The Asterix game for NES is an arcade platformer developed in 1993 based on the plots of the comics about the well-known Asterix Gall. The game got its sequel in a series that was only available for the European market, because the game's hero is very popular in Europe.
In the story of the game Gaul is occupied by the Romans and only one small village of Gauls does not surrender and continues to resist the enemy. Asterix, the inhabitant of this village and the protagonist of the game, sets out to find his friend Obelix, who has been captured by the Romans and taken to an unknown destination.
The gameplay of Asterix has all the attributes of a standard platform arcade game. The main character can jump, strike enemies, use a variety of magic potions that are on the way. The enemies are both the Romans themselves and various wild animals. In order to save his friend before Caesar feeds him to the lions, Asterix must overcome a series of missions whose locations are located all over Europe.
The Asterix game combines all the charms of an arcade game, with easy controls and nice graphics and music. If you're into arcade games, you'll definitely love Asterix.