this game is so awesome.It contains mild language. no uses of f*ck or bi**h.the worst is the occasional use of dum*ss.other than that there is words like stupid,fat,i*iot and jerk.Violence is mostly from driving where you can:hit people, run over people and ocasionally cause explosions.You can also kick people.
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The Simpsons: Hit & Run
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A tamer, sillier alternative to Grand Theft Auto.
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for Ages 12–15
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Simpsons: Hit & Run was written by Kate Pavao
Parents need to know the humor and language are right in line with the show's salty style, and while the game's animation is, obviously, very cartoonish, players can run people over with their cars, and beat and kick them. On the other hand, the plot includes both parental protesting over a controversial video game, and a soda with mind-controlling properties, both of which might encourage conversations about marketing to children.
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What’s the Story?
In this newest Simpsons driving game, players become various characters from the animated show and complete silly missions (as Homer, you might deliver Lisa's digestive tract model to school, eating the gall bladder along the way; as Lisa you might save a school of fish from graduating to the dish of the day). As players advance through various levels -- and characters -- racing and chasing, collecting and delivering items, the storylines link to reveal that something sinister is going on in Springfield.
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Is It Any Good?
The missions get a bit repetitive, but the well-animated town, complete with Kwik-E-Mart and Squid Port, gives players plenty to explore, and there are side missions, wardrobe changes -- and secrets to unlock. The Simpsons writers and cast collaborated on THE SIMPSONS: HIT & RUN and there are loads of jokes and insider-references for the show's loyal viewers (favorite characters such as Mr. Burns and Ralph Wiggum appear, and players can drive Homer's Mr. Plow or dress in Lisa's lumpy Florida costume). There's not a lot of educational value here, but this racing game could provide a tamer -- and sillier -- alternative to Grand Theft Auto. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 10/27/2003, price $44.95 , not online enabled
ESRB rating: T
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
game is fun if you are 9 or older.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Great kids version of GTA. Really fun and kids will love to explore the Simpson World. Parents need to realise though the is some cartoonish violence incorparated into it.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
the best f@#kin game ever
love it the best simpson game ever road rage sucks compard to this game
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
GreaT aND sUPER aMASING gAME tO pLAY aND tO bUY
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Entertaining
Tame alternative to GTA. You play as the good guys trying to save Springfield from a... well I won't tell the plot. The map is well made. There is a bit of swearing, but the violence is very cartoonish. (you kick someone and he falls rolling and flailing his arms)
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