The Simpsons Game

 DS
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. Thunderbolt
    80
    The Simpsons Game for the DS may not be innovative nor appealing to worldwide mainstream audiences - you really do need to be a fan of the show to appreciate what’s been done here – but it’s a highly creative production nonetheless.
  2. VideoGamer
    80
    The Simpsons Game for the DS might not look quite as visually impressive as its counterparts on the bigger consoles, but it offers many hours of fun, and - as already mentioned - is worth buying simply for the lovingly crafted Simpsons cut-scenes.
  3. AceGamez
    80
    The platforming side is mostly fun with only a handful of irritating sections that are a challenge to complete, and while the difficulty is refreshing, at choice points it borders on the frustrating due to a dodgy combat system and the annoying absence of a compensating gap between the action as you move from bottom screen to top screen.
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  5. GameZone
    79
    Humorously spoofing some classic games throughout the experience, the game has a lot to offer gamers even though the main game is really short.
  6. IGN
    77
    Though much of what makes it good has been lifted from the console renditions (script, level ideas, voice-over), the DS developers give the handheld gamers a unique gameplay experience.
  7. Gamer 2.0
    77
    In the end, what you are presented with is a very solid Simpsons title. Its humor, as stated, goes beyond just pleasing regular and hardcore Simpsons fans. So aside from the camera, the game is just find-diddly-ine to go on out and pick up.
  8. GameSpot
    75
    Though brief, The Simpsons Game on the DS satisfies from start to finish.
  9. 1UP
    75
    Whether it's playing through a level that's obviously a rip-off of Gauntlet, the inclusion of a double jump, pits that cause instant death, or enemies who resemble some of the most memorable characters in gaming, The Simpsons Game takes 2D platforming, points out its clichés, and then uses them anyways.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best DS Game of 2007
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#36 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#56 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. ZackH25
    Mar 28, 2023
    7
    An underrated DS game for sure. Has great and different levels and is ultimately a fun platformer with some fun and simple puzzles. MyAn underrated DS game for sure. Has great and different levels and is ultimately a fun platformer with some fun and simple puzzles. My favourite levels is the mystical level when they fight dragon patty and Selma but most the levels are great fun. Also making homer eat stuff on the couch was also quite fun as well. Not much too this game but worth a play if you own a DS.… Full Review »
  2. robertredford
    Dec 19, 2020
    6
    There's nothing much I can say about this game. It's subtly fun, but overall it's your standard mediocre licensed game.

    It's fine.
  3. bruno497
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    muito divertido e com varias cutscenes e power ups pra quem é fã do desenho precisa jogar pelo menos uma vez
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