Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Neo Bomberman

Neo Bomberman

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Tumble Pop (World)

Tumble Pop (World)

Pang (World)

Pang (World)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The Punisher (930422 etc)

The Punisher (930422 etc)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Pac-Mania

Pac-Mania

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

Frogger

Frogger

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

The Simpsons (4 Players World, set 1)

The Simpsons for Classic Arcade focuses on crowd control, spacing, and steady stage clearing. Check the build details, learn the controls, and play directly in the browser.

Published
1991
Added
2025-12-14
Platform
Classic Arcade

Overview

About The Simpsons (4 Players World, set 1)

The Simpsons (4 Players World, set 1) is a legendary Konami classic side-scrolling beat'em up arcade game from 1991 that lets you take control of Homer, Marge, Bart, or Lisa on a hilarious adventure across Springfield. As a pure arcade quarter-munching experience from the peak of licensed arcade gaming, it delivers charmingly chunky pixel art, memorable enemy bosses, and chaotic multiplayer cooperative action.

  • Iconic Cast of Playable Heroes: Control the beloved Simpson family themselves, each character featuring unique attacks and abilities, such as Homer's belly flop or Marge's epic vacuum.
  • Chaotic Multiplayer Beat'em Up Action: Up to four players can fight cooperatively through Springfield's vibrant locales in perfect couch-play arcade form. Grab a mallet, ride a couch, and hit EVERYTHING that moves.
  • Perfect Arcade Port of a Masterpiece: This 'World' ROM set lets you play the iconic full arcade cabinet experience just as originally released, delivering all the nostalgia in its purest, classic form right down to the original sound effects.

What stands out

Players should jump into this classic game for the definitive 1990s arcade feel recreated authentically and the incredible humor directly adapted from the early Simpsons cartoon series. From hitting Sideshow Bob with a hammer to the climactic battle atop Krustyland's rollercoaster, this retro beat'em up thrives on genuine laughs and pure fun, making every playthrough a memorable 90s time machine.

  • Pure 1990s Arcade Nostalgia Revival: Sink directly into the era with the game's distinct look, controls, over-the-top action, and quirky humor – a perfectly-preserved time capsule of early Simpsons charm from the height of the arcade genre.
  • Incredible Arcade Pixel Art & Animations: The game boasts one of Konami's best late-cabinet graphical performances, featuring massive, cartoonish character sprites and animations that bring the TV show to life spectacularly.
  • Legendary Multiplayer Collaboration & Rivalries: Whether fighting enemies or stealing health items, having friends together creates hilarious arguments and shared excitement for every powerup – delivering memorable social gaming magic unmatched by modern online play. This defines classic arcade fun best appreciated together on 'couch-play'.

Play notes

It’s time to walk, whack, and yell "why doesn't somebody hug me?" Grab your joystick and join forces with 1-3 friends to smash, slam, and combo your way across Springfield toward that glorious arcade cabinet finish.

  • 1. Grab Your Controls & Assemble Your Squad: A classic arcade beat 'em-up can utilize keyboard controls WASD for direction with Z/Space as action and dash buttons for single players. For full nostalgia, gather up to four players (P1 left side, etc.), assign classic joystick layouts per original Konami manual mapping, and prepare for ultimate Springfield teamwork.
  • 2. Unleash Chaos & Survive Springfield: Move through various levels with typical arcade-style pacing: beat waves of thugs, smash barrels for power-ups – donuts restore health – and utilize special character-specific attacks, especially critical against bosses. The legendary four-player action means endless weapon throwing, screen-clearing mega-collisions, and legendary laughs aplenty across Downtown or Krusty's TV studio. Keep moving forward quickly to beat the time-based high-score bonuses like classic quarter-crunching.
  • 3. Master Attack Combos & Beat Iconic Bosses: Achieving high scores means using jump attacks to launch projectiles and slamming down enemies into groups. Know each boss pattern, from cliché Mr.Burns to Sideshow Bob – team up perfectly to whack bosses off-screen edge! To become the arcade champion, maximize health management, power-ups coordination, and hilarious chaos-making for a final showdown at Krusty Land atop the rails with true side-scroller perfection – ready your reflexes for the rollercoaster ride!

FAQ

Which Simpson characters are fully playable, and what makes them special in the core arcade experience?

You can choose Homer as heavyweight strong attack or use Marge (vacuum as a versatile weapon), agile speed-attacking character Bart, or long-range Lisa (jump rope weapon) – each character offering arcade pros unique strategy variations, but all classic movesets are fun! Pick your classic archetype to optimize teamwork; they've each got distinct stats.

Are there any essential power-ups or secret scoring bonuses players should aim for on every playthrough?

Classic arcade scoring includes weapon pick-ups (hammer, slingshot), donuts for HP restoration, and pizzas for massive health gains. Smashing environmental objects in levels yields bonus points like classic quarter-fueled high-score rush games of 1991. You can even jump on a skateboard for temporary invincibility on certain stages; collect everything for leaderboard dominance in arcade tradition!

What are the notable differences between The Simpsons "World" and "Set" arcade ROM variants?

"4 Player World" (World, Set 1) uses the international/overseas arcade region setting with worldwide scoring format and text display (usually fewer language differences) – but is still the same fantastic complete levels and boss fights. As a ROMset, world versions slightly vary from US/J versions but deliver total gameplay and action; retro collectors enjoy authentic MAME arcade precision whichever set is used for classic arcade cabinet recreation.