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  • Mega Drive
  • Master System
  • Game Gear

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The Smurfs Travel the World
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Infogrames
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Master System
Halifax (Italy)
Licensor: I.M.P.S.
Sound driver:
Sega Mega Drive
Images Software/Russel Shaw
Genre: Action[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Español
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU     		T-151046-09
    Sega Mega Drive
    PT     		MDJIM0407
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU     		FTHE42SMC
    OFLC: G
    Sega Master System
    EU     		MK-27085-50
    Sega Master System
    IT
    Sega Master System
    CZ
    Sega Game Gear
    EU     		T-151028-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Non-Sega versions

    The Smurfs Travel the World (Les Schtroumpfs Autour du Monde) or The Smurfs 2 (Les Schtroumpfs 2) is the sequel to The Smurfs. It was released for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System, and Sega Game Gear exclusively in Europe in 1996, although copies of the Master System version were found released several years later, making it the last Sega Master System title to be released in Europe.

    Story

    Inquisitive Smurf and Smurfette sneak into Papa Smurf's laboratory one night to see the Magic Crystal that makes it possible for the smurfs to travel to anywhere in the world. The crystal shatters when they touch it, sending them across the world and away from their village. The two smurfs must retrieve all of the crystal fragments in order to return home.

    Gameplay

    Mega Drive version

    The game is a platformer played as Inquisitive Smurf or Smurfette, who play identically, in various locations around the world. The game has a greater emphasis on exploration than its predecessor; the smurfs must collect the ten crystals scattered throughout the stage, and stages have no time limit. Crystals are sometimes visible in plain sight, but sometimes they are hidden behind terrain or inside enemies. Smurfs walk with Left and Right and run by holding A. They duck with Down and jump with B. They jump higher when running. They kick with C, which can be used to attack enemies or to interact with some stage objects. The smurfs can also defeat enemies by jumping on top of them. In underwater stages, the smurfs swim with BBBBB.

    Smurfs start each life with four health points (shown as hearts) and lose one after taking damage from an enemy. A smurf loses a life after losing all four health points and taking an additional hit or after falling into a bottomless pit or deep water. The game ends after losing every life. The player is given a password after completing each world. There are three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Hard).

    Items

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    		 Crystal
    Collect 10 crystals to complete each stage.
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    		 Heart
    Restores a health point, up to a maximum of 4.
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    		 Key
    Collect 3 keys in a single world to play a bonus stage.
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    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Items.png
    		 Smurf Doll
    Awards an extra life.
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    		 Shrink Potion
    Shrinks the smurf down to a small size.
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    		 Grow Potion
    Grows the smurf back to normal size.
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    		 Clock
    Provides another 15 seconds of time in a bonus stage.

    Worlds

    Each world consists of three stages.

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 1-1.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 1-2.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 1-3.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 1-1.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 1-2.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 1-3.png

    		South America

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    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 2-2.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 2-3.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 2-1.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 2-2.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 2-3.png

    		North Pole

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    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 3-2.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 3-3.png

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    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 3-2.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 3-3.png

    		North America
    In the second stage, the smurfs have to outrun the dog instead of collecting crystals.

    In the third stage, the smurfs can use the potions to shrink or grow. When they are small, they can fit into smaller spaces but cannot climb ropes or defeat enemies.

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 4-1.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 4-2.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 4-3.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 4-1.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 4-2.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 4-3.png

    		Africa
    In the first stage, the flamingo ascends with CCCCC.

    In the third stage, bananas can be kicked toward the gorillas with C. The last crystal is held by a big boss gorilla whose area unlocks when the other crystals have been collected.

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 5-1.png

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    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 5-3.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 5-1.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 5-2.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 5-3.png

    		Australia
    The surfing stage is autoscrolling and has no crystals to collect. The smurfs can hop ahead on the surfboard with BBBBB.

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 6-1.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 6-2.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 6-3.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 6-1.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 6-2.png

    • Smurfs Travel the World MD, Stage 6-3.png

    		Asia
    The third stage is a boss fight with no crystals to collect.

