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''Bart vs. The Space Mutants'' was released in 1991 for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]], and was the first LicensedGame based off ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' for that system. It was developed by [[Creator/AbsoluteEntertainment Imagineering]], and also ported to the UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem, UsefulNotes/GameGear, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/{{Amiga}} and numerous computers.

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''Bart vs. The Space Mutants'' was released in 1991 for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem [[Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]], and was the first LicensedGame based off ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' for that system. It was developed by [[Creator/AbsoluteEntertainment Imagineering]], and also ported to the UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem, UsefulNotes/GameGear, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/{{Amiga}} Platform/SegaMasterSystem, Platform/GameGear, Platform/SegaGenesis, Platform/{{Amiga}} and numerous computers.
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* OffModel:
** Lure Moe out of his tavern in the first level, and you'll see his in-game design looks nothing like he does in the series. In fact, when Mike Matei did a live stream of the game, he didn't even realize that character was even supposed to be Moe!
** Likewise, Dr. Marvin Monroe bears little resemblance to how he looks on the show.
** Bart's nose vanishes when he stands still.
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* RecurringBoss: Again, the alien man in the second level.

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* RecurringBoss: Again, Seymour Skinner (or possibly a space mutant impersonating him) appears as a mini-boss at three different points in the alien man in mall level. The first time, he runs back and forth and throws projectiles at Bart, the second level.time he rides a giant shoe and tries to step on him, and the final time, he teleports around before attacking.



* RushmoreRefacement: Complete the game, and the space mutants add Bart's face to honor their WorthyOpponent.
* SeeThruSpecs: Bart uses these to identify aliens disguised as humans.

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* RushmoreRefacement: Complete the game, and the space mutants add Bart's face to Mount Rushmore to honor their WorthyOpponent.
* SeeThruSpecs: Bart uses these a pair of x-ray glasses to identify aliens disguised as humans.



* SomeDexterityRequired: The controls in this game are '''dreadful.''' Bart cannot and will not [[JumpPhysics execute a proper running jump.]] As a consequence, simple platform sections and obstacles become ''[[PlatformHell nightmarishly difficult]]'' to overcome.

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* SomeDexterityRequired: The controls in this game are '''dreadful.''' Bart cannot and will not [[JumpPhysics execute a proper running jump.]] As a consequence, simple platform sections jump]], because both the run and obstacles become ''[[PlatformHell nightmarishly difficult]]'' to overcome.jump abilities use the same action button. He can instead perform a long jump by pressing both action buttons simultaneously.



* SpellingBonus: You can spell the names of other Simpsons characters to get their assistance with each boss.

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* SpellingBonus: You Bart can earn letters by defeating aliens that disguise themselves as humans. If he collects enough to spell the names name of other Simpsons characters one of his family members, they will appear during the level's boss fight to get their assistance with each boss.help him out.

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* FakeDifficulty: No way to replenish your health, a time limit, most enemies are invincible, no continues, highly unintuitive controls, instant death wet cement, instant death tar pits, the list goes on.

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* FakeDifficulty: No There's no way to replenish your health, a time limit, most enemies are invincible, no continues, highly unintuitive controls, instant death wet cement, instant death tar pits, deadly water, the list goes on.



* SummonMagic: You can summon Grandpa to give you coins with a whistle... Providing you stand one exact spot in the first level. Otherwise you'll just summon a dog to attack you.

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* SummonMagic: SummonMagic:
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You can summon Grandpa to give you coins with a whistle... Providing you stand one exact spot in the first level. Otherwise you'll just summon a dog to attack you.



* SuperDrowningSkills: If Bart falls in the water in the fourth level, he'll immediately drown, complete with bubbles appearing where he fell in.



* TacticalSuicideBoss: The second boss drops suitcases, which you need to jump on in order to damage it.

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* TacticalSuicideBoss: The second boss boss, Ms. Botz, drops suitcases, which you need to jump on in order to damage it.her.



* TotallyRadical: The box.

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* %%* TotallyRadical: The box.
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This game was reviewed by ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' in Episode 30 of his series.
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This game was reviewed by ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' in Episode 30 of his series.

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* UnwinnableByMistake: It's almost impossible to clear the Museum without losing a life due to a section with very slow disappearing reappearing platforms that eats about 300 seconds off the timer.
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* GuideDangIt: Finding the final plutonium rod in the last level. There is absolutely no clue anywhere as to where it is. [[spoiler: It's Maggie's pacifier - find her and interact with her to complete the game.]] Also, the fact that there's no indication of what to do with the whistle in the first level or that you only need to use one cherry bomb.
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* MuseumLevel: The penultimate level of the game.

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