The Simpsons Game

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 98
  3. Negative: 9 out of 98

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  1. BobG.
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    Best simpsons game to date! The graphics are outstanding and i keeps the great laughs as in all previous simpson shows. The 1080p HD is fabuolus and gives the gamer the feeling of truely being in the game!!
  2. A.Nonymous
    Dec 30, 2007
    5
    This game is an enormous cliche. Cliche enemies, cliche puzzles, cliche plot, cliche everything. And while the idea of making the graphics 2D-into-3D was original, the result is scribbly, thick-lined doodles that would make an amateur artist weep.
  3. stepneg
    Apr 8, 2011
    0
    One of the worst games I have ever had the misfortune to play, a bug ridden, pointless waste of time and money. Take your money and either burnt or give it to charity both would be more fun and or rewarding than playing The Simpson's Game
  4. MishaR.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    The graphics look great!!
  5. SteveF.
    Nov 1, 2007
    8
    The Simpson cell shading looks beautiful in HD, and is one of the first to be a 3d game that looks hand drawn like the cartoon. The humor in the chatter during the game play keeps the expected simpsons style humor up to par with TV Series, play the game for the humor. If you are simpson's fan, this title is a must have. If you are looking for new and innovative game play, and The Simpson cell shading looks beautiful in HD, and is one of the first to be a 3d game that looks hand drawn like the cartoon. The humor in the chatter during the game play keeps the expected simpsons style humor up to par with TV Series, play the game for the humor. If you are simpson's fan, this title is a must have. If you are looking for new and innovative game play, and revolutionary graphics-you are missing the purpose of the game.… Expand
  6. Andrew
    Jan 8, 2008
    8
    I'm gonna keep this short: if you're a longtime Simpsons fan, buy this game. You'll love it. If you aren't a fan, don't waste your time. It's that simple.
  7. Tom
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Hillarious stuff, highly entertaining.
  8. AndreE.
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    Nice looking and an especially great sounding game!! Not only is the Dialog funny and spot on, but the music and sound effects warrant praise. The music is right on and each level seems to have a very different aural palette.
  9. Richie
    Nov 3, 2007
    6
    It's hard to put my finger on, but the gameplay in this title just doesn't flow. The way you progress through the missions, the puzzles, the collision detection, the fighting, the camera...nothing feels quite right. On the plus side, the game has absolutely incredible production values, which may be enough to satisfy the hardcore fans of the show.
  10. GibV.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    The environments look Amazing, the best ever in a Simpson's game!!!!!
  11. Josh
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    This is the best game I've seen since NHL 08. It's awesome with lots of hilarious scenes. EA takes a jab at video games and does a great job.
  12. ChrisM.
    Oct 31, 2007
    8
    As a fan of the Simpsons, I was a little disappointed to hear some of the negative press surrounding this game. However, I've always held true to the mantra of forming my own opinion, and here's what I've got to say about the game. While I've only spent a couple of hours with it so far, I can tell you that from what I've seen it's a pretty easy outing (it As a fan of the Simpsons, I was a little disappointed to hear some of the negative press surrounding this game. However, I've always held true to the mantra of forming my own opinion, and here's what I've got to say about the game. While I've only spent a couple of hours with it so far, I can tell you that from what I've seen it's a pretty easy outing (it appears to have a difficulty curve, but as the missions become some more complex, it's nothing that an accomplished gamer will have any trouble with). The camera has not really been a nuisance, and I actually think the controls are pretty solid, considering what most of these people have to say about it - it's designed to do what you're character is supposed to do, and it doesn't cause too much frustration. The game itself, however, is the true goodie here, and with so much focused on the negative things in these reviews I think it's fitting to mention that if you're a fan you've definitely got to try this one out. I was a big fan of Hit & Run, but I found it kind of disappointing that the game was pretty crappy outside of the vehicles (THAT was a game that featured an annoying control scheme when you were walking around). I feel EA has done a pretty solid job at adapting the series and would certainly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys the series and is looking for a casual and albeit amusing poke at the history of video games.