Asterix is a vibrant beat ’em up released for the arcade by Konami in 1992, bringing the beloved French comic book characters to life. Players can team up cooperatively as Asterix and Obelix as they battle through hordes of Roman soldiers across Europe to rescue Dogmatix. The game captures the series’ signature humor and cartoon art style, standing out as a classic arcade brawler.
How to play
Your goal is to punch, kick, and slam your way through waves of Romans and bosses to reach the end of each level. You can choose to play as either the nimble Asterix or the powerhouse Obelix. Use the Arrow keys to move, Z to attack, and X to jump. Press Enter to start or insert a coin. Pressing attack and jump simultaneously unleashes a character-specific special move, such as Obelix’s devastating belly flop, though it will drain a small amount of your health.
Tips
- Grab staggered enemies by walking into them; from here, you can throw them or swing them around to clear crowds.
- Break open barrels and crates scattered throughout the stages to find food items like roast boars that restore your health.
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