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{{Infobox video game
| title = The Simpsons Wrestling
| image = The Simpsons Wrestling Coverart.png
| developer = Big Ape Productions<br />[[Fox Interactive]]
| publisher = [[Fox Interactive]]<br />{{Video game release|EU|[[Electronic Arts]]|NA|[[Activision]]}}
| series = ''[[List of The Simpsons video games|The Simpsons]]''
| platforms = [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
| released = {{Video game release|EU|March 23, 2001|NA|April 13, 2001<ref>{{cite web | date=April 13, 2001 | url=http://www.activision.com/investor/pressreleases/340.html |title=ACTIVISION BRINGS THE FIRST FAMILY OF SPRINGFIELD TO THE MAT IN THE SIMPSONS WRESTLING | website=[[Activision]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010618232523/http://www.activision.com/investor/pressreleases/340.html | archive-date=June 18, 2001 | url-status=dead | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>}}
| released = {{Video game release|EU|March 23, 2001|NA|April 3, 2001}}
| genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
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| composer = [[Christopher Tyng]]
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'''''The Simpsons Wrestling''''' is a [[Sports game|sports]] [[video game]] based on the animated [[television series]] ''[[The Simpsons]]'' for the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]. Developed by Big Ape Productions and published by [[ActivisionFox Interactive]] (through a co-publishing agreement with [[Electronic Arts]] in Europe) for theand [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStationActivision]] in North America, itthe game was first released in Europe in March 2001, followed by North America a month later. It is also the only ''Simpsons'' video game released for the PlayStation.
 
There''The areSimpsons 20Wrestling'' charactersfeatures in20 theplayable gamecharacters, all of whom are voiced by the sameseries' actors[[List thatof provideThe theirSimpsons voicescast inmembers|regular thevoice showcast]], and each characterof whom executes their own exclusive moves and, gestures, and power moves in the [[wrestling ring]]. The matches take place in detailed [[3D computer graphics|3D]] locations fromin [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]]. A round in the game ends when one wrestler [[pinPin (professional wrestling)|pins]] their opponent for a three count.; Twotwo victoriouswins rounds winsconstitute a matchvictory. Unlike in traditional wrestling rules, the opponent may be pinned belly-down.
 
The game was widely panned by critics, and ishas since been considered by many to be one of the [[List of video games notable for negative reception|worst video games of all time]], though the audio track was praised.
 
==Gameplay==
[[File:Thesimpsonswrestlinggameplay.png|thumb|200px|left|Gameplay of ''The Simpsons Wrestling''. Homer is only three letters away from being able to [[taunt]] his opponent, Bart.]]
''The gameSimpsons Wrestling'' is loosely based on professional wrestling games, but more closely resembles a beat-'em up. The game can be played in two modes: a tournament style single-player game or a grudge match where two players can interact. The matches take place in ten different detailed 3D locations from [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]], such as the [[742 Evergreen Terrace|Simpsons' house]], the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]], the [[Kwik-E-Mart]], and [[Moe's Tavern]].<ref name="BBC"/> Letters float around in the wrestling ring, and if a wrestler collects enough of them, they can [[taunt]] and temporarily become invincible.<ref name="gspot"/> A round ends when one wrestler [[pin (professional wrestling)|pins]] their opponent for a three count. [[Two-out-of-three falls|Two rounds are needed to win a match]].<ref name="reiner"/>
 
Each time a successful attack is performed on a player, their health meter depletes. Players with low health stay stunned for longer when knocked down. A player can increase their health by picking up food items that randomly appear in the ring. Running and attacks drain stamina. If a player does not have enough stamina to perform a certain move, it becomes unavailable until they recover. Stamina is regained through not pressing the actions buttons or picking up certain items. Attacks which require more stamina are generally more effective. The stun meter only appears when the opponent is knocked down. It depletes gradually, but the stunned player cannot move until the Stun meter is completely drained. A player can reduce the stun meter faster by pressing the action buttons, or by receiving certain attacks. If a player is low on health, the stun meter will normally be higher, making pin attempts harder to resist. Once a player's health is completely depleted, it will only take one hit to stun them. Certain attacks to a stunned opponent will actually reset the stun meter.
 
