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| − | Bart is a dinosaur | + | Bart is a dinosaur resembling a coelophysis on [[Mt. Springfield]] in the primeval era. He traverses the mountain, battling neanderthalic versions of various ''Simpsons'' characters and other dinosaurs, eventually defeating cavemen versions of [[Homer]] and [[Moe]] on an icy lake. In the present day, [[J. Loren Pryor]] sees a frozen caveman Homer in a museum, who looks jealously at Pryor's burger and fries. |
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| − | + | Bart can jump, duck, attack with his tail and also use a roar attack when he collects certain pickups. The level primarily consists of using platforming to jump onto ledges while defeating enemies, with additional hazards such as lava and boulders in the later stages. In the final stage, Bart has to knock down ice piles that Moe and Homer use as a platform, causing them to both fall into the lake. | |
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| − | ' | + | If the player gets a game over, J. Loren Pryor will find the skeletal remains of Dino-Bart |
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| + | === Baby Bart === | ||
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| + | Bart goes back to his babyhood and escapes from his bedroom at the [[742 Evergreen Terrace|Simpsons' house]] to find an [[Native American Ice Cream|ice cream truck]]. After travelling through trees, residential areas, roads and a circus, Bart is shot out of a cannon into the truck. Homer chases after the truck when he sees Bart is inside. | ||
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The level is a sidescrolling platformer. Bart can use his pacifier as a projectile weapon and his diaper as a parachute. There are six stages: | The level is a sidescrolling platformer. Bart can use his pacifier as a projectile weapon and his diaper as a parachute. There are six stages: | ||
*Bart must swing and balance on tree branches while avoiding animals. | *Bart must swing and balance on tree branches while avoiding animals. | ||
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*Bart enters a circus where he swings on poles and trapezes and jumps on trampolines and through hoops while avoiding the performers. Eventually, he reaches a cannon. | *Bart enters a circus where he swings on poles and trapezes and jumps on trampolines and through hoops while avoiding the performers. Eventually, he reaches a cannon. | ||
| − | === Pig === | + | === Pig Bart === |
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Bart is a pig that has been captured and taken to [[Krusty's Pork Factory]], but has escaped into the building. He rescues the other captured pigs throughout the factory while fending off human workers. After being rescued, the pigs move to the countryside with Bart as their hero. | Bart is a pig that has been captured and taken to [[Krusty's Pork Factory]], but has escaped into the building. He rescues the other captured pigs throughout the factory while fending off human workers. After being rescued, the pigs move to the countryside with Bart as their hero. | ||
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Bart can only walk and jump but can jump higher when the Up key is held down. Platforming is heavily utilized and most stages have multiple rooms which are entered via doors. The jumping mechanic is also used to defeat enemies. There are four main stages: | Bart can only walk and jump but can jump higher when the Up key is held down. Platforming is heavily utilized and most stages have multiple rooms which are entered via doors. The jumping mechanic is also used to defeat enemies. There are four main stages: | ||
*Cannery - pigs are freed from cells by pulling levers. Some levers can only be used after finding the right key. Bart must also fend off clowns. | *Cannery - pigs are freed from cells by pulling levers. Some levers can only be used after finding the right key. Bart must also fend off clowns. | ||
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If the player gets a game over, Bart will be turned into a corndog, which will later be eaten by Homer. | If the player gets a game over, Bart will be turned into a corndog, which will later be eaten by Homer. | ||
| − | === | + | === Class Picture === |
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Bart, from his hiding spot, must hurl tomatoes and eggs at his Springfield Elementary classmates, striking each one. Running out of time and/or throwing objects with classmates remaining results in failure, as does hitting any passing adult (the exception is [[Seymour Skinner|Principal Skinner]], who can be hit in the posterior when he is bent over). | Bart, from his hiding spot, must hurl tomatoes and eggs at his Springfield Elementary classmates, striking each one. Running out of time and/or throwing objects with classmates remaining results in failure, as does hitting any passing adult (the exception is [[Seymour Skinner|Principal Skinner]], who can be hit in the posterior when he is bent over). | ||
| − | === | + | === Mt. Splashmore === |
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Bart slides down a massive, surreal waterside tube at a water park, dodging hazards and other water park patrons. The slide sometimes forks, with only one path the correct one. Taking the wrong fork will either force the player back (courtesy of a pudgy Homer blocking the way), or ejected from the slide into a bizarre death such as falling off a cliff or being eaten by a lion. Reaching the end of the level grants an ending sequence of a triumphant Bart soaking the twins [[Sherri]] and [[Terri]]. [[Blinky]] makes an appearance as a hazard and a marker for the level's progression meter. | Bart slides down a massive, surreal waterside tube at a water park, dodging hazards and other water park patrons. The slide sometimes forks, with only one path the correct one. Taking the wrong fork will either force the player back (courtesy of a pudgy Homer blocking the way), or ejected from the slide into a bizarre death such as falling off a cliff or being eaten by a lion. Reaching the end of the level grants an ending sequence of a triumphant Bart soaking the twins [[Sherri]] and [[Terri]]. [[Blinky]] makes an appearance as a hazard and a marker for the level's progression meter. | ||
| − | === | + | === Doomsday Bart === |
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A spoof of the Mad Max films, Bart is a road warrior attempting to survive a post-nuclear holocaust Springfield. The level plays similarly to such game classics as Road Rash and Mach Rider. The player bikes through a highway while fighting off attacks from bullies [[Jimbo Jones|Jimbo]], [[Kearney Zzyzwicz|Kearney]], and [[Dolph Starbeam|Dolph]], each in their own vehicles. Completing the level sees Bart return to his home on [[Evergreen Terrace]]. Bart's family is revealed to have been long dead, reduced to a group of skeletons on the living room couch. An uncaring Bart shoves their bones out of the way as Krusty's post-apocalyptic TV show is about to air ("Hey, surviving kids!"). | A spoof of the Mad Max films, Bart is a road warrior attempting to survive a post-nuclear holocaust Springfield. The level plays similarly to such game classics as Road Rash and Mach Rider. The player bikes through a highway while fighting off attacks from bullies [[Jimbo Jones|Jimbo]], [[Kearney Zzyzwicz|Kearney]], and [[Dolph Starbeam|Dolph]], each in their own vehicles. Completing the level sees Bart return to his home on [[Evergreen Terrace]]. Bart's family is revealed to have been long dead, reduced to a group of skeletons on the living room couch. An uncaring Bart shoves their bones out of the way as Krusty's post-apocalyptic TV show is about to air ("Hey, surviving kids!"). | ||
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Virtual Bart
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Game Information
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Virtual Bart is a video game released in 1994 and 1995 for the Super Nintendo and Mega Drive/Genesis.
