The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants (1991)

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Summary

The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants (1991)

Bart vs. The Space Mutants is a platform game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game is based on the popular animated television series The Simpsons, and follows Bart Simpson as he tries to stop an invasion of Springfield by space mutants.

The game was developed by Konami and published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. Bart vs. The Space Mutants is considered to be one of the best Simpsons games ever made, and is still enjoyed by fans today.

Gameplay

Bart vs. The Space Mutants is a side-scrolling platformer. The player controls Bart Simpson as he runs, jumps, and shoots his way through five levels of the game. Bart can collect various items to help him on his quest, such as power-ups, extra lives, and weapons.

The goal of each level is to collect a certain number of items while avoiding enemies and obstacles. Once Bart has collected all of the items, he must defeat a boss character in order to progress to the next level.

The game features a variety of enemies, including space mutants, robots, and animals. Bart can defeat enemies by shooting them with his slingshot or by jumping on their heads.

Levels

The game consists of five levels:

  1. The Simpsons’ House – Bart must collect all of the purple objects in the house, while avoiding the space mutants that are disguised as his family members.
  2. Springfield Elementary School – Bart must collect all of the balloons in the school, while avoiding the space mutants that are disguised as teachers and students.
  3. The Kwik-E-Mart – Bart must collect all of the cans of Duff Beer in the store, while avoiding the space mutants that are disguised as customers and employees.
  4. The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant – Bart must collect all of the radioactive barrels in the plant, while avoiding the space mutants that are disguised as workers.
  5. The Space Mutants’ Mothership – Bart must defeat the leader of the space mutants, Kang, in order to save Springfield.

Characters

  • Bart Simpson – The protagonist of the game. Bart is a mischievous and rebellious boy who is always getting into trouble.
  • Homer Simpson – Bart’s father. Homer is a lazy and overweight man who is often the butt of jokes.
  • Marge Simpson – Bart’s mother. Marge is a kind and caring woman who is always trying to keep her family together.
  • Lisa Simpson – Bart’s sister. Lisa is a intelligent and precocious girl who is often annoyed by her brother’s antics.
  • Maggie Simpson – Bart’s baby sister. Maggie is a mischievous and often unpredictable baby.
  • Space Mutants – The antagonists of the game. The Space Mutants are a race of aliens who are planning to invade Springfield.

Reception

Bart vs. The Space Mutants was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its humor, graphics, and gameplay. It was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.

The game has been included in several lists of the best Simpsons games ever made. In 2009, IGN ranked Bart vs. The Space Mutants as the 10th best Simpsons game. In 2013, GamesRadar ranked the game as the 6th best Simpsons game.

Legacy

Bart vs. The Space Mutants is still enjoyed by fans today. The game has been re-released on several platforms, including the Wii Virtual Console, the PlayStation Network, and the Xbox Live Arcade.

The game has also been referenced in several other Simpsons games, including The Simpsons: Hit & Run and The Simpsons Game.

Conclusion

Bart vs. The Space Mutants is a classic Simpsons game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s humor, graphics, and gameplay make it a must-play for any fan of The Simpsons.

Review Score

8.5/10

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Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.

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