Simpsons Hit and Run *official*

**Jeremy** · 22 Sep 2003, 09:29 PM

I should have specified cel shaded BGs there, sorry about that. Still, I'm glad they stuck with one visual style throughout the game. The 3D look of the characters reminds me of the treehouse of horror episode that used it.

**jonas** · 22 Sep 2003, 10:35 PM

I got this game. It's great fun.

I'm a huge Simpsons fan and while the driving gets repetitive, it's still a lot of fun.

All the voices and stuff makes it awesome though.
I'm really enjoying it.

**sggg** · 22 Sep 2003, 10:49 PM

I've played the game some more, I am in Marge's level now. The game has a lot of little problems. The platforming parts have so-so control. There are a lot of graphics glitches, but like the lacklustre graphics - none of the problems are a big deal. The game does get a bit boring after a while, but it's still enjoyable enough to play. It's a perfect rental IMO.

It reminds me of Super Runabout for Dreamcast.

Originally Posted by epmode

i agree completely. simpsons games can probably look nearly as good as the show with some decent programming.. my guess is that they were in a rush, so they used the lousy graphics engine from that taxi game to save time.

I think the problem may be that it's easy to make a cel-shaded game, but that it might be hard to make the cel-shading look like the actual show.

I dunno, just a theory.

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I'm glad they didn't go with cel shading, it would have made depth really hard to judge with all the driving.

It wasn't a problem in Auto Modellista.

**sggg** · 24 Sep 2003, 12:40 AM

Alright, I am sick of this game now. I am on the 6th level (Bart again, after Apu). It just starts to get way way way too tedious and the further into the game you get the more bugs and problems there are. In the 6th level there are horrendeous framerate problems. I don't usually care about framerate much, but it's so bad it gets to the point of being unplayable on the mission where you have to chase Prof Frink.

Also, the money collecting you need to do on Apu's level is super annoying as are the deceiving arrows. I don't know - it's still a decent game and a bit of fun, but after a few days of playing I am pretty sick of it. If I actually paid money to buy it I'd be cross, but as a rental it's still a decent game and in spite of all the problems I'd give it a "C".

**Jeremy** · 24 Sep 2003, 01:03 AM

sggg, maybe not for you, but I had trouble judging distances between vehicles in that game. Found out my copy of Hit and Run was sent out Friday, so I should get it soon.

**AaronChance** · 24 Sep 2003, 01:37 AM

I bought the 3rd season boxset instead of this. The controls are just as clunky, but the graphics are much better and there's far more of those wacky Simpsons references, plus it was $15 cheaper.

**Green** · 24 Sep 2003, 01:41 AM

I'm really pleased where this went towards the end. All I'm going to say is that the game isn't over at level 6.

**sggg** · 24 Sep 2003, 07:32 AM

Finished it in time to return it with no fine.

Green, you are right about level 7. I went back to play after reading your post. It was indeed a very cool idea and well executed.

I still stand by my earlier comments however, the game is a "C". It was fun.. but repetitive and buggy. I am glad I played it but glad I didn't buy it too.

The worst problem was the framerate in the last few levels. My goodness, I have never ever experienced a game that bad, well, aside from PC games when your computer is below the minimum requirements.

**RedCoKid** · 24 Sep 2003, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by SamuraiMoogle

it does get that odd full screen flicker or shimmering. (Xbox version)

I bet the full-screen flicker & shimmer is present in all versions.

After reading SGGG's comments, I'm glad I returned my rental early. I have a lower tolerance for gameplay frustration than the rest of you. *whew*

**MVS** · 08 Nov 2003, 05:25 PM

Rented it the other day, I must say, I like it.

I wouldn't pay 40 for it, but it's worth 20 bucks for sure.

Best part is Ralph Wiggum counting down to start a race: "6...12....1....go!".

8/10.

The Hidden cars are pretty dope as well.

With Homer's Rocket Car, I shot over that flaming mass near the Tomacco field and flew in the air halfway across the map.

Marge's ATV is really fast and turns great, but hit one thing and you are stopped dead in your tracks.

Dunno what it is for Bart, but Lisa has a rocket-boat on wheels thing.