Smurfs Nightmare, The (Europe) (GBC)

In The Smurfs Nightmare, players embark on a challenging adventure within the nightmare world created by the wizard Gargamel. The primary objective is to rescue the Smurfs who are trapped in their own terrifying dreams. The game is a traditional platformer where players control a Smurf (often Papa Smurf or Hefty Smurf) navigating through various diverse levels, each with a unique theme reflecting different fears or nightmares.

Gameplay mechanics revolve around movement, jumping, and interacting with the environment. Players must skillfully avoid obstacles and enemies that appear as nightmarish creatures or distorted objects. To overcome challenges, the Smurf can collect support items such as stars (for points), keys to unlock new areas, or Smurf icons for health recovery or temporary power-ups. Some levels may require players to find and free trapped Smurfs, or collect a certain number of items to open the path forward.

Levels are designed with multiple layers and hidden pathways, encouraging exploration. Occasionally, players will face boss battles at the end of major areas, requiring a combination of dodging skills and environmental exploitation (as direct combat is not the primary focus). The vibrant 2D pixel graphics and characteristic music of the Smurfs world contribute to an experience that is both familiar and novel, while still maintaining the eerie atmosphere of a nightmare.