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The Simpsons

Review · Action · Commodore / Amiga · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

The Simpsons

Reviewed: 19 May 2026

Commodore / Amiga · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · PC

Konami Digital Entertainment · 1991

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.26
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.65

This classic arcade beat 'em up offers engaging cooperative gameplay, promoting teamwork and communication among players. It also enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its action-oriented mechanics.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As an older arcade title, it lacks modern manipulative design elements. The primary risk is mild cartoon violence inherent in the beat 'em up genre.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is The Simpsons safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Simpsons a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is The Simpsons appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for The Simpsons, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Simpsons?

Our session recommendation for The Simpsons is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of The Simpsons?

As an older arcade title, it lacks modern manipulative design elements. The primary risk is mild cartoon violence inherent in the beat 'em up genre.