Publisher: Sega
Released: 1991
Asterix is an action-platformer that's exclusive to Sega's 8-bit console.
+ Replayability is huge, as most stages allow you to play as either Asterix or Obelix with your choice affecting the layout.
+ Has a nice mixture of basic puzzles, along with auto-scrolling sections and areas where you can travel above / below ground.
+ Stage 4-2 is a highlight, as a hidden key can only be found by throwing an explosive into a cannon to blast yourself upwards.
+ Controls are rock solid with the perfect amount of jump momentum and mid-air finesse, making every death your own fault.
- Noticeable lulls in boss fights due to them being front-loaded, and jumping out of water involves too much button bashing.
- Some later levels rely heavily on monotonous block breaking, and Stage 8's finale is a real let-down in its limited scope.
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