The Simpsons Game

October 30, 2007 EA Redwood Shores Electronic Arts
Platform
PS3 X360
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The Simpsons Game is based on the animated television series The Simpsons. It features an original storyline written by Tim Long, Matt Selman, and Matt Warburton. In the self-referential plot, the family discovers that they are forced to participate in another The Simpsons video game.
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User Score
Critic Score
69.9
Total Score
117
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Game Info

Release Date October 30, 2007
Developer EA Redwood Shores
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Co-operative
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Comedy