The Simpsons Road Rage is a vehicular action game released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2001. Radical Entertainment built the title, and Electronic Arts published it across major home consoles of that era. The game draws heavy inspiration from the popular Crazy Taxi formula, casting players as Springfield residents who pick up passengers and drive them to destinations within a strict time limit. Players take the wheel as Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and many other recognizable faces from the long-running animated series. Mr. Burns has bought the local transit system and raised fares to absurd levels, so the citizens of Springfield grab their own cars and start running a rogue taxi service to put him out of business. The voice cast from the show provides original lines, which gives the experience an authentic feel. Quirky humor, smashable scenery, and colorful cartoon visuals carry the entire production from start to finish. Fans of the show appreciated seeing so many references packed into one cohesive package.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.3 GB · GameCube ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GameCube ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| File Size | 1.3 GB |
| Release Year | 2001 |
| Developer | Radical Entertainment |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
The Simpsons Road Rage is a vehicular action game released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2001. Radical Entertainment built the title, and Electronic Arts published it across major home consoles of that era. The game draws heavy inspiration from the popular Crazy Taxi formula, casting players as Springfield residents who pick up passengers and drive them to destinations within a strict time limit. Players take the wheel as Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and many other recognizable faces from the long-running animated series. Mr. Burns has bought the local transit system and raised fares to absurd levels, so the citizens of Springfield grab their own cars and start running a rogue taxi service to put him out of business. The voice cast from the show provides original lines, which gives the experience an authentic feel. Quirky humor, smashable scenery, and colorful cartoon visuals carry the entire production from start to finish. Fans of the show appreciated seeing so many references packed into one cohesive package.
The main attraction is Mission Mode, where players complete story-driven objectives across seven distinct areas of Springfield, including the Power Plant, Downtown, and the Squidport. Road Rage Mode lets players pick a favorite driver and earn as much cash as possible before time runs out, while Sunday Drive offers a relaxed cruise without pressure. A two-player split-screen Head 2 Head mode allows friends to compete locally for the highest fares, adding solid replay value for couch sessions. Players gradually buy new characters and vehicles using money earned from completed fares, giving a sense of progression that rewards repeated play. Each character has a unique car with different stats for speed, acceleration, and handling, so choosing the right driver matters for each task. The soundtrack pulls directly from the television show, including the iconic theme song. While the controls feel loose at times and the framerate dips during busy moments, the game stands as a charming licensed product that captures the spirit of Springfield with warmth and laughs.