The Smurfs: Dreams

The Smurfs — Dreams was a downright magical experience; although I did encounter a few things I wish had been different, they are instantly forgotten thanks to everything I loved about the game.

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story, stability

100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

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The Smurfs: Dreams is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Ocellus Studio and was released on November 7, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This edition includes: The game "The Smurfs: Dreams" The "Thief Costume" skin The game's digital artbook The game’s digital OST

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gameplay19 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Charming visuals and vibrant art direction create an enchanting game world that feels alive.
Engaging and intuitive gameplay mechanics, with a variety of level designs and challenges that keep the experience fresh.
Perfect for families and kids, offering a relaxing platforming experience with cooperative play options.

The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more content and variety in enemy types.
Lack of voice acting and a deeper story may leave some players feeling disconnected from the Smurfs' universe.
Repetitive gameplay elements and some levels feeling too similar can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and a variety of challenges that keep it fresh and enjoyable throughout. Players appreciate the intuitive design reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Super Mario 3D World, with unique twists and creative level designs that enhance the experience. While some find the gameplay repetitive at times, the overall blend of fun mechanics, vibrant visuals, and lively environments contributes to a delightful platforming adventure.
- “The gameplay is similar to Mario 3D World, although it is a lot easier.”
- “A really fun 3D platformer with great graphics, precise controls, and varied, creative mechanics.”
- “The hidden platforms and secret paths keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, offering a delightful sense of discovery without overwhelming you.”
- “At least for me, it isn't as good as Smurfs Mission Vileaf and 2 Green Stone because the Smurf feel and story were like playing an episode of the Smurfs with the main cast and a lot of voice acting packed with neat gameplay mechanics, but here it's not the same.”
- “Repetitive gameplay at times, because most levels are very similar to one another.”
- “Campaign is definitely on the short side, odd glitches can disrupt gameplay, and side-levels could use more visual flair.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
35%
13%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its catchy and soothing soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience without being intrusive. While some tracks may feel a bit excessive for the game's tone, many players appreciate the variety and orchestral elements that complement the visuals and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack, the map, the gameplay, the stories are fantastic!”
- “The OST is probably my favorite out of everything here; it's very relaxing and thrilling in some parts.”
- “The soundtrack complements these visuals perfectly, with tunes that are catchy yet unobtrusive.”
- “The music and gameplay combined are soothing.”
- “Little to no music.”
- “The soundtrack is a bit repetitive, but I like what I heard.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
18%
14%
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their stunning art style, vibrant colors, and whimsical designs, creating an enchanting and immersive experience. Players appreciate the excellent performance across platforms, particularly on the Steam Deck, and note that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay, making it a visually delightful 3D platformer. The charming aesthetics and captivating soundtrack further contribute to the game's appeal, making it a standout in its genre.
- “The stunning graphics and beautiful background music and sound effects enhance the relaxing and immersive experience, inviting you to sit back and enjoy the whimsical dream world.”
- “It's a graphically beautiful game and what further helps is its amazing art direction.”
- “With its 3D world, cutesy, highly saturated art style, and platform gameplay, it's easy to see inspiration from games like Mario 3D World.”
- “Aesthetically, the game is a visual delight that feels like a master painter has applied a final glaze to its painting, giving every scene a distinct, enchanting shine.”
- “Charming visuals: vibrant colors and whimsical designs create an enchanting game world that feels alive.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The story in "The Smurf - Dreams" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underwhelming and short compared to expectations, particularly when compared to the original cartoon. While some appreciate the unique maps tied to each Smurf's background, the overall narrative feels lacking and disconnected, leading to a gameplay experience that prioritizes mechanics over storytelling. Despite these criticisms, the game is still considered enjoyable, though it could have benefited from a more developed plot.
- “I also love how each Smurf's main storyline has a different map that ties to their story and background, especially Smurfette, with her bright side and dark side, and her fear of facing her background.”
- “The plot is still good for what it is, even if it isn't much; the game really focuses more on gameplay than any other aspect.”
- “At least for me, it isn't as good as Smurfs: Mission Vileaf and 2 Green Stone because the Smurf feel and story are pretty much like playing an episode of the Smurfs with the main cast and a lot of voice acting packed with neat gameplay mechanics.”
- “The Smurf - Dreams is actually a good platform and fun to play; too bad in terms of story it's kind of meh. If they had invested a bit more like the cartoon to write a decent story, this would be a great game. It feels a bit short because of that; they could have done much more in that department.”
- “I think everything is very well-made, except the story is kind of short. There's only a total of 11 Smurfs to save in the game, which is a little less than I expected, and I wish we could choose which Smurfs we can play with (e.g., Handy, Painter) after rescuing them.”
- “My only point of criticism is the sometimes rather empty worlds, which don’t really connect to the story of the Smurf who needs to be freed.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of stages that encourage repeated play, others feel that once achievements are completed, the incentive to return diminishes significantly. Overall, it offers a blend of infinite replayability for some and limited appeal for others after initial completion.
- “Despite its gentle difficulty, the variety and replayability of the stages keep you coming back for more.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Not really replayable after you get the achievements; not unless you want to wait for a year or two and come back to it. At the end of the day, it's a platformer, and you can get your platformer fix elsewhere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, delivering excellent performance and visuals, particularly on the Steam Deck OLED, where users report a fantastic experience.
- “Performance is really good on the Steam Deck OLED (visuals too).”
- “Very well optimized.”
- “The performance is fantastic!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits few glitches, but some have experienced issues specifically during cutscenes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience. While stability is generally good, there are occasional odd glitches that detract from the overall immersion.
- “On the subject of glitches, unfortunately, the one area I experienced glitches was during the cutscenes.”
- “The campaign is definitely on the short side; odd glitches can disrupt gameplay.”
- “Few, if any, glitches... see my cons below on this one.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the stealth stages in the game can become tedious, leading to a sense of prolonged grinding that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The stealth stages linger and feel a bit tedious.”
- “Grinding for levels takes way too long and becomes monotonous.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game has been criticized as potentially exploitative, with some players perceiving it as a cash grab despite its charming premise centered around cute blue creatures.
- “Who would have thought that a game about little blue creatures with an affinity for the word 'cute' could be anything more than a cash grab?”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it constantly pushes players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its diverse gameplay across the five Smurf titles, which adds an interesting twist to the experience. Additionally, the funny cinematics contribute to the overall comedic tone, enhancing the enjoyment for players.
- “Kinda funny in a way that every single one of the 5 smurf games plays differently and feels a little bit different, which is interesting at least in terms of diversity.”
- “Funny cinematics.”

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The Smurfs: Dreams is a action adventure game with kids theme.

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

The Smurfs: Dreams was released on November 7, 2024.

The Smurfs: Dreams was developed by Ocellus Studio.

The Smurfs: Dreams has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Smurfs: Dreams is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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