A History of “The Simpsons” in Video Games

The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown

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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.

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