This is an essential feature to complete the game, as you will have to use both characters to solve puzzles throughout levels and access new areas which the other character may not have the ability to. This is possible by changing the characters during the mission by simply pressing left or right on the D-Pad. Throughout most of the 16 missions that the game consists off, you will play as two characters in a single mission. These abilities are a nice touch to the game as they allow the characters to venture through their missions and defeat their enemies, while keeping each character unique and fun to play with. These special powers include Homer’s power burp and the “Homer ball”, Marge’s ability to use a speakerphone and gather the residents of Springfield to make an angry mob, and Lisa’s ability to play her saxophone and stun the surrounding enemies or turn into “Clobber Girl”, who was first featured in one of the many special Halloween episodes of the Simpsons TV series. Bart isn’t the only character in the game who has special powers in future missions you learn the special powers of Homer, Marge and Lisa. These include Bart’s ability to whip a slingshot from his pocket to accurately shoot at enemies, and also use the cape on his back to hover over any air vents throughout the game and soar to greater heights. During this mission, you’ll learn how to use the special powers which Bart acquires when he sports his “Bartman” costume. This is the location for the first main level of the game, where Bart and Homer venture through the Museum tracking down the bullies of Springfield who have taken the museum hostage and have evil intentions which they wish to pursue. He has no hesitation to tell Homer who happens to be walking by, and they decide to test out their special powers in the nearby National History Museum. This is the key moment in the game where Bart realises that himself and his fellow family members are living in the world of a video game, and have the ability to use awesome special powers. These beams of light indicate where you will need to travel to throughout Springfield in order to start your next mission.Īs you enter the beam of light, a cutscene begins where Bart ventures into a local store to purchase the new video game, Grand Theft Scratchy, but as soon as he comes out the store gleeing with joy, Marge is on hand to shatter his dreams and take the game away to store in a safe place! An unhappy Bart strides the streets of Springfield in a depressed mood, when all of a sudden, “The Simpsons Game manual” falls out of the sky. You’ll take control as Homer and Bart, venturing your way through the town of Springfield until you manage to locate a bright beam of light, standing tall as it rises into the sky. Now that you’re comfortable with the games controls, the Simpsons Game can get under way. As the tutorial draws to an end, Homer begins to wake up on the sofa, uncontrollably drooling as he realises the Land of Chocolate was only a dream. This level acts as a fun tutorial where you’ll be made to practice jumping maneuvers, test your fighting skills against evil chocolate rabbits, and learn how the game mechanics work, such as pressing the Y button to activate objects. Eating to his heart's content, Homer soon discovers a white chocolate rabbit who dares him to follow him through the level, where he’ll have to use all his abilities to catch up with and have a taste of the delicious rabbit. The game begins with Homer skipping delightfully through “The Land of Chocolate”, where as the name implies, everything is made of chocolate. Throughout the single player campaign, you will play as every member of the dysfunctional family, consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Were EA successful in finally making a Simpsons game that will last in the memory of gamers for years to come? Let’s find out…. The latest attempt at this feat is Electronic Arts, as they release The Simpsons game, for "Every platform ever invented, ever”. A series as huge as The Simpsons, which is viewed by millions every year, would be the perfect programme to make a video game about right? Many have tried in the past, but failed to make a game that stands out as anything more than mediocre. Since this date, TV audiences world wide have been entertained with over 405 episodes of this witty, comical, wildly popular series. The very first Simpsons episode was aired in America during the year 1989, with the United Kingdoms first episode being aired on the 2nd September 1990. Sitting here writing this review whilst wearing my Bart Simpson themed socks has made me realize what a phenomenon The Simpsons have become over the last 18 years.
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