***Complimentary copy received in exchange for an honest review***
Ubisoft® announced that The Smurfs™ 2, the video game based on the Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s film, is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Wii U™. A version developed specifically for the Nintendo DSTM, consisting in an interactive storytelling book and collection of mini-games, is now available.
The Smurfs 2 video game is a combination of action-adventure and platform gaming across over 30 levels in 6 environments. The player embodies one of the nine Smurfs featured in the movie including Jokey Smurf, Hefty or Brainy Smurf in an adventure that will transport them first to the main locations visible in the film such as Paris and the Enchanted Forest. The players will then continue their journey through the discovery of environments exclusive to the video game such as the Spooky Woods, Arctic Tundra and the Lava Jungle. The full adventure is playable cooperatively with up to 4 players (5 players on Wii U operating as Clockwork Smurf).
Players will meet and collect another 20 different Smurfs friends through the game and use them to populate the Smurfs Village and also to defeat foes, facing against 12 different types of enemies and 6 bosses during the campaign including the notorious Azrael and Gargamel, and newcomers such as the Naughties.
Exclusive on Wii U, a fifth player is able to join in on the action by controlling Clockwork Smurf on the Wii U GamePad to help friends and drop special items.
For more information on The Smurfs 2 video game, please visit: www.TheSmurfsGame.com
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My Thoughts
The Smurfs come alive for kids everywhere with this exciting new video game. My family received the Wii U version to try out, and they absolutely loved it. There are thirty levels to travel through and players can chose one of nine popular characters including, Hefty, Jokey, Brainey and Papa. Unfortunately and much to my daughter's dismay, Smurfette isn't a option, but this is because the ultimate goal of the game, like the movie, if to save Smurfette from the evil clutches of Gargamel. The gang will travel through such exotic places as Paris and some magical lands including an enchanted forest and the Lava Jungle. Along the way, they gather smurf berries to increase their score. On most consoles,up to four people can play, but on Wii U, there is a special feature that allows for five players. As you move through the various levels, you gather more and more popular characters to fill up the mushroom village and you get to fight big bosses including Gargamel and Azreal at the end of each level.
All my children had a great time with his game. My son's only real complaint was that if you get hit by something even once, you lose most of your berries and thus your score plummets, but as he got more familiar with the game, this happened less and less. The game is challenging without being overwhelming for grade school kids and the violence level is minimal so its a great choice for kids between the ages of five and ten. Any older than that, and they may find it too easy. Younger children will get frustrated. The graphics were fabulous. Watching them play from my seat was like watching a movie. The characters are adorable and very interactive. If your kids love The Smurfs Movie, this video game is definitely worth the investment.
If you are interested in purchasing The Smurfs Dance 2 Wii U for your own family, it is available now in stores nationwide. You can also find the game on Amazon in all formats for various prices. This summer get your kids off their feet and into the grove with the great music and dance steps from The Smurfs 2 for the Wii U.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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