Game Boy · Platformer
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Imagineer |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Simpsons |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Imagineer and published by Acclaim, Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as a platformer.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Simpsons series; on the Game Boy you can also try The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Juggernauts and The Simpsons: Itchy & Scratchy: Miniature Golf Madness. The series also appears on other systems with The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (NES) and The Simpsons Wrestling (PS1). Imagineer also made Swamp Thing, Barbie: Game Girl and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes for the Game Boy.
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Start with 2 lives | 014-B7F-E62 |
|---|---|
| Start with 6 lives | 054-B7F-E62 |
| Start with 10 lives | 094-B7F-E62 |
| Infinite lives | 00D-DCD-E6E |
| No loss of chocolate candy | 007-F9F-19E |
| Start first life with 5 chocolate candies | 054-BCF-E62 |
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly walkthroughs & guides
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Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly FAQ
When did Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly come out on the Game Boy?
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly?
It was developed by Imagineer and published by Acclaim.
Is Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly multiplayer?
No. Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly is a single-player game.
How long does Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly take to play?
As a platformer, Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly 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 Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly 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.