The Simpsons: Hit & Run

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: VU Games
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2003
  • Also On: PC
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
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  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 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!
  2. SimonB.
    Jan 6, 2004
    8
    Great fun, 10/10 for effort and consistency to the show. 7/10 for gameplay. Does get repetitive after Homers first level. Lacks violence, death and blood - I want to shoot Apu in a robbery : )
  3. IreneC.
    Nov 29, 2003
    10
    Great game...played it with my friends..i found the game hilarious especially homer...if only i could find the last 6 cards i need..
  4. JamesH.
    Sep 18, 2003
    9
    I bought this game the first day it came out and I have to say, I'm impressed. Some of the other Simpsons games sucked, but this one is awesome!!! The missions are grest and THE GAME IS HILARIOUS. You won't want to stop playing it. *HINT*: Don't skip the guide that Bart does...it is so funny. ...Now if we could just pretend The Simpsons Skateboarding never happened...
  5. MattA.
    Mar 29, 2005
    8
    This is actually a very addicting game and is one of the best simpsons games put together. I think its a little overrated but i thought it was lots of fun myself...but then again im a huge simpsons fan.
  6. JeremyG.
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    This game is the bomb!!! THIS IS THE BEST SIMPSONS GAME EVER!!!!!!!!! There were some cool rides and missions I think that HOMER was so tight in his "UNDERWEAR"!!
  7. DudeFromIceland
    Apr 13, 2018
    8
    Playing this game years after it was released and I still really enjoyed it, almost as much as I did when I was a kid.

    I still love driving around Springfield and exploring every little nook and cranny. The game isn't perfect, driving the cars can be a little difficult sometimes (depending on what car you're using) but it has a real charm that a lot of old games have. The voice    Playing this game years after it was released and I still really enjoyed it, almost as much as I did when I was a kid.

    I still love driving around Springfield and exploring every little nook and cranny. The game isn't perfect, driving the cars can be a little difficult sometimes (depending on what car you're using) but it has a real charm that a lot of old games have.