Contents
Plot
At a science fair at Springfield Elementary, Bart wanders into a virtual reality machine and must complete all levels to escape from the machine.
Levels
Dino Bart
Plot:
Bart is a dinosaur resembling a coelophysis on Mt. Springfield in the primeval era. He traverses the mountain, battling neanderthalic versions of various Simpsons characters and other dinosaurs, eventually defeating cavemen versions of Homer and Moe on an icy lake. In the present day, J. Loren Pryor sees a frozen caveman Homer in a museum, who looks jealously at Pryor's burger and fries.
Gameplay:
Bart can jump, duck, attack with his tail and also use a roar attack when he collects certain pickups. The level primarily consists of using platforming to jump onto ledges while defeating enemies, with additional hazards such as lava and boulders in the later stages. In the final stage, Bart has to knock down ice piles that Moe and Homer use as a platform, causing them to both fall into the lake.
If the player gets a game over, J. Loren Pryor will find the skeletal remains of Dino-Bart
Baby Bart
Plot:
Bart goes back to his babyhood and escapes from his bedroom at the Simpsons' house to find an ice cream truck. After travelling through trees, residential areas, roads and a circus, Bart is shot out of a cannon into the truck. Homer chases after the truck when he sees Bart is inside.
Gameplay:
The level is a sidescrolling platformer. Bart can use his pacifier as a projectile weapon and his diaper as a parachute. There are six stages:
- Bart must swing and balance on tree branches while avoiding animals.
- Bart must balance on a washing line while avoiding animals, flying objects and clothes on the line.
- Bart floats in the air with balloons while avoiding animals and flying objects.
- Bart races across a street in a stroller while avoiding road hazards and Jimbo and Kearney.
- Bart jumps on balls on seals' noses without falling when the seals dip below a fence.
- Bart enters a circus where he swings on poles and trapezes and jumps on trampolines and through hoops while avoiding the performers. Eventually, he reaches a cannon.
Pig Bart
Plot:
Bart is a pig that has been captured and taken to Krusty's Pork Factory, but has escaped into the building. He rescues the other captured pigs throughout the factory while fending off human workers. After being rescued, the pigs move to the countryside with Bart as their hero.
Gameplay:
Bart can only walk and jump but can jump higher when the Up key is held down. Platforming is heavily utilized and most stages have multiple rooms which are entered via doors. The jumping mechanic is also used to defeat enemies. There are four main stages:
- Cannery - pigs are freed from cells by pulling levers. Some levers can only be used after finding the right key. Bart must also fend off clowns.
- Freezer - Bart rescues frozen pigs by preventing them from entering the wiener room and instead sending them into the furnace room. The level has a single enemy clown who cannot be defeated.
- Furnace - Bart avoids various hazards including flames and hydraulic presses, with only one pig needing rescuing.
- Office - Bart defeats corporate thugs and releases all the pigs from their holding area.
If the player gets a game over, Bart will be turned into a corndog, which will later be eaten by Homer.
Class Picture
Plot:
Bart, from his hiding spot, must hurl tomatoes and eggs at his Springfield Elementary classmates, striking each one. Running out of time and/or throwing objects with classmates remaining results in failure, as does hitting any passing adult (the exception is Principal Skinner, who can be hit in the posterior when he is bent over).
Mt. Splashmore
Plot:
Bart slides down a massive, surreal waterside tube at a water park, dodging hazards and other water park patrons. The slide sometimes forks, with only one path the correct one. Taking the wrong fork will either force the player back (courtesy of a pudgy Homer blocking the way), or ejected from the slide into a bizarre death such as falling off a cliff or being eaten by a lion. Reaching the end of the level grants an ending sequence of a triumphant Bart soaking the twins Sherri and Terri. Blinky makes an appearance as a hazard and a marker for the level's progression meter.
Doomsday Bart
Plot:
A spoof of the Mad Max films, Bart is a road warrior attempting to survive a post-nuclear holocaust Springfield. The level plays similarly to such game classics as Road Rash and Mach Rider. The player bikes through a highway while fighting off attacks from bullies Jimbo, Kearney, and Dolph, each in their own vehicles. Completing the level sees Bart return to his home on Evergreen Terrace. Bart's family is revealed to have been long dead, reduced to a group of skeletons on the living room couch. An uncaring Bart shoves their bones out of the way as Krusty's post-apocalyptic TV show is about to air ("Hey, surviving kids!").
Trivia
- Virtual Bart is the first home console video game of The Simpsons that features dialogue from the show's cast.
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