Description

"The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World" is a platform video game developed and published by Acclaim Entertainment under the Flying Edge label for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1991. The game is based on the popular animated television series "The Simpsons." In this adventure, players take on the role of Bart Simpson as he competes in a globe-trotting treasure hunt against Mr. Burns’ relatives, who are driven to prevent Bart from winning at all costs. The game's narrative follows Bart as he travels to various international locations including the Arctic, China, Egypt, and Hollywood, after winning a Krusty the Clown art contest that was rigged by Mr. Burns.

The gameplay of "Bart vs. the World" is mainly focused on platforming, with each level offering unique environmental challenges and enemies specific to its thematic location. Players must navigate through levels collecting items and avoiding or defeating enemies using Bart’s limited set of moves, which include jumping and throwing specific projectiles. The game intersperses the platforming levels with mini-games, such as matching pairs and sliding puzzles, which serve to increase the variety and challenge. Despite its association with the popular "Simpsons" franchise, the game received mixed reviews, with criticism often directed at its control mechanics and difficulty level, but it remains notable for its early use of a television license in video games, contributing to the burgeoning trend of media cross-overs in the gaming industry during the early '90s.