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| system=[[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]] | | system=[[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]] | ||
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| sms_date_br=1993 | | sms_date_br=1993 | ||
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+ | | gg_rrp_uk=29.99{{magref|segapower|54|40}} | ||
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− | ''''' | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a platform game for the [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]] which was released in Europe and Brazil. Years after the original Brazilian release, [[Tec Toy]] released an altered version of the game rebranded as ''[[As Aventuras da TV Colosso]]''. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Story== | ||
+ | In the age of Julius Caesar, the indominatable Gaulish warriors Astérix and Obélix help their village resist the Roman occupation. They do so with the aid of the magic potion brewed by the druid Getafix (Panoramix in French), which temporarily grants them superhuman strength. However, the magic potion has run out. Knowing that Caesar will send an invading army if he learns of this, Astérix and Obélix conduct a secret mission to gather the necessary ingredients. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Gameplay== | ||
+ | The game is a side-scrolling platformer where Astérix and Obélix locate six herbs across as many rounds. The game can be played alone or with another player. In single-player games, the player can pick between Astérix or Obélix before each round. In two-player mode, each player takes turns completing the round, with player one playing as Astérix and player two playing as Obélix. Each character moves with {{left}} and {{right}} and ducks with {{down}}. They jump with {{2}} and jump higher if the button is held for longer. They attack enemies by punching them with {{1}}. They enter doorways with {{up}}. The rounds differ depending on whether the player is playing as Astérix or Obélix. The two characters differ more in how they play than in the preceding game, and some of the rounds are entirely different depending on which character is being played. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Astérix is diminutive in size and can fit into some areas that Obélix cannot. He can run by holding {{1}}. He can push objects with {{left}} and {{right}}. He can punch downward while in the air with {{down}}+{{1}}. He can double jump by pressing {{2}} again while in the air; this can also be done after running off a platform. He can find potions that let him destroy blocks by punching them. Potions are thrown a long distance in an arc with {{up}}+{{1}} or a short distance while ducking with {{down}}+{{1}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Obélix cannot double jump but has a longer normal jump. He can go down wells by pressing {{down}}. He can slide down a slope with {{down}}. He can do a bounce attack by pressing {{1}} while in mid-air. He can destroy blocks by punching them, using his jump attack, or hitting them from below with his head. He swims with {{repeat|{{2}}}}. Obélix can find the Menhir item for throwing at enemies and obstacles. Menhirs are thrown a long distance in an arc with {{up}}+{{1}} or a short distance while ducking with {{down}}+{{1}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The characters have a life gauge with three hearts. A heart is lost if the character is hit by an enemy, and a life is lost if all life gauge hearts are lost or if the character falls down a hole. Furthermore, rounds are timed, and the player loses a life if time runs out. The game ends if the player runs out of lives but can be continued from the start of the round. Life can be restored by picking up certain items during the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Items=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Jar | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Strike to release an item. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Yellow Potion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Red Potion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. Also ignites the surface on fire when it is thrown, which can be used to melt ice or dissipate pools of water. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Blue Potion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. Also can be used to attack enemies. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Brown Potion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. Also shrinks enemies and some obstacles. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Menhir | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Equips Obélix with menhirs, which he can throw to attack enemies or bypass some obstacles. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Meat | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Restores one heart on the player's life gauge. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Glasses | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Fully restores the player's life gauge. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Heart | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Permanently extends the life gauge by one heart, up to 6 hearts. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Coin | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gives the player 50 bonus points. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bone | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gives the player 50 bonus points. The player's bone count is also used to grant access to the bonus round. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Wing | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Awards the player with an extra life. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Scroll | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}} | ||
