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Atari 2600 · Platformer
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Publisher | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Les Schtroumpfs |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Coleco Industries, Inc., Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as a platformer.
It landed about 5 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1982 include Custer's Revenge, River Raid and Haunted House. Among the 31 2600 platformers in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Les Schtroumpfs series. The series also appears on other systems with Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle (ColecoVision) and The Smurfs (Genesis).
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the 2600's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle FAQ
When did Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle come out on the 2600?
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle?
It was developed by Coleco Industries, Inc..
Is Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle multiplayer?
Yes. Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle supports up to 2 players.
How long does Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle take to play?
As a platformer, Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.