[[File:Thesimpsonswrestlinggameplay.png|thumb|200px|left|Homer and Bart fight in the wrestling ring. Homer is only three letters away from being able to [[taunt]] his opponent.]]During matches, wrestlers have a [[healthHealth (game mechanic)|health meter]] that drains as they perform special moves, and gradually refills when they are not attacking. Different moves use up different amounts of energy, and certain characters can win any match by repeatedly using a particularly damaging move that does not require much energy.<ref name="gspot"/> Several different [[power-up]]s are also available in the game, including a donut that increases speed, bowling pins that can be used as clubs, and bubble gum that slows players down.<ref name="gamespot1">{{cite web | author=GameSpot staff | date=April 13, 2001 | url=httphttps://www.gamespot.com/newsarticles/activision-ships-the-simpsons-wrestling/1100-2708024.html/ | title=Activision ships The Simpsons Wrestling |publisher website=GameSpot |date publisher=Fandom April| 13archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010605023940/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2708024,00.html | archive-date=June 5, 2001 | url-status=live | access-date=2009-01-01February 23, 2024}}</ref>
 
In addition to health items, the letters A, NU, UN, and T appear randomly in the ring. If either player collects enough to spell the word "TAUNT", they can then perform a taunt. The taunt will completely drain the opponent's stamina, making them unable to attack for a limited time.
 
The voice of [[Kent Brockman]] can be heard occasionally during matches as a commentator. Various characters make cameos as background images. Each character executes their own exclusive moves and gestures.<ref name="BBC">{{cite newsweb | author=Gibbon, David | date=March 23, 2001 | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1237951.stm |title=The Simpsons go Wrestling | website=[[BBC News]] | publisher=[[BBC]] |date archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222234910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1237951.stm March| 23archive-date=February 22, 20012024 | url-status=live | access-date=2009-01-01|author=GibbonFebruary 23, David2024}}</ref>▼
==Characters==
The game features 20 characters from the show, all of whom are voiced by the same actors that provide their voices in ''The Simpsons''. The player begins with only 8 of the 12 main characters to begin with. Others can be made playable by unlocking them, or unlocking a certain game mode.
 
*[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] - Homer is the most balanced character in the game, but relies particularly on brawling.
*[[Bart Simpson|Bart]] - Bart is a faster character who uses toys (skateboard, catapult) to make up for his lack of strength.
*[[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] - Lisa is another smaller character who uses her speed to make quick strikes on opponents. Her saxophone attack can hit an opponent anywhere within the ring.
*[[Marge Simpson|Marge]] - Marge has good reach but lacks strength. She uses household items as weapons. She can even use [[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]] to limit an opponent's movement.
*[[Barney Gumble|Barney]] - Barney is one of the stronger characters, but lacks speed and stamina. His attacks are based on beer (including throwing beer glasses).
*[[Krusty the Clown|Krusty]] - Krusty is a balanced character who uses a combination of brawling and typical clown paraphernalia.
*[[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon|Apu]] - Apu is a brawler with moderate strength, but has good speed and stamina.
*[[Groundskeeper Willie]] - Willie uses gardening equipment to either keep opponents at a distance or to limit their movement.
*[[List of celebrities in The Simpsons#Bumblebee Man|Bumblebee Man]] - (Unlockable) Bumblebee Man is a balanced brawler.
*[[Moe Szyslak|Moe]] - (Unlockable) Moe is one of the faster characters who relies on fighting dirty. To that end, he carries a lot of makeshift weapons.
*[[Ned Flanders]] - (Unlockable) Ned Flanders is a weak character with very strong special attacks. His prayer attack is the most damaging in the game as it causes high damage, stuns instantly and hits repeatedly anywhere in the ring. He also fully recovers when pinned, so opponents must beat him twice just to win one singular round.
*[[Professor Frink]] - (Unlockable) Frink is a hard to control character who relies on gadgets to wear down opponents.
*[[Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] - (Boss Character) [[Waylon Smithers]] fights on Mr. Burns' behalf while Burns stands outside of the ring. Their strongest attack involves Mr. Burns throwing explosives into the ring that do not affect Smithers. They are only available in the Mr. Burns' Office level.
*[[Kang and Kodos]] - (Boss Character) Kang battles on behalf of this team while Kodos supports by throwing random items into the ring. They are only available in the Spaceship level.
*[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show|Itchy]] - Itchy is a cartoon mouse with a lot of dangerous booby traps and weapons. He is only available in his own stage and can only battle Scratchy.
*[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show|Scratchy]] - Scratchy is the long-suffering victim of Itchy. However, his moves and attributes are comparable to Itchy's. He is only available in his own stage and can only battle Itchy.
 
