The Simpsons: Hit and Run PS2 game

The Simpsons: Hit and Run

2003

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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For the first time, the famous Matt Groening universe has been fully opened up in virtual form thanks to this latest Simpsons title. Evidently inspired by the likes of Grand Theft Auto 3, The Simpsons: Hit and Run is a mission-based driving adventure, complete with platform-esque, pedestrian action, which plunges players into a faithfully recreated town of Springfield. A rather murky plot lies at the heart of the game: strange happenings are afoot, people are missing, mysterious crop circles are beginning to appear, and hidden cameras are being exposed. When Homer notices a suspicious black van outside the Simpsons' home, he decides to investigate further the odd events and soon begins to unravel a very sinister mystery indeed. Taking your pick from characters Homer, Bart, Apu, Marge, and Lisa, you embark on the adventure, fulfilling a variety of missions while exploring the familiar environments. The whole town is fully explorable and, as such, you can now peruse the interiors of an array of well-known locations, such as the Kwik-e-Mart, the Power Plant, and even the Simpson home. There are over 56 missions on offer, both driving-based and on foot, spread across seven expansive levels. Throughout you can drive as 17 different characters, including such Simpsons luminaries as Cletus, the Comic Book Guy and Principal Skinner, complete with his nagging mother as a backseat driver. More than 40 vehicles can be unlocked in total, including Homer's snow plough from the brilliant Mr Plow episode. The whole game oozes that classic Simpsons charm throughout, thanks largely to the fact that the story and dialogue has been penned by the original writers and that all the voices are courtesy of the real cast. Also, there's a host of animated gags and hidden jokes to be uncovered, as well as special pick-ups that contain episode specific bonus material from the last 14 seasons. With the inclusion of a four-way multiplayer option with unlockable driving challenges, Hit and Run will keep you both amused and entertained for quite a while - it's certainly the best game we've seen yet from the world's most famous nuclear family.

The Simpsons: Hit and Run details

Formats:	7 PS2, Xbox, GameCube
Players:	1
Genres:	Adventure, Fighting, Racing
Developers:	RADICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Rental release:	31 Oct 2003

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Like GTA but for kids...

By Richard Lewis from North East of England , 10 Jul 2006

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...and as result was too easy, and with not enough gratuitous violence to keep your interest beyond a couple of hours play. Full of nice little touches and jokes though. Worth a look, just don't expect too much longevity.
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brings back my childhood

By a customer , 15 Mar 2013

The only game that i could put on any time, any day and still want to play. Don't think i've played any game more than this. Nostalgic, probably because i loved the simpsons so much when i was little. I must have got this game when i was 12 and i still play it at 20. The games not the best made, however its still extremely enjoyable.
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bad

By a customer from London , 14 Nov 2008

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bad game.you hurt people.it is just not good.you would have to be a real killer to like this game a lot. dont get it.that is all i have to say.
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SIMPSONS :HIT AND RUN !!!

By a customer from Birmingham,England , 16 Aug 2006

This game is a radical !!! You have to be mad to not have it but the down on this game is is not the best graphics. And you get to be all the simpsons family. these are the people you could choose. Homer...doh, Bart, Lisa and marge THAT IS ALL GET THIS GAME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Like GTA but for kids...

By Richard Lewis from North East of England , 10 Jul 2006

...and as result was too easy, and with not enough gratuitous violence to keep your interest beyond a couple of hours play. Full of nice little touches and jokes though. Worth a look, just don't expect too much longevity.
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Great for the kids

By a customer from Wakefield , 12 May 2006

My 6 yr old son thought this game was great.Now I`ll have to buy it for him to shut him up!

Great game for kids
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