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Bart vs the Space Mutants NES loose cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System, released in February 1991 by Acclaim and developed by Imagineering. Use X-ray glasses, spray paint and family help to stop the aliens across five levels. Cartridge only, no box or manual. Ships within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Ljn Games |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
Bart vs the Space Mutants NES is the earliest of the three Simpsons games Imagineering made for the Nintendo Entertainment System, released in North America in February 1991. Bart Simpson has to stop space aliens from taking over Springfield, and only he can see them. This listing is a loose cartridge.
Imagineering developed the NES version, and Acclaim Entertainment published it. It is a single-player 2D side-scrolling platform game. Bart owns a pair of X-ray glasses that he ordered from an ad on the last page of a comic book. With them, he can see which people in Springfield are really Space Mutants in disguise.
The aliens are building a weapon, and each of the five levels has a target item they need. Bart has to get rid of purple objects, hats, balloons, exit signs and nuclear rods before the mutants can collect them. The methods are pure Bart. In the first level he prank-calls Moe so the bartender runs outside, then sprays Moe's purple apron red with spray paint.
Bart is not alone for long. When he defeats a disguised mutant, he collects a letter. Spell out a family member's first name, and that Simpson shows up to help in the boss battle at the end of the level. Defeated aliens also drop coins, which Bart spends on gear such as rockets and cherry bombs that he needs to move forward.
Keep the X-ray glasses in mind. They are how Bart spots the disguised mutants, and those mutants carry the letters that spell out each family member's name. Collecting the letters matters, because a Simpson who joins the boss battle gives Bart help when he needs it most. Coins matter too. The rockets and cherry bombs they buy are needed to progress, so pick up what the aliens drop. The game was followed on the NES by Bart vs. the World in November 1991 and Bartman Meets Radioactive Man in December 1992. Imagineering developed all three, and Acclaim published all three, so they make a natural set for a Simpsons NES game collection.
Browse all NES games, or continue the series with The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World and The Simpsons: Bartman Meets Radioactive Man. Fans of the show can also pick up The Simpsons Season 2 DVD. Read more about The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants on Wikipedia.
When did Bart vs. the Space Mutants come out on the NES?
It was released in North America in February 1991.
Who made it?
Imagineering developed the NES version, and Acclaim Entertainment published it.
What is the goal of the game?
Bart has to stop the Space Mutants from collecting the items they need for their weapon. Each of the five levels has a different target, starting with purple objects and ending with nuclear rods.
How many players can play?
It is a single-player game.
Does the Bart vs the Space Mutants cartridge come with a box or manual?
No. This listing is the loose cartridge only, with no box, manual or other extras.
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Amazon Customer –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Good buy
Product came in great condition and works just like it should.
Arnaldo Bittar –
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Very nice game
Very mice game! It works good.
K. Rosado –
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23 YO Game still fun.
Its exactly like I remember! My kids are like- Um… nice graphics, ma?
The game plays excellent for as old as the poor thing is (1991 was the YEAR… the game is 23 years OLD). I am still trying to remember all the tricks of the game, so we’re all still on level 1. We’ll get there.
KS –
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I love this Game!!
I got this game for my Husband for Father’s Day!! It came on time! I tryed it out and it works great!! It does look alittle old, BUT it is in great shape!! I can’t wait to see his face when he opens it and plays it!!
JW –
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The Most Challenging Simpsons NES game
I’ve been on a Simpsons retro gaming kick. I’m trying to get all the games back I rememeber as a kid and the Simpsons games were some of my favorites. I have Bart VS. World, Bartman Meets Radioactive Man, and of course this one. Bart VS. the Space Mutants is by far the hardest of the three. I actually had this game on Sega as a kid, and remember it being harder for Sega than NES. The reason being is I played this without a Walkthrough I got online. Without a walkthrough this game is almost impossible. I remember taking forever to figure out how to beat the first level, then when I finnally did I would die right away in the second level. What makes this game tough is it’s not always clear where to go or what to do. A good example is on the 4th level there’s two invisible platforms you have to jump on to beat the dinosaur. It can be frustrating to try to find something you can’t see. However, don’t let that deter you from this game. Like most NES games it’s all about figuring out patterns and timing. With a Walkthrough or game FAQ this becomes a playable game. It’s tough but there’s only 5 levels all together. What makes it challenging is there’s no continues in the game and two hits on Bart will cost you a life. You have to navigate the levels inch by inch and if you die you have to go back and play the previous levels to get back where you left off. With only 5 levels you would think it’s a short game but again, it’s challenging so beating a level takes a while. Once you beat a level though it becomes easier the next time around. For instance, I can blow by the first 3 levels but keep dying at the end of the 4th. The 5th level is the nuclear power plant which is a long level of figuring out combinations to beat the game. I’ve never been to that level but am close after a week of playing the game again after all these years. I would suggest either of the other two Simpsons games before this one. (Especially Bart Vs. World) However, if you love the Simpsons games definitely add this one to your collection. Just make sure you use a game walkthrough when playing this one.