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. JakeG.
    Sep 16, 2003
    10
    This game is gonna be bombass. i cant wait.
  2. 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.
  3. Man
    Oct 9, 2003
    10
    BEST GAME EVER!
  4. MichaelC.
    Sep 15, 2003
    10
    This game is bad ass. I already reserved it and got a free hat.
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. JamesJ.
    Sep 9, 2003
    10
    THIS GAME LOOKS AWESOME!!! The missions are great and the levels are huge. I will definately buy this game.
  8. MartinL.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    This game is AWESOME!
  9. 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..
  10. 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.
  11. JimmyS.
    Jan 16, 2004
    10
    This is the BEST!!! Simpsons games ever.
  12. MattGC
    Feb 18, 2004
    10
    This game is the best in the year.
  13. 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"!!
  14. 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"!!
  15. 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.
  16. GagaForGhibli
    Jul 29, 2012
    10
    Amazing Game!
    Very Underrated Great For A Gamer Or A Simpsons Fan!
    The Best Game In A LONG TIME!
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Wimpkid
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Man this game is amazing.MIT is like Grand Theft Auto but kids version. WELL DONE VU GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Are you serious Are you serious Are you serious Are you serious Are you serious
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Awards & Rankings

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