Obelix (video game)
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Products | Video games, including Obelix (1983) |
Obelix is a video game from 1983, created and released by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 2600. It draws inspiration from the characters Asterix and Obelix, originally conceived by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
Gameplay
In this game, players take control of Asterix, while Obelix appears at the top of the screen carrying a menhir. The goal involves temporarily incapacitating Roman legionaries and centurions so that Obelix can hurl the menhir to defeat them. Should the menhir fail to hit its target, the stunned Romans may revive, requiring players to either retreat to a lower level or consume a magic potion to avoid capture.
Development
Following closely after the similar title Asterix, Obelix utilizes the same licensing agreement. The programming was handled by Suki Lee, with visual design by Dave Jolly and audio contributions from Andrew Fuchs and Jeff Gusman. Prior to this project, Lee was responsible for developing Math Gran Prix on the Atari 2600 platform.
Reception
In its February 1984 edition, the German publication TeleMatch commended the game's graphics and audio quality but remarked on its resemblance to Asterix. Similarly, the French magazine Tilt offered favorable reviews, particularly praising the visuals. A retrospective review in 2018 by Kieren Hawken rated the game 8 out of 10, recognizing its creative gameplay mechanics and sound design.