Update [Wed 28th Sep, 2022 16:00 BST]:
Microids has released the debut trailer for Smurfs Kart and confirmed a final release date, with the racing title zooming onto Switch on November 15th, 2022.
The trailer itself is pretty standard stuff, running through some key karting skills that, if you're a fan of Mario Kart, will no doubt already be second nature to you!
Alongside the news, Microids has also announced a 'Turbo Edition' of the game, which includes a Papa Smurf patch and two sticker boards, if that's your thing. Pre-orders for the physical retail edition are open now.
Original Article [Mon 27th Jun, 2022 17:15 BST]:
Publisher Microids has announced Smurfs Kart, a race kart game starring, uh... The Smurfs!
Little has been divulged on the upcoming game bar its rather vague Winter release window, but we do have a brief summary along with a selection of in-game screenshots to peruse over.
Here's the low down:
It’s time to heat up your engines! Choose your Smurf – each one having their own kart and unique ability – and take part in wild races!
Start off strong, find shortcuts, use the right items at the right time to pass your opponents and become the village’s best kart driver!
Play solo or with friends and family, should you be a beginner or the most trained driver… get the pole position and show others who is the fastest Smurf of all time!
Microids previous Smurfs game - The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf - launched in 2021 and focused on 3D platforming. Its release featured a physical 'Smurftastic Edition' with additional goodies included, so it's not entirely out of the question that Smurfs Kart will feature something similar.
Are you interested in checking out Smurfs Kart? Let us know with a comment!
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Now that's what I call unexpected.
Also @Sunsy I feel like this game was tailor-made for you!
If someone critiques this masterpiece of a game, I'm gonna...I'm gonna be really disappointed in them.
Good news for Smurfs fans!
At least we might be blessed with another Chris Scullion review
Outta my way, Mario Kart 9
Cool.
Now, where's my big black kettle?
Can’t believe they spilled the beans on the headline announcement of tomorrow’s direct
Smurfs were always my most disliked cartoon franchise. I just couldn't stand how visually ugly they were, even as a kid.
Why and how is there still a market for the Smurfs LOL
Well, this is certainly a surprise. Could we be seeing more in the Direct tomorrow, or is this it until closer to release?
Also, sorry, but I have to do the meme.
This is defiinitely not going to dethrone the best kart racer of all time - Garfield Kart.
@Bydlak We cannot be friends.
I'm afraid that I just blue myself.
Gargamel should be playable.
Hoping tomorrow’s Direct covers this in great detail.
Holy smurf! I am going to smurf the smurf out of this racer!
Hopefully better than Smurf Racer for the PS1.
Anyway in case you're wondering. I've played Mission Vinleaf and it's good. It reminds you of the early-mid 2000's licensed 3d platformers (the good kind) mixed with Super Mario Sunshine. Play it if you're the fan of the Smurfs.
This looks... kind of decent? Huh. Might keep an eye out for this one.
It could be fun if there is a properly-scaled Gargamel or Azreal trying to step on or eat the little blue goblins.
Or a purple Smurf battle mode. G'NAP!
(Yes, I consumed far too many Saturday Morning Cartoons in the 80's.)
Papa Smurf for Smash!
Very nice! Love Smurf games!
Just need a Smurf village game where you can farm and stuff.
This is a really nice surprise. Loved Mission Vileaf. This may not be no Mario Kart or Team Sonic Racing, but as a Smurfs fan, I think I'm going to have fun with this.
Edit: Ok, that's really cool. In the multiplayer screenshot, I noticed one of the Smurfs from the Lost Village movie and new cartoon series.
@Fizza Thanks for tagging me. Talk about a cool surprise.
@HotGoomba While it may not be a 10/10 masterpiece, Mission Vileaf was a solid platformer. They did a nice job capturing the Smurfs' world IMHO.
@Caddicarus
Gotta chip in with the appreciation for Mission ViLeaf, was a lot of fun and it's focus more on puzzle solving. Didn't run great on PS5 though.
I am excited for this, of late Microids has had a briliiant track record with licensed games. The aforementioned Smurfs, Asterix, the Agatha Christie games along with original games like the new Syberia.
mario kart killer
I have a soft spot in my heart for smurfs. But it's not a property I enjoy revisiting.
Since Papa Smurf is communist, I believe that all those cars are Ladas.
@Teksetter I don’t care who wins, as long as it isn’t Brainy Smurf!
Smurfs Karts?! 😃
Woohoo...!
@Bydlak
I don't think so.
@Captain_Toad
Yup.
I will get Smurfs Vileaf PS5 version. 😊
Kart games are in vogue suddenly?
@Funneefox
Caddicarus wrote:
@Anti-Matter @Fizza
Don't mean to hurt or disrespect anyone, it's just me. Just wanted to express my own deeply rooted and honest aesthetic impression.
@Bydlak
At least The Smurf design for this game and Mission Vileaf are better than The Smurfs 2 movie version (with realistic eyes).
@Anti-Matter
Just by a peek at the latter, I absolutely agree on that!
@Tandy255
Agree 💯
Brainy was insufferable!
I think Jokey would win all the races though, with his special ability — infinite exploding presents 🎁 💥
Oy vey.. 🤦♂️Where's that next batch of Mario Kart DLC?
I can't wait for the iconic quote "it's smurfin' time" to be in this oncoming masterpiece.
(Saw only Switch version available in physical release)
Yay....
No PS4 / PS5 version in physical release ? 😟
Because The Smurfs Mission Vileaf have PS4 & PS5 version too.
Why didn't they promote this game in the Happy Meals that are currently running in the UK? Big missed opportunity there!
EDIT: watches trailer Ahhh. OK. That's why.
Will FTP "summer 2022" release Disney Speedstorm release before or after this? Or even announce a new release date yet besides "2022, which is 3/4 over?😝
Good luck to this, the Smurfs are all right.
To be honest... this looks Smurfing Smurf.
Do children really care for Smurfs? I know they’ve had like 3 movies in the last 10 years, but I feel like the franchise is just around for legacy’s sake.
Ah, the Smurfs, my country’s main national export product. I have a different connection to them than most. The movies were awful but I have to say this doesn’t even look half bad.
I love the smurfs. Watched every season of the original cartoon not too long ago.
Microids is really doing cool stuff lately. The trailer seemed like fun. The last smurf game was also pretty cool, so I trust the developers on this one too.
And putting physical extras in the physical versions is great. So thanks for that.
The visuals do look quite nice... but you can't tell how the racing "feels" without playing it. Even the wizards at Nintendo didn't get it right on some of the Mario Kart iterations.
And what are the chances this runs at solid 60 FPS on Switch?
This makes me think a Pikmin Kart would be incredibly fun as an "adventure racer".
Finally nice to see gameplay. Looking forward to this one too. Still love the Smurfs, and Mission Vileaf did not disappoint me.
@Anti-Matter So far, it seems to have a Switch only listing. I'll still check it out, though I wouldn't mind getting this on GOG like I did the last Smurfs game. I like having a DRM-free copy I can play forever.
Hoping it makes it to other systems, especially when the previous game was on other systems and PC.
So this is a Switch exclusive, guess it wants to go one-on-one with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Pack 3.
All your favorite smurfs are playable! Glasses guy! Red hat! And even the Girl! They're all here!
really smurfy looking game
Look better than chocobo GP lol
Only 12 levels sounds very little, but i guess they want to keep it in the smursf natural environment.
Looks pretty cute. Might be worth a go, but I’m waiting on Disney Speedstorm mostly.
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