… Expand
  13. LeviT.
    Dec 17, 2007
    8
    This game really captured the feel of the simpsons show. the storyline and the conversations between characters are both hilarious. I felt compelled to try and collect every single item in the game, even though it did get a little boring doing so. I really loved the way they poked fun of several other games , it made for some really good laughs. Overall, a very well done game that anyone This game really captured the feel of the simpsons show. the storyline and the conversations between characters are both hilarious. I felt compelled to try and collect every single item in the game, even though it did get a little boring doing so. I really loved the way they poked fun of several other games , it made for some really good laughs. Overall, a very well done game that anyone remotely interested in the Simpsons should play!… Expand
  14. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    It only has about 18 levels, so it is undoubtedly short, but the humor and the gameplay are what makes it work. It is one of the best Simpsons games to date.
  15. namDa65
    Jan 21, 2012
    7
    It's pretty fun in co-op and i find the graphics are excellent. The 40 minutes of simpsons footage is a bonus. The framerate can take a hit at times, but the game is fun enough to shrug right through it. Creative levels and stuff, but I never felt compelled to finish the game
  16. hollowfication
    Aug 27, 2012
    4
    come on this open world the simpsons just like previous simpsons game it was not bad game but it worst one i seen even other game like hit run other ones all same tired same speech repetitive action same kinda puzzle again and again
  17. PatrykG
    Mar 20, 2013
    7
    The Simpsons Game has to be reviewed by me, because I already reviewed Hit & Run. TSG is a fun game, the jokes are funny all the game rooms that parodie other games (GTA, MOH, LOZ) but the big problem with this game is that first of all it's really short and too easy, it toke me only two days to complete. The story did need to be harder and longer. But overall TSG is fun to play and I sayThe Simpsons Game has to be reviewed by me, because I already reviewed Hit & Run. TSG is a fun game, the jokes are funny all the game rooms that parodie other games (GTA, MOH, LOZ) but the big problem with this game is that first of all it's really short and too easy, it toke me only two days to complete. The story did need to be harder and longer. But overall TSG is fun to play and I say it's worth buying in full price. 7/10… Expand
  18. Chocolateguy
    Sep 21, 2012
    10
    This game is Aw-aw-aw-aw-aw-aw-AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love it!!!!!!the humor is hilarious like the story!!!!!!the only bad thing is the camera.but remains a great game!!
  19. harryjc
    Jul 11, 2014
    8
    The Simpsons Game is one of the best Simpsons game I've ever played. It only comes in second to Konami's The Simpsons Arcade Game. If you are a fan of the Simpsons, and that is a requirement to enjoy this game, you will be very pleased to play this. It's an action-adventure game, with puzzle elements. And it's humor is of course tongue in cheek, making fun of video game cliches throughout.The Simpsons Game is one of the best Simpsons game I've ever played. It only comes in second to Konami's The Simpsons Arcade Game. If you are a fan of the Simpsons, and that is a requirement to enjoy this game, you will be very pleased to play this. It's an action-adventure game, with puzzle elements. And it's humor is of course tongue in cheek, making fun of video game cliches throughout. You can play as all five members of the Simpsons family, and you can play with two players, to blast through 18 different levels.

