The cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run has been lovingly updated with Russian voice over. But every character in the game has been dubbed by the same actor. This means that Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and all of the other inhabitants of Springfield sound amusingly alike. The bootleg also features Russian subtitles, button prompts, and user interface elements.
The unlicensed copy of The Simpsons: Hit & Run is clearly a passion project. Similar to so many comparable undertakings, the bootleg is a little bit rough around the edges. The game for example features a driving mechanic, but the controls have all been mapped to the same key, so players have no way to apply the brakes.
Who exactly is behind this bootleg of The Simpsons: Hit & Run remains completely unknown. The person responsible for this passion project has never been identified, so they could not be contacted for any comments about their work. But the bootleg has picked up some pretty big fans who have been having a good laugh.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run was developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Vivendi Universal Games. The title was released on September 16, 2003 for GameCube, Xbox, and PS2 before being ported to PC on November 11. While it received mixed reviews upon release, the game went on to become a cult classic. The title is considered by many to be one of the best Simpsons games ever made.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run follows Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge, and Apu as they notice a series of strange occurrences taking place throughout Springfield. These include security cameras, mysterious vans, crop circles, and cans of Buzz Cola that make people go insane. The bunch soon discover that all of these are the result of a conspiracy that has been set in motion by Kang and Kodos. The game features an open world with quests and minigames. The voice-over was done by the cast of the beloved television show.