The Smurfs Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

The Smurfs

SystemSega Game Gear
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperBit Managers
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesLes Schtroumpfs
LegacyDeep cut

The Smurfs is a platformer released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames.

It is part of the Les Schtroumpfs series; on the Game Gear you can also try The Smurfs Travel the World. The series also appears on other systems with Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle (2600) and Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle (ColecoVision). Bit Managers also made Tintin in Tibet for the Game Gear.

The Smurfs is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Smurfs 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.

The Smurfs gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

The Smurfs cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Time00D9-2FB0
Infinite Lives00D9-2363
Infinite Health00D9-2404
Start With Full Health04E-AED-E66
Infinite Health00C-866-19E
Start With 9 Lives09E-8DD-E66

See all The Smurfs cheats

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The Smurfs FAQ

Who made The Smurfs?

It was developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames.

Is The Smurfs multiplayer?

No. The Smurfs is a single-player game.

How long does The Smurfs take to play?

As a platformer, The Smurfs typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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