Dave Payerle writes: Licensed games releasing alongside kid’s movies are about as predictable as the tides. Smurfs 2 hit theaters this summer, and right on schedule, along came console and handheld titles in support. The Smurfs 2 for Nintendo’s DS is one part storybook, one part mini-game collection. It’s a decent addition to the movie, but one that will only have lasting appeal for the youngest fans.
With children now overcome with Smurf-fever, a movie tie in game has been released to coincide with the most recent movie. The surprise is, its actually good!
Hardcore Gamer: The Smurfs 2 game has been available for a month and the film it's based on is a domestic flop (good going, France!), but that's not stopping Ubisoft from releasing a new trailer.
Smurfs 2 is a movie tie-in, but it's not as awful as you'd think. In fact, if you play with a little one, you may pull some enjoyment from it.
And we gamers thank you for it, because there are some young kids that might enjoy this game.
