A History of “The Simpsons” in Video Games

The Simpsons Wrestling

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Developer: Big Ape Productions
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PlayStation
Release Date: April 2001

 

The first of a few Simpsons game to be developed for PlayStation was The Simpsons Wrestling.  The 3D fighting game features multiple rendered locations around Springfield.  There are a total of 20 playable characters all voiced by the series’ cast members.  Never before playable characters include Ned Flanders, Bumblebee Man, Professor Frink, Kang and Kodos.  Each character has different abilities and stats, and some are more powerful than others.  The bad graphics and unbalanced gameplay have earned Simpsons Wrestling a reputation as being one of the worst video games ever made.

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