▲The voice of [[Kent Brockman]] can be heard occasionally during matches as a commentator. Various characters make cameos as background images. Each character executes their own exclusive moves and gestures.<ref name="BBC">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1237951.stm |title=The Simpsons go Wrestling |publisher=BBC |date= March 23, 2001|access-date=2009-01-01|author=Gibbon, David}}</ref>
 
==Development==
Big Ape Productions developed ''The Simpsons Wrestling''.<ref name="gamespot1"/> At the [[E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)|Electronic Entertainment Expo]] in 2000, [[Fox Interactive]] announced its plans to produce and publish the game for the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] console. Karly Young, director of Fox Interactive, said that the company had received an "overwhelming" response to their previous ''Simpsons'' games, so they wanted to give the fans "another dose of Bart and Homer—this time for PlayStation gamers".<ref>{{cite web |url date=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/'Let's+Get+Ready+to+...+D'Oh!'+--+The+Simpsons+Hit+the+Mats;+Fox...-a062019189May 11, 2000 |archive- url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620061626/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/'Let's+Get+Ready+to+...+D'Oh!'+--+The+Simpsons+Hit+the+Mats%3b;+Fox...-a062019189 | title=Let's Get Ready to ... D'Oh!' -- The Simpsons Hit the Mats; Fox Interactive Steps Into the Ring for 'The Simpsons Wrestling' on PlayStation | website=[[Business Wire]] | via=[[The Free Dictionary]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620061626/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/%27Let%27s+Get+Ready+to+...+D%27Oh%21%27+--+The+Simpsons+Hit+the+Mats%3B+Fox...-a062019189 | archive-date=June 20, 2013 |date url-status=Maydead 11,| 2000|access-date=July 26, 2021|via=[[The Free Dictionary]]}}</ref>
 
TheIn followingJanuary months2001, Fox Interactive lookedceased operating as a standalone publisher to partnerfocus withmore somebodyon whodevelopment, couldand helpthey publishwould thenow gamefunction as a co-publisher.<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=January 12, 2001 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/01/13/fox-interactive-simultaneously-shrinks-expands | title=Fox Interactive Simultaneously Shrinks, Expands | website=[[ActivisionIGN]], who| knewpublisher=[[Ziff theDavis]] possible| casualarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914192625/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/01/13/fox-interactive-simultaneously-shrinks-expands gamer| interestarchive-date=September in14, ''The2023 Simpsons''| url-status=live | access-date=February 23, announced2024}}</ref> onOn March 12, 2001, the company announced that it[[Activision]] hadwould signedco-publish aand dealdistribute withthe Foxtitle Interactivein thatNorth wouldAmerica, allowwith itthe topublisher publishciting ''Thea Simpsons"casual Wrestling''gamer ininterest" Northfor Americatheir acquisition.<ref name="gamespot2">{{cite newsweb |last author=MarSatterfield, Shane |first date=PostedMarch 12, 2001 | url=httphttps://www.gamespot.com/psarticles/actionactivision-to-publish-the-simpsons-wrestling/simpsonswrestling/news.html?sid=1100-2695177/ | title=Activision to publish The Simpsons Wrestling |publisher website=GameSpot | publisher=Fandom | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010605003404/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2695177,00.html | archive-date=MarchJune 125, 2001 | url-status=live | access-date=2009-01-01February 23, 2024}}</ref> Kathy Vrabeck, executive vice president of Activision, commented that "''The Simpsons'' is a property that enjoys phenomenal success across several entertainment mediums, including [[interactive entertainment]]. The acquisition of this game reinforces our strategy of delivering products based on powerful, recognizable brands."<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=March 12, 2001 | url=httphttps://psxwww.ign.com/articles/0922001/092315p1.html03/13/activision-scoops-up-the-simpsons | title=Activision Scoops up The Simpsons |publisher website=IGN |date publisher=MarchZiff 12,Davis | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914192625/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/13/activision-scoops-up-the-simpsons |access archive-date=2009September 14, 2023 | url-01status=live | access-01date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
 
