The Simpsons Arcade

 iOS
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Slide to Play
    Feb 14, 2011
    100
    The Simpsons Arcade continues EA's hot streak of successfully bringing iconic franchises to the iPhone.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Feb 14, 2011
    83
    It's a shame that this engrossing title has a glitchy, unreliable save function, a huge drawback on a device known for constant interruptions. Still, for a marathon gaming session on a long train ride, The Simpsons Arcade is far more "Woo-hoo!" than "D'oh!"
  3. AppSafari
    Nov 10, 2011
    70
    The arcade game has more variety and you can play as Marge, Bart, and Lisa, in addition to Homer.
  5. IGN
    Feb 14, 2011
    70
    The animation is top-notch, there are some nice little minigames and events to break up the beat-'em-up action, and the controls are quite good. But Simpsons Arcade didn't have to be a trifle. With some multiplayer and extra playable characters, it could have had real staying power.
  6. 148Apps
    Feb 14, 2011
    60
    The Simpsons Arcade is a decent side-scrolling brawler, but there's no getting around the fact that it is sorely limited by having only one playable character and no multiplayer options to speak of.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 14, 2011
    60
    Despite good looks and lots of variety, The Simpsons Arcade isn't as fun or as funny as it aspires to be.
  8. VideoGamer
    Feb 14, 2011
    60
    Good fun, but it's short-lived in the extreme. While £2.99 might not seem much, other App Store games offer far better value for money, making it feel like you're paying a slight premium for the license.

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