+ | | desc=Collect to complete the first round as Astérix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Herbs | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=96 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=32}} | ||
+ | | desc=Collect an herb to complete a round. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rounds=== | ||
+ | The rounds differ depending on whether the player is playing as Astérix or Obélix. The player can switch to a different character after each round. | ||
+ | ====Astérix==== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=256| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Prairie | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 1-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 1-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=River | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 2-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 2-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Cave | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 3.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Sea and Ship | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 4-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 4-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 4-3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 4-4.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Snow and Ice | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 5-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 5-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Temple | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 6-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 6-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 6-3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Asterix, Stage 6-4.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ====Obélix==== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=256| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Prairie | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 1-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 1-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Forest | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 2.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Cave | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 3.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Sea Bed and Ship | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 4-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 4-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 4-3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 4-4.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Desert and Ruins | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 5-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 5-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 5-3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 5-4.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Temple | ||
+ | | screenshot=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 6-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 6-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 6-3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Asterix and the Secret Mission, Obelix, Stage 6-4.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bonus Rounds=== | ||
+ | {{ScreenThumb2 | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Bonus Stage, Ship.png | Asterix and the Secret Mission, Bonus Stage, Desert.png | width=200 | Bonus rounds}} | ||
+ | After some of the rounds, the player can enter a bonus round by having a number of bones that is a multiple of four. The bonus round is played as the dog Dogmatix (Idéfix in French), who runs around the stage collecting items for points. The stage ends if time runs out or if the player collects all of the items. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==History== | ||
+ | During development the game was known as '''''Astérix II'''''. | ||
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
===Game Gear version=== | ===Game Gear version=== | ||
{{creditstable| | {{creditstable| | ||
− | + | *'''Artist:''' [[Kyuzou]], [[Tamun]], [[Takako Kawaguchi|Choko]], [[U D K]] | |
− | *'''Artist:''' Kyuzou, [[Tamun]], [[ | + | *'''Program:''' Milk Tea, [[Atsu]] |
− | *'''Program:''' Milk Tea, Atsu | ||
*'''Sound:''' [[Katsuhiro Hayashi|Funky K H]] | *'''Sound:''' [[Katsuhiro Hayashi|Funky K H]] | ||
− | *'''Game Design:''' Taidai, Ken A, K Dash | + | *'''Game Design:''' [[Taidai]], [[Ken A]], [[K Dash]] |
− | *'''Director:''' [[Asohy]], [[Hase]], Hide | + | *'''Director:''' [[Hiroshi Aso|Asohy]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|Hase]], [[Hide]] |
*'''Special Thanks to:''' [[Taku Shoji|Taku]], [[Tomozou Endo|Tomozou]], Michael, Kia | *'''Special Thanks to:''' [[Taku Shoji|Taku]], [[Tomozou Endo|Tomozou]], Michael, Kia | ||
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | *'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | ||
− | |console=GG | + | | source=In-game credits |
+ | | pdf=Asterix and the Secret Mission GG credits.pdf | ||
+ | | console=GG | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Master System version=== | ===Master System version=== | ||
{{creditstable| | {{creditstable| | ||
− | + | *'''Artist:''' [[Kyuzou]], [[Tamun]], [[Takako Kawaguchi|Choko]], [[U D K]] | |
− | *'''Artist:''' Kyuzou, [[Tamun]], [[ | + | *'''Program:''' Milk Tea, [[Atsu]] |
− | *'''Program:''' Milk Tea, Atsu | ||
*'''Sound:''' [[Katsuhiro Hayashi|Funky K H]] | *'''Sound:''' [[Katsuhiro Hayashi|Funky K H]] | ||
− | *'''Game Design:''' Ken A, Taidai, K Dash | + | *'''Game Design:''' [[Ken A]], [[Taidai]], [[K Dash]] |
− | *'''Director:''' [[Asohy]], [[Hase]], Hide | + | *'''Director:''' [[Hiroshi Aso|Asohy]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|Hase]], [[Hide]] |
*'''Special Thanks to:''' [[Taku Shoji|Taku]], [[Tomozou Endo|Tomozou]], Michael, Kia | *'''Special Thanks to:''' [[Taku Shoji|Taku]], [[Tomozou Endo|Tomozou]], Michael, Kia | ||
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | *'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | ||
