The Simpsons: Hit & Run FAQ

The Simpsons: Hit & Run FAQ

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Q: What console is this game being ran on?
A: This game is most likely being run on the PC version as the load times are significantly better than any other version. However, there is nothing in the PC version than you can't do on the console versions. Also with PC version, you can add 'Lucas Mod Launcher' which makes the game's load times even quicker and makes the game more compatible.

Q: Why are you collecting coins?
A: The game requires a certain amount of coins at specific parts to buy either cars or clothing needed to progress to the next level. This makes coin routing a big part of the run as being able to pick up as many coins whilst doing the missions cuts time down significantly

Q: Why do you reset your car at ___ ?
A: Resetting the car at a specific spot can warp you somewhere different to make the driving less painful (E.G - No Mission Skips/Warps relies heavily on car resets to skip parts of a level and decrease car RNG problems). If the car is being reset whilst mid-air then that immediately stops your car's momentum which can be very useful if the car is heavily damaged or you can see any obstacle in your path which might cause you problems (E.G - On the last mission, resetting the car with the nuclear waste will save you having to go back and getting another if you don't crash)

Q: What are you trying to do with Cletus on Lisa's Level?
A: The strategy for Cletus on the mission "Bonfire of the Manatees" is to get him stuck behind a wall where he can do nothing but move backwards. This is heavily reliant on cars not being present as they can slow down Cletus to the point where he wont have the momentum/speed to carry on into the specific spot. Once in the spot however, it is simply a case of repeatedly hitting him to collect the items and then resetting your car so you can move off quickly

Q: What are you trying to do with "Armoured Truck" on Apu's Level??
A: The strategy for the armoured truck on the mission "Kwik-E Cash" is to get the truck stuck between a barrier and a pillar on the other side of the road at a certain point. This heavily relies on cars not being present and being able to get the armoured truck into position at the right time. If done correctly, it's then possible to drive off immediately to the next destination which saves a load of time

Q: [For Any%] Why do you keep failing the same mission over and over again?
A: This is abusing the in-game system where if you fail a mission 5 times repeatedly then the game allows you to skip the mission entirely. This in-turn is faster than doing the mission normally and/or saves a ton of hassle you may encounter with the mission.

Q: Is there a coin route for this game?
A: RobotCrocodilz made a very simple, easy to follow coin route for All Story Missions. That can be found here: http://pastebin.com/7SwaL8zH

Q: [For 100%] What is coin grinding?
A: Coin grinding takes place after blowing up Skinner's car on Level 6. It's where we abuse the in-game respawning system to get as many coins as we need for the rest of the run to buy the various things needed for 100%. The best place to do this in Krustylu Studios on Level 6 where there is the most amount of coins in a single room. We hit the boxes/machines 2 times each and then mission warp to the next mission as it puts us in a good location to run back in and it's safer from Hit & Run.

Q: Where are the leaderboards for this game?
A: http://www.speedrun.com/The_Simpsons_Hit_and_Run