsons Game, expanding the franchise to consoles including the Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. The plans by Vivendi to create a sequel were no doubt cancelled when Electronic Arts announced in November 2005, that they would purchase the exclusive licensing rights to publish future Simpsons video game titles, including a potential tie-in to the upcoming Simpsons feature film, as Electronic Arts has successfully overseen many film-to-video game projects. However, no news or any development has been announced since then. Vivendi Universal Games, the publisher of recent Simpsons games, announced shortly after the release of The Simpsons: Hit and Run that there was a sequel in the works. The recent generation has been somewhat more well received by the general public, starting with The Simpsons Road Rage (based on Crazy Taxi): There have been two Simpsons pinball games one released after the first season, and the other still available. Simpsons video games have spanned all sorts of video game genres and systems, including The Simpsons: Hit & Run, The Simpsons Road Rage, The Simpsons Skateboarding, The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield, The Simpsons: Bart vs. ![]() The Simpsons: Itchy & Scratchy Land (2009).The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown (2007).The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror (2001).Itchy & Scratchy in Miniature Golf Madness (1993).Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991). ![]() Although the first association of the Simpsons in gaming began with an LCD game titled Bart Simpson's Cupcake Crisis, The Simpsons Arcade Game by Konami released in Arcade and DOS was the first video game for the franchise. To date, 24 games have been developed and published by numerous video game companies. A line of video games have been made based on The Simpsons' and its characters, particularly the eponymous family, due to the show's popularity. ![]()
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