The Simpsons Game
About the Game
Bart Simpson goes to a video game store and buys a new ultra-violent Grand Theft Scratchy game, which is promptly confiscated by his mother Marge. Suddenly, a video game manual lands right in front of him. Miraculously, after having read the manual, the members of the Simpsons family discover that each of them possesses a unique superpower. Toying with these, however, attracts the attention of the aliens Kang and Kodos, who decide to invade the Earth.
Story & Setting
Some of the episodes parody a popular game or genre, having names like Medal of Homer or Neverquest .
Gameplay & Core Systems
Every episode is set in a different environment; some of the scenarios are based in Springfield, while others take players into meta-virtual worlds. Each stage features two members of the Simpson clan working together to achieve the goal. Players must switch back and forth using each family members' unique powers to complete the level. Most of the game's versions allow two-player cooperative play. The four controllable characters have their own unique abilities, which are used for combat, puzzle-solving, or exploration-related purposes.
Standout Features
- Bart Simpson goes to a video game store and buys a new ultra-violent Grand Theft Scratchy game, which is promptly confiscated by his mother Marge.
- Miraculously, after having read the manual, the members of the Simpsons family discover that each of them possesses a unique superpower.
- Simpson: Each stage features two members of the Simpson clan working together to achieve the goal.
- Players must switch back and forth using each family members' unique powers to complete the level.
- The four controllable characters have their own unique abilities, which are used for combat, puzzle-solving, or exploration-related purposes.
- Homer can expand into a rolling blob or inflate himself with helium and float for a while; later, he learns a few other transformation abilities.
- Bart can become Bartman, using a grappling hook to access certain areas, as well as move upwards in air streams with his cape.
- Lisa's main ability is called "Hand of Buddha", which is used mainly for moving around large objects; she can also play her saxophone to stun or confuse enemies.
Modes & Ways to Play
Every episode is set in a different environment; some of the scenarios are based in Springfield, while others take players into meta-virtual worlds. Most of the game's versions allow two-player cooperative play.
Player support includes Co-Op.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Every episode is set in a different environment; some of the scenarios are based in Springfield, while others take players into meta-virtual worlds.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, and Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Simpsons Game | Sony PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | EA Salt Lake | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | C4 Digital Entertainment Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | DQ Entertainment Ltd | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Mindwalk Studios Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Polystew | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Film Roman, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Music by | APM Music LLC | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Deutschland GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | EA Salt Lake | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | C4 Digital Entertainment Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | DQ Entertainment Ltd | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Mindwalk Studios Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Polystew | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Film Roman, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Music by | APM Music LLC | Germany | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Finland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | Finland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Finland Oy | Finland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | EA Salt Lake | Finland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | C4 Digital Entertainment Ltd. | Finland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | DQ Entertainment Ltd | Finland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Mindwalk Studios Inc. | Finland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Polystew | Finland | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Film Roman, Inc. | Finland | MobyGames |
| Additional Music by | APM Music LLC | Finland | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Finland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | EA Salt Lake | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | C4 Digital Entertainment Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | DQ Entertainment Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Mindwalk Studios Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Polystew | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Film Roman, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Music by | APM Music LLC | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | Russia | MobyGames |
| Localized by | Soft Club | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | EA Salt Lake | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | C4 Digital Entertainment Ltd. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | DQ Entertainment Ltd | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Mindwalk Studios Inc. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Polystew | Russia | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Film Roman, Inc. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Music by | APM Music LLC | Russia | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Russia | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | PlayStation Network compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #BLUS-30065 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 or 2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-30 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-08 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-08 | Finland | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-09 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2007-12-03 | Russia | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-09 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2007-10-30 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 30, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 9, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633154238 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLUS-30065 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000QAUGH6 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56277307 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLES-00142 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930059422 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1402890442 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B000QAUGH6 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 56277307 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633154238 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #BLUS-30065 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633167672 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633167719 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633357035 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633167757 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 93953821 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030930059422 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030930059422 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 93953821 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
