Level 3 is the third level in The Simpsons: Hit & Run. It takes place on October 27, with the player taking on the role of Lisa as the level's protagonist.
Level 3 takes place in the harbor area of Springfield and focuses on finding Bart. Despite the severity of the situation, Lisa is sidetracked by nuisances within Springfield several times.
Plot
After the events of Level 2's cutscene, Bart has been declared missing and the hunt is on. Lisa, Bart's younger sister, has taken it upon herself to personally find Bart. She runs across town looking for any information about Bart's location, but her efforts are in vain until she consults Captain McAllister. With his help, Lisa finds her brother, but Bart's mind has been completely scrambled.
Appearance
Level 3 is the last unique level in the main game, as all other levels after this one reuse the maps from the first three levels. It takes place at the beach-side part of Springfield during sunset, it is also the last level to take place during the day, and is the first level to incorporate vehicle headlights.
The map includes locations found in the show such as The Android's Dungeon, Barney's Bowalarama, the Aztec Theater, and of course, Krusty Burgers. Notable locations in Level 3 include the Squidport, the Burns Casino, the observatory, and the Duff Brewery. Lastly, half of the map is dominated by freeway and forest along with the Springfield Sign, and includes a smaller part of town, including the observatory, Kamp Krusty, a massive, destroyed bridge alongside a leaking dam, and The Android's Dungeon, while the other half is dominated by the ocean, and includes the Squidport, the Burns Casino, the larger part of town, the C-Spanker, and the Duff Brewery.
Music
Missions
- Nerd Race Queen
- Clueless
- Bonfire of the Manatees
- Operation Hellfish
- Slithery Sleuthing
- Fishy Deals
- The Old Pirate and the Sea
- Bonus: Princi-Pal
Street racing
Main Article: Street Races
- Docks Time Trial Race: Run by Milhouse whoes at the docks, near the C-Spanker. (4 Laps)
- Hillside Area Circuit Race: Run by Nelson who near a gas station.
- Squidport Checkpoint Race: Run by Ralph who is by the Duff Brewery.
- Prize: Book Burning Van
Cards
- Main article: Level 3 Collector Cards
- Description: This fossilized "angel skeleton" was actually part of a publicity stunt for Heavenly Hills Mall.
- Episode: Lisa the Skeptic
- Location: On top of The Android's Dungeon.
Bart's Soul
- Description: Sold to Milhouse for $5.00
- Episode: Bart Sells His Soul
- Location: Hovering across Barney's Bowlarama.
Lisa Lionheart
- Description: Lisa's answer to the sexist, vacuous talking Malibu Stacy doll. Alternative names for the doll suggested by Bart: "Blabbermouth - the jerky doll for jerks", "Wendy Windbag", and "Ugly Doris".
- Episode: Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy
- Location: Hovering across the lighthouse.
Lisa's Valentine
- Description: Originally intended for someone else, Lisa gave this valentine to Ralph out of sheer pity, a kindness she came to regret.
- Episode: I Love Lisa
- Location: On the C-Spanker.
Lisa's Machine
- Description: Lisa becomes obsessive as a result of a teacher's strike and finds ways to learn on her own.
- Episode: The PTA Disbands
- Location: At a blocked off section behind the Krustylu Studio.
Evil Braces
- Description: Because the Simpsons do not have a dental plan, Lisa must settle for a cheaper set of braces that "pre-date stainless steel" so she can't get them wet.
- Episode: Last Exit to Springfield
- Location: One section of the dam.
Soy Pop
- Description: Lisa's futuristic favorite snack in her college years as told by a fortune-teller.
- Episode: Lisa's Wedding
- Location: On top of the bridge, near Kamp Krusty.
Character Clothing
Main article: Character Costumes
These costumes can be bought at either the Android's Dungeon or the Observatory.
- Lisa Cool (250 coins)
- Lisa Florida (250 Coins)
- Lisa Hockey (300 coins)
Vehicles
- Malibu Stacy Car (Starting vehicle)
- School Bus (Purchase from Otto for 300 coins; must be used in Operation Hellfish)
- Sedan (Level 3) (Bonus Mission)
- Book Burning Van (Street Race prize)
- Nerd Car (Purchase from Gil for 250 coins)
- Donut Truck (Purchase from Gil for 250 coins)
Wasp Cameras
Main Article: Level 3 Wasp Cameras
Gags
Main Article: Level 3 Gags
- Robot with the knife in the back of Android's Dungeon.
- Radioactive Man cardboard cut-out at Android's Dungeon.
- Yellow dumpster across the street from Krusty Burger.
- Ball drop at Wall E. Weasel's.
- Crane on top of the ship.
- Alarm at the Observatory.
- Perpetual motion machine on the desk at the Observatory.
- Telescope at the Observatory.
- Monkey in the matter transporter at the Observatory.
- Flag at Kamp Krusty.
- Boar's head at Kamp Krusty.
Trivia
- This is the first level of the game not to take place at daytime. Instead, the level takes place at dusk.
- This is also the last level of the game to take place during a different time of the day, as the next four levels after this one take place towards night-time.
- This is the only level of two things:
- This level, along with Level 4 are the only levels in the game where Homer has no role in the main story, as he only appears in the two levels as an optional driver for both his Family Sedan and 70's Sports Car.
- This is the only level in the game not to include a cutscene, but to compensate that it is the only level where you can first access the Bonus Movie.
- This map includes the Burns Casino, which is strange considering the casino was burned to the ground in the show, although it is more likely that the game simply does not tie in with the Simpsons' timeline; hence why numerous locations and vehicles from the first fourteen seasons of the show appear in the game.