Android Gamer: The Simpsons: Tapped Out Gets a Heroic Update

Published on Friday, 20 February 2015 13:00

Written by Zack Kaplan

The latest update for EA's free-to-play Simpsons game, The Simpsons: Tapped Out, is now available. The update brings superhero-themed content to the game.

All players receive a free Pie-Man costume for Homer, with numerous super hero costumes unlockable for other characters. You'll be taking on criminals by tapping on them. For those familiar with Tapped Out, in-app purchases are available to make unlocking things easier.

The in-game event is set to run for about a month, and is split up like a comic book story-arc, in issues. Each issue will change what you are collecting and what prizes can be obtained. Here is the official update description:

- What makes a hero a hero other than meat, bread, and mayo? Wait, WHAT?? Superheroes? Homer isn’t going to be happy about this one.
- Heroes and villains are flooding Springfield. You’ve built your town – now it’s time to save it
- Join iconic Simpsons characters as their alter-egos fight against the forces of evil.
- With new characters, buildings, decorations, and more, will you be the hero that Springfield needs

For those who haven't played Tapped Out before, everything you do in this game involves collecting in-game money and items for your personally designed Springfield. I give this warning because it is one of those games that you are supposed to constantly be playing in small increments, which does not suit my gaming habits. It may suit yours though.