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Simpsons Road Rage, The

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Simpsons Road Rage, The
67
5.2 User Score:

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Based on 16 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Fox Interactive

Genre(s): Racing, Driving

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: December 19, 2001

Summary

Mr. Burns is up to his greedy ways again, purchasing the Springfield Transit Corporation and jacking up the fares. Refusing to shell out the high rates, Springfield citizens are forced into humorous Simpsons "road rage" as they brave commuters, jam-packed back-routes and the challenge to make enough money to buy back the Transit Corporation before time runs out. No time for donuts, Homer. [Electronic Arts]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

92

Nintendo Power

Load time can be as slow as Homer’s wit, but that’s small beans when Road Rage is one of the wildest – and funniest – rides around. [Jan 2002, p.126]

80

Game Informer

Though a little short on gameplay depth, Road Rage is worth repeated play because of the show-lifted locations and both original and reused character quotes. [Mar 2002, p.81]

78

TotalGames.net

We know that The Simpsons Road Rage is neither original nor groundbreaking but it is enormous fun and that’s what important, isn’t it.

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76

GameCube Europe

If you've already purchased "Crazy Taxi" then there's little here to tempt you into buying what is essentially the same product unless, of course, you're a huge Simpsons fan.

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75

Electric Playground

Clearly designed by people who by-God know their Simpsons minutiae...An excellent-looking, perfect-sounding, perfectly-playable arcade game, albeit one of many missed opportunities.

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70

Hot Games

The game is not there for the amusement or entertainment of the general public - it's a special, silly game reserved for true aficionados of the Simpsons. Count us in.

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70

Cloudchaser

Just plain fun.

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67

GameSpy

What's missing is Crazy Taxi's sense of breakneck speed, as well as its more clever map design.

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67

GameBiz

If you’ve played "Crazy Taxi" before leave Road Rage on the shelf, everyone else who isn’t a Simpsons fan, should invest their money in something else because there is really only lasting appeal for the fans and even then it’s cutting it close.

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66

Nintendojo

A weekend may be enough for most, as the flaws of unimpressive graphics, brief-lived audio humor and questionable control are substantial.

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65

GameShark

What makes this game rise above its humble beginnings are the tons of unlockable characters and the six different environments.

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62

GameSpot

While it's better than the poor GameCube port of the original "Crazy Taxi," ultimately, the only saving grace Road Rage has is that it's a Simpsons game.

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61

netjak

The Simpsons Road Rage is fun for short stretches of time, but it’s a definite rent-first title.

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60

G4 TV

While it may sound fun, the play control and physics in the game are rather loose, resulting in unresponsive vehicle controls and collision detection that has you occasionally hitting objects you aren't even touching as you drive.

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58

IGN

For awhile, Road Rage delivers a funny, though not particularly original racing experience. But just as the one-liners quickly run dry, so does a compelling reason to keep playing the me-too racer.

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40

Electronic Gaming Monthly

You’ll still have to deal with irritating load times and janky collision detection problems (it’s easy to get your car stuck on objects and buildings). [Mar 2002, p.141]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 5.2 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Soul Calibur 2 gave it a 6:
Good game. But does tend to get repetive over time. Its a miracle I managed to beat it. I guess it was because of the unlockable things. Fortunately, Hit and Run is out, so I look forward to that.

Alf Bobby B. gave it a 9:
First of all, Nick B n' Scott C are Idiots! I think there is no difference between it and Crazy Taxi (Have it), but this is SIMPSONS to make it better... Unless you dont like them...

Nicholas B and Scott C. both gave it a 0:
BOOOOO!!!!

Justin gave it a 9:
This is a great game. Lots of characters and levels to unlock. Very fun while it lasts.

Bruce C. gave it a 7:
Okay, not great. If you haven't played "Crazy Taxi," get that game instead.

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