Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
- November 28, 2018
- OSome Studio
Playing Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 raised a number of questions.
More than 10 years following their last appearance on games consoles, Asterix and Obelix are back and in better shape than ever! Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 is a superb blend of action and adventure for all ages, with a winning combination of comedy and brawling. But where has Getafix gone? The long-bearded druid has disappeared after betraying his own people for Julius Caesar! The Gaulish village is …
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Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum Review
As an Asterix fan who’s wanted a new videogame since, well, 2005, and who luckily hadn’t played the original, I was pleasantly impressed with how well Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 both stood up and looked today. The game itself is a simple 3D beat-em-up platformer that could really do with deeper gameplay, but is generally fun and has imaginative levels at least - despite the annoying camera. The Asterix and Obelix license is generally well-served, but we’re not sure whether the videogame parodies helped. The remaster is straightforward, and doesn’t extend to the cutscenes which look utterly out-of-place now, but the main game looks pretty modern and that’ll do for us.
65%Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Review
Playing Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 raised a number of questions.
50%Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum Review
Ultimately, Asterix & Obelix XXL2 is a PS2-era remaster that’s not worth its near-AAA asking price. The brand new additions and lack of availability undoubtedly add some value, but this still feels like the decade-old game that it is. It may be worth the fairly hefty price tag for those with Asterix nostalgia or for an audience that wants to see what a late PS2 licensed platformer looks like, but it’s hard to recommend otherwise. It’s a game that deserves to be remembered and preserved, but the high cost will prevent many from experiencing this strong albeit unoriginal adventure.
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