The Simpsons: Hit & Run

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 194 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 144 out of 194
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 194
  3. Negative: 11 out of 194
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  1. ChrisP.
    Dec 20, 2004
    10
    IT ROCKS!
  2. FredericoM.
    Nov 11, 2003
    10
    It's the wickedest game ever.
  3. TonyY.
    Feb 28, 2004
    8
    Best.Simpsons game.Ever?? YES! FINALLY! A GOOD SIMPSONS GAME. To summerize the game for you,there are weird black vans and wasps and buzz cola crap all around Springfield.Something's weird in springfield so your favourite family are up to stop with the what the hell is going on? You have to complete missions.Its either destroying a car,looking for objects,or racing someone.Since Best.Simpsons game.Ever?? YES! FINALLY! A GOOD SIMPSONS GAME. To summerize the game for you,there are weird black vans and wasps and buzz cola crap all around Springfield.Something's weird in springfield so your favourite family are up to stop with the what the hell is going on? You have to complete missions.Its either destroying a car,looking for objects,or racing someone.Since they're are 50 missions,they are pretty much all the same but gets even moere frustating as you progress through the game.The game is REALLY repetitive.You do the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over AGAIN.It's still really fun.Funny one-liners,great graphics,and its the best simpsons game out there.A non-simpsons fan might not like it because the gameplay is lacking variety but simpsons lovers (as myself) will love this.Its a must-buy for any simpsons fan and can be a great rental for non-simpsons fan.… Expand
  4. AndrewA.
    Nov 20, 2003
    7
    Sloppy controls on the ground, and its oriented more towards children (IE- you don't actually steal cars, you just jump in as a passenger, and then your character thanks/compliments the driver once you exit the car) Gamepaly is pretty fun though, and having the freedom to run around the city is great.
  5. WillV.
    Feb 21, 2004
    8
    This game is great at the beginning. Then it becomes repetitive. I played it until midway into the level with Apu. Then I stopped playing.
  6. doctorwoodstick
    Jun 27, 2012
    8
    I played this game when it came out and thought it was pretty good. I remember the frustration when loosing and Marge said "you ar not very good at this"... ooh, I got pissed. But I completed it except for two missions: collecting mad monkeys and collecting garbage cans.
    But then like a week ago, I found the game after 6-7 years (without any sort of car games), installed it and played all    I played this game when it came out and thought it was pretty good. I remember the frustration when loosing and Marge said "you ar not very good at this"... ooh, I got pissed. But I completed it except for two missions: collecting mad monkeys and collecting garbage cans.
    But then like a week ago, I found the game after 6-7 years (without any sort of car games), installed it and played all the way through. Luckily I recalled a lot of the shortcuts and have now completed every mission, bonus mission and race.

    Well, there are some boring repetitive missions as well as annoying remarks from the characters but all in all I think this game is pretty decent, although a little easy from time to time.    … Expand
  7. Mrcmrn
    Jul 4, 2013
    10
    I remember playing the hell out of this game when i was younger on my ps2, i still have it now. it is great. a must play, so get it on amazon or eBay for a cheap price.
  8. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    7
    Es un juego bastante bueno, me gusto poder controlar a cinco personajes diferentes. Además, tiene una buena variedad de coches y atuendos exclusivos para cada personaje. Además de la historia, el mundo de Springfield es totalmente explorable, donde se podía encontrar sitios donde hacer carreras, monedas que conseguir para comprar ropa, y alguna que otra cosa más. En definitiva el mundo deEs un juego bastante bueno, me gusto poder controlar a cinco personajes diferentes. Además, tiene una buena variedad de coches y atuendos exclusivos para cada personaje. Además de la historia, el mundo de Springfield es totalmente explorable, donde se podía encontrar sitios donde hacer carreras, monedas que conseguir para comprar ropa, y alguna que otra cosa más. En definitiva el mundo de los simpson en un videojuego mas que completo .… Expand
  9. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good dsd legend simpsons
  10. Balcetus
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    I played this game for the sake of nostalgia at first, but I didn't think I would enjoy it this much.
    Visually the game ages surprisingly well since 2003, it still looks very acceptable, and not once was I like "Ugh those graphics", the 3D art style goes super well with the Simpsons franchise, and it always impresses... except when you look at their faces, the weird googly-eyed faces. I'm    I played this game for the sake of nostalgia at first, but I didn't think I would enjoy it this much.
