Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer
Astérix and the Secret Mission
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | ASTERIX |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by SEGA, Astérix and the Secret Mission arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1993 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, Tom & Jerry: The Movie and Power Strike II. Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the ASTERIX series; on the Game Gear you can also try Asterix and the Great Rescue. The series also appears on other systems with Asterix (NES) and Asterix (SNES). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
Astérix and the Secret Mission is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Astérix and the Secret Mission is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Astérix and the Secret Mission cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00C0-E304 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-DC08 |
| Infinite Health | 3AC-588-2A2 |
| Infinite Lives | 00C-838-19E |
| Invulnerability | 00C5-2702 |
| Invulnerability | C9F-405-E69 |
Astérix and the Secret Mission walkthroughs & guides
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Astérix and the Secret Mission FAQ
When did Astérix and the Secret Mission come out on the Game Gear?
Astérix and the Secret Mission was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.
Who made Astérix and the Secret Mission?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Astérix and the Secret Mission multiplayer?
No. Astérix and the Secret Mission is a single-player game.
How long does Astérix and the Secret Mission take to play?
As an action game, Astérix and the Secret Mission typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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