    The voice acting is top notch, the story isn't amazing but keeps you interested and overall this game delivers a solid package. Any Simpsons fan should give this game a try, it's well worth your time!    … Expand
  8. 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 way the Springfield populous was represented that makes this game a hit.
  9. 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.
  10. 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 in simpsons at one same time. But its still da best game ever i guess.
  11. ZoeM.
    Dec 30, 2007
    8
    This game is fantastic definetly the best simpsons game out there i havent tried the new one yet but im sure that is good also but this game is garunteed to keep the gamers entertained for a long while.
  12. Wolfie1987
    Mar 24, 2014
    8
    Fun, funny, charming, excellent controls, open world goodness, aesthetically pleasing, challenging enough. The best Simpsons video game ever and a good alternative for children if you think the GTA games are too violent, which they are (for kids, anyway).
  13. JakeG.
    Sep 16, 2003
    10
    This game is gonna be bombass. i cant wait.
  14. AdrianR.
    Nov 11, 2003
    8
    I am evil homer, I am evil homer.
  15. MattC.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    I absolutely love it especially bart with his slingshot and homer screaming in his underwear, there is no better platform game in world.
  16. Man
    Oct 9, 2003
    10
    BEST GAME EVER!
  17. MichaelC.
    Sep 15, 2003
    10
    This game is bad ass. I already reserved it and got a free hat.
  18. ThomasD.
    Sep 15, 2003
    10
    I cannot believe how excited about this game I am. I have been studying it for the past couple months and I canot await the release date in two days! I was scheduled to get it last week, but they pushed the date back 1 more week. So now I am excited beyond belief!
  19. BobZ.
    Sep 27, 2003
    10
    This game sounds great probably the best Simpsons game of them all. Some old ones are fun but this will probably be the best.
  20. JamesJ.
    Sep 9, 2003
    10
    THIS GAME LOOKS AWESOME!!! The missions are great and the levels are huge. I will definately buy this game.
  21. MartinL.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    This game is AWESOME!
  22. JoeS.
    Aug 19, 2003
    10
    Everything I hear about this game is positive. Never thought I would say it but I am excited about a Simpsons game.
  23. JimmyS.
    Jan 16, 2004
    10
    This is the BEST!!! Simpsons games ever.
  24. MattGC
    Feb 18, 2004
    10
    This game is the best in the year.
  25. Spriggangirl
    Oct 17, 2005
    9
    Funniest game ever!!
  26. JeremyG.
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    This game is the bomb!!! THIS IS THE BEST SIMPSONS GAME EVER!!!!!!!!! There were some cool rides and missions I think that HOMER was so tight in his "UNDERWEAR"!!
  27. chronovore
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    If you need a GTA-like game that's still subversive enough to keep you engaged but can be played in front of kids, this is your game. Voice acting by the original cast, consistent laughs, and fun gameplay.
  28. Watermelon789
    Sep 3, 2011
    8
    Fun, what is the world, the content , the colorful graphics makes hit and run a fun game form the beginning to the end. Just like the show , every set piece of laugh out loud is here, it reminds in watching a episode of the series.
  29. rockmusic1423
    Jan 27, 2012
    8
    The Simpsons: Hit & Run will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first PS2 game I ever bought, well the first video game I ever bought for that matter, and I was in love from the beginning. The creators were able to recreate the Simpsons universe fantastically, with a simple, fairly uninteresting story, great characters (as expected of a Simpsons game) and lots of secrets.The Simpsons: Hit & Run will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first PS2 game I ever bought, well the first video game I ever bought for that matter, and I was in love from the beginning. The creators were able to recreate the Simpsons universe fantastically, with a simple, fairly uninteresting story, great characters (as expected of a Simpsons game) and lots of secrets. When I played it when I was younger, I thought it was the greatest game in the world, I loved it so much. The missions were awesome and I just loved going around Springfield messing around, doing random stuff. The missions had insane re playability and thanks to the mission select menu, you could play the missions again and again. The Simpsons: Hit & Run was certainly not a polished, and incredibly made game, but it certainly is a fun game, that I will never forget.… Expand
  30. GagaForGhibli
    Jul 29, 2012
    10
    Amazing Game!
    Very Underrated Great For A Gamer Or A Simpsons Fan!
    The Best Game In A LONG TIME!
  31. tomdabomb88
    Aug 25, 2012
    10
    I can honestly say... this is my favourite game ever. the humour is great, you can explore Springfield, there are countless cars to drive around in (including some secrets) references to the TV series in the shape of gags and collector cards, lots of collectables, plenty of playing time, 5 characters to play as, a bonus game for unlocking the cards, a great storyline, lots of characters toI can honestly say... this is my favourite game ever. the humour is great, you can explore Springfield, there are countless cars to drive around in (including some secrets) references to the TV series in the shape of gags and collector cards, lots of collectables, plenty of playing time, 5 characters to play as, a bonus game for unlocking the cards, a great storyline, lots of characters to talk to, levels set in the day and night, costumes referencing the series and good graphics. simpsons hardcore fans will love this game and people who are more casual may still enjoy the storyline among other things. I wish they made a sequel...… Expand
  32. Rigster122
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    The game aimed to please a range of audiences and did so very well in 2003. I had never played this game on the PC,Xbox or Gamecube but i imagine that they ran identically. The game overall was a child's GTA which is a good thing when you think how fun GTA is. The game lasts a decent amount of time and even when you finish the main quests you'll still have races, collectables and otherThe game aimed to please a range of audiences and did so very well in 2003. I had never played this game on the PC,Xbox or Gamecube but i imagine that they ran identically. The game overall was a child's GTA which is a good thing when you think how fun GTA is. The game lasts a decent amount of time and even when you finish the main quests you'll still have races, collectables and other things to do just like GTA. The game even today remains the one game i had enjoyed the most, i don't usually finish a game fully twice but with this one i did. 10/10 worth every penny and even better than some things that studios release today!… Expand
  33. gamer2013
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    MASTERPIECE the game has great graphics that are amazing even today

    the game is memorable from start to end so many references so many simpsons characters to talk to and see

    great selection of cars and youy get to use most of the family and APU
    great replayable missions great ending

