Asterix and the Great Rescue

The graphics are by no means great, but they are fairly good. Asterix and Obelix look OK, as well as the rest of the sprites which consist of Roman soldiers, centurions as well as barbarians and animals. The backgrounds, although not outstanding, are well-drawn and colorful. All in all, the graphics are simply OK. Asterix and the Great Rescue music is fun to listen to while playing. There are various tracks for the whole game.

Fortunatelly there are some passwords.

Level Password:

• 2 = INSULA
• 3 = CONDOR
• 4 = VIENNA
• 5 = AVALON
• 6 = DULCIS

Overview

Action/adventure gamers who thrive on strategy and the added push of a ticking clock will find Asterix and the Great Rescue a challenging and fun mix. This one-player Genesis game from Sega stars Asterix, the feisty...but comicaL.Gaul warrior from the internationally known Asterix comic-book series. Asterix and the Great Rescue has sharp graphics, comical animations and diverse, challenging game play.

You can choose to play as Asterix or his sidekick, Obelix, on a mission to rescue two friends kidnapped from your village. Your only defenses are your quick fists and Magical Potions that you find. The Potions give you special powers, such as the ability to fly for a short time or to transform into a bush that is invincible to enemies. Another Potion gives you bombs for long-range defense and another gives you a cloud, which can be used as a bridge or to climb.

Set in the days of the Roman Empire, the game takes you through six levels beginning in your hometown, The Gaulish Village, until you reach Rome. Along the way, you'll battle through a Roman Encampment, trek through the dangerous Forest and even take an unexpected cruise...on a Roman Galley Each level has multiple zones for hours of game play. The game also has a password feature so you can return to battle whenever you want!