The Simpsons Road Rage

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. GameZone
    70
    It’s a fairly well done one but the controls are not nearly as precise [as "Crazy Taxi"], the moves not nearly as cool and the concept is more stale than Apu's old donuts.
  2. Total Video Games
    70
    Ok so The Simpsons are getting better in the games industry, "Simpsons Wrestling" was diabolical and should never of been created. The Simpsons Road Rage is a decent game.
  3. GamePen
    70
    Maybe it’s because I’m such a big fan of the series but I absolutely love this game.
  5. GameShark
    65
    What makes this game rise above its humble beginnings are the tons of unlockable characters and the six different environments.
  6. BonusStage
    65
    In the very least it will provide a good laugh and a desire to watch some re-runs.
  7. GameSpot
    62
    Road Rage suffers from a number of problems, not the least of which is bad collision detection. You'll often find yourself clipping a corner of a building or slamming into another car even though you have room to spare.
  8. FHM
    60
    Write 'I will not rip off other games, stick in a cult TV licence and rake in the cash' out 100 times.
  9. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Non-fans just won't have much reason to play. [Jan 2002, p.134]
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  10. Gamezilla!
    59
    Like "Crazy Taxi," this game is fun for a few minutes at a time, but it’s not an engrossing experience. I liked it a little better than I did "Crazy Taxi," because I am a Simpsons fan.
  11. Game Revolution
    58
    So it seems like we have a pretty solid game here. Not brilliant, but fun and dorky, maybe a "B." But there's a horrible curse on this game: the worst… loading times… ever. You can spend more time waiting around than actually playing Road Rage.
  12. Cinescape
    58
    The lack of gameplay ingenuity, long load times and crappy graphics will turn most off. But Simpsons fans will love the game anyway.
  13. My Gamer
    56
    While it certainly doesn’t have the graphical prowess of Crazy Taxi the real character voices and classic Simpson’s sense of humor make it worth a rental.
  14. IGN
    51
    The developers have done an excellent job of making use of the well-loved license, but the end product is a very average videogame.
  15. GamePro
    50
    Nothing more than a third-rate "Crazy Taxi" knockoff, but minus the technique, slick visuals, and overall fun of its source material.
  16. Yahoo!
    50
    It's just unfortunate that technical problems and repetitive audio samples cause annoyance throughout.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#52 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 47
  3. Negative: 4 out of 47
  1. neojotic
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Great Simpson's game with a ton of great stages and awesome sound bits from each character!

    Loses points for being a borrowed concept from    Great Simpson's game with a ton of great stages and awesome sound bits from each character!

    Loses points for being a borrowed concept from Sega's Crazy Taxi. The game may be unoriginal but it fits The Simpson's like a foot in a shoe.    … Full Review »
  2. ChesterField
    May 8, 2020
    7
    I know is not the best racing/taxi game. But this one is really fun. Recomended for the fans.
  3. LaSanta
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    Very fun game to play with friends and family. Would give it a 10, but the game gets boring after awhile. The game has challenging levels thatVery fun game to play with friends and family. Would give it a 10, but the game gets boring after awhile. The game has challenging levels that can keep you engaged for awhile, but the player vs player can get boring fast if you’re not playing a person at or above your level. Solid game, gets your heart pumping… Full Review »
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