The Smurfs Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

The Smurfs

SystemSega Master System
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 Master System, developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames.

It is part of the Les Schtroumpfs series; on the Master System you can also try Schtroumpfs Autour du Monde, Les. The series also appears on other systems with Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle (2600) and Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle (ColecoVision).

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 Master System 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 Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

The Smurfs cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00D9-2309

See all The Smurfs cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

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.

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.

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