Homer Simpson
Playable family patriarch who relies on powerful close-range attacks.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move the selected character |
|---|---|
Attack | Perform the character's standard attack |
Jump | Jump |
AttackJump | Perform a character-specific special attack The exact effect varies by character and arcade version. |
Control notes
Arcade cabinets may label the action buttons differently.
Controls can vary between regional and cabinet revisions.
How it plays
How does The Simpsons play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective across a sequence of stages set in locations from Springfield. The objective is to reach the end of each stage, defeat groups of enemies, and overcome a boss while rescuing Maggie.
Players move, jump, attack, collect temporary weapons and items, and can cooperate with other players. Each Simpson has different attack characteristics. Health is limited, and progression is stage-based rather than experience-based; completing a stage advances the story and restores the focus to the next encounter.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Simpsons?
Stay close enough to support teammates, but avoid clustering around enemies that can knock down several players at once. Use environmental weapons and dropped food strategically, and save powerful attacks for bosses or dense groups.
Learn enemy approach patterns and keep moving between attacks. In multiplayer, coordinate rescues and item collection rather than spending all health independently; maintaining several active players is especially valuable during boss encounters.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Marge Simpson
Playable character who fights with a vacuum cleaner and has distinctive reach.
Bart Simpson
Playable character who uses his skateboard in combat.
Lisa Simpson
Playable character who attacks with her saxophone.
Maggie Simpson
The kidnapped baby Simpson whom the family must rescue.
Charles Montgomery Burns
Springfield's wealthy owner and the main antagonist behind the kidnapping.
Waylon Smithers
Burns's assistant who helps carry out the kidnapping and appears as an enemy.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the stage scenery and dropped weapons to clear groups safely.
- 2
Save health-restoring food for difficult encounters when possible.
- 3
Cooperative play makes crowd control and rescues much easier.
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