Smurfs Kart racing onto the Switch

Most kart-racing games outside of Mario Kart can be pretty dicey: for every Nickelodeon Kart Racers, there’s a Garfield Kart. As such, it’s easy to be a little wary of today’s announcement by Microids that Smurfs Kart will be arriving on the Switch on November 15th.

However, what’s intriguing about Smurfs Kart is who’s developing it: Eden Games, who have also worked on Gear.Club Unlimited, Test Drive Unlimited, and V-Rally — all solid racers in their own right. While it remains to be seen whether their expertise will transfer into less of a real-world environment, the game’s screenshots and trailer give cause for hope. You can view both below, and then read on for all the info from Microids.

Smurfs Kart screens:

Smurfs Kart | Gameplay Trailer NA | Eden Games & Microids:

Publisher Microids and IMPS, the Smurfs world license holder, are thrilled to reveal the first trailer for their highly anticipated upcoming kart-racing game, Smurfs Kart, and what fans can expect from upgraded Turbo Edition. Developed by Eden Games, well-known for their iconic racing games (Gear.Club Unlimited, Test Drive Unlimited, V-Rally), Smurfs Kart will launch November 15^th 2022 on Nintendo Switch!

The brand new trailer welcomes players to the Smurfs Racing School with an introduction to the basics of Smurfs driving!

First things first: A good start is the best way to get ahead in the race! Step on the gas at the right time to get an advantageous speed boost.

Lesson #2: Drifting allows you to race through the trickiest turns, and even gives you a speed boost!

Lesson #3: Know the tracks and you will be unbeatable! Use the ramps, discover all the shortcuts, and drive on the boost areas to take the lead on your opponents.

Lesson #4: Make the best use of the items you collect along the way! Acorns are Smurf-busting missiles, Sarsaparilla gives you a speed boost, and protective bubbles make you temporarily invulnerable. Best of all, each Smurf has their own special item to get rid of opponents in a unique way!

Check out what?s included in the retail Turbo Edition, already available for pre-order!

The ?Turbo Edition? includes:

• The game
• An embroidered Papa Smurf patch
• 2 sticker sheets

Key features:

• 12 tracks set in the Smurfs? universe: The village, the forest, the dam, the swamps? even Gargamel?s house!
• 12 iconic playable Smurfs: Handy, Hefty, Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Jokey? choose your favorite Smurf and get ready for the race! Each Smurf has its own kart and a very handy special item to help you breeze past your opponents.
• Reach 1st place by using the environment around you: Bonus items, boosts, ramps, destructible boxes, shortcuts and more!
• Smurf together: Play solo or with family and friends, with support for up to 4 players in split-screen local multiplayer!
• ?Time Challenge? mode: Try to beat every Smurf at their own racetrack and reach the top of the online leaderboard with your best time!
• Unlock original bonuses as you play and try to Smurf them all in your personal album.