The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World

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SystemSega Game Gear
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperSantos
PublisherFlying Edge
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesThe Simpsons
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Santos and published by Flying Edge, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World arrived on the Sega Game Gear as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

It is part of the The Simpsons series; on the Game Gear you can also try The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Krusty's Fun House and The Itchy & Scratchy Game. The series also appears on other systems with The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (NES) and The Simpsons Wrestling (PS1). Santos also made Puzzle Bobble for the Game Gear.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

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: Bart vs. the World 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: Bart vs. the World gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00D2-A109
Infinite Red Balls00D0-BC99
Infinite Hits00D2-A204
Infinite Tries At The Cards Matching Game00D2-2801

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The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World walkthroughs & guides

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The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World FAQ

Who made The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World?

It was developed by Santos and published by Flying Edge.

Is The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World multiplayer?

No. The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World is a single-player game.

How long does The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World take to play?

As an action game, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World 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: Bart vs. the World 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.

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