Astérix
Astérix — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Astérix on?
- Astérix was released on Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Astérix release?
- Astérix was first released on December 1, 1991.
About Astérix
The Romans have kidnapped Getafix, who is the only one that can brew the magic potion the Gauls need to stand against the Romans. Asterix and Obelix embark on a journey to free him. You can play as either Asterix or Obelix which play slightly differently (Obelix is slower, but can manipulate objects, Asterix moves faster).
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publisher
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Historical, Comedy
- Series
- Asterix
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master System | 1992 | $10 | $29 | — | 11 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
Also released on: Sega Master System/Mark III. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $10.99 in Jan 2011, $10.33 five years ago, and $9.92 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $10.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.52 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $25 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $12.99 | $20 |
| Jan 2015 | $16.00 | $28 |
| Jan 2016 | $10.00 | $40 |
| Jan 2017 | $25 | $40 |
| Jan 2018 | $11.88 | $12.56 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.23 | $11.66 |
| Jan 2020 | $8.94 | $13.36 |
| Jan 2021 | $8.64 | $16.22 |
| Jan 2022 | $13.41 | $24 |
| Jan 2023 | $11.51 | $17.54 |
| Jan 2024 | $5.82 | $21 |
| Jan 2025 | $9.08 | $23 |
| Jan 2026 | $6.18 | $25 |
| Oct 2026 | $9.92 | $29 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | March 1992 | 9008 | 171-5559-01D · 315-5235 |
| Brazil | 1992 | — | — |
- Region
- EU+BR
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
A comic-book platformer that Master System owners in Europe took to the top of the chart.
Asterix is a 1992 platform game based on the Asterix comic books, developed and published by Sega for the Master System alone. It came out in Europe in March 1992, and Brazil also had a 1992 release. In July 1992 it reached number one on the Master System chart published by the British magazine Sega Force, ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog and Enduro Racer.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | OVERALL 80% |
| Sega Force Issue 13 | January 1993 | 81% |
| Sega Pro Issue 21 | July 1993 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 22 | August 1993 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 94% |
| Sega Master Force Issue 5 | November 1993 | 82% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 27 | December 1993 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 34 | July 1994 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 72% |
“Take the mantle of both Asterix and Obelix in this new platform adventure. The graphics are great, the sound's not so bad and it's pretty playable. Unfortunately, there are a few instant-death frustra¬ tions and pointless infinite continues. Still, overall it's a pretty good game.”
“One of our favourite MS games (81%), Asterix was ‘instantly playable and totally addictive”
“Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this tour de force of arcade adventuring. The graphics could háve been taken from the comic book, and the incidental music is more than just that.”
“Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this tour de force of arcade adventuring. The graphics couid háve been taken from the comic book, and the incidental music is more than just that. New Age MS excellence.”
In the sales charts
In 6 sales charts, December 1992 to September 1993; highest position #6.
Show all 6 placings
- #10 in the Master System chart — Mean Machines Sega, Issue 3, December 1992
- #6 in the Our Price Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #10 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #9 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #10 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #6 in the HMV Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 23, September 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Before you buy
This is a European cart, and Brazil had its own 1992 release. Loose, it sits a little below the middle of the games released in Europe but not North America for price, so it is an easy one to pick up. Look for a copy with the manual, which is the part most often missing from a complete one.
Astérix screenshots
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