The Simpsons Road Rage

 Xbox
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
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  1. Game Informer
    80
    A solid game in its own right, with gameplay that continues to entertain long after the novelty of driving around Springfield has worn off. [Dec 2001, p.105]
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  2. Hot Games
    80
    It doesn't suck right out of the box - but it doesn't do the series justice. If you're a huge fan of the show, the X-Box version is slightly better than the PS2 version, but don't expect to see the engine taxed.
  3. TotalGames.net
    75
    A must for Simpsons fans, and is fun in short bursts, but this kind of game is better suited to the instant gameplay environment of the arcade. You might be miffed when you've seen all there is after a few hours of play.
  5. Cloudchaser
    70
    Even with it's oversights, traveling around Springfield has never felt so real or alive and players (fans) dying to know what the town really looks like won't be disappointed.
  6. GameShark
    65
    If you're a Crazy Taxi or Simpsons fanatic, this game will definitely appeal to you. If you don't care much about either, don't bother.
  7. IGN
    64
    While the gameplay isn't going to grab you, your Simpsons geekiness will be totally fulfilled in the amazing detail given to the tons of referenced jokes and buildings from over a decade of the show.
  8. GameSpot
    62
    While "The Simpsons" is often entertaining and enjoyable, The Simpsons Road Rage for the Xbox is not.
  9. Official Xbox Magazine
    62
    Fails to inspire but quasi-amuses. [Jan 2002]
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  10. GameZone
    60
    Isn't that bad, but like the unpopular kid in school, it tries so hard to be something that it's not. In this case, it's trying to be "Crazy Taxi."
  11. Game Over Online
    60
    The game is arguably too simple for its own good and the result is a tedious and unimaginative gaming experience.
  12. Gaming Age
    58
    If you enjoy The Simpsons and you enjoy driving like a maniac, you'll enjoy this game, for a while. But the gimmick gets way too old way too fast to be satisfying to even the most rabid fans of the show.
  13. Gamezilla!
    55
    I was hugely un-impressed. It just becomes very repetitive and boring after the first few hours, because you realize that it will never improve.
  14. All Game Guide
    50
    One word, used by Homer throughout, best describes the action in Road Rage: "Bor-ing."
  15. TeamXbox
    42
    I felt that the game was missing depth and dynamics that keep the player on their toes and interested. I was disappointed mainly with the audio and the limited maps and areas to play on.
  16. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    Lacks any sort of range whatsoever. It also lacks fun. [Jan 2002, p.96]
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  17. Next Generation Magazine
    40
    Significant only as the most shameless incident of design burglary in recent memory. [Jan 2002, p.35]
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  18. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    37
    The throwaway storyline, endless loading times, small environments and barely Dreamcast-quality graphics are instant turn-offs. [Jan 2002, p.230]
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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best Xbox Game of 2001
22
#22 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
11
#11 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2001

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. dplatt45
    Oct 10, 2021
    7
    This game was one I played growing up and remembered that I had a lot of fun with it. At the time I didn’t know what Crazy Taxi was, prettyThis game was one I played growing up and remembered that I had a lot of fun with it. At the time I didn’t know what Crazy Taxi was, pretty much Crazy Taxi slapped on with The Simpsons, but the difference is that Crazy Taxi keeps you playing and looks good drives fast. This game looking back now is just okay. It’s an average Crazy Taxi Simpsons game where you take passengers from point A to B. Only difference is that this is not Crazy Taxi and not as fun as Crazy Taxi, just ain’t. Average… Full Review »
  2. Anonymousperiod
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    I'm a no-time-trial guy, but this game was way too good to pass up. I can understand about it getting boring, but the perseverance to get 1I'm a no-time-trial guy, but this game was way too good to pass up. I can understand about it getting boring, but the perseverance to get 1 million is staggering, I don't like hard games so I'm not trying to get hit and run. Overall, great game.… Full Review »
  3. WalkingOnWater
    Nov 29, 2011
    7
    Decent game, worth playing at least once, but it doesn't have much replay value. The Simpsons are funny as always, but you will tire of theDecent game, worth playing at least once, but it doesn't have much replay value. The Simpsons are funny as always, but you will tire of the same catchphrases over and over. Overall I did enjoy this game, but you won't miss out on much if you choose to skip over it. I'll give it a 7 because it IS fun the first run through but it gets old quickly and it isn't superbly executed, there were definitely some bugs in there.… Full Review »
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