The Simpsons Game (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)/Differences between Old-Gen and New-Gen

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The Old-Gen version of The Simpsons Game is actually based on early builds of the New-Gen version. During development, the New-Gen team shared assets with the Old-Gen porting team to use in the adaptation process. As a result, the Old-Gen version contains several leftover elements from those early builds that don't appear in the final New-Gen version.

General Differences

Gameplay

General

• Every character has a jump kick ability, something that was originally going to be in the New-Gen version as well, but was scrapped.

• The unique power-ups have been replaced with generic invincibility power-ups.

• Power can only be obtained by defeating enemies.

• Falling into pits or drowning doesn't deplete your health bar.

• Reviving your buddy doesn't consume any power.

Homer

• Homer's Burp Stun ability is removed.

• The physics for the Homerball ability are different.

• Homerball and Gummi-Homer have separate power bars, which require specific food items to fill.

• While using Homer's Power Burp, you cannot move.

• Gummi-Homer has an additional ability called Gummi Blast that attacks enemies in a radius.

Bart

• Bart can collect limited ammo pickups that deals extra damage to enemies, while his default ammo remains unlimited.

• Bart's Power Shot ability has been replaced with the Bat Swarm ability, which attacks enemies in a radius.

• In levels with Bart as a character, only Bart can pull levers.

Lisa

• Lisa’s Saxophone Stun, Buddha Smash, and Lightning attack don't require any power to use.

• There's no visible boundary while using the Hand of Buddha

• Lisa's Power Flick has been replaced by the Buddha Smash.

• Lisa's Freeze attack is removed.

• Lisa's Malibu Stacy Seals are called Malibu Stacy Coupons.

Marge

• In levels with Marge as a character (after Bargain Bin), her mob members will use ranged attacks at targeted enemies.

• While using Marge's Megaphone Blowback attack, you can't move.

• You can also revive knocked-out mob members in the same way you can revive a buddy.

• Once revived, the mob members will remain part of your mob instead of running away.

• While in Maggie-mode, Maggie is faster and is able to jump.

Collectibles

Homer

Level	Duff Caps (New-Gen)	Duff Caps (Old-Gen)
Bartman Begins	6	5
Around the World in 80 Bites	6	5
NeverQuest	12	6
Medal of Homer	14	7
Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game	8	6
Game Over	7	N/A

Bart

Level	Krusty Koupons (New-Gen)	Krusty Koupons (Old-Gen)
Bartman Begins	6	5
Lisa the Treehugger	6	5
Enter the Cheatrix	8	6
Day of the Dolphin	7	4
Shadow of the Colossal Donut	10	8
Bargain Bin	4	3
Medal of Homer	14	9
Five Characters in Search of an Author	4	5
Game Over	8	6

Lisa

Level	Malibu Stacy Seals (New-Gen)	Malibu Stacy Seals (Old-Gen)
Lisa the Treehugger	5	4
Mob Rules	7	5
Enter the Cheatrix	8	6
Grand Theft Scratchy	12	8
Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game	8	6
Game Over	5	6

Marge

Level	Try-n-Save Coupons (New-Gen)	Try-n-Save Coupons (Old-Gen)
Mob Rules	6	5
NeverQuest	12	6
Grand Theft Scratchy	12	5
Game Over	5	N/A

Clichés

• Certain Clichés are in different episodes.

Cliché	New-Gen Location	Old-Gen Location
Wooden Crate	Bartman Begins	Medal of Homer
Switches and Levers	Enter the Cheatrix	The Land of Chocolate
Collectible Placement	Invasion of the Yokel-Snatchers	Bartman Begins
Time Trial	Bargain Bin	Around the World in 80 Bites
Trampolines	Medal of Homer	Enter the Cheatrix
Enemy Spawners	NeverQuest	Grand Theft Scratchy
Lava	Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game	NeverQuest
AI Running into Walls	Springfield	Simpsons Garden
The Doors	Springfield	Simpsons House

• Certain Clichés seen in New-Gen are missing in the Old-Gen version.

