The Simpsons: Hit & Run

 GameCube
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
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  1. DaveD.
    Jan 3, 2004
    10
    I like this game it is great. But I would like to know how to get cheat codes off without resetting the game.
  2. HomerS.
    Aug 20, 2003
    10
    Nice graphics and homer is even gets even fater as you steel more and more food from quicky mart!
  3. SoulCalibur2
    Nov 4, 2003
    8
    I've only played this game a few times, but it seems okay. Admittingly, Road Rage did get a little repetive after a while, so the on-foot thing is brilliant. (I'd actually give this game an 8.5)...And someone tell Homer S. that it's spelled Kwik-E-Mart (idiot...)
  4. JohnnyR.
    Dec 16, 2003
    9
    I think this is one of the best games in the world, I am a die hard Simpsons fan and Gamecube fan so when this came out I coulden't wait to get it! I really hated Road Rage but this game made up for it!
  5. ^
    May 20, 2004
    10
    It's a good game.
  6. JoshuaF.
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    Hilarious, great graphics, and a great play! Kind of like grand theft auto, only funny. You get to play as Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and Apu and drive around Springfeild completting missions and collect money and god(and me) knows what else. This game will appear to even non-fans. ps, sorry if my description isn't that detaled.
  7. JonH.
    Mar 26, 2005
    10
    I was shocked how much I loved this game, usually Simpsons games are the worst, this is easly their best. that's great because I'm a huge fan of the show, I played this many hours. Never did beat the last level though.
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jul 17, 2007
    8
    Fun game Simpsons Version of GTA pretty much and little less killing and car stealing.
  9. BDawg
    Sep 22, 2003
    8
    If you love the Simpsons, you will love this game!!! This truly is Grand Theft Auto Springfield.
  10. RobertoM.
    Mar 25, 2006
    8
    this is a irregulary game, because have very much mistakes; in moments is complicated but in the final is very easy.
  11. VikramM.
    Nov 25, 2004
    10
    This game kept me occupied for hours. I am a HUGE fan of the Simpsons and this game just takes the cake. Like many Simpsons games they spoof other games. For example, The Simpsons Road Rage was a spoof on Crazy Taxi, The Simpsons Skateboarding was a spoof on Tony Hawk, The Simpsons: Hit and Run, a spoof on Grand Theft Auto. Loads of fun, loads of laughs, ending up being one of the best This game kept me occupied for hours. I am a HUGE fan of the Simpsons and this game just takes the cake. Like many Simpsons games they spoof other games. For example, The Simpsons Road Rage was a spoof on Crazy Taxi, The Simpsons Skateboarding was a spoof on Tony Hawk, The Simpsons: Hit and Run, a spoof on Grand Theft Auto. Loads of fun, loads of laughs, ending up being one of the best Simpsons games ever. I hope more like these are to come.… Expand
  12. BingoTrousers14
    May 21, 2011
    7
    Let me say that I am a huge Simpsons fan. This game is kinda like a tame GTA. It's enjoyable with all the best Simpsons fan. It also has homage to some of the episodes with missions like obtaining a copy of Bonestorm. It's a enjoyable game with a cool array of vehicles. It's worth a play through or even more.
  13. Zilcell
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    There is few things that are better than traveling through Springfield as one of your favorite Simpsons characters. Better yet, you can do it by car or by foot. There is a lot of freedom within this game. It will remind you of Grand Theft Auto.
  14. Linebro
    Feb 27, 2012
    7
    Hi, my reviews work on a 3 way system, i rate graphics, audio/sound, gameplay. then i have an overall rank for each game i review Graphics: It's like watching the cartoons. Looks awesome, no complains (9/10)

    Audio: The Music is fitting and sounds good. however there are a lot of one liners in Simpsons Hit & run. And the sound effects are somewhat repetitive(6/10) Gameplay: The game runs    Hi, my reviews work on a 3 way system, i rate graphics, audio/sound, gameplay. then i have an overall rank for each game i review Graphics: It's like watching the cartoons. Looks awesome, no complains (9/10)

    Audio: The Music is fitting and sounds good. however there are a lot of one liners in Simpsons Hit & run.
    And the sound effects are somewhat repetitive(6/10)

    Gameplay: The game runs Well about 85% of the time which is consisting of a great open world, a fun "grand theft auto" aspect and an awesome 1 player experience. the other 15% is a mixed bag of Bad multiplayer, infuriating reverse controls, bad platforming and a bad camera the works well about 60% of the time. but overall it is good. (7/10)

