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Asterix & Obelix: Kick Buttix

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I grew up with the Asterix & Obelix franchise (originating in France), and really enjoyed the continual adventures of the two Roman-bashing Gauls, their little dog, the funny names of the characters, so I was initially nervous when I saw a game based on it. Games based on franchises are notorious for being pretty lousy and unfun, but I thought I would take a chance.

Boy was I wrong. This game is tremendously fun, it has a great variety of gameplay, such as either bashing romans, sliding down an icy slope, sailing in a boat or running to light a flame before your torch runs out of fire...etc. There are tons of collectibles, such as different costumes, and paintings, golden laurels etc.

Also the game follows the comic world very closely, with such fun things as whacking boars to get food, and collecting helmets from the romans you smash. Although all the roman bashing may seem violent, it is done in good taste, and should be safe for kids.

The music is kind of catchy, and the atmospheres are really great and very ambient.

On the down side, the voice acting is kinda cheesy, the graphics are a little glitchy, and there was one glitch that I found, where the game crashed, tho it did not prevent me from completing that level.

I have loved Asterix and Obelix ever since, as a child, I read the comics in French class. When I heard that this game was coming out after a moderate European release, I had to pick it up right away.

Other reviews were tepid, likely because this game adds nothing new to the platforming genre. It's full of "collect 30 helmets" and "beat up x number of Roman soldiers", and you get to alternate between Asterix (fast and nimble) and Obelix (strong and powerful).

The graphics are cute, the sound is appropriate. I find the humor in the comics (e.g. making fun of Latin) funny, and it is carried into this game.

This is a fun game to play and it's not that hard. pretty simple levels and good controls (which is definately a plus). The only 2 problems I came across which aren't that bad are; occasional minor glitches (usually when you're running in an area with no romans to beat up or being launched in the air) and sometimes the camera angle can be a pain. Other than those 2 minor flaws this is a decent game to purchase. I never was too familiar with the Asterix and Obelix characters but I still knew about them, and that made me get this game. Fans of the characters should really enjoy this especially.

I haven't seen these guys since I was a little kid and after I started to play this I didn't want to stop playing it. the levels are very colorful and amazing. Asterix and Obelix are just awesome bada$%#s. Just launching those Romans into the
atmosphere. I recommend this game.

This has to be one of the best games I've ever played! I have been a fan of the Asterix comics for awhile, and when I discovered there was an Asterix vidoe game I could buy, I was jumping up and down with joy!

There are six provinces that you go to find and rescue the villagers of Asterix's village, who have been captured by the Romans. Even though there are only six provinces that you go to, each area you explore is huge and full of surprises.

The main strategy is to bash the Romans, true, but you will come across many puzzles to solve, like in Normandy, where you're fighting the boss there. You have to get Asterix to jump on a small platform, where Obelix then has to continuously punch a spinning switch to get Asterix up, jump on a hanging platform, and press the giant, red button on top of the machine-like boss to reveal the weak points of the boss. Solving puzzles like these will help you reach the end of the level in one piece, and with good rewards.

The music in the game is really great! It's the kind of music you would enjoy listening to for a long time. The graphics aren't bad either. They are not as good as some video games today, but they are surprisingly good for a game based off of a comic book series! The character's movement runs smoothly, and actions are carried out very well. The combos you can do in the game are really neat, but I find it a little hard to actually pull off the combo. This isn't really bad, since you're going to spend so much time hitting the Romans, that you'll forget about the combos! I really think it's hilarious how you can press the R1 button and send Dogmatix to go after a Roman and bite him in the butt. After doing this, the Roman drops his weapons and cowers, unable to do a thing! This makes it easy to grab him and swing him around your head.

Overall, this game is well worth getting. I had to buy a Playstation 2 to get this game, but it was well worth it! This game is great for anyone of any age to play. Now, if only we can get more older Asterix video games to the U.S....

Hey, I wasn't expecting much from this game but thanks to a friend who recommended it to me (I trust his opinion a lot) he was actually right- we have a good game here, folks!

You have plenty of things to do in the game, mainly taking care of Roman soldiers. The animation is truly bizarre and the action is pretty interesting and hilarious as well.

You have up to 40 levels to complete, and I can't really find any complaints with the game. There's plenty of surprises awaiting you in each of the levels, too.

In the good ol' days, when I used to own a PS2, I played this game a lot. Because it was very good. As good as Ratchet & Clank or Jak & Daxter even, if a bit different.

For those who don't know, it is based on one of the best comics in the world (not an overstatement), Astérix. The main characters are Gauls, and are living in the last free village in Gaul, fighting off the Romans with the help of a magic potion. That's the basic premise.

In this game, the two mains, Asterix and Obelix (all Gauls have names that end with "-ix") went off hunting, only to return to their little settlement taken by force by the Romans. Yep, the magic potion had run out and the wizard was making more while it happened. The villagers were captured and are about to be transported to different corners of the Roman Empire as slaves. Those Romans... why do they have to be so bad?... oh, wait, cause they ARE. So, the titular duo must go and rescue their friends. This, is the premise of the GAME.

The game is divided into several HUGE levels, each representing a conquered province of The Empire. The first one is Gaul, the rest... find out yourself :) What I did like about the levels, is a total lack of loading times and how good they looked. You actually get THE FEELING that you have arrived in a different country with every new level. The buildings are beautiful, they are even painted realistically. The trees look great, so do the mountains and beaches. You can see through water, and there's even fish in it! There are birds, animals and bugs and snakes in the background, all animated nicely. The structure of the game is a nice mix of linear and non-linear. You are playing though one big open area to another, with occasional little side-paths to take. Beware of the collectibles!

The gameplay is a mix between platforming and beating-Romans-up. You have your double jump, that will sometimes be a difference between life and a pit with spikes (yep, no BOTTOMLESS pits here). You also have your [ ] attack button, but it's only the beginning. First, most of your enemies can be stunned for a few seconds. While stunned, you can pick them up with the ' button and use as a Roman whirlwind to hit everybody around you. If your AI-controlled buddy actually throws a bad guy at you, you can pwn him in mid-air to receive a multiplier, that will work on the game's basic collectables (currency). Then, there's the O button, that allows you to push a Roman aside from the group and make it personal. Yep, you are usually attacked by more than 10 enemies at once. And more than 20 sometimes... But the game doesn't stop at mashing the [ ] button, no! If you kick 455 for long enough, your "combo meter" will rise up. THEN, the FUN begins! You can buy combo moves at your occasional shop, from a funny guy with a French accent. While the combo meter hasn't gone down, press a certain button combination and enjoy! WARNING, most combo moves are VERY unrealistic, topping ALL Kung-Fu movies ever made. Oh, did I mention that all enemies FLY OFF SCREEN SCREAMING when you beat them?

There's also puzzle-solving and occasional races.

The music of the game is notable also. It can only be described as "Euro-Techno". How cool is that?! There are also some relaxing pieces add balance to otherwise frantic gameplay.


The game MAY look like a boring beat-em-up with one attack button. But play it for more than 10 minutes and you will be surprised.