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Peazjelly
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posted 04-09-2025 03:36 AM
Smurf Rescue - Trailer
Smurf Rescue
Developed by: Mikael Persson (Hipoonios)
Age Rating : Everyone
Release Date: December 2014
Platform: Commodore Amiga
Smurf Rescue
Smurf Rescue: A Fan-Made Amiga Adventure
In the world of Amiga gaming, where classics like Lemmings and The Secret of Monkey Island reign supreme, a lesser-known gem emerged from the passion of a single developer: Smurf Rescue. Created by Mikael Persson, known as Hipoonios, this fan-made platformer brings the Smurfs (and Minnie Mouse!) to the Amiga in a way the platform has never seen before.
Origins and Motivation
Mikael Persson crafted Smurf Rescue with a clear goal in mind: to give the Amiga a Smurf game that outshone its only predecessor, Smurf Hunt. The latter, a public domain title built with the Shoot 'Em Up Construction Kit (SEUCK), was widely regarded as underwhelming. Persson, having already made one game for the Amiga, saw Smurf Rescue as an opportunity to improve upon his earlier work and deliver something better. His motivation was simple yet ambitious: the Amiga deserved a proper Smurf adventure.
Persson says, "the only Smurf game that exists on the Amiga is Smurf Hunt. A not so good PD/Freeware game made with SEUCK. So I made this because I thought the Amiga deserved something better than that".
Gameplay and Design
Smurf Rescue is a straightforward platformer where players guide Smurfette through levels on a mission to save her fellow Smurfs. Built using Backbone, a game creation tool for the Amiga, the game reflects both the potential and limitations of its engine. Persson himself acknowledged that Backbone imposed constraints, preventing him from realizing all his ideas. Still, he considered it a step up from his debut effort, offering smoother gameplay and a more polished experience.
As a fun bonus, players can play both as Smurfette and Minnie Mouse on some levels. This is the first time Minnie Mouse and Smurfette have teamed up anywhere!
Technical Requirements
Smurf Rescue is designed to run on all Amigas with at least 4 MB of RAM, though Persson strongly recommends a 68030 processor or better for optimal performance. Even a modest game like this pushed the limits of slower systems due to Backbone's demands. For emulator users, he advises tweaking settings in UAE — unchecking "Cycle Exact" and selecting "Fastest Possible" — to ensure smooth play.
"It should run on all Amigas with at least 4 MB of RAM. A 68030 processor or better is strongly recommended", Persson advises, highlighting the game's surprising technical needs.
A Labor of Love
Smurf Rescue is a fun enjoyable platformer. Persson's creation is a labor of love, born from a desire to fill a gap and share his work with the community. Available for free, it invites players to download, play, and perhaps even smile at the sight of a Smurf bounding across their screens.
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Posts: 434 | From: SC | Registered: Feb 2010
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Peazjelly
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posted 04-09-2025 03:40 AM
Smurf Rescue - Floppy Disk Loading Screen
Smurf Rescue - A Game by Hipoonios
Smurf Rescue - Title Screen
Smurf Rescue - Spikes
Smurf Rescue - Azrael
Smurf Rescue - Smurfette Transforms into Minnie Mouse
Smurf Rescue - Minnie Mouse
Smurf Rescue - Minnie Mouse and Black Smurf
Smurf Rescue - This Place is Dangerous
Smurf Rescue - Gargamel Attacks
Smurf Rescue - Gargamel Defeated
Smurf Rescue - Big Smurf Cake Celebration
Smurf Rescue - Only Amiga Makes it Possible
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Peazjelly
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posted 04-09-2025 03:47 AM
Smurf Rescue Amiga Instructions
What is this?
A fan made platform game made by Mikael Persson (know as Hipoonios)
The only Smurf game that exists on the Amiga is Smurf Hunt. A not so good PD/Freeware game made with SEUCK. So I made this because I thought the Amiga deserved something better than that.
This is my second game for the Amiga. I said my second game should be better than my first because it will not be created with Backbone. Well, this is also made with Backbone, but it's still better than my first game :)
I guess I could do a much better game than this, by spending more time on it. Also there are some limitations in Backbone so I could not do everything I wanted to do.
System requirements:
It should run on all Amigas with at least 4 MB of RAM. A 68030 processor or better is strongly recommended. Yep, even simple games like this requires a fast Amiga because of Backbone. UAE users should untick "Cycle Exact" and use "Fastest Possible" in CPU Tab. That will help a lot!
You can check this gameplay video and see how the game is suppose to run when you run it on a fast Amiga or WinUAE with correct settings.
Credits:
Most of the graphics, sound and music in this game is not made by me. I have used tiles from Lollypop (Amiga) and sprites is from The Smurfs (Sega/Gamegear).
The cutscenes are images ripped from the real animation and converted to 32 colors. Some looks bad, sorry for that. The source I had was not the best.
Contact me:
If you want to send feedback, have problems with the game or have ideas for future games, then you are welcome to contact me.
I currently have no website, but you can e-mail or use the comments section below.
My e-mail is: hipoonios_cheese@gmail.com (remove _cheese)
Bugs:
Are there any bugs? Yep, there is a few. But nothing worth to mention. All bugs are related to Backbone anyway. So nothing I can do to fix them.
How to play:
You play as Smurfette (The female Smurf) and your mission is to save all Smurfs from the evil wizard Gargamel. He have placed all your friends in cages.
You must save them all to complete the levels. When you have saved them, the game will load next level. On the boss levels you also must kill them to complete the levels.
Some Smurfs may look impossible to reach. But they are not :)
All enemies can be killed by jumping on them. Fire is not used for anything in the game.
HD Install:
Make sure you are downloading the correct version. There are two versions available. Download the LhA archive if you want to install the game on your harddrive or play it from Workbench. The floppy version uses a special format and can't be used for HD Install. To install it on harddrive, just copy all files from the archive to a directory and the libraries to libs:.
Tips:
Save all the smurfs at the beginning so you don't have to walk back - that saves you a lot of time. Don't forget to pick up the presents - these gives you extra lives.
Controls:
I recommend Joystick a Joypad for best control. But you can also use cursor keys. Fire is not used in the game.
Other keys:
P = Paus the game.
ESC = Kill yourself
CTRL+C = Quit the game/back to Workbench.
Greetings:
To all Amiga fans out there!
Final words:
Enjoy the game!
Amiga forever!
Please comment!
Download Amiga Smurf Rescue - ADF Format (Bootable Floppy Disk)
Download Amiga Smurf Rescue - LHA Format (Hard Drive Install)
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Peazjelly
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posted 04-09-2025 04:04 AM
Smurf Rescue - Longplay
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