Grand Theft Simpsons is a great idea. But the execution is not in regards to this game. It may look wonderful but the graphics are not without their annoying flaws and while the voice cast may be great the initial hilarity quickly gives way to tedium.
Simpsons: Hit and Run is an average game. It has a lot of coolness to it but also a lot of crappiness that severely cripples enjoyment.
Pros:
-Zillions of in jokes
-It's incredibly cute
-Some nice moments in the music
-Some of the levels look simply gorgeous
-The levels are big enough without being too big and there's lots to explore.
-The cut-scenes are brilliant!
-It's got a better plot than the lame, tired TV show has had in years.
Cons:
-Not enough ways to make money
-Money is all too easily taken from you
-Many cool things are available to buy but there isn't enough money in the level to buy them
-All missions are timed and involve collecting things
-Traffic jams occur faaaar too easily and they are very, very hard to get out of
-Wherever you want to go, a hundred cars will be blocking your way
-Many kinds of car are available, but they're all crap
-Certain cars are required for certain missions but for no real reason
-When the Police are after you it's almost impossible to get away
-The police will come after you too quickly and easily
-Whenever you desperately need a car there won't be one for miles
-Many, MANY opportunities for amazing stunts are ignored, most of the time the game will simple fade out and then back in rather than show a cool crash
-There's not really that much interaction with the environment
-There is no proper mapping system
-The camera often gets stuck
-Since when was Springfield a vast metropolis?
I'll admit that I simply gave up on this game, it's just absolutely IN-FUR-I-ATING. I wanted to crush the controls with my hand and smash in my TV screen in uncontrollable, blind, ugly rage. THAT is what this game will do to you. The poor programming and unfair disadvantages will drive you crazy. If this is the kind of game you like (and why?) then go ahead. For the rest of us who rely on skill and strategy (and not just luck) in order to get through video games, we'll calmly put this game aside and move onto something else.
Simpsons: Hit and Run is an average game. It has a lot of coolness to it but also a lot of crappiness that severely cripples enjoyment.
Pros:
-Zillions of in jokes
-It's incredibly cute
-Some nice moments in the music
-Some of the levels look simply gorgeous
-The levels are big enough without being too big and there's lots to explore.
-The cut-scenes are brilliant!
-It's got a better plot than the lame, tired TV show has had in years.
Cons:
-Not enough ways to make money
-Money is all too easily taken from you
-Many cool things are available to buy but there isn't enough money in the level to buy them
-All missions are timed and involve collecting things
-Traffic jams occur faaaar too easily and they are very, very hard to get out of
-Wherever you want to go, a hundred cars will be blocking your way
-Many kinds of car are available, but they're all crap
-Certain cars are required for certain missions but for no real reason
-When the Police are after you it's almost impossible to get away
-The police will come after you too quickly and easily
-Whenever you desperately need a car there won't be one for miles
-Many, MANY opportunities for amazing stunts are ignored, most of the time the game will simple fade out and then back in rather than show a cool crash
-There's not really that much interaction with the environment
-There is no proper mapping system
-The camera often gets stuck
-Since when was Springfield a vast metropolis?
I'll admit that I simply gave up on this game, it's just absolutely IN-FUR-I-ATING. I wanted to crush the controls with my hand and smash in my TV screen in uncontrollable, blind, ugly rage. THAT is what this game will do to you. The poor programming and unfair disadvantages will drive you crazy. If this is the kind of game you like (and why?) then go ahead. For the rest of us who rely on skill and strategy (and not just luck) in order to get through video games, we'll calmly put this game aside and move onto something else.