The Simpsons Game

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• VGVideo Gamer

  Wesley Yin-Poole · Nov 02, 2007

  5.0

  EA will of course say that the gameplay is as refined as it needs to be for its target audience, which is probably Simpsons fans on the younger end of the gamer demographic. And, admittedly, in two-player co-op mode there is some fun to be had. But with all the game references surely there's a bit of it that's aiming at a more hardcore player. For these gamers, The Simpsons Game, unfortunately, won't cut it.

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• GTGame Trailers

  Game Trailers · Nov 01, 2007

  7.9

  The Simpsons Game is a good time in spite of the somewhat mediocre design and technical glitches. Considering that the license is notorious for being slapped onto downright awful games, most fans will probably decide that good enough really is good enough. If nothing else, this playful romp packs enough in-jokes for both Simpsons fans and gamers in general that it’s definitely worth playing through at least once.
• CCheatcc

  Matt Walker · Oct 30, 2007

  7.6

  Simply put, this is the Simpsons Game fans have been waiting for. Even with its faults, I would dare say that no one will complain too much, mainly due to being doubled over from laughing so much. If you need an enjoyable game to pop in that makes you laugh to a degree worthy of the longest running animated television show in history, then this is for you. You'll be playing for hours exploring the world of Springfield and then, after a quick break, you'll want to dive right back in.

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• GZGame Zone

  jkdmedia · Oct 30, 2007

  7.3

  The Simpsons Game isn’t going to win any awards for original gameplay, instead banking on the license and deep elements of the subject matter to carry it through. However, if you know this going in and are looking for an experience that is made for fans of the show before fans of deep platforming gameplay, then The Simpsons Game will make for a great rental.

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• GGameSpot

  Alex Navarro · Oct 30, 2007

  7.0

  In the end, The Simpsons Game is one of those weird cases where a recommendation of it is based less on its merits as a game and more on its merits as an experience. The things that make this game are its sense of humor, sharp writing, and excellent presentation. The gameplay isn't awful by any means, but it's also completely unmemorable. It's something that's more to be put up with while you appreciate the many other things going on than enjoyed on its own merits.

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• IIGN

  Nate Ahearn · Oct 29, 2007

  7.7

  The Simpsons Game is exactly what it had to be, but nothing more. Had it offered online cooperative play, or local co-op play that was actually as much fun as the single-player game (if not more so) then the score would definitely be higher, but as it stands The Simpsons is a very enjoyable, though very, very short, single-player game that both hardcore and casual Simpsons fans will love.

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