A solid Asterix platform game for the Master System. Fluid movement, varied levels and an atmosphere true to the comics make it a pleasant surprise for 8-bit hardware.
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Platformer featuring Asterix exploring Gaul to recover the magic potion ingredients. Published by Sega, released in Europe and Brazil in 1991. Asterix in side-scrolling view punching Roman legionnaires. Master System adaptation of the Asterix comic.
Asterix review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
The adaptation respects the line of the original comic: winged helmets, moustaches, the round silhouettes of the Gauls and the bulk of the legionaries, all recognisable without a name being displayed. The settings follow the albums' narrative, fortified village, boar forest, Roman camps, with clean colours and heavy outlines that imitate printed inking.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Asterix on the Master System draws its appeal from the Franco-Belgian comic, whose European reach guarantees lasting demand across PAL and Brazilian copies. Published by Sega with real care, the game stays very affordable loose, scarcity showing only on sealed copies. Its dual Europe and Brazil presence multiplies variants, making it a playground for licence fans rather than price chasers.
Is Asterix still worth playing in 2026?
A Sega platformer, Asterix sends the famous Gaul and his pal Obelix across a colourful Gaul to gather the magic potion ingredients. The production is among the Master System's most impressive, with huge sprites, detailed scenery and a tasty animation faithful to the comic. The platforming gameplay stays classic but solid, carried by the licence's humour. For a retro platforming fan, an Asterix fan or someone curious about Sega's 8 bit feats, the title keeps a definite visual charm and pleasure.