    Visually the game ages surprisingly well since 2003, it still looks very acceptable, and not once was I like "Ugh those graphics", the 3D art style goes super well with the Simpsons franchise, and it always impresses... except when you look at their faces, the weird googly-eyed faces. I'm really weirded out by the choice of making the cutscenes 3D cause it looks so **** bad and I would've preferred if they stuck with the series art style just when it comes to the cutscenes. Other than that, the game's main aspect is the driving, and thank god the driving just feels great, different vehicles feel different! handling feels really good and satisfying when you get it right, and you won't get bored with the driving since it offers a huge variety of really unique vehicles. The game has so much fan service and references scattered around every area. Speaking of the areas, there are variations of them. 3 different areas have small tweaks depending on which level you're at, these small tweaks consist of changing the time from day to night, and the last level to a Halloween setting. There are 5 different and well-loved characters you'll get to play. The missions consist of the same 4 concepts: Race, destroy the car, collect items, and tail a car. Those same missions could be considered repetitive but the driving mechanics really make up for it. Don't think this game is easy, nah this is one tough **** to beat, especially the last level which took me more than 40 mins. Overall a really unexpected enjoyable experience from what was planned to be just a nostalgia trip. Took me 11 hours to beat with collecting some stuff.    … Expand
  11. Mythdon
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Best Simpsons Game Ever Made or at least, my favorite.

    A huge step above The Simpsons: Road Rage and I like how it takes elements from the GTA series (like the radar, missions, stealing cars, driving around, etc), how many parallels it has to the actual TV series and an overall interesting storyline. I'd love if this game got brough back somehow (re-released, remastered or whatever).    Best Simpsons Game Ever Made or at least, my favorite.

    A huge step above The Simpsons: Road Rage and I like how it takes elements from the GTA series (like the radar, missions, stealing cars, driving around, etc), how many parallels it has to the actual TV series and an overall interesting storyline.

    I'd love if this game got brough back somehow (re-released, remastered or whatever). Just too bad this masterpiece of a game basically feel into the abyss of lost video games.    … Expand
  12. CatzM.
    Nov 14, 2003
    5
    Nothing new in gameplay... but good for Simpsons fans.
  13. PatrykG
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    This is probably the best Simpsons game ever made. Simpsons Hit & Run brings back so much memories to my childhood. The game is a parody on one of the best games ever made GTA, see because the town where you are playing as Bart and Apu, it reminds me of Liberty City (GTA III) and the mission with Lisa, the big beach place reminds me of Vice City. The game's missions are really really fun,This is probably the best Simpsons game ever made. Simpsons Hit & Run brings back so much memories to my childhood. The game is a parody on one of the best games ever made GTA, see because the town where you are playing as Bart and Apu, it reminds me of Liberty City (GTA III) and the mission with Lisa, the big beach place reminds me of Vice City. The game's missions are really really fun, my favourite are the damaging and destroying cars. The jokes and gags are hard to find in a few places. Simpsons Hit & Run is one of my favourite games of all time. 9/10… Expand
  14. Unicorn
    Jun 3, 2005
    6
    pros: Easy gameplay, cool car selection, its fun to just drive around without doing missions cons: Insanely hard last mission, cartoony graphics, phrases pis you off after you've herad them over and over again, script writers of the new seasons have proved themselves crappy once again, comes no where near the quality of grand theft auto overview: Well, what could i say... just buy pros: Easy gameplay, cool car selection, its fun to just drive around without doing missions cons: Insanely hard last mission, cartoony graphics, phrases pis you off after you've herad them over and over again, script writers of the new seasons have proved themselves crappy once again, comes no where near the quality of grand theft auto overview: Well, what could i say... just buy Grand Theft Auto (if you could) and get the same game with the exception of the onnoying phrases, ugly graphics, stupid story, and level after level of easyness til the last mission where it took me 5 trillion time to do the mission! Just do not buy this game...promise?… Expand
  15. rodgiecruz
    Aug 21, 2009
    0
    this game SUCKS its too hard like the mission to kill cars with a phone thats sucks its too hard because of time limit and the other cars that bump u while in mission and slows you down to lose i am very angry now shit fuck mother fucket gago tarantado shitty ass asshole fuck you maker of the simpsons its too hard no one will enjoy
    and it dont even have one cheat suckers i will uninstall    this game SUCKS its too hard like the mission to kill cars with a phone thats sucks its too hard because of time limit and the other cars that bump u while in mission and slows you down to lose i am very angry now shit fuck mother fucket gago tarantado shitty ass asshole fuck you maker of the simpsons its too hard no one will enjoy
    and it dont even have one cheat suckers i will uninstall this game and take back my money from the game store shit dummies play this game shit fuck assholes you all wee suckes because this game is fucking hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111    … Expand
  16. Goober
    Jul 7, 2005
    3
    This game sucks. i only like it for the characters and the jokes and cars but it has bad gameplay.
