- The Simpsons have starred in dozens of video games since the '90s.
- Titles span genres: from city builders to chaotic car chases.
- While many are lost media, these 5 stand out as the best ever made.
Hi diddly-ho, gamers. The Simpsons is not only one of the most recognizable animated TV shows ever, but it has also had an unanticipated and prodigious stint in the realm of video games. Springfield has seen it all, so far as interactive adventures and mobile money-makers are concerned.
No matter what generation you were a child of, whether you spent your time in the arcade breaking buttons or crashing screens on your phone, here is a look at the five best games on The Simpsons ever.
1. The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003)
Genre: Action-Adventure / Sandbox
Platform: PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC
Developer: Radical Entertainment
Best. Simpsons. Game. Ever. Hit & Run was a GTA-lite experience, combining driving missions, platforming, and goofy plotlines. This game featured Buzz Cola, alien surveillance, bee robots, and much more. The operations were complex, but the experience was memorable.
To this day, eager fans continue to request a redo and upgrade of the game, and it is understandable why.
2. The Simpsons Arcade Game (1991)
Genre: Beat ‘Em Up
Platform: Arcade, later on Xbox 360, PS3
Developer: Konami
A true classic. Up to four-player cooperative. Famous pixel graphics. Maggie is kidnapped, and it is the responsibility of the family to smash through hordes of foes to rescue Maggie.
This game was released when the arcade was at its peak popularity, and it captured the mad spirit of the early series, continuing to be a favorite among retro gamers.
3. The Simpsons Game (2007)
Genre: Action-Adventure / Platformer
Platform: PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
Developer: EA / Visceral Games
Rocking heck and funny to boot, The Simpsons Game is a parody throwback at video games, at the same time, the parody jests at itself.
Levels with the GTA, Medal of Honor, and Pokémon level-spoofing, playing it is like watching every episode of The Simpsons in a season. And on top of all that, who can have a shootout with Matt Groening?
4. The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997)
Genre: Interactive Adventure
Platform: PC
Developer/Publisher: Fox Interactive
Virtual Springfield was not a game at all: it was instead a computerized city excursion. You may visit famous places such as Moe, Krusty, and the Simpsons.
Although the game had few goals (merely becoming a collecting and trading card game), this was the dream of hardcore fans in the late 90s.
5. The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001)
Genre: Driving / Vehicular Combat
Platform: GameCube, PS2, Xbox
Developer: Radical Entertainment
This would be a mashup of Crazy Taxi and The Simpsons, mixed in a very chaotic way. Road Rage gives you the chance to drive the most iconic characters of Springfield, avoiding the radioactive buses and serving customers in the shortest possible time.
It is simple, silly, and fun without end, but was one of the building blocks towards an even better game.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s console gems, mobile powerhouses, or arcade classics, The Simpsons somehow managed to create some of the most genre-defining experiences in gaming. No matter what your motivations are, these seven titles will be worth the hunt to experience Springfield in a new dimension or a nostalgic swing.
