The Simpsons™: Tapped Out

The Simpsons™: Tapped Out is a Simulation game that lets you build and customize your own Springfield with your favorite characters and hilarious antics. Experience an interesting plot, exceptional game mechanics, and great visuals, but be prepared for lots of grinding and some bugs. Follow the game's description and make a Springfield of your own, filled with unique Simpsons content and antics!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,997 reviews

story86 positive mentions

stability250 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of The Simpsons.
There are frequent updates and events that keep the gameplay fresh.
The graphics and character animations are well done, capturing the essence of the show.

The game frequently has connectivity issues, often displaying 'Cannot connect to server' messages.
Many players experience bugs that prevent them from completing quests or accessing their accounts.
The in-game currency (donuts) is hard to earn, and many essential items require real money to purchase.

story
408 mentions
21 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the humor, character interactions, and nostalgic references to the show. However, many users report significant issues with quest progression, including characters getting stuck in loops, bugs preventing mission completion, and a lack of new storylines at higher levels, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics and dialogue are praised, the repetitive nature of quests and technical glitches hinder enjoyment and gameplay flow.
- “The graphics are great, the storyline is great, and the characters are funny!”
- “Thanks to the development team and writers for constantly coming up with new storylines and tying it into the show once in a while.”
- “I love this game; it's super fun and I love customizing everything and the storylines.”
- “Once you hit level 60, the storyline stops and so does the action. Once you finish the story, you just do seasonal events and grind.”
- “The game is great, until reaching level 100, then it becomes very boring as main quests stop being available.”
- “This game was cute at first, but with the newest update I can no longer progress in the game as all the quests are blocked due to a bug that many other players are experiencing as well.”
stability
253 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and persistent glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as losing progress, connection problems, and audio malfunctions, particularly after updates. Despite the game's enjoyable content, the overwhelming number of technical problems has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among long-time players.
- “Doesn't lag, runs great on my phone.”
- “Best game ever, no bugs, no glitches or kick outs. Only when I'm going to school for like a minute, then it lets me back in. Awesome game! 13 years and this is still not buggy. It's great, I recommend it.”
- “Game constantly crashes on you, freezes, boots you out, and during gameplay, it takes too long to collect from characters and buildings.”
- “What is unacceptable is the amount of times the game crashes or freezes and will not allow you to move on.”
- “I would play this game every day and I loved it, but now it just freezes up and I have to leave the game completely.”
humor
180 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers noting its strong resemblance to the classic humor of "The Simpsons." Players appreciate the witty dialogue, funny quests, and entertaining cutscenes that evoke laughter, making the gameplay feel light-hearted and engaging. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, enhancing the game's appeal and keeping players entertained.
- “If you like town builders and Simpsons humor, this is the perfect game for you.”
- “The humor is well written, the designs are good, and tons and tons of references to the show.”
- “The gameplay is light-hearted and the dialogue is hilarious.”
graphics
114 mentions
79 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their fidelity to the original show, capturing the distinct art style and humor of "The Simpsons." Many players find the visuals engaging and entertaining, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. However, some users have noted issues with performance, such as crashes and bugs, which can detract from the experience despite the strong graphical presentation.
- “The graphics are exactly like the show, there's storylines, quests, special holiday themed characters and buildings, and hilarious plots.”
- “Amazing game, hilarious, great graphics, just like the Simpsons!”
- “The graphics are amazing, very detailed!!!”
- “The text font and size are not aesthetically pleasing.”
- “The game crashes a lot and the graphics aren't the best.”
- “The graphics aren't quite like the show.”
monetization
86 mentions
31 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of ads, which allows for a more enjoyable experience. However, there is significant criticism regarding the high cost of in-app purchases and the limited ways to earn the premium currency (donuts), leading some to feel that the game is a cash grab. While some players are willing to spend money for in-game content, others express frustration over server issues and the potential loss of their purchases.
- “I love the game and I make a lot of in-app purchases.”
- “There are no ads to bother you, you can work at your own pace!”
- “Best game ever, I'm level 112 now and I've been playing this for years, I love the events, and I love how it's not pay to win, no ads, I love it.”
- “They encourage in-app purchases a lot.”
