The Simpsons Game

 DS
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
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  1. PortalPaper
    Feb 12, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So it's time for another terrible Simpsons game. But does it do better in the modern age compared to their 8-bit counterparts? This is my review of The Simpsons Game for the Nintendo DS. STORY: Prepare for ALOT of fourth-wall breaking. One day, the lovable Bart Simpson finds an instruction manual for this very game. The manual tells the Simpsons family how to use video game powers. Using these powers, they have to save the town from an alien invasion. The story may not be original, but using this story, the game sure is damn funny. (9) PRESENTATION: One of the problems with this game is that it doesn't know what kind of game it wants to be. It goes from platformer, to sidescroller, to pet sim. It just feels like a giant mess. That aside, this game is goddamn hilarious! The script is amazing. The game also uses 3D cutscenes. I'm not sure why though, but it looks nice for the DS. (7) GAMEPLAY: Surprisingly, the game actually controls pretty well! Each of the members of the Simpsons family has their own unique powers. Homer can float. Bart can glide. Lisa can move objects. And Marge can guide a mob to destroy things. It all blends together pretty well. (8) FINAL LEVEL (SPOILERS!): There is only one person left for the Simpsons to turn to, to save Springfield: God. So they head up to heaven. There, they find the angels of all of the enemies that they've fought throughout the game. So you have a mixed blend of enemies. In the level, there are four sections each using a different Simpson's powers. Overall, the level is pretty easy, that is, except for the final boss. The final boss is an ignorant God who is addicted to playing his DS. The battle would be easier if you didn't have random crap and enemies flying at you from every direction. When you beat God, he reveals that he's been addicted to a sim game. Then it shows Ralph playing the game on his Xbox 360. The little joke at the end is admittedly worth it, as stupid as that sounds. (7) COMPLETION BONUS: When you get the TONS of collectibles hidden in the game, you obtain many items to use in a sim called Pet Homer. Pet Homer is hilarious to play, but considering I had to beat the extremely hard Matt Groening's mansion THREE times, it's not that worth it. (6) Overall, The Simpson's Game isn't as fun as, say, Simpson's Hit and Run. But, if you're a Simpsons fan, I'd pick this up.… Expand
  2. ashketchum
    Jul 30, 2017
    6
    The Simpsons Game for the DS features several types of game modes, from platformer to beat em up. It is able to retain some of the humor from the TV show, especially with Homer, which is always a welcome addition. The game has standard difficulty, and once the controls get used to, it feels fine. However, the awkward clash between the art style and background often interferes with theThe Simpsons Game for the DS features several types of game modes, from platformer to beat em up. It is able to retain some of the humor from the TV show, especially with Homer, which is always a welcome addition. The game has standard difficulty, and once the controls get used to, it feels fine. However, the awkward clash between the art style and background often interferes with the player's spatial awareness during playthoughs of several levels, especially later on. This can be annoying. In the end, though, it is a colorful and humorous game that can probably hold your attention until the end, while exceeding your expectations.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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. 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.

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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
  1. Cheat Code Central
    70
    A solid gaming experience. Platformers may be an overdone genre of games, but The Simpsons Game does a decent job of providing a good game, while not necessarily an innovative one.
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  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    It's relatively entertaining but more as a result of its set-pieces, one-liners and occasional clever detail than its gameplay, which is uninspired.
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  3. 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.
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