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The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sculptured Software |
| 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 10 |
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare is a platformer released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.
It is part of the The Simpsons series; on the SNES you can also try Virtual Bart 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). Sculptured Software also made Doom, WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game and Super Star Wars for the SNES.
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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 The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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.
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare cheats & codes
70 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2 Bubbles | D46A-D521 |
|---|---|
| Start With 9 Bubbles | DB6A-D521 |
| Infinite Bubbles And Seeds | 89CB-D9B5 |
| Infinite Lives (Bartman And Itchy And Scratchy Sub-Games) | C2BE-60EA |
| Infinite Z's (Main Game) | C2C3-6925
C2C3-61B5 |
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare FAQ
When did The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare come out on the SNES?
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare?
It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim.
Is The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare multiplayer?
No. The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare is a single-player game.
How long does The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare take to play?
As a platformer, The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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's Nightmare 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.