Virtual Springfield and The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio, in particular, could do so much more now, than they managed back in the 90s. You can see what they were trying to achieve, despite the limitations of the technology. While not every game on this list is a classic, none of them are utterly unplayable. This is a game which, if remade now, could be absolutely incredible on a VR headset. Despite this, Virtual Springfield did really well in achieving its ambitions, especially given the technical limitations of the time. But it came at a price Vortex Media Arts, the company behind the game, went bankrupt about two years into development. Little touches, like an episode of “Self-Colonoscopy with Dr Nick” on the telly, are classic Simpsons. Remember, this was 1997 after all, so the work that went into making a 3D representation of the town back then should not be underestimated.Īs you travel around, you can really feel the attention to detail. When you play Virtual Springfield, you can appreciate the scale and scope of the game. You also encounter major characters, with dialogue written and performed exclusively for this game. This included iconic venues such as Springfield Elementary, Town Hall and the Kwik-E-Mart, among others. The ambition was to create a 3D version of Springfield for exploration by players.
The last of The Simpsons PC games from the 1990s, Virtual Springfield is another title that was arguably ahead of its time.
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