− | |console=SMS | + | | source=In-game credits |
+ | | console=SMS | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ==Artwork== | ||
+ | {{gitem|AatSM SMS EU Box Front Prototype.png|SMS EU prototype box art}} | ||
==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
===Master System version=== | ===Master System version=== | ||
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+ | | manual=Astérix and the Secret Mission SMS EU Manual.pdf | ||
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| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
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| cart=AatSM SMS EU Cart.jpg | | cart=AatSM SMS EU Cart.jpg | ||
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+ | | region=PT | ||
+ | | cover=AatSM SMS PT cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | | manual= | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=PT (Super Preço) | ||
+ | | cover=AatSM SMS PT sp cover.jpg | ||
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+ | | manual= | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=AU | ||
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===Game Gear version=== | ===Game Gear version=== | ||
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| front=AatSM GG EU Box Front.jpg | | front=AatSM GG EU Box Front.jpg | ||
| back=AatSM GG EU Box Back.jpg | | back=AatSM GG EU Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | spine=Asterix Secret Mission GG EU BoxSpine.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=AatSM GG EU Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Asterix Secret Mission GG EU Manual.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Game Gear | ||
+ | | region=FR (35 ans Astérix) | ||
+ | | front=AatSM GG FR 35 front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=AatSM GG FR 35 back.jpg | ||
| spinemissing=yes | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| cart=AatSM GG EU Cart.jpg | | cart=AatSM GG EU Cart.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Game Gear | ||
+ | | region=PT | ||
+ | | front= | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | spine= | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | | manual= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Technical information== | ||
+ | ===ROM dump status=== | ||
+ | {{romtable| | ||
+ | {{rom|SMS|sha1=DE6A32A548551553A4B3AE332F4BF98ED22D8AB5|md5=7CC8BE20B0A2EE3941C9846026C287AE|crc32=DEF9B14E|size=512kB|date= |source=Cartridge (EU)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
+ | {{rom|GG|sha1=8AB4EA406A0503B09C1BD89E3217C5735B36EBED|md5=2FD39F40BB06026F414E0CC9FF549ACA|crc32=C01A8051|size=512kB|date= |source=Cartridge (EU)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
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+ | {{AatSMOmni}} | ||
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Publisher: Sega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sega CS2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2, 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Astérix and the Secret Mission is a platform game for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear which was released in Europe and Brazil. Years after the original Brazilian release, Tec Toy released an altered version of the game rebranded as As Aventuras da TV Colosso.
Contents
Story
In the age of Julius Caesar, the indominatable Gaulish warriors Astérix and Obélix help their village resist the Roman occupation. They do so with the aid of the magic potion brewed by the druid Getafix (Panoramix in French), which temporarily grants them superhuman strength. However, the magic potion has run out. Knowing that Caesar will send an invading army if he learns of this, Astérix and Obélix conduct a secret mission to gather the necessary ingredients.
Gameplay
The game is a side-scrolling platformer where Astérix and Obélix locate six herbs across as many rounds. The game can be played alone or with another player. In single-player games, the player can pick between Astérix or Obélix before each round. In two-player mode, each player takes turns completing the round, with player one playing as Astérix and player two playing as Obélix. Each character moves with and
and ducks with
. They jump with
and jump higher if the button is held for longer. They attack enemies by punching them with
. They enter doorways with
. The rounds differ depending on whether the player is playing as Astérix or Obélix. The two characters differ more in how they play than in the preceding game, and some of the rounds are entirely different depending on which character is being played.
Astérix is diminutive in size and can fit into some areas that Obélix cannot. He can run by holding . He can push objects with
and
. He can punch downward while in the air with
+
. He can double jump by pressing
again while in the air; this can also be done after running off a platform. He can find potions that let him destroy blocks by punching them. Potions are thrown a long distance in an arc with
+
or a short distance while ducking with
+
.
Obélix cannot double jump but has a longer normal jump. He can go down wells by pressing . He can slide down a slope with
. He can do a bounce attack by pressing
while in mid-air. He can destroy blocks by punching them, using his jump attack, or hitting them from below with his head. He swims with
. Obélix can find the Menhir item for throwing at enemies and obstacles. Menhirs are thrown a long distance in an arc with
+
or a short distance while ducking with
+
.
The characters have a life gauge with three hearts. A heart is lost if the character is hit by an enemy, and a life is lost if all life gauge hearts are lost or if the character falls down a hole. Furthermore, rounds are timed, and the player loses a life if time runs out. The game ends if the player runs out of lives but can be continued from the start of the round. Life can be restored by picking up certain items during the game.
