The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 210 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf Game Cover
Simple, cute, and a colorful Smurfs game with a coop mode as a bonus.
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The Smurftastic Edition contains: - The main game - 3 lithographs (10x15cm) - A Papa Smurf keychain (5cm) - Sticker sheets (11x8,5cm)

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

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features vibrant graphics and a charming atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages.
  • Gameplay is fun and engaging, with solid controls and a satisfying collectathon element that encourages exploration.
  • The game is suitable for children and families, providing a relaxing experience with cooperative gameplay options.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive and monotonous, with a lack of memorable bosses and interesting set pieces.
  • Some mechanics feel underutilized, and the game suffers from technical issues such as glitches and unresponsive controls at times.
  • Collecting all items for 100% completion can be tedious, with some collectibles being overly hidden and difficult to track down.
  • story50 mentions

    The story of "The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf" is simple and aimed at children, featuring rhyming narration and straightforward dialogue, which can make it feel slow-paced and repetitive. While the quests may become monotonous, the game is infused with nostalgia, humor, and beautiful graphics that enhance the overall experience. Players can expect a fun, family-friendly adventure that offers a decent amount of content, with the main story taking around 8-10 hours to complete, plus additional collectibles and upgrades to explore.

    • “The dialogues, the characters, the story, everything seems like it was made by a serious, dedicated team, and I'm sure Peyo would be very proud.”
    • “There were times I was thinking of quitting as some of those jumps requiring the use of multiple buttons and the stealth portion at the end were especially difficult for me, but I was into the story enough that I just wanted to keep going and progressing through it.”
    • “The smurfs - mission vileaf is a love letter to the smurfs, even if it's a bit long-winded at times.”
    • “The game gets repetitive fairly quickly and story building is not great.”
    • “The story is quite simple, as you might expect for a children's game.”
    • “Mission Vileaf's story is aimed at kids, which is evident through the rhyming narration and dumbed down character dialogue, so it can feel a little slow-paced.”
  • gameplay39 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and responsive controls, making navigation enjoyable, though it suffers from linearity and repetitiveness. While the game features engaging level design and a vibrant art style, it is marred by random lag spikes that disrupt gameplay and a lack of significant rewards for continued play. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit familiar, platforming experience that may appeal more to younger audiences.

    • “Great mechanics, solid level design, and a fun gameplay hook.”
    • “They actually managed to make a fun jump-and-run platformer with vibrant visuals, solid level design, and entertaining gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is solid, with smooth controls that make jumping and navigating through levels a breeze.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive, yet the game is alright.”
    • “- incredibly repetitive and monotonous gameplay loop”
    • “Lastly - mechanics don't change much, and the game feels really stretched for what it has to offer.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics in "The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf" are widely praised for their vibrant and colorful visuals, effectively capturing the charm of the Smurfs' universe and surpassing previous titles in the series. While some reviewers note that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are considered more than adequate for a game of this type, with beautiful environments and character designs reminiscent of the animated films. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's nostalgic and enjoyable atmosphere, despite some repetitiveness in level design.

    • “The visuals are jaw-dropping superb, really conveying the idea of an idyllic forest paradise.”
    • “Graphically, Mission Vileaf speaks for itself; these characters look even better than the movie and the environments all look beautiful.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game and visuals are so beautiful to see as well.”
    • “The graphics are not the best I've seen, but they're decent enough for a game of this caliber.”
    • “Graphics/level design don't change almost at all.”
    • “The graphics are alright for a Smurfs game and it's pretty much repetitive.”
  • music20 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to match the mood of different environments, ranging from cheerful tunes in the forest to more ominous sounds in darker areas. While the soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the gameplay experience, some players noted a desire for greater variety. The ambient and tranquil vibes are well-suited for exploration, with dynamic transitions during combat adding an engaging layer to the overall sound design.

    • “The soundtrack is also extremely well done and always fits the mood whether it's a buoyant and cheery number for the forest or something more spooky and ominous when it comes to Gargamel's lair.”
    • “Graphics look cute, the music is surprisingly rousing, and the mechanics are solid.”
    • “The music went more for ambient with tranquility vibes, which is fine; there's no need for intense music when exploring the map. However, it uses dynamic transitions during combat with 'large' enemies where you need to defeat them in different ways depending on the enemy.”
    • “The music went more for ambient with tranquility vibes, which is fine; there's no need for intense music when exploring the map. However, it uses dynamic transitions during combat with 'large' enemies where you need to defeat them in different ways depending on the enemy.”
    • “However, the music, art style, and gameplay with collecting flora and potion points for upgrades were mostly enjoyable.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches, particularly related to the "higher jump" mechanic, which some players have reported. However, not all users have experienced these issues, indicating a mixed stability performance. Overall, glitches are a notable concern for many players.

    • “I found no glitches; maybe there are some, I don't know.”
    • “The only con I have for this game would be some of the glitches.”
    • “The game glitches a lot.”
    • “The only cons of the game are connected with glitches about the 'higher jump.'”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game initially enjoyable, but it quickly becomes tedious due to a lack of guidance on locating essential items, leading to frustration and a slower pace. The game is perceived as challenging, particularly for a kids' title, which adds to the overall tedium of the gameplay.

    • “The completion aspect of the game seems fun until you realize that there is literally 0 indication of where to find that last piece of vile grass, or that one leftover mushroom you missed... and thus it becomes tedious and even slower than it already is.”
    • “Kids game, fairly difficult, tedious gameplay.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its colorful and cheerful tone, with players particularly enjoying the witty dialogue and the clever use of the word "smurf" as a humorous replacement, which adds to the overall hilarity.

    • “So colorful, funny, and happy.”
    • “Really enjoy the dialogue and understanding what the characters mean when they replace a word with 'smurf'; it's hilarious! 😂”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with many users feeling it is an unfinished product designed primarily to profit from a well-known intellectual property rather than deliver a quality gaming experience.

    • “The game is insanely unfinished and clearly a cash grab on a known IP.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that even attempts to fully complete it do not extend its length significantly. While some recommend it, they suggest waiting for a sale due to its short duration and lack of engaging content for multiple playthroughs.

    • “I would recommend it, but I would wait for a sale because the game is not long, even when trying to 100% it, and there isn't much replayability. I wasn't expecting much from a smurf game.”
    • “The game lacks depth, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs. Once you've experienced it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied content means replayability is severely limited.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of danger and urgency, as players face the immediate threat of death from seemingly innocuous objects, creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere.

  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is highly optimized for the Steam Deck, delivering a smooth performance at a consistent 60 fps with only occasional minor dips, even on high settings.

    • “Played the game on a Steam Deck and the performance was fantastic, with a fluid 60 fps and very rare dips on high settings.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, creating a captivating and beautiful environment that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere of the game and visuals are so beautiful to see.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game and visuals are so beautiful to see.”
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