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Smurf Racer! Playthrough
Smurf Racer!
Also Called : 3, 2, 1, Smurf! My First Racing Game
Published by: Infogrames
Developed by: Artificial Mind + Movement (A2M)
ESRB Rating : Everyone
Release Date: 2001
Sony PlayStation
Microsoft Windows
Smurf Racer! Kart Racing Adventure
Released by Infogrames for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows (and also known as 3, 2, 1, Smurf! My First Racing Game in the UK and Europe), Smurf Racer! brings the beloved blue buddies of the Smurfs franchise into the fast-paced world of kart racing.
Race as your favorite Smurf, each with a unique vehicle, through the village and Smurf Forest! Use turbo boosts to gain an edge and deploy weapons to slow down your fellow Smurfs as you compete for the finish line.
Designed with family-friendly fun in mind, this budget title offers simple controls, colorful graphics, and a lighthearted take on the kart racing genre. Smurf Racer! delivers a charming experience for Smurf fans and younger players alike.
Playable Characters and How to Unlock Them
Smurf Racer! features a roster of 12 playable Smurfs, each with their own unique kart and abilities, such as special gag weapons to disrupt opponents. Eight characters are available from the start, while four are unlockable through gameplay progression.
| Character | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Papa Smurf | The wise leader, driving a balanced kart with moderate speed and handling. | Starting Character | | Smurfette | Agile and quick, her kart excels at dodging obstacles. | | Brainy Smurf | Offers precise control, ideal for navigating tight turns. | | Hefty Smurf | A powerhouse with high speed and acceleration. | | Jokey Smurf | Pilots a gift-wrapped kart that deploys exploding presents. | | Painter Smurf | Rides a paint tube kart with a secret paint-popper attack. | | Handy Smurf | A well-rounded racer with a tool-themed kart. | | Chef Smurf | Tosses pies from his culinary kart to slow rivals. | | Wild Smurf | A speedy, nature-inspired racer. | Complete Championship Mode - Easy difficulty | | Astro Smurf | Features a space-themed kart with a cosmic boost. | Complete Championship Mode - Medium difficulty | | King Smurf | A regal kart with strong acceleration. | Complete Championship Mode - Expert difficulty | | Driver Smurf | Built for pure speed. | Collect all flags in Flag Race Mode |
Race Tracks and Levels
The game offers nine exciting tracks plus a secret final level.
| Area | Track | Description |
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| Smurf Village | The Village | This level is set in the iconic Smurf Village. It features a cheerful, familiar environment with mushroom-shaped houses and winding paths. Watch out for barrels! | | Around the Dam | This track takes place near the Smurf Village Dam, the notable landmark in the Smurfs’ world where they manage water flow. Features a waterfall and rainbow as a scenic backdrop. | | In the Trees | Set within the treetops of the Smurf Forest, this level offers a high-altitude racecourse with wooden platforms, bridges, and branches forming the track. | | Great Castle | The Snow Castle | A wintry universe covered in snow. The track features icy surfaces, snowbanks and cold-weather obstacles, creating slippery conditions that test driving skills. | | Inside the Walls | This track is set within the interior of a castle. Expect stone walls, sharp corners, libraries and even food-laden tabletops with a medieval ambiance. | | The Royal Neighborhood | This features cobblestone streets, bridges and medieval houses. | | Forbidden Zone | The Haunted Mansion | A spooky, eerie track set in a dilapidated mansion. It features fog, cobwebs and dark, twisting paths where you even drive through a grandfather clock! | | The Gloomy Swamp | This level takes racers into a murky, swampy region of the Smurf Forest featuring scary-looking trees. | | Gargamel's Laboratory | Set inside the lair of the Smurfs’ nemesis, Gargamel. | | Bonus Level | Astro Smurf's Challenge | A space-themed bonus track unlocked by completing all Championship Mode levels, this level reflects Astro Smurf’s cosmic adventures. Features lava waterfalls and lakes on the Planet Swoof. |
These whimsical courses are packed with interactive features, shortcuts, and hazards drawn from the Smurf cartoon universe.
Gameplay Mechanics
Smurf Racer! follows the classic kart racing formula: race against opponents, collect power-ups, and aim for the finish line. The controls are straightforward—steering with the analog stick or D-pad, accelerating with a face button, and deploying items with another—making it accessible to all ages.
- Power-Ups: Scattered across tracks, items like turbo boosts, shields, and gag weapons (e.g., Jokey’s exploding gifts or Painter’s paint blobs) add chaos and strategy. Timing their use can turn the tide of a race.
- Racing Modes:
- Single Race: A quick race against AI or a friend in two-player split-screen mode.
- Championship Mode: Compete across multiple tracks on Easy, Medium, or Expert difficulty to unlock characters and the secret track.
- Flag Race: A battle-style mode where players collect flags in an arena before their opponent. Unlocking Driver Smurf requires grabbing all flags in every level.
- Difficulty Options: Expert mode introduces faster karts, tougher AI, and a power meter refilled by driving through keys on the track, adding depth for seasoned players.
Unlockables and Progression
As you play, new options unlock to keep the experience fresh:
- Characters: Completing Championship Mode on each difficulty unlocks Wild, Astro, and King Smurf, while Flag Race mastery reveals Driver Smurf.
- Two-Player Mode: Available from the start, it supports Single Race and Flag Race in split-screen, enhancing replayability with friends.
Summary
Smurf Racer! may not redefine kart racing, but its Smurf charm, accessible gameplay, and budget-friendly price (originally $9.99) make it a delightful romp for fans and casual players. The variety of characters, quirky tracks, and multiplayer fun ensure hours of lighthearted entertainment.
Whether you’re speeding through the Village as Papa Smurf or battling for flags as Smurfette, this racing gem captures the spirit of the Smurfs in tire-screeching style.
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