The only bad language is when you let Bart stand still for a while, he’ll look at the screen and say, “Who the hell are you?” But if you’re OK with your kids watching The Simpsons TV show, they’ll be OK with this game, too. The suggestive themes come from the dancers in the Moe’s Tavern stage, which is where the alcohol references are. The violence is mostly cartoony as you hit thugs and other bad guys with crazy weapons, and they disappear when defeated. The Simpsons Arcade Game is rated E-10 with ESRB descriptors of Suggestive Themes, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol, and Fantasy Violence.
Even though the game is simple by today’s standards, fans of the arcade game and Simpsons lore will definitely want to download this one right away! Like why is Smithers a mad bomber and robber in the arcade game, as well as the extensive use of Matt’s Life in Hell bunny characters.
Plus the game was made in Japan, which may explain some of the kookiness found here. The Simpsons Arcade Game was in development during the first season of the show, so some characters hadn’t been fully established yet. Other unlockable goodies include development histories, flyers, sound tests, and more! You can also unlock the Japanese arcade ROM, which isn’t much different but adds a few new things here and there. Multiple difficulty levels are there, too. Select from a variety of modes with limited quarter amounts to see how long you can last, or just use Free Play to make it to the end and save your laundry money. Konami has added a few gameplay modes and surprises to the home version. Up to four can play together locally or via Xbox LIVE. Two players can stand still together to perform a team attack. Pick up weapons and food items to help along the way. You’ll bash thugs with Marge’s vacuum cleaner, Bart’s skateboard, and Lisa’s jump rope as you tromp though locations like downtown Springfield, Krustyland, and the Discount Cemetery. Characters, authentic voices, and various references to goings-on in the early seasons abounded.Īnyone who has played the TMNT game will be able to jump right into this one. But what makes The Simpsons Arcade Game special was how much it looked and sounded like the TV show, especially for 1991. Side-scrolling brawlers were a dime a dozen back in the early 90’s, thanks to hits like Final Fight, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even this game.
You can download this arcade classic hit on Xbox 360 and PS3 (360 version reviewed here). It’s here! It’s finally here! The four-player co-op side scrolling beat-em-up based on The Simpsons TV show, which tore up arcades in the early 90’s, is now available on a home console at last! Play as Homer, Marge, Bart, or Lisa as they tromp through Springfield trying to rescue baby Maggie from Smithers and Mr.