    Overall: this game plays good with more pros than cons. Simpsons Hit & Run gets a 7/10    … Expand
  15. WhiteTalpa
    Dec 14, 2012
    8
    This game is amazing, one of the only Simpson games that i actually like. It has some really good level design however some parts of the game can get repetitive.
  16. chilldude101
    Jun 28, 2015
    8
    Its defiantly a fun game in an open area that is highly explorable for collectibles. It tried hard to be like GTA but for kids and succeeded in a lot of ways like you can still hijack cars and smash into everything. And when the game does glitch out it is actually pretty funny. Overall a fun game but can't say its perfect since it suffers from similar problems to its counterpart
  17. Luka2425
    Aug 1, 2015
    10
    Greatest Simpsons Game to date! Wow this game is everything a Simpsons fan would ever want. Terrific Dialogue, great atmosphere and setting, (as it's set in Springfield itself) and of course terrfic characters as you get to control Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and Apu. many other characters appear in the game, and interact with the main characters in the game. The levels were amazing, but theGreatest Simpsons Game to date! Wow this game is everything a Simpsons fan would ever want. Terrific Dialogue, great atmosphere and setting, (as it's set in Springfield itself) and of course terrfic characters as you get to control Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and Apu. many other characters appear in the game, and interact with the main characters in the game. The levels were amazing, but the one level that I felt was a bit stale and boring was Apus level but that's about it. Everything else in this game is terrific and honestly this game gets a 9.5 for me, but since you can't give half rating, I'll just round to 10 cause this game is Awesome! (:… Expand
  18. MilitiaOnCall
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    Simpsons Hit and Run is an enjoyable game with many great aspects to it. The gameplay is similar to the Grand Theft Auto series in mission structure and mechanics. Although there are no guns or blood and the combat is melee based. You play in a semi-open world, which is broken into sections. You use many vehicles to complete missions and navigate the world. This is the bulk of theSimpsons Hit and Run is an enjoyable game with many great aspects to it. The gameplay is similar to the Grand Theft Auto series in mission structure and mechanics. Although there are no guns or blood and the combat is melee based. You play in a semi-open world, which is broken into sections. You use many vehicles to complete missions and navigate the world. This is the bulk of the gameplay, hence the title "Hit and Run" It is a sequel of sorts to Simpsons Road Rage but more open ended. There are also collectibles hidden around each area of the world. These include things such as Collector Cards, each of which has a reference to an episode of The Simpsons. There are unlockable vehicles, which you have to purchase with Buzz Cola Coins and can earn through races and side missions. This game is packed full of content and is faithful to the source material. The game was made with Matt Groening involved to give you the authentic Simpsons humour and charm. It has all the original voice cast reprising their roles and feels like you are playing a season of the Simpsons. The voice actors apperently even did a whole season of voice work for this game There are many secrets and jokes around the map that you will see if you are a Simpsons fan and the humor and charm will give you a good chuckle at times. It is a great alternative if you don't let your kids play Grand Theft Auto and they keep asking to. In conclusion, this game a must have game whether you are a Simpsons fan or not.… Expand
  19. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    The graphics are ugly and the game is a copy of grand theft auto but believe it or not I HATE the GTA series cause it is the same rehashing crap constantly every game and this game hit and run is original and has great gameplay unlike GTA.
  20. shang-chi_VG
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    A grand-theft-auto kind of game but with the old-school Simpsons humour, jokes, looks, music and references, it just never gets old.
  21. ClomSoga
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    Great game.
    First few levels are so fun and countless hours spent just messing about with the environments.
    All the references are perfect!!!
  22. Gamer1867
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    The simpsons hit and run is one of the best simpsons games ever made. Storyline written by the show's writers along with the entire simpsons cast voicingvall of the characters for the game. Gta simpsons style. Definitely in the top 3 simpsons games along with simpsons arcade and the simpsons game.

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#22 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#40 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. games(TM)
    50
    There's just not enough to do besides the main tasks to justify stealing the GTA concept ... the distinct lack of content reduces the amount of enjoyment you'll get out of it. Better than you'd think, but still very basic. [Nov 2003, p.118]
  2. GameSpy
    90
    Very fun and very funny; it deftly satirizes Grand Theft Auto while being almost as entertaining, and it even improves on several aspects of GTA's gameplay (instant mission restarts, a superior guidance system, and an easily accessible collection of vehicles).
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  3. Nintendojo
    89
    The writing and extreme sense of humor will definitely get fans turning their heads and exploring every inch of every level. There's a good 15-20 hours available in this title and any Simpsons fan should cherish every minute.
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