I finally finished The Simpsons Game yesterday, which should have been done a long time ago, but along came a small speed bump known as the “COD4 Variety Map Pack” that was taking up most of my gaming time. After seeing the end of it, though, I was mad at myself for not having completed it earlier.
Everything about TSG was great, except one thing: the game itself. It was written by fo’ reals Simpson’s writers, and it was hilarious. It had all the popular characters, as well as minor ones that hardcore Simpsons fans love (no Frank Grimes, though, which was disappointing). The same thing goes for the settings. It takes place at various spots around Springfield, complete with explorables like the Simpson’s house, and the Android’s Dungeon.
It’s been said over and over, though, that the actual playing of the game; running, jumping, fighting guys, is really bad. The camera is out to make your life hell, and there were some moments when I wanted to throw my entire Xbox 360 out the window (I’m looking at you, pole-to-pole jumping). But the good parts of the game, especially the last thirty-ish minutes, is worth playing through the whole thing. Tyler mentioned that if he could go back, he would make this his GOTY 2007 one of his GOTY’s 2007. I don’t know if I would go that far, but I do think this game was highly underrated. For a more throrough review, check out Tyler’s here, but I highly recommend giving this game a go if you are a fan of the show. If you are not, I hate you.
Writing 95/100
Gameplay 65/100
Russ Crandall:
Tyler Miller:
Steve McKay:
Giang Cao:
No, I didn’t say my #1 GOTY. I said one of my gameS OTY. Proly #6.
K. Updated.