Smurfs, The

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The Smurfs title screen displays text-based credits and licensing information centered on a black background. At the top, developer and publisher names appear in white serif font, followed by copyright and game design credits. A small pixelated Smurf character sprite is visible in the upper-left area. The bottom third contains Nintendo licensing text and a 1993 copyright date, with what appears to be developer initials or a signature. The overall design is minimal and text-heavy, typical of Game Boy title screens from this era.

Smurfs, The

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The Smurfs is a side-scrolling action platformer released by Infogrames in 1993 for the Game Boy. Players control a Smurf navigating through multiple levels filled with obstacles and enemies. The game features a simple control scheme where the player moves left/right, jumps, and collects items like berries and mushrooms. Each level progressively introduces new hazards and enemy types. The Smurf can temporarily stun enemies by jumping on them or using collected power-ups. The game consists of several themed levels based on the Smurfs universe, from forest areas to mushroom houses. Progress is saved between plays, allowing players to resume from earlier stages. With limited lives and continues, The Smurfs demands precision platforming and careful timing to complete all stages.

Developer
Platform
Game Boy
Genre
Action
Players
1P
Rating
4.8 / 5 (2.3K)
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Smurfs, The Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Smurfs, The on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

Keyboard Console button Typical use
D-Pad Up Move up
D-Pad Down Move down
D-Pad Left Move left
D-Pad Right Move right
X A Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z B Secondary action (attack / cancel)
Enter Start Start / Pause
Shift Select Select / Mode

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Smurfs, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Smurfs, The on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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Smurfs, The Cheat Codes

9 community-curated cheats for Smurfs, The. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Infinite Time

    0108CDD91C8-F6A
  • Infinite Lives

    0103B6D90109B5D9006-C1C-19E
  • Infinite Health

    FA7-EAA0104B6D90103B6D9
  • Infiniite Lives

    FA6-C2C
  • Jump in Midair

    180-679-6EA+0A0-689-7F2+8B0-5E9-C400A1-469-7F2+181-459-6EA+8B1-3C9-C40
  • Invincibility

    186-B1A-6EA187-C3A-6EA
  • Title Screen Music Modifier

    19A-49D-80A
  • Infinite Time (Seconds)

    0109CED9
  • Invulnerability

    C97-E9A-19E
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who developed Smurfs, The?

Smurfs, The was developed by Infogrames, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Smurfs, The support?

Smurfs, The is a single-player Action game for the Game Boy.

What type of game is Smurfs, The?

Smurfs, The is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Smurfs, The for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Smurfs, The runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Smurfs, The in the browser?

No. Smurfs, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Smurfs, The?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.

Does Smurfs, The work on mobile devices?

Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Smurfs, The this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Smurfs, The. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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