Unfair XXL

## The Mod

Unfair XXL is a mod for the PC version of Asterix & Obelix XXL (2003). The original version of the game is only required for the now outdated 1.0 version of the mod, the 2.0 version can be installed and started right away without needing to follow further installation instructions. Unlike the original, it works flawlessly on modern versions of the Windows operating system, as the game comes with a patch already applied.

### Gameplay

The mod carries over most of the gameplay elements from the original. Puzzles have been modified in various magnitudes - some only have changed button placement while several have been edited to an extreme degree.

Unfair XXL features new puzzles with the torch, cannon and Obelix. For example, right away in Gaul the player needs to push the stone throughout the entire village while defending it from centurions and legionnaires, who ambush Asterix on his way. Throughout the mod, torch and fireplace puzzles have been changed by utilizing new fireplaces the player needs to ignite in order to progress, now with a torch that extinguishes faster. Obelix plays a larger role in some areas, he needs to be used for both new and vanilla fights, increasing the already hard difficulty.

The highlight of the mod are the new combat locks, many of them often require the player to fight a large amount of buffed enemies in dangerous, cramped environments, such as the slides, tiny islands or even the boss arenas. Combat locks from the original game have been modified too, requiring the player to defeat more enemies and also using new types of romans in them. The bosses themselves become progressively more advanced throughout the mod. While the Normandy war machine stays largely the same, the Rome war machine now needs 4 instead of 2 rollers to be destroyed and shoots bombs that instantly explode on contact. All of this while also avoiding the heaps of new rolling boulders that will obstruct and hinder the players journey.

In addition to the new fights and puzzles, new music tracks have been added too. Some of them being remixes of existing tracks, others being taken from other games. These are featured during the new fights.

To spice up the game more, new particle effects, like fire, smoke, snow or rainbows have been added to enhance the aesthetics and make the player see the game in a new way. Often some fights will take place in foggy or stormy areas, making it harder for the player to see the legions of enemies awaiting him.

New cinematics show the player what he will face later in the level. Combat locks, puzzles or simply dangerous paths are depicted in these, sometimes there are exclusive cinematics for especially large fights.

Similar to the Asterix & Obelix Kick Buttix intro, the mod features cinematics which display images of the plot. These appear in the beginning of every level and explain the lore of the mod. A brief summary of it is described below.

### Story

The mod adds a brand new story in version 2.0:

> One day Asterix & Obelix wandered to Diabetix to examine Obelix's medical condition. On their way to him, they encountered odd-looking romans that seemed stronger than usual... they fought them off and continued to Egypt, there the real Obelix was kidnapped by Oblebolix and locked inside the roman catacombs. Meanwhile Samuel kills the fascist dictator of Greece, Capitalistix, and overthrows his regime to establish communism. Doctormabus uses his dimension key to unleash "Microids" and enchant Ceasar's army. Asterix and Oblebolix get teleported back to Gaul, where they find their village burning. Asterix soon discovers Oblebolix waiting for him and continues to Normandy in order to rescue his disappeared villagers. They rescue Getafix, who warns the duo about lingering partisan forces throughout the roman empire and advises them to rescue Unhygenix and Fulliautomatix in order to gain strength against the capitalistic resistance. After also rescuing them, they go on to rescue Panacea Ivanova and Impedimenta Alexandrova in Greece, now ruled by communist Samuel. There are still partisan forces left in Greece that need to be taken care of by Asterix & Oblebolix so communism can reach its final phase in Greece. They clear it of the remaining capitalists and rescue Panacea Ivanova and Impedimenta Alexandrova, then get the hint to move to Helvetia. They hear the news that Samuel's forces were able to destroy the bridge connecting Helvetia to Egypt, now the partisan forces cannot retreat further. They clear Helvetia of the remaining partisan forces, rescue Mr.Geriatrixey Levitsky and Mrs.Geriatrixeya Levitskaya. They get the info that Samuel is marching towards Egypt and Rome and thought it would be a good idea to strike together with them to clear the empire of capitalism once and for all.... However in order to conquer the breading grounds of capitalism, Rome, they need to free Cacofonov Babanin, known for composing the greatest communistic anthems. Meanwhile Mr.Geriatrixey managed to finance a huge militia to help defeat Rome. Finally Cacofonov is on their side and Asterix & Oblebolix march towards Rome with Samuel and his forces. Cacofonov is very thankful for everything and promises that Samuel will grant Asterix an enormous amount of wealth when they defeat capitalism. Coincidentally, Vitalstatislav Sidorov is also locked away in Rome. In front of Rome Asterix & Oblebolix meet Samuel, who greets the saviors of communism. But Oblebolix quickly pulls out a partisan from his pants to assassinate Samuel. His attempt fails and Asterix knocks him out before he can do any further harm. He saves Samuel by supplying him with medical treatment and realizes, that Oblebolix was a double agent all along! He finds a letter addressed to the deceased Capitalistix with the info, that the real Obelix was locked away in Rome the entire time, kept busy with an infinite supply of boar gigots. He rescues the confused Obelix by using his magic potion. The fate of the world lies in the hands of Asterix and the rescued Obelix to spare the empire from the remaining fragments of capitalism. He begins the final siege of Rome along with Samuel and his troops.........
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### Changes/differences from the original

* New puzzles
* New combat locks
* New enemy squads
* Buffed, nerfed and changed enemies
* New music
* Changed sound effects
* A custom icon and title
* Works on Windows 10
* Rebalanced combos
* Graphical modifications, such as:
	+ New combat lock icons (Lion, torch)
	+ Modified textures
	+ Modified models
	+ Modified animations
	+ New particle effects
	+ New camera angles
	+ New cinematics
	+ New costumes

Fog and snow during the tower puzzle at the end of NormandyA golden shower after the second Normandy slideDense fog at the start of HelvetiaNew cinematic in Helvetia showcasing the bridgeNew costumes for each countryThe map of Unfair XXL