Astérix and the Secret Mission (Master System) Playthrough [4K]

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Published on March 25, 2024 12:21:11 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISRiTuwEAro

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Phantasy Star (1987)

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Let's Play

Duration: 57:10

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"Asterix and the Secret Mission" for the Sega Master System is a platformer video game released in 1993. Developed and published by Sega, it is based on the popular French comic book series "Asterix," created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The game's premise revolves around Getafix, the village druid, needing special herbs to cure a cold hindering the potency of the magic potion that grants the villagers strength to fend off the Romans. Thus, Asterix and Obelix embark on yet another quest to save their beloved village.

The gameplay follows the traditional side-scrolling platformer style typical of many games of its era. Players navigate Asterix and Obelix through various levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and puzzles to solve. There are also interesting additions like levels with continuous scrolling, and a surfing segment. Moreover, players can choose to tackle each level as either Asterix or Obelix, providing a dual challenge.

Controls are great, with some special moves like double-jumping, falling fist attack and headbutts. The game features colorful and vibrant 2D graphics that capture the essence of the comic book series, and especially the animations does a great job of capturing the style from the comics, with Obelix's and Asterix's characteristics and also enemy reactions to being struck.

Overall, "Asterix and the Secret Mission" does a great job of offering a great and entertaining platforming adventure with its engaging gameplay, charming visuals, balanced difficulty and faithful adaptation of the beloved comic book series. With some unique feature to keep things interesting, this game is highly recommended.

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