EA managed to create a true Simpsons experience by paying tribute to famous Simpsons episodes, making fun of the videogame industry and Hollywood movie properties, as well as poking fun at their own brand and management. The game matches the TV show aesthetically and uses the original voice cast. In short: The Simpsons Game is a must have for fans of the TV Show.
The gameplay can be best categorized as Action-Platformer. Players get to play as all five characters (Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa even Maggie), while having the option to switch between two and sometimes all characters. Each character has a special ability which can/must be used to solve a variety of environment puzzles and to dispose of the occasional bad guy. The game is clearly designed to be played by a single player, however, a splitscreen cooperative mode with drop-in/drop-out option is available. This feature is best when in a battle.
Considering how close the videogame matches the TV show, we feel confident that if you let your kids watch the show, you can let them play the game. The ESRB gave the game a (predictable) “T” for Teen rating, which suggests 12 years and up. (Click here: For more tips on how to decide if or if not a game is suitable for your kids)
The Simpsons Game may not offer anything outstanding, extraordinary or never seen before, but it successfully combines solid gameplay with outstanding Simpsons humor. This videogame rivals the TV Show for one of the best Simpsons “Episodes” we have ever seen.
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