Hamburgers

The inclusion of these items in the 1983 Asterix homebrew release represents an early depiction of modern fast food within a franchise set in ancient Gaul. In this unofficial Atari 2600 title, players navigate Asterix through screens to gather these objects for points, contrasting the historical setting of the French comic series with contemporary American cuisine.

In Lost Vikings 2 and its revamped edition Norse by Norsewest: The Return of the Lost Vikings, the items serve a vital mechanical role in level design. As Erik, Baleog, Olaf, and their allies traverse various historical and futuristic eras, these food items are strategically placed to aid players during complex environmental puzzles. Their placement often encourages exploration of hazardous paths, rewarding players who risk damage to acquire them. Within the broader Asterix franchise's gaming history, the presence of such anachronistic food items highlights a recurring design trope of using recognizable, high-energy foods to sustain cartoon protagonists during their side-scrolling adventures.