Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Game Boy Color
- Developers: Software Creations
- Publishers: Gradiente, THQ
The Simpsons: Night of the Living – Treehouse of Horror (2001)
The Simpsons: Night of the Living – Treehouse of Horror is a platform game for the Game Boy Color released in 2001. The game is based on the annual Treehouse of Horror episodes of the popular animated sitcom The Simpsons. The game features seven side-scrolling levels in which the player controls the members of the Simpson family as they fight their way through hordes of monsters, ghouls, and other creatures.
The game’s story is divided into seven chapters, each of which is based on a different Treehouse of Horror episode. The first chapter, “Attack of the 50-Foot Marge,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 10. In this chapter, Marge is accidentally exposed to radiation from a nuclear power plant and grows to a height of 50 feet. The player must control Marge as she rampages through Springfield, destroying everything in her path.
The second chapter, “The Thing and I,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 10. In this chapter, Bart creates a monster out of spare parts and radioactive waste. The monster, which Bart names “Plopper,” quickly grows out of control and begins terrorizing Springfield. The player must control Bart as he tries to stop Plopper before it destroys the town.
The third chapter, “Dial “Z” for Zombies,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 3. In this chapter, the people of Springfield are turned into zombies by a mysterious virus. The player must control Homer as he tries to find a way to stop the zombie outbreak and save his family.
The fourth chapter, “Bart’s Nightmare,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 3. In this chapter, Bart is haunted by a series of nightmares. The player must control Bart as he tries to escape from his nightmares and return to the real world.
The fifth chapter, “Homer’s Odyssey,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 4. In this chapter, Homer is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The player must control Homer as he tries to find a way to survive and return to Springfield.
The sixth chapter, “Treehouse of Horror VI,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 6. In this chapter, the Simpson family is invited to a Halloween party at the home of Mr. Burns. However, the party is soon crashed by a group of monsters. The player must control the Simpson family as they try to survive the night and escape from the monsters.
The seventh and final chapter, “Homer3,” is based on the episode of the same name from season 7. In this chapter, Homer is cloned three times. The player must control the three Homers as they try to find a way to merge back together into one Homer.
The Simpsons: Night of the Living – Treehouse of Horror is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to please fans of the Simpsons and platforming games. The game’s seven levels are varied and challenging, and the game’s graphics and sound are excellent. The game is also full of humor, and the player will often find themselves laughing out loud at the game’s many jokes and references to the Simpsons TV show.
Gameplay
The Simpsons: Night of the Living – Treehouse of Horror is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls one of the five members of the Simpson family. Each character has their own unique abilities and weapons. For example, Homer can use his fists to punch enemies, while Marge can use her vacuum cleaner to suck up enemies.
The player must use each character’s unique abilities to overcome the game’s many obstacles and enemies. The game’s levels are filled with traps, puzzles, and enemies, and the player must use their wits and skills to survive.
The game also features a variety of power-ups that can help the player progress through the game. These power-ups include health power-ups, weapon power-ups, and invincibility power-ups. The player can find these power-ups hidden throughout the game’s levels.
Graphics and Sound
The Simpsons: Night of the Living – Treehouse of Horror features colorful and detailed graphics that are faithful to the look of the Simpsons TV show. The game’s backgrounds are full of detail, and the character sprites are well-animated.
The game’s sound is also excellent. The game’s music is catchy and memorable, and the sound effects are well-done. The game also features voice clips from the Simpsons TV show, which adds to the game’s overall atmosphere.
Conclusion
The Simpsons: Night of the Living – Treehouse of Horror is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to please fans of the Simpsons and platforming games. The game’s seven levels are varied and challenging, and the game’s graphics and sound are excellent. The game is also full of humor, and the player will often find themselves laughing out loud at the game’s many jokes and references to the Simpsons TV show.
Review Score
7.5/10
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