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"The Simpsons" has been around a long time, and for good reason; it's still as funny as ever. The Simpsons Arcade game lets you take the whole clan with you wherever you go. In this version, however, Homer isn't quite as lazy as his television counterpart. He's tasked with battling suited men in different scenes to find his beloved donut. The gameplay is both easy to learn and addictive.
At the start of The Simpson Arcade, you're given access to a menu that includes a Help feature. There, you'll find directions for how to navigate and play the game. To move Homer, you touch and drag the joystick. Tapping a button at the bottom signals an attack; three hits to the same button create a combo attack. There is a Music Library feature that lets you tap into your own music library in case you're not a fan of the familiar TV show theme. Our first challenge was in downtown Springfield. As we walked down the street, our Homer punched and kicked the suited men until their life was depleted, which we could see in the status bar at the top right. Likewise, our Homer has his own life status bar at the top left, which decreased as we were punched and kicked; thankfully, the random donut gave us a nice boost. As we walked down the street, familiar Simpsons characters appeared, including Waylon Smithers and Moe, and they looked just like they do in the television show. The game was supereasy to play; it only took us a few seconds to get used to maneuvering the joystick and attack buttons.
You don't have to be a fan of "The Simpsons" to enjoy The Simpsons Arcade, but fans will appreciate the authentic graphics and sounds. We recommend it for all users.
Publisher's Description
From Electronic Arts:
MMMCLASSIC ARCADE GAME ACTION! Get ready for doughnut-chasing daredeviltry on iPhone and iPod touch. Join Homer on a hilarious chase through Springfield in drooling pursuit of frosted fried dough. Clueless and hungry, he has no idea that his desired doughnut is the key to a devious scheme hatched by sinister Springfield forces
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"...the joystick control is one of the best and most responsive I have every used on the iPhone." - Jack Wright, appmodo.com
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DOUGHNUTS. IS THERE ANYTHING
THEY CANT DO?
Play as Homer to help him avoid catastrophe and achieve his doughnut-driven destiny. Use touchscreen controls to punch, grab and flip, kick, butt slam, jump, pick up and throw objects, belly flop, and dodge enemies. And Homers not alone!
WOOHOO! REAL VOICES & SOUNDS
Authentic sound effects and famous character voices by the real, live actors from The Simpsons give the gameplay a true Springfield accent. And if the combined talents of artists, writers and actors doesnt do it for you then who needs you, get bent! Or, simply add your own personal touch.
OUR FAVORITE FAMILY FRENZY
Earn and activate "Family Frenzy" power-ups to summon help from Marge, Maggie, Lisa and Bart, who can come to Homers rescue. Hes gonna need it!
A MULTI-LEVEL GLAZE OF GLORY
A hungry fat guys work is never done. Help Homer race through 25+ levels in 6 different environments including Krusty Land, Channel 6, and Downtown Springfield, and run into favorite characters like Krusty, Bumblebee Man, Chief Wiggum, Squeaky Voiced Teen and The Rich Texan before the sinister plan is exposed or EATEN. All this and fancy-named doohickeys too!
MINI-GAMES ADD A TOUCH
MORE DELICIOUSNESS
Use touch and accelerometer controls to Slap Homer back to life, indulge in Doughnut Dreams, or engage in a hilarious Inflato-Head balloon blowing up contest. Can all this be real? Of course not, jerk, its a video game played on a cell phone. But its pretty close!
SPRINKLE IN YOUR OWN TUNES
Listen to your own music as you play this daring and sugary arcade adventure. Suuure. Your music is much better than ours. We only do this for a living!
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