Asterix is a classic side-scrolling beat ’em up released by Konami for the arcade in 1992. Based on the beloved French comic series, it lets players take control of Asterix or Obelix to battle through hordes of Roman legionnaires across Europe and the Middle East to save Dogmatix. Known for its exceptional sprite animation and faithful humorโlike defeated Romans crawling awayโit stands as one of the best arcade adaptations of the series.
How to play
As an arcade title, use the directional keys to move, with dedicated buttons for jumping and attacking (typically mapped to Z and X in the browser, plus Shift and Enter for coin and start). You can string together punches, kicks, and slaps, but the signature move is grabbing a knocked-down Roman and whirling them around by their feet before launching them into a crowd of enemies.
Tips
- Make use of the chargeable wind-up attack for extra damage against tougher enemy variants and bosses.
- Watch out for support characters: Falbala occasionally appears to drop a restorative kiss, while Dogmatix brings magic potions to help clear the screen.
- The game breaks up the beat ’em up action with bonus stages like chariot racing; use these sections to safely rack up extra points without risking your health.
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