Does The Simpsons Hit & Run Still Hold Up in 2026?

Is The Simpsons Hit & Run actually a masterpiece in 2026, or is it just nostalgia bait? Join this retrospective review as we revisit the ultimate "Simpsons GTA" open-world classic to see if this PS2 favorite still holds up today.
I’m revisiting Springfield to find out if this is truly the greatest Simpsons game ever made. Whether you grew up playing this on GameCube, PlayStation 2, or Xbox, this video breaks down the gameplay, the missions, and the chaotic fun to answer the ultimate question: Does The Simpsons Hit & Run still hold up?

In this video, I dive back into The Simpsons: Hit & Run on original PS2 hardware and explore why this Simpsons game became such a cult classic. I’ll talk about the driving, platforming, missions, collectibles and open world design, and whether this forgotten PS2 gem is still worth playing in 2026 if you’re into retro gaming.

If you grew up on PS2 and spent hours driving around Springfield, this is a full nostalgia trip – but I also try to be honest about the gameplay, controls, graphics and mission design with modern eyes. Is this really one of the best Simpsons games ever, or are we all just blinded by nostalgia?
I’m Mark, an Irish content creator, and on this channel I revisit games that defined my childhood – from Halo to Pokémon and now The Simpsons: Hit & Run – to see if they’re still good today. If you like nostalgic reviews, retro gaming deep dives and opinionated video essays on classic franchises, you’re in the right place.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Development of Simpsons Hit & Run
03:16 - The Gameplay of Simpsons Hit & Run
05:27 - The Ingame Story of Simpsons Hit & Run
10:50 - Impact of Simpsons Hit & Run and Conclusion

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