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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a video game developed and published by [[Acclaim]], and the first game ever to carry ''The Simpsons'' franchise. It first appeared in 1991, and was subsequently ported to most home platforms of the day, including the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]].
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a video game developed and published by [[Acclaim]], and the first game ever to carry ''[[:Category:The Simpsons|The Simpsons]]'' franchise. It first appeared in 1991, and was subsequently ported to most home platforms of the day, including the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]], and [[Sega Game Gear]].
  
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Built very early in the show's run, the game sees Bart attempting to stop "Space Mutants" by disposing of items they wish to use to power their machines and uncovering enough evidence to prove the aliens exist. Reviews have been mixed due to high level of difficulty. It also did not have the rights to use ''The Simpsons''<nowiki>'</nowiki> theme.
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The game was built very early in the show's run. Reviews have been mixed due to high level of difficulty. It also did not have the rights to use ''The Simpsons''<nowiki>'</nowiki> theme. A Japanese Mega Drive version was planned, but cancelled.
  
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''Bart vs. the Space Mutants'' was followed by ''[[Bart vs. the World]]''. A Japanese Mega Drive version was planned, but cancelled.
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==Story==
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Bart must attempt to stop "Space Mutants" by disposing of items they wish to use to power their machines and uncovering enough evidence to prove the aliens exist.
  
 
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==History==
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The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Flying Edge
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Master System
Ecofilmes (PT)
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Master System
Tec Toy (BR)
Licensor: Twentieth Century Fox
Sound driver: Arc Developments/Tony Deaf
Genre: Action[1]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		T-81026
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		T-81026-50
Sega Mega Drive
DE 		DM 100100 T-81026-50
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MDJ81026
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£39.9939.99[5][6] T-81026-50
Sega Mega Drive
SE
(Rental)
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Sega Mega Drive
BR
Sega Master System
EU 		MK-27031-50
Sega Master System
PT
Sega Master System
PT
(Purple) 		2,990$2,990
Sega Master System
UK 		£32.9932.99[7] MK-27031-50
Sega Master System
GR
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR
Sega Game Gear
US 		T-81018
Sega Game Gear
EU 		T-81018-50
Sega Game Gear
UK 		£29.9929.99[11] T-81018-50
Non-Sega versions

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The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants is a video game developed and published by Acclaim, and the first game ever to carry The Simpsons franchise. It first appeared in 1991, and was subsequently ported to most home platforms of the day, including the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System, and Sega Game Gear.

The game was built very early in the show's run. Reviews have been mixed due to high level of difficulty. It also did not have the rights to use The Simpsons' theme. A Japanese Mega Drive version was planned, but cancelled.

Story

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The Simpsons

Bart must attempt to stop "Space Mutants" by disposing of items they wish to use to power their machines and uncovering enough evidence to prove the aliens exist.

Gameplay

Levels

Notavailable.svg The Streets of Springfield
Purple objects.
Notavailable.svg The Springfield Shopping Mall
Hats.
Notavailable.svg Krustyland Amusement Park
Balloons.
Notavailable.svg Springfield Museum of Natural History
Exit signs.
Notavailable.svg Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
Radioactive rods.

History

Release

The Game Gear version was once scheduled to be published in Japan by Sega.[12]

Legacy

Bart vs. the Space Mutants was followed by Bart vs. the World.

Production credits

Mega Drive version

  • Game Design by: Imagineering Inc.
  • Story Conceived by: Barry Marx
  • Programming by: Arc Developments
  • Software Engineering: Chris Coupe, Julian Scott
  • Visual Engineering: Paul Walker
  • Audio Engineering: Tony Deaf
Source:
In-game credits
Bart vs the Space Mutants MD credits.pdf
[13]


Magazine articles

Main article: The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants/Promotional material.

Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
70
[14]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
38
[15]
Consoles + (FR)
76
[16]
Cool Gamer (RU)
70
[17]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 6 (RU)
70
[18]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
70
[19]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
70
[20]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
90
[21]
Igry Sega Luchshiye iz luchshikh. Vypusk 2 (RU)
56
[22]
Joypad (FR)
70
[23]
Joystick (FR) PAL
66
[24]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
67
[25]
Mega (UK) PAL
80
[26]
Mega Action (UK)
71
[27]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
50
[28]
Mega Play (US) NTSC-U
35
[29]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
74
[30]
Player One (FR)
79
[31]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
59
[32]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
92
[33]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
89
[34]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
80
[35]
Sega Force (SE)
40
[36]
Sega Force (UK) PAL
91
[37]
Supergame (BR) NTSC-U
83
[38]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
78
[39]
Video Games (DE)
47
[40]
Sega Mega Drive
 69
Based on
27 reviews

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants

Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
Bart Vs Space Mutants MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
BvtSM MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
BvtSM MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
The Simpsons Bart vs. The Space Mutants MD FR Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, SE rental (HENT black)
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Cover
Mega Drive, PT
BvtSM MD PT Box Back.jpgNospine.pngBvtSM MD PT Cover.jpg
Cover
BvtSM MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
BvtSM MD PT Manual.jpg
Manual
The Simpsons Bart vs. The Space Mutants MD FR Manual.pdf
EU Manual
Mega Drive, AU

