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Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

Asterix and Obelix make an XXL comeback in a Romastered version full of Romans!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Nostalgic appeal with faithful adaptation
    • Ability to switch between original and remastered graphics and sound
    • Simple, fun beat-em-up combat
    • Large, varied levels with collectibles and puzzles
    • Accessible for casual and younger players

    Cons

    • Repetitive combat and gameplay
    • Single reused boss fight
    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Clunky camera and ai partner problems
    • Limited depth and challenge variety

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can switch between characters and choose difficulty settings; some freedom in exploration and combat approach."

    • Competence
      2

      "Combat involves combos and skillful timing, but gameplay is generally simple and repetitive with some challenging moments on higher difficulties."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive modes or leaderboards; challenges are against game mechanics, not other players."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Nostalgia and collectible hunting encourage extended play, though some find the game repetitive and buggy which may reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Primarily a single-player game with AI partner; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Limited creativity in gameplay; some puzzle elements and ability to switch graphics modes, but mostly predefined structures."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and cooperative AI partner is not dominant."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong nostalgic and stress-relief appeal; players enjoy escaping into a lighthearted, cartoonish world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for nostalgia and fun; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with switching between remastered and retro modes and trying new challenges, but core gameplay is consistent."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Large levels with collectibles and puzzles encourage exploration, though environments are mostly linear and familiar."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited character customization; ability to switch graphics and sound modes offers some personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fictionalized comic universe with exaggerated characters and events; strong imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily solo play with AI partner."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn combos and improve skills over time; some progression through upgrades and challenges."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; traditional sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player attention and engagement; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership roles; player controls characters but no group management or authority over others."

    • Progression
      3

      "Collecting helmets, unlocking combos, and completing challenges provide a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally a stress-relieving, casual experience with some tension in harder modes."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable visuals and sound design, especially with switching between retro and remastered modes."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems present."

    • Story
      2

      "Simple narrative faithful to comics; story provides context but is not deeply immersive."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Basic combat and puzzle-solving require some planning but mostly straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some challenge and tension in combat and time trials, but overall low suspense."

    • Value
      3

      "Good value for nostalgic players and fans; some bugs and repetitiveness noted but generally worth price on sale."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat-focused game with frequent fighting and bashing of enemies."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some health management and avoiding damage, but low-risk gameplay overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026