The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 41 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone delivers a smurf-tastic gaming experience that respects the beloved license. With its charming characters, engaging gameplay, and a dash of smurfy humor, it’s a journey that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
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In "The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone," Handy Smurf's invention goes awry when the Green Stone, held by Gargamel, explodes and sets free the evil Stolas. A team of 4 Smurfs must now embark on a quest to retrieve the Green Stone fragments and prevent a reign of terror, using their unique abilities to navigate through teleporters and various levels. This family-friendly game is set in the enchanting Smurfs universe and offers a fun and engaging adventure for players of all ages.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
story12 positive mentions
character development1 negative mentions
  • The game features significant graphical improvements and maintains the charm of the Smurfs universe.
  • Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of characters and unique skills that enhance the experience.
  • The controls are smooth, and the game is well-optimized for platforms like the Steam Deck, making it accessible and enjoyable.
  • The game can feel repetitive, particularly in enemy encounters and level design, lacking the variety found in the first installment.
  • Some players feel that the game does not capture the cozy Smurf vibe of the original, leaning more towards action than platforming.
  • The final stages may feel rushed and less satisfying, with recycled boss encounters and a lack of new challenges.
  • story22 mentions

    The story in "The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf" has been well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and improvements over the first game. Many reviewers noted that the sequel maintains the charm of its predecessor while enhancing the overall experience with better visuals, music, and voice acting. Overall, the story is described as enjoyable and fitting well within the game's context, contributing to a positive reception.

    • “The music fits the story great and the voice acting is, like in the previous game, on point!”
    • “I'm still at 10%, but already falling in love with everything: story, gameplay adjustments, phasing, the fact that the formula established from the previous game is intact but just expanded and overall more enjoyable (not that the first wasn't, mind you)... awesome and Microids did a really great job with this.”
    • “The Smurfs 2 feels like the first game in visuals with some upgrades on textures and story.”
    • “Since after Mission Vileaf and the kart racer game.”
    • “So you might have seen my review on Mission Vileaf.”
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay of "Smurfs: Fragments of the Green Stone" has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the expanded formula and engaging elements, others feel it falls short of its predecessor by adopting a more traditional platforming style that lacks the innovative mechanics of the first game. The sequel introduces solid jump-and-run mechanics with rail shooting elements, but some fans miss the unique gameplay features and character choices that made the original more enjoyable. Overall, while the game is fun and charming, it may not fully satisfy those seeking the depth of the previous installment.

    • “I'm still at 10%, but already fall in love with everything: story, gameplay adjustments, phasing, the fact that the formula established from the previous game is intact but just expanded and overall more enjoyable (not that the first wasn't mind you)... Osome and Microids did a really great job with this.”
    • “The sequel did some things better than the first game; this one has a little bit different gameplay style than the first game. It's more of a jump and run with rail shooting elements, and it did it fully solid.”
    • “With its charming characters, engaging gameplay, and a dash of smurfy humor, it’s a journey that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.”
    • “Sadly, fragments of the green stone ditch the innovative 'vacuum' device mechanic of its predecessor in favor of a more traditional platformer approach.”
    • “While serviceable, this decision leaves much to be desired for fans of the original game's unique gameplay.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack maintain the charm of the Smurf universe, but they fail to compensate for the lackluster gameplay experience.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in Smurfs 2 shifts from the ambient style of the original to a more adventurous vibe, enhancing the action segments and resulting in a more memorable soundtrack. While the music complements the story well and maintains the charm of the Smurf universe, it does not fully compensate for the game's lackluster gameplay experience. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its quality and fitting voice acting.

    • “The music fits the story great and the voice acting is, like in the previous game, on point!”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack maintain the charm of the Smurf universe.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack maintain the charm of the Smurf universe, but they fail to compensate for the lackluster gameplay experience.”
    • “The music in Smurfs 2 went a different way compared to the original, adopting more of an adventure vibe instead of ambient, due to the action segments, and it is a more memorable soundtrack.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received significant improvements, enhancing the charm of the Smurf universe. While many users appreciate the visuals, some feel that they do not fully compensate for the game's lackluster gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are generally praised as very nice.

    • “The graphics got massive improvements; if you loved the first part, you're definitely going to love this one.”
    • “Very nice graphics.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack maintain the charm of the Smurf universe.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack maintain the charm of the Smurf universe, but they fail to compensate for the lackluster gameplay experience.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack maintain the charm of the Smurf universe, but they fail to compensate for the lackluster gameplay experience.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is perceived as lacking depth, with vibrant visuals and familiar designs failing to compensate for a sense of missed potential, leading players to yearn for the creativity showcased in the first installment.

    • “Vibrant colors and familiar character designs are overshadowed by the feeling of missed potential, leaving players longing for the creativity of the first installment.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game features charming characters and engaging gameplay, infused with a delightful sense of humor that consistently brings joy to players.

    • “With its charming characters, engaging gameplay, and a dash of smurfy humor, it’s a journey that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.”
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