Mega Drive, BR
BvtSM MD BR Box.jpg
Cover
BvtSM MD BR Cart Top.jpg
BvtSM MD BR Cart.jpg
Cart

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR)
68
[41]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
78
[42]
Game Zone (UK) PAL
84
[43]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
80
[44]
Joypad (FR)
82
[45]
Joystick (FR) PAL
82
[46]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
67
[47]
Player One (FR)
64
[48]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
93
[7]
Sega Pro (UK)
90
[49]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
93
[50]
Sega Force (UK) PAL
92
[51]
Supergame (BR)
84
[52]
Video Games (DE)
45
[53]
Sega Master System
 79
Based on
14 reviews

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants

Master System, EU
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, PT
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Cover
Master System, PT (Purple)
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Cover
Master System, GR (Zegetron newer)
BvtSM SMS GR Box.jpg
Cover
Master System, AU

BvtSM SMS AU Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, BR
BvtSM SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover
BvtSM SMS BR Cart.jpg
Cart
BvtSM SMS BR Manual.pdf
Manual

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
90
[54]
Joypad (FR) PAL
87
[55]
Player One (FR) PAL
87
[56]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
92
[11]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
92
[57]
Sega Game Gear
 90
Based on
5 reviews

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants

Game Gear, US
BvtSM GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngBvtSM GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
BvtSM GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
BvtSM gg us manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
TSBvTSM GG EU back.jpgSimpsons BartVsSpaceMutants GG EU BoxSpine.jpgBvtSM GG EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
BvtSM GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Simpsons BartVsSpaceMutants GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual

Technical information

Main article: The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:TSBvTSM GG EU back.jpg
  2. ↑ Sega Visions, "May/June 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 58
  3. ↑ Sega Pro, "June 1992" (UK; 1992-05-21), page 22
  4. ↑ Sega Pro, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-10), page 9
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Sega Force, "August 1992" (UK; 1992-07-09), page 77
  6. ↑ Sega Zone, "November 1992" (UK; 1992-10-28), page 67
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sega Pro, "July 1992" (UK; 1992-06-18), page 38
  8. ↑ Sega Visions, "November/December 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 93
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 GamesMaster, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-03), page 14
  10. ↑ Sega Pro, "February 1993" (UK; 1993-01-14), page 16
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Sega Pro, "July 1992" (UK; 1992-06-18), page 39
  12. ↑ https://www.smspower.org/forums/6851-RumouredGameGearReleases (Wayback Machine: 2021-06-13 03:25)
  13. ↑ File:Bart vs the Space Mutants MD credits.pdf
  14. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 208
  15. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "November 1992" (DE; 1992-10-09), page 152
  16. ↑ Consoles +, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 90
  17. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 188
  18. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 6, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 224
  19. ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 90
  20. ↑ GamePro, "July 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 38
  21. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1992" (ES; 1992-xx-xx), page 114
  22. ↑ Igry Sega Luchshiye iz luchshikh. Vypusk 2, "" (RU; 2001-08-27), page 310
  23. ↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 62
  24. ↑ Joystick, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 164
  25. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 90
  26. ↑ Mega, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-21), page 65
  27. ↑ Mega Action, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 65
  28. ↑ Mega Fun, "08/92" (DE; 1992-08-18), page 22
  29. ↑ Mega Play, "August 1992" (US; 1992-0x-xx), page 63
  30. ↑ MegaTech, "July 1992" (UK; 1992-06-20), page 33
  31. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1992" (FR; 1992-10-10), page 74
  32. ↑ Sega Power, "August 1992" (UK; 1992-07-02), page 24
  33. ↑ Sega Pro, "July 1992" (UK; 1992-06-18), page 36
  34. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 64
  35. ↑ Sega Zone, "November 1992" (UK; 1992-10-28), page 66
  36. ↑ Sega Force, "2/92" (SE; 1992-11-19), page 7
  37. ↑ Sega Force, "August 1992" (UK; 1992-07-09), page 76
  38. ↑ Supergame, "Setembro 1992" (BR; 1992-09-xx), page 36
  39. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 19
  40. ↑ Video Games, "9/92" (DE; 1992-08-26), page 59
  41. ↑ Consoles +, "Novembre 1992" (FR; 1992-1x-xx), page 134
  42. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-15), page 71
  43. ↑ Game Zone, "July 1992" (UK; 1992-06-24), page 64
  44. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Noviembre 1992" (ES; 1992-xx-xx), page 132
  45. ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1992" (FR; 1992-10-xx), page 83
  46. ↑ Joystick, "Novembre 1992" (FR; 1992-1x-xx), page 168
  47. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Enero 1993" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 66
  48. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1992" (FR; 1992-10-10), page 133
  49. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 68
  50. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
  51. ↑ Sega Force, "September 1992" (UK; 1992-08-13), page 30
  52. ↑ Supergame, "Janeiro 1993" (BR; 1993-01-xx), page 38
  53. ↑ Video Games, "12/92" (DE; 1992-11-23), page 114
  54. ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 165
  55. ↑ Joypad, "Mars 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 116
  56. ↑ Player One, "Février/Mars 1993" (FR; 1993-02-10), page 96
  57. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74


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 The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1992) | Krusty's Super Fun House (1992) | The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (1993) | Virtual Bart (1994) | The Itchy & Scratchy Game (unreleased)
Sega Master System
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Sega Game Gear
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