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Virtual Bart is a 1994 action video game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Sega Genesis in September 1994.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Virtual Bart
Retrospective reviews have been more critical, with it often being ranked as among the worst Simpsons games. Flitman had previously served as an associate producer on The Simpsons: Bart's House of Weirdness, released by Konami in 1992 for DOS computers. Virtual Bart was developed by Sculptured Software, with Mark Flitman as producer.
Virtual Bart was conceived as a follow up to Bart's Nightmare, and at one point had the working title of Bart's Worst Nightmare. The game uses various game engines from previous Sculptured Software games, including NFL Quarterback Club (1993) being repurposed for the Class Picture minigame. If Bart successfully completes every stage, he escapes from the device and Homer then enters the machine.
How Virtual Bart Plays
If the time runs out, the player loses a life. Once a stage is completed, it cannot be repeated; if the wheel lands on an already-completed stage, it will continue spinning slowly to the nearest remaining stage panel. Otherwise, the game ends after all stages are cleared.
Virtual Bart consists of several minigames, similar to Bart's Nightmare. Unlike Bart's Nightmare, the game does not feature a hub world and each stage is selected randomly using a spinning roulette wheel, though it also features a Practice Mode that allows the player to pick one of the levels. Several stages feature corn dogs that restore Bart's health, as well as extra lives.
Why Players Still Load It Up
If the player gets a Game Over, Bart is released from the machine, looking ill. GamesRadar ranked Virtual Bart at 17th place in their ranking of Simpsons games, writing "The game is predictably underwhelming, but at least looks pretty decent. It was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Sega Genesis in September 1994.
If Bart successfully completes every stage, he escapes from the device and Homer then enters the machine. However, Bart causes the device to malfunction and gets trapped in it. Well, it does on SNES, where Mode 7 allowed for loads of cool rotation and pseudo-3D effects." Nintendo Life listed it as the second worst Simpsons game ahead of Bartman Meets Radioactive Man (1992), believing it had good concepts that were ruined by its controls, whereas 1UP.com editor Bob Mackey was critical of the game, saying "Bart's Nightmare isn't a great game, but it's friggin' Super Mario Bros. when compared to its sorta-sequel," and calling it the worst Simpsons game he had played up to that point.
Virtual Bart — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Virtual Bart support?
Virtual Bart supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play Virtual Bart online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play Virtual Bart?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Virtual Bart?
Development was handled by Sculptured Software, with Acclaim Entertainment publishing the release.