    great clothes and custiomization great gasgs and just a super fun game GREATEST GAME OF ALL TIME
  34. jmc600
    Aug 12, 2013
    8
    I first experienced this game the first time around at the age of 12 and thought it was the best game ever. Obviously times change and so does taste but this game holds its piece it has great game play missions characters its GTA with the simpsons what is not to love this game is amazing
  35. DUoXsKiLLz
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    De lo más divertido de Playstation 2, un juego original, con un gran abanico de posibilidades y ambientado en el mundo de la familia más conocida de la historia. Las misiones mezclan conducción y plataformas. Si eres fan de la serie es muy recomendado ya que hay bastantes referencias a ésta y es de agradecer que las voces sean las mismas.
  36. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    8
    This was my favourite game as a child kinda like GTA without the blood and violence, strippers and prostitutes, so in a way not like GTA anyway a brilliant game and something that made my childhood.
  37. Wimpkid
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Man this game is amazing.MIT is like Grand Theft Auto but kids version. WELL DONE VU GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  38. ASGaming21
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    This may have been a GTA clone, but it's a good one. I like the graphics and the open world of Springfield. Who doesn't love this game?
    At least it beats all the other Simpsons games
  39. KitkatChunky
    Aug 15, 2015
    9
    Great classic. The humour is well incorporated. Easy game to complete, and I loved unlocking all the bonus stuff. The gags are brilliant and the story behind it really works!
  40. MilitiaOnCall
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    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
  41. MisterGutsy
    Feb 20, 2016
    9
    I don`t care if this game is a GTA clone it is amazing. So many hours of many childhood got put into this game and i don`t regret it at all. When a game from 2003 is better than most AAA games available in 2016 you know that you did a good job. If you have not played this game then get out your dusty PS2 and buy it. You will not regret it.
  42. TomTomMETA
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    This game reminds of the good old days of the PS2. Being a huge Simpsons fan, this game failed to disappoint. Good gameplay, great story, plus a ton of things to do! Never gets repetitive and I've never got bored of it. The Simpson's games may be known for being bad but this is definitely an exception.
  43. SrPepe
    Jun 30, 2018
    8
    Con un mapa excepcional lleno de referencias, una historia que safa y buena jugabilidad es una gran experiencia de la consola PS2. Sin embargo me hubiera gustado que la historia se exponga más, era más divertido correr por todo el mapa.
  44. amateurcritic2
    May 30, 2016
    10
    so much fun i played so much of this back in the day i dont really know what to say appart from it being a crazy gta simpsons game but i also havent played this in a while so i dont remember details but i always remember lovin this game.
  45. shadowhedgehog
    Sep 22, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is so good im this game u collect coins too unlock vehicles and clothing over seven levels i love wrecking cars and homer is just so funny it would be better if each character had their own zone but overall great game… Expand
  46. Anxo
    Jul 19, 2017
    9
    El GTA de los simpson. Muy divertido, con una cantidad brutal de contenido. Muchas misiones variadas y divertidas. Una joya de play station 2, sin duda si te gustan os simpson o simplemente los videojuegos, tienes que comprarlo, jugarlo, y acabarlo (te costará).
  47. VitariousTuba
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    Beat this game first time in 2004, and now after finishing it in 2018 i had same great experience.Despite some in game glitches it is fun even sometimes challenging game.
    Characters are recreated very well ,and soundtrack of the game is a big plus.
  48. BananaX1
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Lo unico malo de este juego (en mi opinion) es que no tiene tanta dificultad, siempre te pasas las misiones maximo en 3 intentos si la mision es muy "dificil".

    El resto de el juego es perfecto.
  49. R3HAP3R
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
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  50. agusss
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la ps2, de la historia, de Los Simpsons y de mi infancia. Me lo habre pasado tantas veces que ni me acuerdo, es tan divertido y no se queda corto en contenido. Es un juego que marcó la infancia de muchos.
  51. Avasti
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    By far the best Simpsons game to be released, a interesting story, fun gameplay and side quests and a lots of references to the series fans will love. A truly great game, which all simpsons fans will enjoy.
  52. Mrcriticist
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This game is so great i played a lot of times only its demo on a demo disc for ps2.
  53. DaveA2424
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This game was my childhood. The fact that it hasn't received a remaster/remake and/or a sequel yet is criminal. If you haven't tried this game yet and are a fan of The Simpsons, what are you waiting for? This game is easily the best Simpsons game currently on the market and will keep you entertained for hours. Highly recommend.
  54. Jayden_T11
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Fun missions, hilarious dialogue, tons of collectibles, giant maps, cheat codes... There's not much else you can ask for. If you still have a working PS2 lying around, definitely give this game a try.
  55. filipp_21
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. Maybe a little late, 20 years, u know. The game is litteraly GTA with Simpsons, and who wouldn't play that!
  56. AmadouIraklidis
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Thoroughly entertaining game, especially for a simpsons fan. Good story, awesome that you could use different characters and cars and the variety in missions was great. A lot of fun, a great game.
  57. Draghetten
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    La varietà dei mezzi, dei personaggi e anche (quasi) delle ambientazioni, lo rende un gioco completo e divertente, che non ti stanca mai
  58. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Are you serious Are you serious Are you serious Are you serious Are you serious

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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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
  1. IGN
    80
    Hit & Run may have swiped nearly all of its gameplay ideas from "GTA," but the combination of the vast Simpsons universe liberally applied to the "GTA" formula is pure brilliance.
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  2. Game Over Online
    82
    A solid script, good gameplay and a huge dose of humor makes this game stand out as a nice platformer. Unfortunately, technical issues prevent this game from truly standing out as exceptional.
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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.
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