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 32/100<ref name=metacritic>{{cite web | url=httphttps://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation/the-simpsons-wrestling/ | title=The Simpsons Wrestling for| PlayStation Reviewswebsite=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=MetacriticFandom |access archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222235901/https://www.metacritic.com/game/the-simpsons-wrestling/ | archive-date=2008February 22, 2024 | url-12status=live | access-13date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| Allgame = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web | author=Barnes, J.C. | url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25127&tab=review | title=The Simpsons Wrestling - Review | website=[[AllGame]] | publisher=[[All Media Network]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114140133/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25127&tab=review | archive-date=November 14, 2014 | url-status=dead | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| GI = 2/10<ref name="reiner"/>
| EGM = 3.17/10<ref>{{cite magazine | author1=Dudlak, Jonathan | author2=Sewart, Greg | author3=Kim, Jeanne | url=https://retrocdn.net/images/0/01/EGM_US_143.pdf | title=The Simpsons Wrestling | magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] | publisher=Ziff Davis | issue=143 | date=June 2001 | page=104 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415012653/https://retrocdn.net/images/0/01/EGM_US_143.pdf | archive-date=April 15, 2023 | url-status=live | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>{{efn|In ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]''{{'}}s review of the game, one critic gave it 2.5/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 3.5/10.}}
| GSpot = 6.4/10<ref name="gspot"/>
| EPD = 5/10<ref>{{cite web | author=Miller, Sean | date=May 9, 2001 | url=http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=5743&full=1#mr_toppy | title=[The] Simpsons Wrestling | website=[[EP Daily|The Electric Playground]] | publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020819082608/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=5743&full=1#mr_toppy | archive-date=August 19, 2002 | url-status=dead | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| GameZone = 7.5/10<ref name="gamezone1"/>
| GI = 2/10<ref name="reiner">{{cite magazine | author=Reiner, Andrew | url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200106/R03.0804.1422.55863.htm | title=The Simpsons Wrestling | magazine=[[Game Informer]] | publisher=[[FuncoLand]] | issue=98 | date=June 2001 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303155114/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200106/R03.0804.1422.55863.htm | archive-date=March 3, 2009 | url-status=dead | access-date=January 1, 2009}}</ref>
| IGN = 1/10<ref name=perry/>
| GameRev = F<ref>{{cite web | author=Nash, Joe | date=April 2001 | url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/34053-the-simpsons-wrestling-review | title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review | website=[[GameRevolution]] | publisher=[[CraveOnline]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924020520/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/the-simpsons-wrestling | archive-date=September 24, 2015 | url-status=live | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| NGen = {{Rating|1|5}}<ref name="NG"/>
| GSpot = 6.4/10<ref name="gspot">{{cite web | author=Provo, Frank | date=April 11, 2001 | url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-simpsons-wrestling-review/1900-2707127/ | title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review | website=[[GameSpot]] | publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010605050905/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2707127,00.html | archive-date=June 5, 2001 | url-status=live | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| GameZone = 7.5/10<ref name="gamezone1">{{cite web | author=Lafferty, Michael | date=April 25, 2001 | url=http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17514.htm | title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review | website=GameZone | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005234755/http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17514.htm | archive-date=October 5, 2008 | url-status=dead | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| IGN = 1/10<ref name="perry">{{cite web | author=Perry, Douglass C. | date=April 6, 2001 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/04/06/simpsons-wrestling | title=[The] Simpsons Wrestling | website=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130040100/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/04/06/simpsons-wrestling | archive-date=November 30, 2023 | url-status=live | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| NGen = {{Rating|1|5}}<ref name="ngen">{{cite magazine | author=Steinberg, Scott | url=https://archive.org/details/NextGen79Jul2001/page/n87/mode/2up | title=The Simpsons Wrestling | magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]] | publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]] | issue=79 | date=July 2001 | page=86 | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| OPM = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | author=Baker, Chris | url=https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-45-june-2001/page/100/mode/2up | title=The Simpsons Wrestling | magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] | publisher=Ziff Davis | issue=45 | date=June 2001 | page=100 | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''
| rev1Score = {{Rating|1.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | author=Boyce, Ryan | date=April 17, 2001 | url=http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=980 | title=[The] Simpsons Wrestling | magazine=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] | publisher=MaximNet, Inc. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010626151025/http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=980 | archive-date=June 26, 2001 | url-status=dead | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
}}
 
