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Article: Video Game Review: 'Simpsons' pokes fun at video game conventions
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- SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- November 18, 2007
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Playing the new Simpsons video game is a lot like watching the TV
show. After umpteen versions, you pretty much know what to expect but
there are enough imaginative and laugh-out-loud moments to make it worth
your while. Essentially a platform game in which you explore various
corners of Springfield as Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa, "The Simpsons Game"
distinguishes itself by mercilessly poking fun at video game conventions.
During an early training phase of the game, in which Homer finds himself
in a chocolate-filled Willy Wonka-land of giant cakes, lollipops and ice
cream sandwiches, I managed to guide my character over an obstacle.
"Great," said the Comic Book Guy dripping with ...