Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action
Asterix
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Infogrames |
| Publisher | Infogrames |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | ASTERIX |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Asterix is a platformer released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Infogrames. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
It is part of the ASTERIX series; on the SNES you can also try Asterix & Obelix. The series also appears on other systems with Asterix (NES) and Asterix and the Great Rescue (Master System). Infogrames also made Tintin in Tibet, Dragon View and Spirou for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 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 cheats & codes
17 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 7E05F003 |
|---|---|
| Can't Jump | 7E05A201 |
| Infinite Coins | 7E05EE09
7E05EF09 |
| Infinite Lives | 7E05FC09
7E05FD09 |
| Infinite Time | 7E05F709
7E05F809
7E05F909 |
Asterix walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Asterix.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Asterix FAQ
When did Asterix come out on the SNES?
Asterix was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Asterix?
It was developed by Infogrames.
Is Asterix multiplayer?
No. Asterix is a single-player game.
How long does Asterix take to play?
As a platformer, Asterix 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 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.