Bart vs. My Hopes and Dreams: Looking Back at Thirty Years of Video Games Based on The Simpsons

Twenty-five games, thirty years, over eighty ports-whatever the number, there've been quite a lot of games based on The Simpsons. The story of the animated sitcom that tried to make it in video games is a long and sordid tale, now collected here in the unauthorized retrospective for your reading pleasure.

Originally written in 2019-2020, Bart vs. My Hopes & Dreams is the culmination of nearly two decades of fan obsession by a man who wouldn't let Simpsons video games fumble gently into that good night. With detailed critiques from a longtime writer and game industry veteran, as well as collected insights from the original creators, this is the most complete look at every Simpsons video game ever made.

About the Author

Victor Romero is a seasoned video game professional with a diverse background spanning roles in quality assurance, marketing, project management, writing, and video creation. Currently a Release Manager at Double Fine Productions, he has contributed to titles like Grim Fandango Remastered and Psychonauts 2.