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the Space Mutants is a 1991 8-bit platform video game developed by Arc Developments and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

It was released in North America on October 1, 1991, and in Europe on February 28, 1992.

The game is based on the popular animated television series The Simpsons, which had been running since 1989.

In the game, players take control of Bart Simpson as he attempts to save Springfield from alien invaders known as Space Mutants.

The goal of the game is to collect four pieces of a special rainbow-colored space mutant detector device that will allow Bart to locate and defeat the aliens’ base of operations.

To do this, Bart must explore various locations throughout Springfield in search of objects that will help him complete his mission.

These objects can be found by interacting with other characters in the game or by solving puzzles that require skillful navigation through levels filled with enemies and obstacles.

The gameplay of Bart Vs.

the Space Mutants consists primarily of platforming elements as players guide Bart from one side of each level to the other while avoiding enemies and hazards along the way.

In addition to navigating levels, players must also make use of items found throughout Springfield such as spray paint cans, magnets, X-Ray glasses, and slingshots in order to progress further into the game world.

As with most 8-bit games from this era, there are no saves or passwords; instead players must rely on their own skills and memory in order to progress through each level without losing all their lives.

Bart Vs.

The Space Mutants received generally positive reviews upon its release; critics praised its colorful visuals and sound design as well as its faithful representation of The Simpsons universe despite being an 8-bit title released at a time when 16-bit console games were becoming more prevalent in gaming culture.

Many reviewers also enjoyed how challenging yet enjoyable it was even for those who weren’t familiar with The Simpsons franchise prior to playing it; some went so far as to call it one of the best NES platformers ever made due to its tight controls and clever level design.

Despite its critical reception however, Bart Vs.

The Space Mutants was unable to achieve commercial success due largely to its late release after Super Mario World had already become established as one of the definitive titles for Nintendo’s SNES console; this ultimately led Acclaim Entertainment not only discontinuing further production on any future Simpsons titles but also resulted in them dropping their license agreement with Fox Interactive altogether thus ending any chance for another Simpsons game until 1996 when Konami released The Simpsons Arcade Game for arcades worldwide followed soon after by THQ’s first official home console release titled Virtual Springfield for PC platforms later that same year Bart Vs.

The Space Mutants remains an important part of video gaming history not just because it was one of few 8-bit titles based off a then relatively popular cartoon but also because it served as Acclaim’s first major foray into licensed titles which would eventually lead them down a path towards developing some of gaming’s most recognizable franchises such as Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and NBA Jam among others over time making it an important stepping stone towards establishing Acclaim Entertainment's legacy within video games industry today