Simpsons: Hit and Run

My 7 year old enjoys it very much. He plays it in spurts. He will play it 4 a few days in a row, then go 2 something else, then come back 2 it & play it 4 a few days again. He seems 2 like it.

This is one of the best video games 4 keeping the kids occupied on a rainy day. It follows the TV show pretty close, but has more of an adult edge 2 it. The kids seem 2 stick with it longer (not sure if that's a good thing) than most of their other video games. Looks like fun & I may just give it a try sometime.

HaR (Hit & Run) has many claims 2 be Grand Theft Auto, Road Rage, & some other games all into one. While HaR has a GTA feel, it is not like GTA because you can't kill people (hitting them with vehicles or kicking them has them saying something stupid & scream at you), there is no killing cops luckily, etc.

Anyway, the lot of the popular Simpson characters are on this one (sadly, you cannot run into Martin Price because he is not in this game sadly). Instead of mentioning them I should mention that each character will say something hilarious when something happens (car crash, pedestrian hit, getting out of the car, running). My personal favorite is running because a character will complain about running too hard (Homer says "Must... Never...Run...Again....", made me crack up).

I will agree that missions get repeated but it is in different situations which makes it look like a different mission (otherwise, HaR would loose its gameplay which is never good). Also, your character can buy three clothes unique & based on the show (yes, you can play Bart's twin brother Hugo in this one). While Lisa's "Floreda" was something hysterical.

The cars are pretty fun 2 drive too. Although some are good with crashes but may loose its speed while the faster ones are usually weak. My favorite is Mr. Burns Limo (with Mr. Smithers driving occasionally :creepy:). Even some cars which you have not seen in the show or even exist in an episode will be there (I doubt there is such a thing as Zombie Car or Hover bike).

So, parents, here is the score:

1. Violence not realistic & cartoony. No gore or blood however but the bonus video which has an Itchy & Scratchy clip could be a bit eerie).

2. Homer's lines does contain some mild language. But people also forget that the other characters do have their swearing moments.

3. There is a very silly occult moment on one level, hopefully reminding you of those Treehouse of Horror episodes.


So, if you don't like the Simpsons, don't bother with this one but any vivid Simpson fan will enjoy this.

In my opinion, this is a very good game, especially considering the fact that I am an avid admirer of the Simpsons. This game is among the best Simpsons games ever made. It is like a combination of action, adventure, & sports all in one. Adventure through all of the various parts of Springfield in this Grand Theft Auto-like game. This game is packed with all sorts of little Simpsons humor & you will learn a lot about the world of the Simpsons. You pick up trivia from every corner of this game 2 make sure that there is not a boring moment. There are many different kinds of things 2 do in this game. What you do will reflect your personality. If you love cars, you will journey through the game & try 2 collect all sorts of vehicles, trying 2 find the one that feels perfect just 4 you. An interesting part of this game is that all of the cars come with their very own rating. There are ratings 4 speed, acceleration, toughness, & handling. Choose the car that best fits your style of play. Journey on the safe side of the law & pick a car that you can go slowly in with nice handling 2 avoid accidents & run-ins with the police or take a ride on the wild side & get the fastest car possible 2 cause carnage all over Springfield. For those video-gamers who love a good challenge, this game has all sorts of tough bonus missions making you sit there & try your hardest 2 complete them. The scenarios in this range from peaceful suburban neighborhoods with law abiding citizens, (with the exception of the player) 2 jam-packed cities breeming with all sorts of colorful characters & vehicles. Each level features a different character (some levels make you play with a previous character) with a total of 7 levels in the whole game (don't let the small number of levels fool you, they take a long time 2 complete). There are all sorts of little things you have 2 do 2 complete each level 100%, but you can get through each level by completing just the primary missions of the level. To 100% all of the levels, you need 2 destroy all sorts of things, find hidden objects, & complete all sorts of bonus missions. The missions in this game feature skills that you need steady hands for. These include chasing, tailing, destroying, & rushing along. This game boasts a vast amount of mystery when it comes 2 the plot. It is exceedingly eccentric, but will still keep you wanting more. The entire game is shrouded in mystery. The last level features a creepy surprise that you will have 2 play the game 2 find out. Overall this is a very good game that I am sure all Simpsons fans(and most others) will greatly enjoy.

I love racing games, but think they can get too serious. I love destroying things, but if the enemy shoots back too much, I get stressed. I love exploring & finding things, but if they puzzles get too hard, I might as well be working. Simpsons, Hit & Run, strikes the balance in all categories. It is just all around fun, the characters from the series are all there, & it is easy enough that X-Box novices can enjoy it, too. I got the game yesterday & played 4 hours with a friend who doesn't own a console. I recommend this game!

The Simpsons Hit&Run is a hilarious mission-based driving that feels like an episode of the TV show!