Icon	Cliché	Episode Location	Description
	Combo Punch	Around the World in 80 Bites	Hello, Street Fighter 2 called, it wanted its gameplay back.
	Escort Mission	Medal of Homer	Sorry, psycho. This one's about protecting, not killing.
	Infinite Ledge Hang	Grand Theft Scratchy	Right, like your fingers can hang on forever. FAKE!
	Steep Slope Barrier	Springfield	You would know this was impossible if you'd ever actually been outside.

• There are Clichés exclusive to the Old-Gen version.

Icon	Cliché	Episode Location	Description
	Red Ones Go Faster	Enter The Cheatrix	What simpleton concocted the cliché that a lame palette change equals a more potent foe?
	Ammo Box	NeverQuest	Isn't it convenient that you find ammo at the right place and time? The cheese I smell is pungent.
	The Road to Nowhere	Grand Theft Scratchy	If only this game was as mercifully short as this puny road!
	Timing Puzzle	Five Characters in Search of an Author	The wonderful timing puzzle, a welcome addition to any classic... Not!

Objectives

The Land of Chocolate

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Follow the White Rabbit through the village Climb the cake and eat the White Rabbit Use Homer Ball to defeat the chocolate bunnies	Follow the White Rabbit through the village Break the graham cracker gate Climb the cake and eat the White Rabbit Eat the chocolate bunnies

Springfield/Simpsons House

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Go to the front door	Go to the Sequel Stop Learn how to use Homer Ball Go to the Duff Brewery Go to the Auntie Nature logging factory Go to the Sequel Stop

Bartman Begins

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Use Bart to find a way across the chasm Find the secret entrance to the museum Drop the dinosaur bones on Dolph Frighten Kearney through the diorama Defeat Kearney Scare Jimbo off the UFO Defeat Jimbo	Find the temple Cross the chasm Find the secret entrance to the museum Drop the dinosaur bones on Dolph Get into the History of Man exhibit Frighten Kearney through the diorama Get into the Planetarium Knock out Jimbo

Around the World in 80 Bites

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Use Homer Ball to get into Australia Find and smash the super taco Get Bart to the top of the Eiffel Tower Reach the lever to open the gate to Scotland Find a way to open the gate to Scotland Smash the super meatball Get Homer into America Destroy the Statue of Liberty and smash the super burger	Get Homer into Australia Take Homer to Mexico Smash the super taco Open the gate and take Homer into Scotland Open the gate and take Homer into Italy Smash the super meatball Open the gate and take Homer into America Destroy the Statue of Liberty and smash the super burger

Lisa the Tree Hugger

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Enter the Auntie Nature logging operation Dismantle the logging machinery Ride the conveyor Find a way to the river Open the floodgates Reconfigure the factory pipes Save Lenny and Carl	Enter the Auntie Nature logging operation Disable the log conveyor system Open the floodgates Reconfigure the factory pipes Save Lenny and Carl Destroy the factory

Mob Rules

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Destroy 3 Grand Theft Scratchy floats Clear a path for the mob Destroy 2 Grand Theft Scratchy floats Build a bridge Find and destroy 2 billboards Destroy 3 Grand Theft Scratchy floats Get the mob to the Town Square Destroy the Grand Theft Scratchy statue Flush out Mayor Quimby	Destroy 3 Grand Theft Scratchy floats Block the fire hydrant Destroy 2 Grand Theft Scratchy floats Find and destroy 2 billboards Destroy 3 Grand Theft Scratchy floats Get to Town Square Destroy the Grand Theft Scratchy statue Turn up the heat on Quimby

Springfield Invasion

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Take the side gate to Frink's house Stop Lard Lad's rampage through Springfield Fight off the Dolphin invasion Prevent the aliens pillaging the mall Return to the house Use the TV portal to the Game Engine Hub	Find Professor Frink Go to Paradise Pier Go to the Industrial Bridge Go to the Springfield Mall Go to the Simpsons' house

Enter the Cheatrix

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Follow the Ape Activate the exit pipe Find the exit pipe Cross the Marketing slime Get to the next warp pipe Catch Stubborn Ape Use Lisa's new Buddha Powers to defeat Stubborn Ape	Follow the Ape Get to the next teleport pipe Find the exit pipe Get to the next teleport pipe Follow the Ape Drain the goo and confront the Ape Defeat the Ape

