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Astérix: Operation Getafix

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Asterix searches for the ingredients of Getafix’s restorative elixir.

The briefing

About this game

Astérix: Operation Getafix is a 1988 action-adventure arcade game developed and published by Coktel Vision. Players control Asterix as he searches for the ingredients needed to create a beverage for the druid Getafix.

The journey leads through the Gallic village, forest, and a Roman fort, with hazards including wild boars, flying fish, and Roman soldiers. Asterix can engage enemies in close combat, sending defeated Romans flying.

Featuring cheerful colors and graphics, the game includes familiar Asterix characters such as Vital Statistix and Cacofonix. Its audio is limited, with quirky introductory music serving as a highlight.

Game Details

  • Developer: Coktel Vision
  • Publisher: Coktel Vision
  • Release: December 31, 1988
  • Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, and MS-DOS
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Arcade