''The Simpsons Wrestling'' received "generally unfavorable" reviews, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=metacritic/> TheyThe reviewers criticized the game for having simplistic, unbalanced gameplay and bad [[computerComputer graphics|graphics]], but praised the game's audio track.
 
DougDouglass C. Perry of ''[[IGN]] described ''The Simpsonsdescribed Wrestling''the game as one of the "ugliest" games he had ever seen and declared it "the most horrific demolition of a license ever". He thought the graphics were "choppy" looking, and the character outlines looked "broken up".<ref name="perry">{{cite web|last=Perry |first=Doug |url=http://psx.ign.com/articles/165/165035p1.html |title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review |publisher=IGN |date=April 6, 2001 |access-date=2009-01-01}}</ref> ''[[Game Informer]]'''s Andrew Reiner criticized the game's design by saying that he did not think it held any wrestling qualities at all, and that the characters looked "awful". He said that instead of "grappling" or performing "devastating slams", you have to "slap your opponent silly" by mashing the buttons redundantly.<ref name="reiner"/>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200106/R03.0804.1422.55863.htmMichael |title=SimpsonsLafferty Wrestling |work=Game Informer |author=Reiner, Andrew |access-date=2009-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303155114/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200106/R03.0804.1422.55863.htm |archive-date=March 3, 2009 }}</ref>of ''GameZone'', however, called the graphics "quite good, though a little clipped at times by the pace of the combat".<ref name="gamezone1"/> Perry also thought there was little wrestling in the game, instead it is "all about smashing buttons and not having any skill whatsoever".<ref name="perry"/> Reiner said that the game was a major disappointment and is "one of the worst PS games to date".<ref name="reiner"/> Scott Steinberg of ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]]'' called it "A horrific, licensed beat-'em-up{{sic}} that's so terrible it will actually make you grateful most companies opt for kart racers instead."<ref name="ngen"/> Michael "Major Mike" Weigand said of the game in ''[[GamePro]]''{{'}}s website-only review, "''Simpsons'' fanatics: Rent this game before you buy. Everyone else will be better served by any other wrestling title available for the PlayStation. Doh, indeed."<ref>{{cite magazine | author=Weigand, Michael "Major Mike" | date=June 7, 2001 | url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/14522.shtml | title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com | magazine=[[GamePro]] | publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041031082204/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/14522.shtml | archive-date=October 31, 2004 | url-status=dead | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the game two 2/5 scores for graphics and control, 3/5 for sound, and 1.5/5 for fun factor.}}
 