Day of the Dolphin

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Get past the boathouse Cross the dolphin-infested pier Find a way to enter the aquarium Defeat King Snorky	Get past the boathouse Build a bridge to the next pier Enter the aquarium through the hatch Dunk and defeat King Snorky

Invasion of the Yokel-Snatchers

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Get to the tractor beam Rescue Cletus Disable the alien portals Turn off the tractor beam	Find the tractor beam Rescue Cletus Disable the alien portals Turn off the tractor beam

Game Engine

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Learn how to use the upgrades from Professor Frink Retrieve the key card from NeverQuest Retrieve the key card from Medal of Homer Retrieve the key card from Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game Retrieve the key card from Grand Theft Scratchy Go to the mansion gate	Acquire each player upgrade from Professor Frink Retrieve the key card from Grand Theft Scratchy Retrieve the key card from Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game Retrieve the key card from Medal of Homer Retrieve the key card from NeverQuest Visit the mansion of The Creator

NeverQuest

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Stop the Dragon before she burns down 3 buildings Find a way through the great hall Collect the keys to open the gold doors Cross the chasm Open the Dragon Gate and enter the lair Slay the Dragon	Stop the Dragon before she burns down 3 houses Find the entrance to the Dragon's lair Open the Dragon's teeth and enter the lair Slay the Dragon

Grand Theft Scratchy

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Clean up 7 buildings Destroy support wires on suspended highway Clean up the next 9 structures Build a bridge to connect the islands Clean up the store and the two trucks Protect the ice cream trucks Destroy Poochie's stage	Clean up 7 buildings Destroy support wires on the suspended highway Clean up the next 9 structures Create a path to the next island Clean up the island Protect the ice cream trucks

Medal of Homer

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Rendezvous with Grandpa Simpson and Private Burns Collect all of the surrender flags Reach Private Burns	Rendezvous with Grampa Simpson and Private Burns Collect all of the flags Protect and escort the truck through the canyon Knock out Private Burns

Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Reach the village Find and place three lanterns to free Mr. Sparkle Find the Well of Fire Capture Jimbo's Sparklemon Find the Well of Ice Capture Ralph's Sparklemon Board the airship Prevent Sky Sumos from shutting down the airship Capture Sherri and Terri's Sparklemon	Find Mr. Sparkle Find and place three lanterns to free Mr. Sparkle Find the Well of Fire Defeat and capture Jimbo's Sparklemon Find the Well of Ice Defeat and capture Ralph's Sparklemon Board the airship Prevent Sky Sumos from shutting down the airship Defeat and capture Sherri and Terri's Sparklemon

Five Characters in Search of an Author

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Find the mansion's front door Ring the 'front door bell' Find Matt Groening's office Defeat Matt Groening	Destroy the limousines Ring the 'front door bell' Stop Matt Groening

Game Over

Old-Gen	New-Gen
Defeat William Shakespeare Cross the clouds Open the side gates Find a way through the steam baths Build a coffee shop Defeat Benjamin Franklin Enter God's apartment Win a Dance Dance Revelation dance-off with God	Defeat William Shakespeare Open the side gates Open the gates to the steam baths Get the Simpsons out of the steam baths Build a coffee shop Defeat Benjamin Franklin Find God Win a Dance Dance Revelation dance-off with God

Main Menu

• The game plays a different sound effect when you start the game.
• There are no Time Challenges. In place of this are Death Challenges, where you need to beat the episode without dying.
• There's an extras option present, which brings up the Cliches, Credits and Movies.
• The Pause Menu background is different.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Episodes

The Land of Chocolate "If this place is a dream, I'll kill myself!"

Bartman Begins "Now where did I leave that gun?"

Lisa the Treehugger "I've got a need for trees!"

Mob Rules "It's Marge's time to shine!"

Enter the Cheatrix "Oh my gosh! I think I just warped!"

Shadow of the Colossal Donut "I'm ready for whatever comes our way...as long as it's of normal size."

Invasion of the Yokel-Snatchers "Time for Operation Alien Smash!"