  17. Sotamarsu
    Dec 1, 2006
    4
    It's like another GTA copy, but only Simpsons make it fun. And those phrases are annoing to hear another thousand times. Played it through in 2004 and can't remember anything else from this than ZOMBIES in the end.
  18. GeorgeR.
    Nov 17, 2003
    1
    This game is pure class, very realistic in every way. Pro Evo 3 is a rubbish little arcade game, the graphics are awful, they don't have the real kits on, and the players look nothing like them. Fifa is quality although it is a little easy to score. I hope it will improve next year, however, it is still the best soccer game out there! Apart from Championship Manager 4.
  19. hollowfication
    Jul 5, 2012
    0
    this game is not really anything new oh look simpsons driving big fuking whoop this game just rip off from crazy taxi that game was better this just stupid come on what where they thinking
  20. Izoeros
    May 30, 2022
    5
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  21. BokkieTA
    Dec 6, 2003
    9
    Verrrrrrrry funny game. Don't know why someone says that the controls suck... I guess he hasn't tried the option menu yet :) It's really great to have all the REAL voices. The small details make this game a must have for Simpsons fans (like myself :) Though it seems that I don't gonna play this game for over years, 'cause when you once saw it, it's not that Verrrrrrrry funny game. Don't know why someone says that the controls suck... I guess he hasn't tried the option menu yet :) It's really great to have all the REAL voices. The small details make this game a must have for Simpsons fans (like myself :) Though it seems that I don't gonna play this game for over years, 'cause when you once saw it, it's not that excitement anymore...… Expand
  22. StephenA.
    Feb 25, 2004
    9
    This game is excellent. I'm stuck on the last mission, of the 7th level. If you have any tips, give them to me!
  23. CharlieW.
    Feb 26, 2005
    9
    Truly, a gaming masterpiece! The only complaint I can muster is that the multiplayer race courses are rather disappointing.
  24. GaborBarla-S.
    Feb 19, 2004
    6
    Fun Game for a while but gets irritating and the plot is quite shallow. The environment is good, the polygon count is quite low. I expect better graphics for a 2004 title. The game is littered with missions like drive here pick up this, race there pick up that all the time. No proper saving either but sometimes you must restart like 2 missions before and takes you 5 minutes to get to the Fun Game for a while but gets irritating and the plot is quite shallow. The environment is good, the polygon count is quite low. I expect better graphics for a 2004 title. The game is littered with missions like drive here pick up this, race there pick up that all the time. No proper saving either but sometimes you must restart like 2 missions before and takes you 5 minutes to get to the hard part where you fail. GTA 3 is much more fun for the same bucks. Anyways this game is targetted at a younger audience but the game is too hard and many will find some of the missions impossible.… Expand
  25. DudeRichman
    Sep 16, 2007
    3
    This game blows for several reasons. Jokes are funny first, maybe twice, but then become REALLY repetitive. Trust me, after you hear the same joke 25 times it is really boring. You always do the same style missions. Driving is really horrible in this game and all missions are about driving. So, horrible driving engine and doing it all the time leads to really crap core gaming. Collecting This game blows for several reasons. Jokes are funny first, maybe twice, but then become REALLY repetitive. Trust me, after you hear the same joke 25 times it is really boring. You always do the same style missions. Driving is really horrible in this game and all missions are about driving. So, horrible driving engine and doing it all the time leads to really crap core gaming. Collecting items is pointless, utterly pointless. You only get money for cars which might be somehow useful, but you do this by default. The extra cartoon clip is not worth going for, I bet you can watch it on some clip site such as YouTube instead. Most missions have a tough learning curve, you must learn short-cuts. It gets really frustrating and annoying. As Prof. would say: "Oh Dear, Oh My". Driving into ANYTHING damages your car and most explode very quickly. Destroying things increases a police meter and they will hunt you. Is there any point to this? You pay them a find and lose some time if you are on the clock. This can harm you, but really fails to deliver some kind of feature. Either have no police, or make it easier not to drive into anything. Speaking of that, the other drivers on the road make Sunday drivers look like F1 heroes. They just cannot drive and often block your path because of their stupidity. Avoid this game, even thought most reviews say it's good. I am shocked they give such high review scores because they must be playing it for 10 minutes, laugh at the jokes and then put it away. Even if you are a Simpsons fan you will not enjoy this.… Expand
