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Smurfs Kart

Smurfs Kart on the Xbox Series X is smurfy racing fun!
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67%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, optimization
76% User Score Based on 43 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 11 reviews

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Smurfs Kart is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game with a kids theme. It was developed by Eden Games and was released on August 22, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Smurfs Kart" is a family-friendly racing game set in the beloved Smurfs universe. Choose from 12 Smurf characters, each with their own kart and special item, and race on 12 tracks inspired by the Smurfs' world. The game encourages strategic use of power-ups and shortcuts to outmaneuver opponents, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players .

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Smurfs Kart features vibrant graphics and charming visuals that capture the whimsical essence of the Smurf universe, making it appealing for younger audiences and families.
  • The game offers accessible gameplay with forgiving controls, allowing casual players and children to enjoy racing without feeling overwhelmed.
  • Local multiplayer support for up to four players enhances the fun, making it a great option for family gatherings and couch co-op sessions.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, with only twelve tracks and limited modes, leading to a repetitive experience that may not hold players' attention for long.
  • Technical issues, such as broken achievements and occasional bugs, detract from the overall experience, reminding players of its smaller-scale production compared to more established kart racers.
  • The absence of online multiplayer and a lack of strategic diversity among characters limit the game's competitive appeal, making it feel generic and less engaging for seasoned players.
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are vibrant and whimsical, effectively reflecting the playful nature of the Smurf universe with colorful environments and lively animations. While many players appreciate the cheerful visuals and solid design, some note that the graphics feel less impressive compared to competitors, and the repetitive gameplay can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is visually appealing and suitable for casual play, though it may not stand out in terms of graphical fidelity.

    • “The visuals are vivid and cheerful, capturing the whimsical personality of the Smurf universe with colorful environments, exaggerated track layouts, and lively character animations.”
    • “Its colorful visuals, easy handling, and upbeat tone make it an enjoyable option for families, casual players, and anyone who simply wants a lighthearted racing game without complicated systems.”
    • “Fun graphics and easy gameplay.”
    • “The tracks and visuals are smurfy enough, yet the gameplay quickly turns quite repetitive, and the achievements require a grind that feels more like work than play.”
    • “My biggest pet peeve with this are the graphics.”
    • “I can’t vouch for the graphics or ease of use, but he loves it and that’s all that matters.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay adheres to traditional racing mechanics, focusing on drifting, item collection, and high-speed turns, but lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience. Players may find the driving mechanics underwhelming compared to other genre benchmarks, and the overall ease of the game, along with grind-heavy achievements, detracts from enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay follows the familiar blueprint established by genre staples: races revolve around drifting for speed boosts, collecting items, dodging hazards, and managing turns at high speed.”
    • “The driving mechanics are serviceable, but I'd place them a good distance below Mario Kart, SuperTuxKart, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2, Crash Team Racing, Sonic Robo Kart, and The Karters 2.”
    • “However, players seeking a more expansive experience—with extensive track lists, deeper mechanics, or robust online support—may find that it doesn’t have enough content or complexity to hold their attention for long.”
    • “The tracks and visuals are smurfy enough, yet the gameplay quickly turns quite repetitive, and the achievements require a grind that feels more like work than play.”
    • “The driving mechanics are serviceable, but I'd place them a good distance below Mario Kart, Supertuxkart, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2, Crash Team Racing, Sonic Robo Kart, and The Karters 2.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally stable, though not without flaws, leading to a uniform character performance that limits strategic diversity and experimentation compared to other kart racers.

    • “Though each smurf has a special item, overall character performance feels largely uniform, which means strategic diversity and experimentation are limited compared to more robust kart racers.”
    • “The game’s technical performance is generally stable, but not flawless.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, particularly in achievement hunting, which requires repetitive gameplay on limited maps and with fewer items compared to competitors. While it may appeal to racing and smurf fans, the grindy nature of the achievements often blurs the line between challenge and tedium, making the experience feel plain and overly time-consuming.

    • “An alright game for racing and smurf fans, but too grindy and too plain to stand out from the competition.”
    • “Those achievements are also very grindy.”
    • “With fewer maps and fewer items than its primary competitor and seventh-generation graphics, the most fun you are going to squeeze out of this game is within achievement hunting. However, this game walks a thin line between 'challenging' and 'tedious.' The achievements will genuinely take you a long time to get because they mostly involve choosing one smurf at a time and replaying maps over and over.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music features a decent selection of 12 tracks that are generally well-received, but the overall soundtrack is considered mundane and lacks variety. Additionally, the absence of voice acting and minimal animations detract from the overall audio experience.

    • “On a surface level, this game has good sound and music, featuring decent tracks.”
    • “No voice acting, barely any animations, boring-looking tracks and items, mundane soundtrack.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf" is seen as lacking depth, which is disappointing given the game's ambitious elements. Reviewers feel that this missed opportunity could have elevated the Smurfs franchise to a more prominent position in gaming.

    • “It's a shame though because with the quality of Mission Vileaf, this was a genuine opportunity to improve the status of the Smurfs IP and work it to becoming a household gaming title.”
    • “It's a shame because there were a lot of genuinely ambitious elements to 'The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf,' but nothing here.”
    • “It's a shame though because with the quality of Mission Vileaf, this was a genuine opportunity to improve the status of the Smurfs IP and work it towards becoming a household gaming title.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be highly humorous, complemented by impressive graphics and solid gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience overall.

    • “The game is really funny, has great graphics, and good playability.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported that the time trial feature for leaderboards is somewhat buggy, indicating issues with stability in this aspect of the game.

    • “The time trials for the leaderboards are quite buggy.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which really affected my enjoyment.”
    • “The game often freezes, making it difficult to progress.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers notable replayability through shortcuts and alternate paths, enhancing the experience for players. Additionally, the inclusion of split-screen multiplayer for up to four players encourages social interaction and makes couch racing sessions a memorable highlight.

    • “Shortcuts and alternate paths add some replayability, and split-screen multiplayer for up to four players gives families and groups a chance to enjoy couch racing sessions that often become the highlight of the experience.”
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Smurfs Kart is a arcade racing game with kids theme.

Smurfs Kart is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Smurfs Kart was released on August 22, 2023.

Smurfs Kart was developed by Eden Games.

Smurfs Kart has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Smurfs Kart is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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