Asterix adapts the universe of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo into the street-brawling formula Konami dominated in those years: crossing stages beating up Roman legionaries, with Asterix and Obelix as playable protagonists and the magic potion as a brute-force wildcard. The comic's visual humor translates well to the genre's pace.
It's one of the best-executed licensed beat 'em ups of the era, with the technical finish Konami usually brought to its adaptations and a comedic pulse faithful to the source material. A good entry point for anyone wanting street brawling with a lighter tone than its contemporaries.
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