The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror - Game Boy Color Action Game (2001)

The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror is an action game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color platform. Players control characters from The Simpsons universe as they navigate a series of spooky, themed levels inspired by the iconic Treehouse of Horror episodes. The main objective involves defeating various enemies and bosses while collecting items to progress through the game’s levels.

The pace of the game is moderately fast, combining exploration with combat mechanics typical of action titles on the Game Boy Color. A unique mechanic in this game is the use of different Simpsons characters, each with their own abilities, allowing strategic gameplay based on character selection. This adds variety to the otherwise straightforward action gameplay.

What makes The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror distinctive is its setting within the eerie Treehouse of Horror stories, blending humor and horror elements. As a 2001 Game Boy Color action game, it stands out by integrating familiar cartoon characters into a genre that emphasizes both action and atmospheric design.