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'''''Astérix et la Potion Magique''''' ("Asterix and the Magic Potion") is a side-scrolling action game produced by Coktel Vision for Amstrad CPC, PC-DOS, Thomson MO5 and Thomson TO<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/thomson-to/astrix-et-la-potion-magique Page on Thomson TO port on the game on Mobygames] Retrieved 09 June '17.</ref> in the year 1986.<ref>[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/asterix/asterix2.htm Game description in English on Hardcore gaming] Retrieved 09 June '17.</ref>
'''''Astérix et la Potion Magique''''' ("Asterix and the Magic Potion") is a side-scrolling action game produced by Coktel Vision for Amstrad CPC, PC-DOS, Thomson MO5 and Thomson TO<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/thomson-to/astrix-et-la-potion-magique Page on Thomson TO port on the game on Mobygames] Retrieved 09 Jun '17</ref> in the year 1986.<ref>[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/asterix/asterix2.htm Game description in English on Hardcore gaming] Retrieved 09 Jun '17</ref>


Based on the popular ''Asterix'' French comic series, this game's plot is a partial adaptation of the first book, ''Asterix The Gaul'' (which was also made into an animated film). In this story, Panoramix and Asterix are captured by Romans and commanded to reveal the Gauls's strength-enhancing potion recipe. However, Asterix and Panoramix send a fake list of ingredients that makes beards grow a thousand times faster.
Based on the popular ''Asterix'' French comic series, this game's plot is a partial adaptation of the first book, "Asterix The Gaul." In this story, Panoramix and Asterix are captured by Romans and are interrogated to reveal the Gauls' strength-enhancing potion recipe. However, Asterix and Panoramix send a fake list of ingredients that makes beards grow a thousand times faster.  


Each player chooses its personality and travels across the Europe for the ingredients, whilst trying to avoid boars and Romans. Once all items are collected, the player heads to the Roman camp and finds Panoramix to end the game.<ref>[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/asterix/asterix2.htm Game description in English on Hardcore gaming] Retrieved 09 June '17.</ref>
Each player chooses its personality and travels across Europe for the ingredients, whilst trying to avoid boars and Romans. Once all items are collected, the player heads to the Roman camp and finds Panoramix to end the game.<ref>[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/asterix/asterix2.htm Game description in English on Hardcore gaming] Retrieved 09 Jun '17</ref>


This game was not very popular, primarily because of its frustrating controls and mechanics. Sometimes, the controls are delayed for as long as 5 seconds. On top of that, there is a time limit which only increases from defeating Romans.<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/astrix-et-la-potion-magique Information about this game on Mobygames] Retrieved 09 June '17.</ref>
This game was not very popular, primarily because of its frustrating controls and mechanics. On top of that, there is a time limit which only increases by defeating Romans.<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/astrix-et-la-potion-magique Information about this game on Mobygames] Retrieved 09 Jun '17</ref>


Notably, the exclusive ''Asterix'' mini-puzzle<ref>[https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/20371/asterix-et-la-potion-magique Same-titled board game on Boardgamegeek] Retrieved 09 June '17.</ref> and a short black-and-white comic story called "In 50 BC."<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/astrix-et-la-potion-magique Information about this game on Mobygames] Retrieved 09 June '17.</ref> are included in the game box.
Notably, the exclusive ''Asterix'' mini-puzzle<ref>[https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/20371/asterix-et-la-potion-magique Same-titled board game on Boardgamegeek] Retrieved 09 Jun '17</ref> and a short black-and-white comic story called "In 50 BC."<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/astrix-et-la-potion-magique Information about this game on Mobygames] Retrieved 09 Jun '17</ref> are included in the game box.


== Gallery ==
While there is a record of a DOS port of the game being developed, no copy has ever been found.
<gallery>
 
Asterix_potion_amstrad_box-a.jpg|Amstrad CPC Cover
==Gallery==
Asterix_potion_thomson_1.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Thomson MO5)
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Asterix_potion_amstrad_1.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Amstrad CPC)
  |description1 =Gameplay on Amstrad CPC.
Asterix_potion_amstrad_2.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Amstrad CPC)
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Asterix-50bc-2-a.jpg|In 50 BC. - Page 2
  |description2 =Review on Amstrad CPC port of this game.
Asterix-50bc-3-a.jpg|In 50 BC. - Page 3
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potion magique_1_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph
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potion magique_2_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph
Asterix_potion_amstrad_box-a.jpg|Amstrad CPC cover.
potion magique_3_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph
Asterix_potion_thomson_1.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Thomson MO5).
potion magique_4_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph
Asterix_potion_thomson_2.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Thomson MO5).
potion magique_5_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph
Asterix_potion_thomson_3.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Thomson MO5).
Asterix_potion_amstrad_1.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Amstrad CPC).
Asterix_potion_amstrad_2.png|Astérix et la Potion Magique (Amstrad CPC).
Asterix-50bc-1-a.jpg|In 50 BC. - Page 1.
Asterix-50bc-2-a.jpg|In 50 BC. - Page 2.
Asterix-50bc-3-a.jpg|In 50 BC. - Page 3.
potion magique_1_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph.
potion magique_2_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph.
potion magique_3_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph.
potion magique_4_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph.
potion magique_5_lg.jpg|Supplementary board game - photograph.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==References==
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTMci-J4REA|320x240|center|''Gameplay on Amstrad CPC.''|frame}}
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<div style="width:320px; display:inline-block; margin-right:25px; margin-bottom:0px;">{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwTbX01naOY|320x240|center|''Review on Amstrad CPC port of this game.''|frame}}
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 6 June 2020

Asterix potion pc box.jpg

Thomson MO5 cover.

Status: Lost

Astérix et la Potion Magique ("Asterix and the Magic Potion") is a side-scrolling action game produced by Coktel Vision for Amstrad CPC, PC-DOS, Thomson MO5 and Thomson TO[1] in the year 1986.[2]

Based on the popular Asterix French comic series, this game's plot is a partial adaptation of the first book, "Asterix The Gaul." In this story, Panoramix and Asterix are captured by Romans and are interrogated to reveal the Gauls' strength-enhancing potion recipe. However, Asterix and Panoramix send a fake list of ingredients that makes beards grow a thousand times faster.

Each player chooses its personality and travels across Europe for the ingredients, whilst trying to avoid boars and Romans. Once all items are collected, the player heads to the Roman camp and finds Panoramix to end the game.[3]

This game was not very popular, primarily because of its frustrating controls and mechanics. On top of that, there is a time limit which only increases by defeating Romans.[4]

Notably, the exclusive Asterix mini-puzzle[5] and a short black-and-white comic story called "In 50 BC."[6] are included in the game box.

While there is a record of a DOS port of the game being developed, no copy has ever been found.

Gallery

Gameplay on Amstrad CPC.

Review on Amstrad CPC port of this game.

References