The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World

The Simpsons: Bart vs. The World for Nintendo NES is a colorful and varied platform game that brings the humor and style of the legendary TV series directly to the 8-bit console. In The Simpsons: Bart vs. The World, published in 1991 by Acclaim, you take on the role of Bart Simpson as he embarks on a worldwide journey full of danger, puzzles and cartoon action.

The story of The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World begins with a seemingly harmless competition: Bart wins a Krusty the Club round-the-world prize draw. But the nasty Mr. Burns has other plans and sets his relatives on Bart. In The Simpsons: Bart vs. The World, Bart travels from China to Egypt to the Arctic, through various countries full of platforming levels, puzzles, enemies and mini-games.

Each level in The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World is uniquely designed, with matching backdrops, enemies and music tracks that pick up on the travel theme. In The Simpsons: Bart vs. The World you jump across platforms, dodge hazards, collect Krusty pictures and take on boss enemies - all in typical Simpsons style, full of allusions and humorous details.

Visually, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World offers vivid colors and lovingly designed sprites that reflect the characters from the series well by NES standards. Familiar characters such as Homer, Lisa, Maggie and Mr. Burns also appear in cutscenes and mini-games. The controls in The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World are classic and easy to learn, even if the level of difficulty is tough in places.

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World is a must-have for fans of the series, NES collectors and retro gamers who fancy a license game with cult factor. With The Simpsons: Bart vs. The World, you'll experience classic 8-bit platforming mechanics combined with the unique world of Springfield - a flashy adventure around the globe.