Fans ofThe Simpsonstelevision show haven’t received a console game to enjoy since the release ofThe Simpsons Gamein 2007. However, aSimpsonsshowrunner is giving fans of the series hope forHit and Runremastered.
The Simpsons Hit and Runwas released way back in 2003 for GameCube, PS2, and Xbox. Since then, it has reached a large community of gamers who were fans ofThe SimpsonsandGrand Theft Auto,as the game shared many similarities with the popular Rockstar Games franchise. Now, co-showrunner ofThe SimpsonsMatt Selman is giving fans ofHit and Runhope for a remaster.
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During a recent interview with IGN, Matt Selman confirmed that he would love to see a remastered version ofTheSimpsons Hit and Run. According to the co-showrunner, there are a lot of corporate details that would make remastering the classic game difficult, but there are people on the inside that would like to see it happen. Many fans have been clambering for a new Simpsons game and this doubtlessly fills them with hope.
Although Matt Selman isn’t much of a gamer, the co-showrunner ofThe Simpsonshas fond memories of working onThe Simpsons Hit and Run. Apparently one of the big arguments in the development of the game was whether or not it would allow players to get out of their vehicles and roam around.The Simpsons Hit and Rungives players the flexibility to get in and out of their vehicles, but this was originally in question.
According to Matt Selman, many people were playingGrand Theft AutowhenThe Simpsons Hit and Runwas made, which inspired the development of the game.The Simpsons Hit and Runis a sandbox action open-world developed by Radical Entertainment. The developers created asandbox open-worldSpringfield that players could explore without restraint.
In order to remasterThe Simpsons Hit and Run, the owners ofThe SimpsonsIP would have to make the ultimate decision. Matt Selman claimed that a developer would also have to want to make the remaster, which may suggest that a different team than the original would be involved with the remaster. Selman has been involved in manySimpsonsgames, includingThe Simpsons Game,The Simpsons Tapped Out, andThe SimpsonsHit and Run.
Radical Entertainment has also worked on titles such asCrash of the Titans,Prototype, andScarface. The team had prior experience onSimpsonsgames withThe Simpsons Road Ragewhich was heavily inspired byCrazy Taxi. Considering Radical Entertainment still exists, the developer may end up being called for a remaster ofThe Simpsons Hit and Run. With co-showrunner ofThe Simpsonsbeing interested in aHit and Runremastered, the title may have a future.