Grand Theft Scratchy "As Buddha once said, "let's do this thing.""

Medal of Homer "I can't think of any better way to honor our brave veterans than by turning their horror into a video game."

Game Over "Aliens in heaven? Maybe this place isn't so lame."

Simpsons House

• The camera angles for the rooms are different.

Living Room

Old-Gen	New-Gen

TV Room

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Kitchen

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Garage

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Dining Room

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Exclusive Voicelines

In the Old-Gen version of Mob Rules' files, are unique mob member voicelines for Agnes Skinner (who doesn't appear in the old-gen version), Principal Skinner (who only appears inside the school in the New-Gen version), and Smithers that don't appear in the New-Gen version. This might imply that these character were originally supposed to appear in Mob Rules.

Chatter Type	Filename	Voiceline	Subtitle
mobmember_join	d_askn_xxx_00047ad		What a sorry bunch of losers! May I join?
mobmember_join	d_askn_xxx_00047ae		I may be old, but I can still riot!
mobmember_go_attack_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047af		Finally. I’ve been in the mood for some action.
mobmember_go_attack_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b0		This is why I need help getting out of bed in the morning.
mobmember_go_attack_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b1		I’ve been waiting for an excuse to test my new hip.
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b2		Go to hell!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b3		Eat cane!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b4		Respect your elders!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b5		You fight like a really old lady!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b6		You make me sick!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_askn_xxx_00047b7		I don’t like your tone!
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_askn_xxx_00047b8		Okay, I’ll destroy it. Wouldn’t want you to break a nail.
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_askn_xxx_00047b9		I’m better at breaking my son’s will, but fine.
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_askn_xxx_00047ba		I wish I’d brought my change purse full of acid.
mobmember_currently_destroying_object	d_askn_xxx_00047bb		Seymour!
mobmember_currently_destroying_object	d_askn_xxx_00047bc		Yaaah yah ha!
mobmember_currently_destroying_object	d_askn_xxx_00047bd		So relaxing.
mobmember_go_build_object	d_askn_xxx_00047be		No problem. I built Seymour a sandwich once.
mobmember_go_build_object	d_askn_xxx_00047bf		I had illicit relations with Frank Lloyd Wright.
mobmember_currently_building_object	d_askn_xxx_00047c0		(annoyed sounds)
mobmember_currently_building_object	d_askn_xxx_00047c1		(pleased sounds)
mobmember_go_wait	d_askn_xxx_00047c2		No one tells me what to do! Except you, Marge.
mobmember_go_wait	d_askn_xxx_00047c3		Fine, I’ll use the time to catch up on my scowling.
mobmember_currently_waiting	d_askn_xxx_00047c4	File:SimpsonsGamePS2-MOB-askn xxx 00047c4.ogg	I haven’t got all day, your Highness.
mobmember_currently_waiting	d_askn_xxx_00047c5	File:SimpsonsGamePS2-MOB-askn xxx 00047c5.ogg	Hurry it up. Seymour’s supposed to massage my feet in an hour.
mobmember_task_complete	d_askn_xxx_00047c6		Who’s up for some shoplifting?!
mobmember_task_complete	d_askn_xxx_00047c7		Has anyone seen my quarter?! I dropped a quarter!
mobmember_task_complete	d_askn_xxx_00047c8		Nice job, people. The Sucrets are on me!
mobmember_task_complete	d_askn_xxx_00047c9		If you’re waiting for me to start rapping, keep waiting.
mobmember_task_complete	d_askn_xxx_00047ca		My name is Agnes Skinner and I’m here to say, even oldsters like to rap in a funky way!
mobmember_join	d_skin_xxx_00049a6		There’s no justice like angry-mob justice.
mobmember_join	d_skin_xxx_00049a7		A mob, eh? Well I am susceptible to group-think.
mobmember_go_attack_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049a8		I’ll attack because I’m mad as heck!
mobmember_go_attack_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049a9		I swore after ‘Nam, I’d live the life of a pacifist!
mobmember_go_attack_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049aa		I don’t condone roughhousing, but I’m off the clock.
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049ab		No, mother!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049ab		Stay in school!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049ad		Spit out your gum!
mobmember_currently_attacking_enemy	d_skin_xxx_00049ae		Incoming!
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_skin_xxx_00049af		I’ll destroy it like Edna destroyed the precious gift of my virginity.
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b0		I will pull the stick out of my butt and use it to destroy that thing.
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b1		Normally, when I destroy something, I wear safety goggles.
mobmember_go_destroy_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b2		I’ll crush this thing like independent thought.
mobmember_currently_destroying_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b3		Aaaaaaaah!
mobmember_currently_destroying_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b4		Children!
mobmember_currently_destroying_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b5		Gosh darn it!
mobmember_go_build_object	d_skin_xxx_00049b6		Maybe chicks will dig me if I build this thing.
mobmember_currently_building_object	d_skin_xxx_0004b7		Mmm.
mobmember_currently_building_object	d_skin_xxx_0004b8		Mmmm.
mobmember_go_wait	d_skin_xxx_0004b9		I’ll catch up on my tie straightening while I wait.
mobmember_currently_waiting	d_skin_xxx_0004ba		Let’s hurry. I’ve got to lay out my clothes for next week.
mobmember_currently_waiting	d_skin_xxx_0004bb		I need to leave soon. It’s almost past my curfew.
mobmember_task_complete	d_skin_xxx_0004bc		That felt good.
mobmember_task_complete	d_skin_xxx_0004bd		Top of the world, mother!
mobmember_task_complete	d_skin_xxx_0004be		It’s like Mother’s Day came early!
mobmember_task_complete	d_skin_xxx_0004bf		Good gravy, I feel good!
mobmember_task_complete	d_skin_xxx_0004c0		I feel like mother just raised my allowance!

