30 Oct The Smurfs – Dreams: an eagerly awaited game, by many fans!
For more than 60 years, the Smurfs have delighted a vast community of fans from around the globe. In this article, we offer a chance to meet some of them and discover what they can expect to find in the new game “Dreams” on October 24th, 2024.
A highly active global fan community
Everybody has seen these adorable little blue characters, each with their own unique personality! The Smurfs have racked up 50 million comic book sales all over the world. The franchise also includes animated films that have generated more than a billion dollars at the box office and several TV series, as well as a long line of video games stretching back to the Atari 2600.
We met one of the many Smurfs fans, Anthony from France, who has been a follower of the franchise since his early years. “As far back as I can remember, I’ve always had comic books and figurines on my shelves,” he told us. “The characters are loveable and funny; it’s a magical world that appeals to kids and adults, with different levels of interpretation.” In his free time, Anthony is involved in managing a Facebook group that brings together nearly 1900 Smurfs fans! “It’s a space for sharing, chatting and finding news about everything happening with the franchise,” he explained. “We’ve managed to create a highly engaged community; everybody ends up getting to know each other a bit, and some members become friends.”
Living thousands of miles away, in the USA, Francis is another Smurfs fan we got a chance to chat to. “I’ve been a fan of the franchise for more than ten years now,” he told us. “What I like most is how engrossing the characters and stories are.” Like Anthony, Francis is an engaged participant in the community: he is an active member of the Smurfs Wiki, where readers can find tons of information, including thousands of Francis’s contributions! There are many people from all parts of the world who are interesting in and often obsessed with the world of the Smurfs.
A new adventure to delight fans
This is why with the forthcoming game The Smurfs – Dreams, Ocellus Studio and Microids have been determined to pay fans a fitting tribute. “It’s an honor to be working on a franchise that we’ve been immersed in since our childhood,” told us Michaël Duport, Game Lead at Ocellus Studio.
To live up to the audience’s expectations, the developers devoted a great deal of time to exploring the Smurfs’ world, through the comics and films, as well as by talking to the owners of the franchise. The mission: to become true experts and give fans an authentic adaptation. “One of the things we think they will love is the Smurfs’ village,” predicted Michaël. “We worked hard to faithfully recreate its atmosphere, so the players can really feel like they’re living with the Smurfs.”
If you’re unfamiliar with the franchise, that’s fine, because the game has also been made with you in mind! “We’re not just servicing fans;” emphasized Michaël, “our priority was to create a great game that lovers of the platform genre will enjoy – whether they know the Smurfs or not.” What’s more, the story is totally original: you won’t need to have read or watched the previous adventures. So, whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the world of the Smurfs, we look forward to seeing you on October 24th to play The Smurfs – Dreams!
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