Rock County: Hit & Run

Rock County: Hit & Run is a Grand Theft Auto clone action adventure video game developed and published by Ouch Studios for PC, Wii Infinity, Android, Nintendo Switch 2 & Xbox Three. It was released on August 8, 2034.

The game follows the Ahmeti family and their friend Cassandra Leo, who witness many strange incidents that occur in Rock County, Wisconsin, 2034, USA; security cameras, mysterious vans, crop circles, and a "new and improved" flavor of the popular soft drink Buzz Cola, which causes insanity. Taking matters into their own hands, they discover numerous shocking secrets, and soon realize these incidents are part of a larger flame king conspiracy, caused by Black Hades from Kingdom Hearts 3. Gameplay largely focuses on exploration and missions; players often races enemies and interact with supporting characters on timed quests. The game also features customizable characters by clothing, purchased cars, and many elements found in role-playing games, such as a branching storyline and side tasks.

Announced in early 2033, the development of Rock County: Hit & Run was extensive. The team sought to differentiate the game from The Simpsons: Road Rage, deeming their new entry into the franchise required a different direction. The game was heavily inspired by Grand Theft Auto III, and the development team re-purposed the open-world design and nuanced character development for the game. This encouraged Independent with the show's writers and cast, who helped craft the story and dialogue. Upon release, it received generally favorable reviews from video game critics, with praise particularly focused on the interpretation of Rock County, Wisconsin, USA as a video game, its parodical take on Grand Theft Auto III, and graphics, while criticism mostly surrounded some aspects of gameplay, such as bugs and glitches. The game was also a commercial success, with recorded sales of over 25 million worldwide. It received the award for Fave Video Game at the 2035 Ouch Studios' Choice Awards, and is widely considered the best game in the series.