  26. AmarA.
    Nov 29, 2003
    9
    Games fun. but it lacks a lot of stuff like WEAPONS!, but still , it's a lot of fun, especially for the simpsons fans ;)
  27. Andremax
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    may even be (known as) The Simpsons GTA, but it is a unique and very fun game.
    the gags, characters, parts of the city, cars, finally, did a wonderful game of a wonderful series
    (I completed twice)
  28. SB9902
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    this game is fun and entertaining, for me is one of my favorites of the last phase of my childhood and also i remember that some of the missions made me angry.
    The game reminds me GTA games XD.
  29. spongeswift
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    This game may not be very vast or big but the experience is a mix of nostalgia and pure greatness. I loved playing this game because it felt like an episode and you were just pulled into the story and could not get out. It felt dark and scary when we made it to the night areas Apu's storyline was the strongest and the most climatic to me. Overall this game is good with a great story
  30. Ross115
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    Easily one of the greatest TV licence video games of all time and definitely the best Simpsons game of all time. It is just a really fun game with awesome and unique cars along with solid level design and plenty of missions with variety and fun objectives with a ton of replay value. Simply a brilliant game.
  31. russiangamer
    Nov 15, 2016
    9
    Шедевр из детства.
    Незачем долго распинаться, гта для детей прямо перед вами!
    Красочный открытый мир, всё выполнено в духе сериала, знакомые локации и персонажи, которым можно вмазать по лицу, эх! Графика нормальная до сих пор, а заставки тянут на отдельную серию. И куча другого фан-сервиса. Единственный минус, да и то не совсем - некая однообразность заданий, но разные локации, которые    Шедевр из детства.
    Незачем долго распинаться, гта для детей прямо перед вами!
    Красочный открытый мир, всё выполнено в духе сериала, знакомые локации и персонажи, которым можно вмазать по лицу, эх! Графика нормальная до сих пор, а заставки тянут на отдельную серию. И куча другого фан-сервиса. Единственный минус, да и то не совсем - некая однообразность заданий, но разные локации, которые можно посетить и красочные ролики- это ваше вознаграждение за эту "однообразность"    … Expand
  32. Whatheage
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    Great game, Heres what i think
    PROS:
    Fun finding all the gags wasps and etc
    Many Diffrent cars
    Hidden Goodies
    Exploring springfield
    Okay Graphics
    CONS:
    Repetitive missions
    Repetitive maps
    Level 7 Is really small
    Bugs like jumping on someone head leaves you shaking
    Overall my score would be 86
  33. 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
  34. Shadow1
    May 21, 2016
    10
    This game has got open world and in this game can miss missions . This game was born on 2003 and this game has got normal graphics for 2003 and this game very funny , in this game can steal cars as GTA , Mafia and Saints Row . This game for children , but in this game there is open world , this is STRANGE . 10/10 for the fact that this game is fun and open world .
