The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants
The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants on?
- The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants was released on Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.
- When did The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants release?
- The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants was first released on December 31, 1991.
About The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants
Bart vs. The Space Mutants is a platform game where the player goes into the role of Bart Simpson (from the TV show The Simpsons) and must stop the Space Mutants from invading Springfield. On each of the five levels, Bart must collect (or get rid of) the ingredients that the Space Mutants are planning to use to build their machine, such as purple objects or balloons. He also has to collect enough "proof" of the aliens existence (brown coins left behind when they are jumped on), so his family members will help him when he meets a boss (characters such as Nelson and Sideshow Bob). This won't be easy since the Space Mutants are "using" human bodies as disguise. In order to discover who are the real Space Mutants, Bart must use his X-ray Specs.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
- Developer
- Arc Developments
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction, Comedy
- Series
- The Simpsons
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Built by | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1992 | $7 | $26 | — | 9 reviews | — | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1992 | $15 | $35 | $80 | 89% | Imagineering | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($7).
Also released on: Commodore C64/128/MAX · ZX Spectrum · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · Sega Game Gear · DOS · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Master System/Mark III · Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $14.99 in Jan 2011, $7.30 five years ago, and $6.71 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $14.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $14.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $14.95 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $35 | $22 |
| Jan 2015 | $15.00 | $22 |
| Jan 2016 | $15.00 | $22 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.00 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.34 | $22 |
| Jan 2019 | $7.84 | $18.52 |
| Jan 2020 | $11.83 | $17.28 |
| Jan 2021 | $7.27 | $14.59 |
| Jan 2022 | $15.44 | $19.01 |
| Jan 2023 | $15.44 | $19.45 |
| Jan 2024 | $9.10 | $19.18 |
| Jan 2025 | $8.08 | $24 |
| Jan 2026 | $7.33 | $22 |
| Oct 2026 | $6.71 | $26 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | September 1992 | MK-27031-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A Bart platformer ported to the Master System by Arc Developments, and one of the cheaper European carts.
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants started on the NES in 1991. Arc Developments ported it to the Master System in 1992, and Flying Edge published it in Europe in September 1992. You control Bart through five levels as he tries to ruin an alien plan to take over the world.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 23 | September 1993 | 93% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 93% |
| Sega Master Force Issue 5 | November 1993 | 92% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 93% |
| Sega Pro Issue 27 | December 1993 | 93% |
| Sega Pro Issue 26 | December 1993 | 93% |
| Sega Pro Issue 33 | June 1994 | 93% |
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 90% |
| Sega Pro Issue 44 | May 1995 | 90% |
“The first Simpsons game to hit the Sega and certainiy better than its Nintendo counterpart. Of all the Sega versions, this is definitely the most impressive, packed with challenge and playability.”
“The first Simpsons game to hit the Sega and certainiy better than its Nintendo counterpart. Of all the Sega versions, this is definitely the most impressive, packed with challenge and playability.”
“Colourful backgrounds and cartoon sprites on par with the MD, good FX and samples back it up.”
“The first Simpsons game to hit the Sega and certainiy better than its Nintendo counterpart. Of all the Sega versions, this is definitely the most impressive, packed with challenge and playability.”
Also on other platforms
NES · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · ZX Spectrum · Sega Genesis/Mega Drive · Game Gear · Genesis
| NES | Imagineering |
| Game Gear | Arc Developments |
| Sega Genesis/Mega Drive | Arc Developments |
| Amiga | Arc Developments |
- NES. The NES original was a commercial success, selling over one million copies and becoming a best-seller for the NES.
Before you buy
The European cart is the one to look for, and it costs less than the typical European-only cart. The look-alike risk is low. A US buyer can use it, since the US console plays European carts.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $14 | $29 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $3.81 in Jan 2008, $14.22 five years ago, and $15.41 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $3.81 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $4.57 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.98 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $3.45 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $4.94 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.97 | $14.94 |
| Jan 2015 | $7.50 | $21 |
| Jan 2016 | $8.00 | $12.45 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.72 | $16.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.91 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $11.25 | $23 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.87 | $20 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.04 | $28 |
| Jan 2022 | $13.00 | $31 |
| Jan 2023 | $18.46 | $35 |
| Jan 2024 | $14.34 | $34 |
| Jan 2025 | $13.00 | $31 |
| Jan 2026 | $15.90 | $36 |
| Oct 2026 | $15.41 | $35 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 1992 | 741062111050 |
| Europe / PAL | 1992 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A shaky Genesis port of a mediocre Simpsons platformer, and an inexpensive cart.
On the Genesis, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants is a 1992 port developed by Arc Developments and published by Acclaim's Flying Edge label, released in both North America and Europe. A Japanese Mega Drive version was advertised alongside Krusty's Fun House but never released.
Game Players' reviewer, who liked The Simpsons, called the Genesis version a big disappointment, with amateurish graphics, imprecise control and music that nearly put him to sleep.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 89% |
“Although the graphics and sound don't tax the Genesis' capabilities, this cart is visually enjoyable and challenging.”
“The best Simpsons game, and not a bad game in its own right.”
“This is without doubt one of the toughest cartoon licences out. It's even more annoying because everything about it is so perfect; the graphics, the difficulty, the sound, etc and it's BE packed with challenge.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
The Genesis version is a 1992 port of the NES original. Imagineering developed the NES game, while Arc Developments handled every conversion.
Also on other platforms
Master System · NES · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · ZX Spectrum · Sega Genesis/Mega Drive · Game Gear
| NES | Imagineering |
| Amiga | Ocean Software (publisher) |
| Game Gear | Arc Developments |
| Sega Master System | Arc Developments |
- NES. The NES original sold over one million copies and became a best-seller for the system.
Before you buy
Among US carts this sits above the middle but is not costly. The European loose cart usually costs about the same as the US one, and a complete European copy usually costs somewhat less. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
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