What is The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port?

The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port is an open-source port of The Simpsons: Hit & Run. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.

Do I need the original game files to run The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port

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An existing game or its source code brought to another platform.

Based on The Simpsons: Hit & Run

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About

An Android port of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, aiming to make the game playable on Android devices while preserving the original experience. The README lists story mode playable from start to finish, working cutscenes, native touch controls, external gamepad support and stable 60 FPS with VSync. It requires Android 7.0 or higher.

How it differs from the original

The port adds native touch controls, including a menu to set their position and size, and support for multiple adaptive resolutions.

Getting started

For a complete installation you must provide your own backup copy of the PC version of the game. The README says to read the included installation guide, and stresses reading the touch controls guide if you want to play with touch controls.

History

The README says the project started from work by ZenoArrows, who made ports for Nintendo Switch and PS Vita, and that this repository is a fork of that project made to add Android compatibility. The author says it was developed entirely alone.

Known issues & limitations

Minor bugs or unexpected behavior may still occur.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Android version).

You need to provide your own backup copy of the PC game for a complete installation.

Features

The port has native touch controls.
An in-game menu lets you adjust the touch controls' position and size.
Story mode is playable from start to finish.
Cutscenes work during gameplay.
The port supports external controllers and gamepads.
The game physics are faithful to the original version.
The port supports multiple adaptive resolutions.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Tested device: The README says it was tested on a Vivo Y01, where it is fully playable.
Built with: Built with Android Studio, SDL, CMake, FFmpeg and the NDK.

FAQ

What is The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port?: The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port is an open-source port of The Simpsons: Hit & Run. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.
Do I need the original game files to run The Simpsons: Hit & Run Port?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.