Asterix and the Power of the Gods

Asterix and the Power of the Gods is a 1995 platform game for the Sega Mega Drive based on the comic book series Asterix, most notably Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield.^[2]

Asterix and the Power of the Gods
Cover art
Developer(s)	Core Design[1]
Publisher(s)	Sega
Producer(s)	Jeremy Smith
Designer(s)	Simon Phipps
Programmer(s)	Stefan Walker[2]
Artist(s)	Richard Morton
Composer(s)	Nathan McCree
Platform(s)	Sega Mega Drive
Release	PAL: April 1995[3]
Genre(s)	Platform
Mode(s)	Single-player

Plot

In Gaul, Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar and his Roman army. The shield was lost to the invading Romans and Asterix must liberate the shield from their control.

Gameplay

Players must guide Asterix through different levels. An isometric map is used to enter different levels. Asterix has the ability to run, jump, and defeat enemies by directly hitting them.^[2]

Players can talk to non-player characters. Other people's houses can be visited in search of clues.

Reception

Reception

Review scores

Publication	Score
Consoles +	85%[4]
Computer and Video Games	89/100[3]
Jeuxvideo.com	12/20[5]
Mean Machines Sega	90/100[6]
Mega Fun	58%[7]
Mega	76%[8]
Sega Magazine	72%[9]
Sega Power	30%[10]
Sega Pro	85%[11]

See also

• List of Asterix games