The Simpons is a great Konami beat em up that any fan should play!
The Plot goes a little like this: Aparently Mr. Smithers and Mr. Burns stole a diamond, while runnning away, they run into the Simpsons, which knocks the diamond into the air. Maggie catches it and Smithers takes her away. It is your job as any of the simpsons characters to get her back.
Graphics: What can I say? This graphics blew me away back in 1991. It looked just like the show! The animation is fluid and the backgrounds in each level are well detailed. Almost all of the orginal cast of characters makes some sort of an apperence. The only thing I can complain about is the lack of different characters to fight. Springfield must have alot of twins. Although it doesn't take away from the experience.
Music: Although sometimes hard to hear in a loud arcade, the music is done very well. It fits each level perfectly. My favorite was the graveyard music. If you have it on....that thing...that plays arcade games ;) turn up the music, its pretty good.
Sound: Also very good. There are many digitalized voices of the characters in this game....It never gets old hearing Homer yell D'OH when he gets hit by something. Some of the characters don't have their real voice, such as Smithers or Mr. Burns, but considering the game uses first season charater drawings that could be the reason.
Gameplay: There is a attack button and a jump button. Insert coins for more lives. If two or more are playing, you can do a special attack with family members. Learn the attack and jump button mash attack, it will take out most minor enemies with one hit. There are 8 levels ranging from Downtown Springfield to the Nuclear Power Plant
Fun: Its the simpsons, you get to hit people with them. Its awsome. If you are a fan of the simpsons, you owe it to yourself to play this game