  35. SuperMarioBro
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Actually, this game my first of all, and i must stand her 1010. Good gameplay, funny dialogs, mooooooooooooooooore fuuuun)))) Nostalgia and only. I love this game))
  36. Panzidane
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Este jogo floresceu em 2003 e até hoje me parece um arcade contemporâneo, Além de seguir fielmente o desenho e o carisma individual, possui uma ótima variedade de carros e de fases muito bem projetadas. O jogo se inicia com Homer e termina com Homer, mas isso não te tira o prazer de jogar com a família Simpsons. É muito bom relembrar velhos tempos, ainda mais com jogos neste nível. EuEste jogo floresceu em 2003 e até hoje me parece um arcade contemporâneo, Além de seguir fielmente o desenho e o carisma individual, possui uma ótima variedade de carros e de fases muito bem projetadas. O jogo se inicia com Homer e termina com Homer, mas isso não te tira o prazer de jogar com a família Simpsons. É muito bom relembrar velhos tempos, ainda mais com jogos neste nível. Eu recomendo hoje da mesma forma que recomendaria a 14 anos atrás. Mas a pergunta é: QUANDO SERÁ FEITO O REMAKE?… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. MortonDude
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    An odd game that is much more enjoyable than you would think.
    Most licensed games suffer from lack of vision and the original writers helping with the production. The Simpsons Hit & Run is not that kind of game. With the original writers and voice actors present in the game, this is the best Simpson game out there. The game is based on the GTA series with similar mechanics and gameplay,    An odd game that is much more enjoyable than you would think.
    Most licensed games suffer from lack of vision and the original writers helping with the production. The Simpsons Hit & Run is not that kind of game. With the original writers and voice actors present in the game, this is the best Simpson game out there. The game is based on the GTA series with similar mechanics and gameplay, only set in the town of Springfield. The dialogue is brilliant and the gameplay is fairly solid with the main theme being set around driving cars that are easily recognisable from the show itself. The game has it's few issues with some missions being a little too difficult in some places and coin collecting is extremely painful to do. Otherwise, this is a solid game and worth the play if your looking for something based on The Simpsons.
    If you get bored, this game has a massive modding community that include complete overhauls of the game like the Donut Mod, making the game infinitely more playable.    … Expand
  39. AltMetal
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    What Driver 1 and 2 should've been. Easy at the start, difficult towards the end. Complete with comedic writing, albeit it results in a shallow story.
  40. Alvelian
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Вероятно лучшая игра по мультфильму после south park^ stick of true
  41. iNeat
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Благодаря этой игре я начал смотреть Симпсонов.
  42. ivadham
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Fantastic! It's like being in Simpsons' shoes, experiencing what they feel, and living their lives. This piece of jewelry deserves a remake.
  43. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    An Amazing game that really needs to be considered for a remaster some day...
  44. TheRBXGamers
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    This Game Really Deserves To Be Remake With Love If it Does I Think They Could Use The Old Map Leyouts As Originally In The Early 2003 Development Of The Game
  45. Neshta
    May 2, 2021
    10
    It's on of the best games I've played. I want to play it since 15 years, it will be really nice if some day it will be remastered.
  46. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    7
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 6
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 7
    Fun Factor : 8
    Environment interaction : 6
    Sound effects 6
    Overall Immersion : 7
  47. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Aug 29, 2022
    8
    Unfortunately, I couldn't go through it all the way because of the bug. The button just didn't want to activate. You can understand that a game from 2003 and today's technologies is not a fact that will run.
    But mostly I liked the game.
    The gameplay is a bit monotonous, but interesting. I liked the technology of the machines. And the game is very reminiscent of GTA 3, known at that time.    Unfortunately, I couldn't go through it all the way because of the bug. The button just didn't want to activate. You can understand that a game from 2003 and today's technologies is not a fact that will run.
    But mostly I liked the game.
    The gameplay is a bit monotonous, but interesting. I liked the technology of the machines. And the game is very reminiscent of GTA 3, known at that time.
    But the characters are drawn very funny and very different from the cartoon.
    I, who watched 20 seasons, liked the game. This game is more for fans than casual players.    … Expand
  48. reviewdude54
    Dec 13, 2022
    0
    Favorite childhood game. Truly a fun time. I wish they made more games like this.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best PC Game of 2003
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#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. 1UP
    75
    A must purchase for a child interested in but forbidden to play GTA 3, Hit and Run also appeals to the avid or casual viewer of the show who might be looking for something entertaining that retains actual gameplay.
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  2. GamerFeed
    70
    The levels are all extremely repetitive, and the graphics are sub par. But if you love Simpson's trivia, this is definitely chalk full of it.
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  3. Gamer's Pulse
    60
    Tries to avoid the woes of its predecessors by injecting some modern, albeit derivative, gameplay, but fails to really explore the platform it is built upon.
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