14 DAY TRIAL // The Simpsons family are set to invade the iOS platform, as EA has just announced plans to release this game in the App Store. The company collaborated with TV series creator Matt Groening, as well as the writers and animators, for this mobile game.
Although this will be a free-to-play game, those who want to achieve something in the game faster will have to purchase virtual currency, which is called “doughnuts.” This should speed up the things a bit.
The story of the game is pretty hillarious. Homer is guilty of accidentally causing a meltdown and wiping out Springfield. The player's job is to rebuild the town while reuniting the Simpsons family who have been scattered around the city due to this tragic event.
Obviously, the first character that players will be able to unlock is Homer, but as they achieve various feats and complete multiple missions, additional characters will be unlocked, including Marge, Bart, Lisa and the rest of Springfield characters. According to devs, new characters will be added over time.
EA invested a lot in this game and hopes to nail it with this freemium game, which will be launched on iPhone and iPad within the next few weeks.
Unfortunately, there's no telling when exactly an Android version of the game isavailable for download in the Android Market, but EA promised that it would deliver the game for Google's mobile platform a few months after the iOS release.
“The primary currency is cash, but as Homer loves doughnuts the premium currency is actually donuts.You can unlock donuts by discovering them throughout Springfield and also doing quests, but you also can purchase donuts to help you accelerate your gameplay,” said Bernard Kim, Electronic Arts senior vice president of global social and mobile publishing.