    Bonus stage

    After collecting three keys in a single world, the smurf is whisked away to a bonus stage. The player can collect as many items as possible before time runs out. A counter tracks how many items have been collected. When time runs out, the items are tallied into hearts; whenever four hearts are counted, an extra life is earned.

    In the Asia bonus stage, the lower rows of items only appear after kicking a ball into a gong and the higher rows of items appear after kicking all of the balls into the gongs.

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 1.png

    South America
    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 1.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 2.png

    North Pole
    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 2.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 3.png

    North America
    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 3.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 4.png

    Africa
    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 4.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 5.png

    Australia
    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 5.png

    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 6.png

    Asia
    Smurfs Travel the World MD, Bonus Stage 6.png

    History

    The Master System version of The Smurfs Travel the World was the last officially-licensed release for the system in Europe. It is consequently one of the single-rarest titles for Sega's 8-bit hardware, so rare that the community doubted its existence for some time.

    Versions

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English The Smurfs 2 The Smurfs 2
    French Les Schtroumpfs 2
    German Die Schlümpfe 2
    Spanish Los Pitufos 2
    Italian I Puffi 2

    Production credits

    Mega Drive version

    Development Team
    • Project Managing: Olivier Richez
    • Programming: Yu-Ou Wang, Olivier Richez, Claude Verstraeten
    • Art Work: Stephane Arson, Youri Junquas
    • Additional Graphics: Cyril Masquilliere
    • Primal Testing: Vincent Noiret
    • Music and SFX by: Climax
    • Production Unit: Xavier Cucuel
    • Production Team: Edith Protière, Nadège De Bergevin
    • Special Thanks to: Thierry Culliford, I.M.P.S., Stéphane Pradier, Sébastien Mayorgas, The Testing Department
    Source:
    In-game credits
    Smurfs Travel the World MD credits.pdf
    [4]

    Master System and Game Gear versions

    • Designer: Vincent Pelisson
    • Developped by: Virtual Studio
    • Production Unit: Xavier Cucuel
    • Production Team: Nadege De Bergevin, Edith Protiere
    • Produced by: Infogrames
    Source:
    In-game credits
    Smurfs Travel the World GG credits.pdf
    [5]


    Magazine articles

    Main article: The Smurfs Travel the World/Magazine articles.

    Physical scans

    Mega Drive version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    {{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
    Based on
    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Hobby Consolas (ES)
    85
    		[6]
    Mega Force (FR) PAL
    81
    		[7]
    Sega Opisaniy i sekretov (RU)
    74
    		[8]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 80
    Based on
    3 reviews

    The Smurfs Travel the World

    Mega Drive, EU
    Smurfs2 MD EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Smurfs2 MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    The smurfs around the world MD EU Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, PT
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    Cover
    Mega Drive, AU
    Smurfs2 MD AU back.jpgNospine.pngSmurfs2 MD AU cover.jpg
    Cover

    Master System version

    Master System, EU
    TheSmurfs2 SMS EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Master System, IT
    Smurfs2 SMS IT Box.jpg
    Cover
    Master System, CZ/SK (DDC Agency)
    TheSmurfs2 SMS EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Notavailable.svg
    Manual

    Game Gear version

    Game Gear, EU
    Smurfs2 GG EU back.jpgSmurfsTravelThe World GG EU BoxSpine.jpgSmurfs2 GG EU Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    Smurfs2 GG EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    SmurfsTravelTheWorld GG EU Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Game Gear, FR (Blister pack)
    STtW GG FR blister front.jpg
    Cover

    Technical information

    Main article: The Smurfs Travel the World/Technical information.

    References

    1. ↑ File:Smurfs2 GG EU back.jpg
    2. ↑ File:TheSmurfs2 SMS EU Box.jpg
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mega Force, "Novembre/Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 22
    4. ↑ File:Smurfs Travel the World MD credits.pdf
    5. ↑ File:Smurfs Travel the World GG credits.pdf
    6. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Diciembre 1996" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 124
    7. ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre/Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 87
    8. ↑ Sega Opisaniy i sekretov, "14000 Opisaniy i sekretov" (RU; 2003-03-11), page 164


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