Items
Jar | |
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Strike to release an item. | |
Yellow Potion | |
Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. | |
Red Potion | |
Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. Also ignites the surface on fire when it is thrown, which can be used to melt ice or dissipate pools of water. | |
Blue Potion | |
Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. Also can be used to attack enemies. | |
Brown Potion | |
Gives Astérix the ability to break blocks by punching them. Also shrinks enemies and some obstacles. | |
Menhir | |
Equips Obélix with menhirs, which he can throw to attack enemies or bypass some obstacles. | |
Meat | |
Restores one heart on the player's life gauge. | |
Glasses | |
Fully restores the player's life gauge. | |
Heart | |
Permanently extends the life gauge by one heart, up to 6 hearts. | |
Coin | |
Gives the player 50 bonus points. | |
Bone | |
Gives the player 50 bonus points. The player's bone count is also used to grant access to the bonus round. | |
Wing | |
Awards the player with an extra life. | |
Scroll | |
Collect to complete the first round as Astérix. | |
Herbs | |
Collect an herb to complete a round. |
Rounds
The rounds differ depending on whether the player is playing as Astérix or Obélix. The player can switch to a different character after each round.
Astérix
Prairie | |
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River | |
Cave | |
Sea and Ship | |
Snow and Ice | |
Temple | |
Obélix
Prairie | |
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Forest | |
Cave | |
Sea Bed and Ship | |
Desert and Ruins | |
Temple | |
Bonus Rounds
After some of the rounds, the player can enter a bonus round by having a number of bones that is a multiple of four. The bonus round is played as the dog Dogmatix (Idéfix in French), who runs around the stage collecting items for points. The stage ends if time runs out or if the player collects all of the items.
History
During development the game was known as Astérix II.
Production credits
Game Gear version
Master System version
Magazine articles
- Main article: Astérix and the Secret Mission/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Artwork
Physical scans
Master System version
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83 | |
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Based on 10 reviews |
Master System, EU (Classic Master System) |
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Master System, AU |
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Game Gear version
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78 | |
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Based on 12 reviews |
Game Gear, PT |
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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512kB | Cartridge (EU) |
References
- ↑ File:AatSM GG EU Box Back.jpg
- ↑ File:AatSM SMS EU Box.jpg
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sega Pro, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-14), page 31
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-08-15), page 10
- ↑ Sega Force Mega, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-16), page 8
- ↑ Sega Pro, "February 1994" (UK; 1993-12-30), page 14
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sega Power, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-03-31), page 40
- ↑ File:Asterix and the Secret Mission GG credits.pdf
- ↑ Consoles +, "Novembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 180
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Joypad, "Novembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 120
- ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre 1993" (FR; 1993-11-10), page 82
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Mega Fun, "02/94" (DE; 1994-01-19), page 88
- ↑ Megazone, "March 1994" (AU; 1994-02-23), page 40
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Play Time, "4/94" (DE; 1994-03-09), page 160
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Sega Magazin, "März 1994" (DE; 1994-02-16), page 24
- ↑ Sega News, "Listopad 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 35
- ↑ Sega Power, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-xx), page 66
- ↑ Todo Sega, "Enero 1994" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 78
- ↑ Megablast, "2/94" (DE; 1994-03-30), page 84
- ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre 1993" (FR; 1993-11-10), page 140
- ↑ Player One, "Février 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 115
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-02-24), page 56
- ↑ Sega Zone, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-24), page 58
- ↑ Sega Force, "5/94" (SE; 1994-08-10), page 36
- ↑ Video Games, "2/94" (DE; 1994-01-26), page 110
Astérix and the Secret Mission | |
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Main page | Comparisons | Maps | Hidden content | Magazine articles | Reception |
Astérix games for Sega systems | |
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Astérix (1991) | Astérix and the Secret Mission (1993) | Astérix and the Great Rescue (1994) | |
Astérix and the Secret Mission (1994) | Astérix and the Great Rescue (1994) | |
Astérix and the Great Rescue (1993) | Astérix and the Power of the Gods (1995) |
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