Asterix (character)

*This page is about the character. For the games titled Asterix see Asterix (1983) on Atari 2600, Asterix (1991) on Master System.*

Asterix (French: Astérix) is the main protagonist of the Asterix games and overall franchise.

Asterix forms a duo with his best friend Obelix, both characters are playable in various games. Asterix does not have incredible strength like Obelix, he temporarily gets it from the magic potion brewed by the druid Getafix, but he is more intelligent, and his small size allows him to get in tight spaces where Obelix cannot pass.

The archenemy of Asterix is Julius Caesar, who regularly attempts to conquer Asterix's village. Nevertheless, Asterix and Caesar have mutual respect for each other.

## Asterix (1983)

Asterix is represented with a minimalistic sprite of his head. He needs to move around, collecting Roman objects and avoiding lyres.

## Obelix

Contrary to the game's title Asterix is the one in the duo mostly controlled by the player. This is the first game where he has a fullbody sprite.

Asterix needs to move around and walk into blue Romans to freeze them in place and make them vulnerable to menhirs. However, he is vulnerable to the aggresive pink Romans and menhirs himself. Getafix's potions make him fast and invincible for a few seconds, as well as let him defeat any Romans except while they're white.

## Asterix (1991)

Asterix can beat up enemies, but is too weak to smash blocks. He can collect red potions and throw them, which explode in a few seconds after landing.

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## Asterix CC

Asterix is one of the characters the player can pick to move around the board.

His marker on the board is yellow.

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## Asterix GW

Some platforming levels use Asterix as the playable character. Asterix can collect potion gourds to restore health. He can also hit certain bonus blocks to get more coins or the flying bonus to gain the ability to fly with his helmet wings for a short time.

The player also controls Asterix in the minigame Break a Barrel, which functions similarly to the platforming levels.

Cinematic appearanceHUD icon

## Asterix MM

Asterix is one of the 4 characters competing against each other. The player can choose to play as Asterix against everyone else. Otherwise, Asterix becomes one of the opponents.

Asterix's position on the map is marked with a blue arrow.

HUD iconCinematic appearance

## Asterix XXL

Asterix's unique abilities are fitting in tight spaces, using torches, drinking magic potion, shooting cannons, standing on cable cars and the Mole Combo.

Asterix's default outfit is an altered version of his comic outfit. The player can unlock up to 3 extra outfits for Asterix: legionary uniform, swimsuit and pirate costume.

Legionary uniformPirate outfitSwimsuit

## Asterix XXL 2

Asterix's unique abilities are fitting in tight spaces, drinking magic potion, shooting cannons, standing on cable cars and rotating them (if they are automatic).

Asterix's default outfit is an altered version of his comic outfit, but it is not the same as the Asterix & Obelix XXL outfit.

In the remastered version of the game, Asterix's eyes have a much more rounded shape when he wears the original outfit, and have brown irises. The player can switch between the game's original outfit and the new "classic" outfit which is based on the comics. When choosing the "classic" outfit, Asterix's face takes a neutral expression and he gets a softer haircut.

Cinematic appearanceRemastered model with the original outfitRemastered model with the "classic" outfit

## Asterix OG

Asterix's unique abilities are drinking magic potion, standing on cable cars, climbing ledges and activating certain mechanisms.

When choosing an Olympic minigame during main gameplay, the player can choose to play as Asterix or Lovestorix. In the Olympic Mode, Asterix is a playable character available from the start, along with Obelix.

Asterix's outfit is the same as in Asterix & Obelix XXL 2.

Xbox 360 modelIllustration in the Olympic ModeHUD iconOffscreen icon

## Asterix ABT

Asterix greets Justforkix at the start of the game.

He explains some parts of the game and can be found at school, but does not offer any activities.

## Asterix ATRaC

Asterix is one of the 4 characters that can be played as on the board.

Strangely, he has little to do with the minigames. In Pirate pugilism the player needs to protect Asterix's boat for as long as possible. In The village attack they move Asterix around the playfield, trying to push the Romans out and not get pushed out themselves.

## Asterix ATMotG

The player controls Asterix in the village to begin tasks, save the game and play a variety of minigames.

In Rolling Stones, the player should avoid hitting him.

## Asterix AaF

Asterix can be sent to fight Romans alone and he is guaranteed to win (according to the game text he drinks the magic potion), but the player needs to complete a set of tasks called The Great Banquet to be able to use Asterix again. Due to 100% chance of victory, he cannot be equipped with any items. He also cannot participate in village brawls.

Asterix (with Pointandclix) in the loading screen

## Asterix XXL 3

Asterix's unique abilities are fitting in tight spaces and drinking magic potion.

Asterix's default outfit is comic-styled. His design is very similar to the "classic" design in Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 remaster, but he is also carrying his sword and a gourd. The player cannot unlock any different outfits during gameplay, however the Collector's Edition of the game contains legionary and viking outfits, which can be selected in the pause menu, or they can be bought separately.

Default outfitDLC legionary uniformDLC viking costumeHUD iconHUD icon (legionary)HUD icon (viking)