    Although this is a short game, you will like it if you like the Simpsons. It's like playing an extended episode of the Simpsons.

    My only criticism is the wonky camera angles and difficulties in certain jumps. Also, some puzzles are not so obvious. However, this is worth a try. Don't forget to get online and update to get rid of any bugs!    … Expand
  20. how_are_u
    Jul 28, 2014
    5
    So weird. Not too much like the show, although there are plenty of referances to it, the challenge factor changes from pathetically easy to unbelievably hard in a matter of seconds and there's no "in-between". It rates a Meh/AWESOOOOMEEE!!!.
  21. gamingisgreat
    Nov 16, 2016
    6
    The Simpsons Game is a decent movie tie-in action-platformer

    The gameplay is decent,with relatively solid platforming,although fighting sections suck.The game has great humour just like the show it's based on.The levels design is good,and there is a lot of variety.The game is far too easy up until THAT BATTLE WITH GOD WHICH IS INFURIATINGLY DIFFICULT!!!!!!! The graphics are nice,with    The Simpsons Game is a decent movie tie-in action-platformer

    The gameplay is decent,with relatively solid platforming,although fighting sections suck.The game has great humour just like the show it's based on.The levels design is good,and there is a lot of variety.The game is far too easy up until THAT BATTLE WITH GOD WHICH IS INFURIATINGLY DIFFICULT!!!!!!!

    The graphics are nice,with a similar art style to the show.The framerate is solid too.

    The sound design is good,and the soundtrack is decent.

    Overall,decent game.    … Expand
  22. EpicLadySponge
    May 3, 2016
    7
    Now if only the game can be as intelligent as the movie it's based on and the series it's also based on. Alright for Simpsons fans but not worth being played again, but worth keeping.
  23. IONOSGAMES
    May 15, 2017
    7
    Voy a acabar rapido. Graficos muy desenfadados, como de comic, es bastante divertido, tiene mucha variedad y unas referencias a videojuegos que no veas, detalles que se agradecen. Una dificultad nula- El videojuego tiene la esencia de la serie y conserva su diversion y sus chistes. Muy recomendable para los fans, pero si lo que buscais es el gameplay y dificultad entonces dejarlo, si osVoy a acabar rapido. Graficos muy desenfadados, como de comic, es bastante divertido, tiene mucha variedad y unas referencias a videojuegos que no veas, detalles que se agradecen. Una dificultad nula- El videojuego tiene la esencia de la serie y conserva su diversion y sus chistes. Muy recomendable para los fans, pero si lo que buscais es el gameplay y dificultad entonces dejarlo, si os gusta la serie, este juego es muy recomendable.… Expand
  24. MiguelNeto
    Dec 31, 2016
    7
    The Simpsons Game é um jogo muito legal do Simpsons, o enredo é até engraçado, tem muitas fases. e todas sao baseadas em alguns episodios especiais da serie, o grafico é de desenho, a trilha sonora é ótima, a jogabilidade é boa, sem falar que o jogo é muito engraçado, recomendo, ainda mais se voce for fã do Os Simpsons. Nota 7.8
  25. Quizmino
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This game has amazing writing, and funny jokes. The gameplay is pretty good. Must play for any Simpsons fan.
  26. yupiyey23
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    El juego es divertido y punto, cumple todo lo que quería cuando lo compre, valio la pena
  27. DarkiGG
    Sep 12, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is mostly ok, although it has LOTS of bugs and the camera mechanics are just terrible, the thing that made me give it only 1 out of 10 is that it is UNCOMPLETABLE. I was trying to finish the game's main storyline, and got to the last level, where you have to press the Dpad to destroy God's consoles but always when I pressed a single button, it acted like I pressed 2! So I wasn't able to complete it...... I'm not recommending that game for anyone. Don't buy It. Especially not now when it's 14 years old although it's the still The Simpsons's newest Open World game...… Expand
  28. dylansgaming48
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    the simpsons game is one of the best simpsons games ever made it a very fun game no bugs nothing wrong with it alot of childhood memories with this game alot of fun and its one of my fav games ever made so for i will give it a 9/10

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
39
#39 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
17
#17 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 52
  3. Negative: 1 out of 52
  1. Play Magazine
    75
    Untimately, though, The Simpsons lives and dies on the strength of its gameplay and here it doesn't particularly shine. [Nov 2007, p.64]
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    68
    Hysterical as Simpsons is, it's hard to appreciate the humor when you're busy fighting with an annoying camera and unreliable controls. [Dec 2007, p.108]
  3. 1UP
    70
    While the action can be uneven -- though never bad -- creativity and charm carry the game to a higher level. The humor will get you through the slow levels, the authentic voices and writing will satisfy your fanatcism, and the cameos... will keep you entertained.
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