The Village Is Deserted!
It is 50 B.C. Caesar and his elite troops have pulled off the impossible. Taking advantage of a sudden spring storm and the absence of our two heroes, the Romans invaded the indomitable Gaulish village.
Upon their return to the village, Asterix and Obelix quickly learn what has happened. Everybody is now Caesar's prisoner, and the Romans have also seized a cauldron full of Magic Potion!
While the cauldron is on its way to Rome, the Gaulish prisoners have been split up and scattered across the Roman Empire. Without a moment's wait, Asterix and Obelix set off in search of their friends.
Main Menu
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New Game: Start a new game.
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Load Game: Continue a previously saved game.
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Options: Adjust game options (see "Options" below).
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Credits: See the names of the people behind this game.
Options
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Audio: Stereo/Mono/Dolby Pro Logic II
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Music Volume: Volume adjustment
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Sound Volume: Volume adjustment
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Voices Volume: Volume adjustment
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Default: Return to default settings
Pause Menu
You can pause the game at any time by pressing the START button.
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Resume: Return to the game in progress
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Combos: Display special moves acquired during the game (see "Combos" on page 8).
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Options: Adjust game options (see "Options" above).
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Quit to Great Map: End the current level and return to the Great Map.
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Quit Game: Return to the Main Menu.
Playing the Game
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Number of Laurels collected
Asterix & Obelix
Two heads are better than one! It won't be easy for our Gaulish duo. But they have one sure-fire advantage over the enemy hordes awaiting them — there are two of them!
During the game, leadership shifts automatically between Asterix and Obelix, depending on the challenges you will encounter. You can also switch leadership by jumping onto certain objects that are surrounded by a blue aura. Remember, alternating our two heroes' particular skills is essential to your quest!
In combat, the follower will come closer to the leader to help out, and he will fall back a little when things are calm.
Dogmatix
Dogmatix is always available to help you battle the Romans. Press the R1 button in battle to deploy him and to bite your enemies.
Character Progression
Asterix and Obelix initially have one basic attack — the Bash — but if you collect enough Roman helmets, you can buy Combo attacks from the Peddler (see "Combos" on page 8).
The Action Button
The Action button is displayed on the screen when the character you are controlling can do something special such as pull a lever, light a torch, talk to the Peddler, etc. Press the button to perform the action when indicated. Energy Gauge
Each time you bash a Roman, the energy gauge on the left side of your screen fills up. To execute combos, this gauge needs to be full, then you can continue to use combos until the gauge is empty. If you stop bashing, the energy level in the gauge will drop.
Saving and Loading
In each level, you will encounter sleeping Druids. Wake them up (press the button) and they will offer you the chance to save your game. Later, if you load a saved game from the Main Menu, you will restart the game beside the Druid.
When a game save location is activated, that location appears on the Great Map. The game requires 360 KB of free space on your memory card to save your progress.
To load a previously saved game, select Load Game from the Main Menu.
The Great Map
Province Selection
Each province you complete adds a new fragment to the Great Map. Plus, you will be able to access the province revealed by the fragment.
As you explore the provinces, you can collect Gold Laurels. If you find all the Gold Laurels in the province you are exploring, you will receive a special reward.
Provinces
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THE VILLAGE (GAUL): Complete this level to win map fragment 1. This training level will limber up your Gaulish reflexes. Release Getafix from his Roman captors to move on to the next level.
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NORMANDY: Complete this level to win map fragment 2. Explore the beautiful Norman coastline and overcome hordes of Normans in order to rescue Fulliautomatic.
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GREECE: Complete this level to win map fragment 3. You will have to use your brain-box, and ignore a fear of heights, if you want to reach Athens' prison.
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HELVETIA: Complete this level to win map fragment 4. Climb and sled on the Swiss Alps in order to reach the Governor's palace.
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EGYPT: Complete this level to win map fragment 5. Get ready! Disable Roman military equipment and your battles here will go down in history!
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ROME: Enter Rome to grapple with bad guys and lions — and the final showcase battle!
The Peddler
Use Roman Helmets as currency to buy combos, Leg O' Boar and Shields from the Peddler. To talk to the Peddler, walk up