Something odd is happening in town, and it's up to Homer and crew to figure out what it is. Wacky hijinks included.
What's Happening in Springfield!?
Vivendi Universal Games Announces Development of the Simpsons Hit & Run
LOS ANGELES, April 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivendi Universal Games announced today the development of The Simpsons Hit & Run for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM). The Simpsons Hit & Run, developed by Radical Entertainment, is the hilarious mission-based driving game featuring all-new out-of-the-car gameplay, and the signature humor of The Simpsons set in the interactive world of Springfield. Hit & Run combines a brand new story written by award-winning The Simpsons writers and voiceovers by the original show cast for full brand authenticity.
Strange things are happening in Springfield. People are missing, very mysterious crop circles are appearing, and hidden cameras are being exposed. When Homer notices a black van with a satellite dish parked outside the Simpsons home, he decides to investigate further into these odd events. What he reveals could be the biggest mystery to rock Springfield since "Who Shot Mr. Burns?"
"This game is a huge leap forward from its predecessors as players can control five core characters during these out-of-the-car adventures and 12 additional characters in the mission-based driving gameplay," said Michael Pole, SVP & General Manager of VU Games' Fox business group. "These elements, coupled with well known humor and characters of The Simpsons will make this the most successful The Simpsons game ever."
To solve the mystery, players control Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa, and Apu among others in this comedic mission-based driving adventure. While exploring familiar locations such as the Kwik E Mart, the Springfield Power Plant, and Moe's Tavern -- in car and on-foot -- the characters will reveal the aliens, Kang and Kodos, are plotting something devious for the unwitting inhabitants of Springfield.
The Simpsons Hit & Run will be available in September 2003 on PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube for a suggested retail price of $49.99 with an expected ESRB "Teen" rating.