In contrast to the game's negative response, GameZoneLafferty said that even though the game does not feature continuous play, "the action flows well once into an event". GameZone's reviewHe praised the game's audio track, and thought it was "fun" because the comedy is straight from the television show, and the characters will "bring a smile to your face".<ref name="gamezone1">{{cite web |url=http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17514.htm |title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review - PlayStation |publisher=GameZone |date=April 4, 2001 |access-date=2009-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20050310033201/http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17514.htm |archive-date=March 10, 2005 }}</ref> Reiner also commented positively on the soundtrack<ref name="reiner"/> and that the game may not be the best wrestling game available, "but it delivers what the cover advertises".<ref name="gamezone1"/> ''[[GameSpot]]''{{'}}s Frank Provo said that "wit" and "charm" are the two most redeeming features of ''The Simpsons Wrestling'', and in spite of the game's weak gameplay, it has "plenty of laughs in store" that devoted fans of ''The Simpsons'' will enjoy.<ref name="gspot">{{cite news|last=Provo |first=Frank|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/action/simpsonswrestling/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review |title=The Simpsons Wrestling for PlayStation Review|publisher=GameSpot|date=March 12, 2001|access-date=2009-01-01}}</ref> The ''[[BBC]]''{{'}}s David Gibbon wrote that the end result of the track is one that will not "fail to impress fans".<ref name="BBC"/>▼
Scott Steinberg reviewed the PlayStation version of the game for ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'', rating it one star out of five, and stated that "A horrific, licensed beat-'em up that's so terrible it will actually make you grateful most companies opt for kart racers instead."<ref name="NG">{{cite magazine|last=Steinberg|first=Scott|title=Finals|magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|volume=4|issue=7|publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]]|date=July 2001|page=86}}</ref>
 
The game received a "Gold" sales award from the [[The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment|Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] (ELSPA),<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.elspa.com/?i=3943 | title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Gold | website=[[The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment|Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090319031650/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3943 | archive-date=March 19, 2009 | url-status=dead}}</ref> indicating sales of at least 200,000 units in the UK.<ref>{{cite web | author=Caoili, Eric | date=November 26, 2008 | url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/elspa-i-wii-fit-mario-kart-i-reach-diamond-status-in-uk | title=ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK | website=[[Game Developer (website)|Game Developer]] | publisher=[[Informa]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php | archive-date=September 18, 2017 | url-status=live | access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
▲In contrast to the game's negative response, GameZone said that even though the game does not feature continuous play, "the action flows well once into an event". GameZone's review praised the game's audio track, and thought it was "fun" because the comedy is straight from the television show, and the characters will "bring a smile to your face".<ref name="gamezone1">{{cite web |url=http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17514.htm |title=The Simpsons Wrestling Review - PlayStation |publisher=GameZone |date=April 4, 2001 |access-date=2009-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20050310033201/http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17514.htm |archive-date=March 10, 2005 }}</ref> Reiner also commented positively on the soundtrack<ref name="reiner"/> and that the game may not be the best wrestling game available, "but it delivers what the cover advertises".<ref name="gamezone1"/> [[GameSpot]]'s Frank Provo said that "wit" and "charm" are the two most redeeming features of ''The Simpsons Wrestling'', and in spite of the game's weak gameplay, it has "plenty of laughs in store" that devoted fans of ''The Simpsons'' will enjoy.<ref name="gspot">{{cite news|last=Provo |first=Frank|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/action/simpsonswrestling/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review |title=The Simpsons Wrestling for PlayStation Review|publisher=GameSpot|date=March 12, 2001|access-date=2009-01-01}}</ref> The [[BBC]]'s David Gibbon wrote that the end result of the track is one that will not "fail to impress fans".<ref name="BBC"/>
 
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''The Simpsons Wrestling'' received a "Gold" sales award from the [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] (ELSPA),<ref name=goldelspa>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090319031650/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3943 |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3943 |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Gold |work=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |archive-date=March 19, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> indicating sales of at least 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name=gamasutrasales>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status In UK | author=Caoili, Eric | date=November 26, 2008 |work=[[Gamasutra]] |archive-date=September 18, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
In May, 2020, it was ranked number 24 on TripleJump's ranking of The Simpsons video games. 24 was the lowest possible ranking.
 
==See also==
{{Portal|Video games|The Simpsons}}
*[[List of licensed wrestling video games]]
 
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