A History of “The Simpsons” in Video Games

The Simpsons: Road Rage

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Developer: Radical Entertainment, Altron Corporation
Publisher: Electronic Arts, THQ
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA
Release Date: November 2001

 

2001 saw the release of Road Rage on multiple platforms.  The driving game was based on the 1999 video game Crazy Taxi, in which the player must pick up and drop off passengers as quickly as possible.  The two games were so similar it even lead to a patent dispute in 2003.  The story features Mr. Burns buying up all of Springfield’s public transportation and replacing them with radioactive versions that are bad for citizens health.  The game has a total of 21 playable characters including Otto, Snake, Chief Wiggum, and Smithers and multiple vehicles that have appeared on the television series.  Road Rage was one of the most profitable games of its time despite being met with mixed to average reviews.

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