A History of “The Simpsons” in Video Games
The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown
Developer: G5 Entertainment
Publisher: EA Mobile
Platform: Mobile
Release Date: July 2007
Alongside the 2007 full-length The Simpsons Movie, the first mobile game based on the series was released. Minutes to Meltdown is a 2.5D adventure game that follows Homer as he tries to prevent Springfield from being destroyed in a nuclear meltdown. The player can explore different Springfield environments and interact with many of the show’s characters. Minutes to Meltdown was met with average reviews and found brief, mild popularity.
