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The Simpsons: Hit & Run
PlayStation 2
Released On: Sep 16, 2003
78
8.6
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Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
78
83% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
17% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
78
83% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
17% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It is, by a wide margin, the best put together Simpsons game that’s ever been released to the public. It fixes most of what many people found lacking with “Road Rage” and added new and better things to drawn in as wide a demographic as possible.
It creates the most accurate representation of the world of Springfield ever put into a game, and it manages to make the gameplay surrounding it quite a lot of fun. Additionally, the game's overall sense of humor is delightfully self-referential.
User Score
Generally favorable
Based on 177 User Ratings
8.6
84% Positive
148 Ratings
148 Ratings
15% Mixed
27 Ratings
27 Ratings
1% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally favorable
Based on 177 User Ratings
8.6
84% Positive
148 Ratings
148 Ratings
15% Mixed
27 Ratings
27 Ratings
1% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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PlayStation 2
One of the best games I ever played. Maybe a little late, 20 years, u know. The game is litteraly GTA with Simpsons, and who wouldn't play that!
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The entire game is full of references to the TV series and the scripting/voice acting is perfect. It's mainly this reason that Hit And Run is so much fun to play, it's also why we're more than happy to ignore the GTA style.
A genuinely amusing game, with plentiful dialogue from the show and fresh contributions from the cast, and for the fan there's a wealth of in-jokes and references (such as the Stonecutters' secret tunnel, or the burning pyre of tyres). [GamesMaster]
Hit & Run may have swiped nearly all of its gameplay ideas from "GTA," but the combination of the vast Simpsons universe liberally applied to the "GTA" formula is pure brilliance.
In all three console versions (which are identical), A.I. glitches aren't uncommon and the on-foot camera tends to get persnickety. The game looks and plays better while driving.
Perhaps all of the limp comedy wouldn't be so offensive if the game did anything new in the gameplay department.
This game was my childhood. The fact that it hasn't received a remaster/remake and/or a sequel yet is criminal. If you haven't tried this game yet and are a fan of The Simpsons, what are you waiting for? This game is easily the best Simpsons game currently on the market and will keep you entertained for hours. Highly recommend.
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The game is very hard, all the time you are pushed from A to B (in 1:30 min) and in a hurry, if you miss one of up to five parts of a mission, you have to redo the whole mission from the start. Thats why most of the missions you have to do 10 times until you beat them. At least after 5 times failure you are allowed to move on with the next one, which is a relief, but of course not the same as real advance.
If you just want to run around, it is possible, but there are few things to do: kick people, finde some hidden stuff, nothing else. The missions are in one order, only extra missions and some races are the exeption which you can choose when to do.
That's why, the game felt very unsatisfing for me at first, despite it's nice graphics, open world, funny comments and many details. But it became better by getting a little bit better, beeing able to complete at least every second mission and having some fun platform parts and some nice characters and jokes in the game. If you can get over the frustration and enjoy the simpsons a lot, then there is quite some fun hidden in this game.
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PlayStation 2
The Simpsons Hit and Run is the Simpsons meet GTA. The missions themselves can become repetitive and sometimes would make me rage as a child. Especially time sensitive missions. The story is ok, typical Simpsons story stuff. The voice acting is good, same voice actors from the show. All the main characters are in it and they each have their own vehicle. Which brings me to the best part of the game. Getting and driving all the different cars. This is the main thing you're gonna end up caring about in the game. Each level has a different Simpsons family member you play as and they all have like 5 outfits for each level. The game is riddled with easter eggs from the show. You'll collect coins throughout the game to purchase new cars and outfits. The graphics still hold up today in my opinion, looks like you're controlling the Simpsons and not blocky knock offs. The controls are solid for the most part but certain vehicles can be a **** to control. The sound design is good, the music doesn't get annoying over time like in the Simpsons Road Rage mainly because they don't play it nonstop. Each level is designed pretty ok, you get the Springfield vibe. If you're looking for a GTA like experience with the Simpsons this is a pretty good choice. Aside from the missions there's lots of collectibles to look out for. If you're looking to add another game to your collection, you'll get alot of enjoyment out of this game.
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The first time I played this game when I was a kid, I loved it. I did all of the side quests and races and unlocked every vehicle. The last time I played it was last week. I realized that whilst the first three levels are unique because they are different towns and quests, the rest of them just feel the same. The worlds are the same, the quests are more or less identical and even Homer and Bart return in the last two levels. After adding Apu, I expected to see Snake, Ned Flanders, Moe or at least Grandpa as a playable character. However, I will always like this game and it will stay in my box for just a little longer.
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PlayStation 2
Repetitivo a más no poder, dificultad desmesurada, no me funciona en absoluto.
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Summary The Simpsons Hit & Run is a mission-based driving game featuring out-of-the-car platform action, the interactive world of Springfield,and the signature humor of the Simpsons. New story and dialogue crafted by writers from The Simpsons television show. All character voices supplied by the cast of The Simpsons television show. Over 56 miss...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox
- PlayStation 2
- GameCube
Initial Release Date: Sep 16, 2003
Developer:
- Radical Entertainment
Publisher: VU Games
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