The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World Deep cut
Game Boy Color · Action / Platformer
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Simpsons |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Software Creations and published by THQ, The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2001 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 84 GBC action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Simpsons series. The series also appears on other systems with The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (NES) and The Simpsons Wrestling (PS1). Software Creations also made The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats: Time Travelers and Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest for the GBC.
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror cheats & codes
13 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Stop Timer | 932B31D0 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 9120A5C2 |
| Infinite Lives | 91099CC2 |
| No Items To Be Collected | 9100C6C1 |
| Max Score | 913903D0
913904D0
913905D0
913906D0
913907D0
913908D0 |
See all The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror cheats
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror.
If you like The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror, the Matrix also picks…
Mega Man Xtreme Classic
Mega Man Xtreme 2 Classic
Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six Classic
The Itchy & Scratchy Game Deep cut
Mega Man Zero Classic
Sonic Rush Classic
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror FAQ
When did The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror come out on the GBC?
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by THQ.
Is The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror multiplayer?
No. The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror is a single-player game.
How long does The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror take to play?
As an action game, The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.