Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
Asterix and the Great Rescue
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Core Design |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | ASTERIX |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Core Design and published by SEGA, Asterix and the Great Rescue arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a platformer.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
It is part of the ASTERIX series; on the Genesis you can also try Asterix and the Power of the Gods. The series also appears on other systems with Asterix (NES) and Asterix (SNES). Core Design also made Bubba 'n' Stix and Wolfchild for the Genesis.
Asterix and the Great Rescue is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Asterix and the Great Rescue is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Asterix and the Great Rescue cheats & codes
34 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Starting Number Of Lives Modifier | 0005BC:000? |
|---|---|
| Starting Amound Of Energy Modifier | 0005B6:000? |
| Infinite Energy | 001B64:4A78 |
| Infinite Lives | 000678:4A78 |
| Infinite Weapons | 001710:4A70 |
| Always Keep Weapons | 000606:600E |
Asterix and the Great Rescue walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Asterix and the Great Rescue FAQ
When did Asterix and the Great Rescue come out on the Genesis?
Asterix and the Great Rescue was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Asterix and the Great Rescue?
It was developed by Core Design and published by SEGA.
Is Asterix and the Great Rescue multiplayer?
No. Asterix and the Great Rescue is a single-player game.
How long does Asterix and the Great Rescue take to play?
As a platformer, Asterix and the Great Rescue 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.
Read more about Asterix and the Great Rescue on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.