Ever played an Asterix game that actually feels like the comics? This one on the Genesis nails it. You control Asterix (and sometimes Obelix) through these bright, isometric levels that look straight out of the books—Roman camps, dense forests, the whole Gaulish vibe. At first, the jumping feels a little stiff, but you get used to it after smacking a few legionaries with your fists.

What’s cool is the way you explore. Instead of just left-to-right platforming, you pick locations on a map between levels, almost like a mini-adventure. And yeah, you’ll grab potions and bonus items, but half the fun is watching Obelix casually toss boulders at enemies when he shows up. The soundtrack’s got that classic Genesis chiptune energy too—kinda heroic, kinda silly, just like the comics.

It’s not the deepest platformer, but if you grew up with Asterix or just dig retro games with personality, this one’s a solid time. Just watch out for those boar traps.