- “The in-app purchases are pretty excessive and they do constantly push the premium currency purchases on you.”
- “The fact that a majority of buildings are locked behind a paid currency, which would cost 5-20 bucks per building, just makes this game a cash grab, and nothing more.”
gameplay
61 mentions
38 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and entertaining, featuring humorous quests and appealing graphics, but many players find it repetitive and slow, often involving long wait times for tasks to complete. Technical issues, such as bugs, crashes, and connectivity problems, detract from the experience, leading to frustration among users. While some appreciate the light-hearted nature and design, others express a desire for more engaging mechanics and interactions to maintain interest.
- “The gameplay is light-hearted and the dialog is hilarious.”
- “The gameplay is phenomenal and hilarious, mind you.”
- “Great gameplay, excellent graphics.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive; as Homer puts it in the intro, 'all you do is tap and wait, and tap and wait...' but I find something strangely soothing about decorating and bankrupting my virtual town on my off minutes.”
- “The actual gameplay is glitchy as hell, and sometimes the characters will just freeze.”
- “For a few years now, every event is based on the exact same mechanics, and there is no longer any need to have friends as there are no interactions with other people anymore.”
grinding
28 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to a loss of interest due to the lengthy task completion times. While some enjoy the farming and customization elements, many express that the repetitive nature of grinding for resources and money can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially when compounded by server issues and bugs. Overall, the game is seen as fun but heavily reliant on grinding, which can become a chore for players.
- “The game then becomes tedious and frustrating as you sit and wait for each of the characters and so on to be done with the tasks that now take really long periods to complete in order to make progress in the game.”
- “However, like most games like this, it gets tedious to keep playing due to how long all the activities take, and I tend to lose interest.”
- “Pay to win, and then to get to level 4 please pay $683.75 or play for 10 years; it's so grindy, too grindy.”
music
25 mentions
12 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting persistent issues such as music and sound effects cutting off unexpectedly, even when settings are adjusted. While some players appreciate the humor and occasional spooky music during events, the overall experience is marred by intrusive background sounds and a lack of consistent audio, leading to frustration among users. Despite these issues, players still find the game enjoyable, indicating that improvements in the music functionality could enhance their experience significantly.
- “Thanks for all your hard work! I love the game, but I do wish during Halloween it would be dark and play creepy music like it used to.”
- “Well, I logged into the game a day after giving my new review, and you guys have the spooky music playing!”
- “Has good humor and music; I love this game.”
- “Cannot play and listen to music/podcasts at the same time because of the intrusive background effects.”
- “Very fun game but it really annoys me that the music and sound turns off all of a sudden.”
- “The background music cuts off after a while.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional responses to the game, highlighting feelings of heartbreak and anxiety, particularly when facing setbacks like losing progress or experiencing connection issues. The intensity of their attachment to the game is evident, with many mentioning a desire to cry due to the emotional weight of their experiences.
- “But unfortunately there's no way of recovering what has been deleted, and that's heartbreaking.”
- “I want to cry.”
- “It's heartbreaking when you're on level 190.”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, users express that the game requires further optimization, particularly in terms of performance updates and in-game features like a remote restart option. While some praise the performance as strong, the game's size and lack of updates have led to a reduction in ratings.
- “The game has 5-star performance, but I had to give it 4 stars because there's no in-game way to restart remotely.”
- “The server performance has improved significantly.”
- “The game needs more performance updates and additional items added.”
- “Needs to be optimized; 2GB size is excessive for a game in 2022 (reduced to 4 stars as a result).”
- “Needs more performance updates and additional items added.”
- “5-star performance but gets 4 stars because there is no remote in-game way to restart.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that increasing the number of playable characters during events would enhance the game's replayability, offering players more variety and opportunities for different experiences in subsequent playthroughs.
- “The variety of characters and story paths makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs with different choices that lead to unique outcomes.”
- “Every time I replay, I discover new secrets and interactions that keep the experience engaging.”
- “The lack of diverse characters to play during events really limits the replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back since the character options are so restricted.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough due to the limited character selection.”