The Simpsons: Hit & Run

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: VU Games
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2003
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. GamingWorld X
    74
    The game is put together well, and despite some sore spots, it’s still the best Simpsons game on the market.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    Hit & Run is so good at capturing the show's spirit and copying a great game ["GTA"] that it turns out to be real, honest-to-God fun for anyone who digs the show. [Oct 2003, p.140]
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  3. GameCritics
    50
    Perhaps all of the limp comedy wouldn't be so offensive if the game did anything new in the gameplay department.
  5. Gamestyle
    50
    Both a surprise and a disappointment. It is nice to see a Simpsons game that is finally worth playing - unfortunately, it is only worth playing for a few hours because anything after that sends the player tailspinning into a cul-de-sac of repetition.
  6. 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]
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  7. Eurogamer
    50
    Sure, as we've mentioned a few times, the quality of the writing, the voices and the humour are absolutely spot-on, but rather than disguise the mediocre game within, this excellence merely serves to amplify the crushing disappointment of the one dimensional gameplay, and we're left wanting much, much more than this half arsed effort.

Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best PS2 Game of 2003
12
#12 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
21
#21 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 227 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 189 out of 227
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 227
  3. Negative: 7 out of 227
  1. Makorov
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    I wasted my childhood on this game, it's still worth buying a PS2 for now so back then it was phenomenal it's probably one of the best gamesI wasted my childhood on this game, it's still worth buying a PS2 for now so back then it was phenomenal it's probably one of the best games I've played. Forget the Simpsons game that linear crap was worthless but this game is something else! Remember this is coming from one of the biggest Simpsons fans ever!… Full Review »
  2. Yoonhohan
    Dec 14, 2003
    10
    This game is cool. Homer is fat and he likes donuts.U should b able to kill people with a gun and u should b able to use da whole family inThis game is cool. Homer is fat and he likes donuts.U should b able to kill people with a gun and u should b able to use da whole family in simpsons at one same time. But its still da best game ever i guess.… Full Review »
  3. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Hit & Run truly captured the magic of the Simpsons atmosphere. Whilst it's driving gameplay was enjoyable, it was the vibrant settings and wayHit & Run truly captured the magic of the Simpsons atmosphere. Whilst it's driving gameplay was enjoyable, it was the vibrant settings and way the Springfield populous was represented that makes this game a hit.… Full Review »
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