The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Developer(s): Radical Entertainment
Publisher(s): Vivendi Universal Games
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 78/100
Game description: Explore Springfield as your favorite Simpsons characters as you unravel the plot that threatens the town's very existence. Play as Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa, and Apu in over 56 driving and on-foot missions in seven challenging levels. Drive in 40 of Springfield's finest vehicles including Mr. Plow and the Canyonero. Unlock the multiplayer mode to play against three other players. The world of the Simpsons has many gags and surprises in store for you.
The game follows the Simpson family, who witness many strange incidents that occur in Springfield; security cameras, mysterious vans, crop circles, and a "new and improved" flavor of the popular soft drink Buzz Cola (which causes insanity). When the family takes matters into their own hands, along with the help of Apu, they discover numerous shocking secrets, and soon realize these incidents are part of a larger alien conspiracy.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
NTSC-U/PAL | ? |
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0.9.8 | GSDX r4600 |
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BIOS: USA v2.00, HACKS: Hacks: INTC, Wait Idle Loop, mVU Flag Hack, VU Cycle Stealing (2)., 35-60/60FPS with no hacks. 60/60FPS with VU Cycle Stealing (2) speedhack which seems stable but less smooth. | Machina |
NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.2.0 r5782 | GSdx 5801m SSE41 |
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Runs a bit slow. |
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
PAL | Linux Mint 19.1 |
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1.4.0 | GSdx (GCC 7.3.0, SSE2) 1.0.0 [libGSdx-1.0.0] | SPU2-X 2.0.0 [libspu2x-2.0.0] | BIOS: Europe v02.00 FPS 41/50 (Pal games run only at 50fps). OpenGL Hardware , Shade Boost all Set to 50, Full Depth Emulation , Internal Resolution Native , Blending Unit Accuracy None , Automatic CRC Level Full , Speed Hacks Enable INTC Spin Detction Enable Wait Loop Detction mVU Flag Hack EE Cyclerate -1 UV Cycle Stealing 1 , Games Fixes FPU Negative Div Hack , Only played a few levels it has slow downs in main menu and during loading but game play seems fine | Logeater |
Trivia
- Access the Progressive Scan menu by holding the cross and triangle keys together when the game boots up.
- Also known as The Simpsons: Hit And Run
Known Issues
Lens flare visible through solid objects
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: The lens flare effect of the sun is visible even when the sun is behind a solid object.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Emulation Settings > Games Fixes tab, click "Enable manual game fixes" and enable the "FPU Negative Div Hack" fix.
Square texture outlines
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: With the Renderer set to "OpenGL (Hardware)" textures of some 2D objects and effects have square outlines
- Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Blending Unit Accuracy to "None".
The gallery
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The Simpsons: Hit & Run (SLUS 20624)
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