Lisa the Treehugger

• The 1st Tree Stump is removed.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• There are additional saws.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The Buddha Hand Puzzle at the factory is slightly different.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Misc.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

The Day of the Dolphin

• Besides the inside of the paradise aquarium, most of the episodes is vastly different.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• Bart's Items have a different design.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Paradise Aquarium

• Robo-Bart isn't needed to dunk King Snorky (Since there's no unique powerups).

• The 2nd Whale has been removed along with the Krusty Koupon.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The Dolphin Tanks have a slightly different design.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• This area on the right of King Snorky's tank only has 1 updraft.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The Jellyfish needed to zap King Snorky has been replaced by an electric eel.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• There are additional Jellyfish that you need to place down with Lisa's Buddha powers.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• Lisa's collectible near the stairs isn't present.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• There's an additional buddha statue in front of the Giant Jellyfish.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

NeverQuest

• Besides the first area, most of the episode is vastly different, with Selmatty having an actual bossfight instead of just a Joust parody.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• In the first Boss Fight, Selmatty never goes down and gets damaged by being hit with Homerball/Helium Homer.

Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game

• The Land of Fire and the Land of Ice are entirely different and shortened compared to the New-Gen version.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The Sparklemon fights aren't playable and just show footage from the New-Gen version.

Misc.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Skyship

• Instead of prevent the Sky Sumos until you reach the end, there are 3 waves of Sky Sumo

Misc.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Grand Theft Scratchy

• In this episode, instead of the Dogs throwing rocks, they use guns.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The generators to the elevator are further away from eachother.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• Instead of making an ice bridge to Poochie, you need to place debris around the area to make a bridge.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Misc.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Five Characters in Search of an Author

• The episode is entirely different.
• The Bender Clones wear chef hats.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Game Over

• Homer and Marge are absent in this episode, so certain things are changed.

• The Golf Area is different.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• Since Homer isn't a playable character, Bart just needs to bounce off a tent to access the Spa Area.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The entrance to Skybucks is closer to the Spa Entrance.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The buttons are replaced by a lever.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• Instead of uses Marge's Mob ability to build Skybucks, you use Lisa's HOB and place pieces of the building.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

• The DDR fight against God has a different design, and only uses Bart and Lisa.

Old-Gen	New-Gen

Miscellaneous

Graphics "Don't get me wrong, I like the game, but they cut some corners on the mip-mapping."

Models Low Poly.