Microids has announced Asterix and Obelix: Slap Them All! a new game based on the popular comic series. The game will launch this fall on Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game will also be compatible with previous versions of PS5 and Xbox Series X | S. The game is being developed by Mr Nutz Studio and will feature a hand-drawn style intended to evoke the comics of Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The title is a 2D beat ’em up that will offer a local cooperative mode, allowing players to play as the two main characters.
According to the publisher’s website, players will face off against “Roman legionnaires, pirates, bandits, and even the dreaded Normans.” Some of the game’s opponents can be seen in the trailer, which can be found in the Tweet below:
You wouldn’t pass on some magic potion would you? 💥
Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! will launch in Fall 2021 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One Consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC. The game will be backward compatible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. pic.twitter.com/aqp7ZFkSk1
— Microids (@Microids_off) March 24, 2021
So far Asterix & Obelix: Slap everyone! looks pretty promising! The game’s visuals are truly impressive, perfectly channeling Albert Uderzo’s artwork. That design choice really gives it an authentic feel, which longtime fans should be happy to see. At this point, it’s hard to say whether or not the game will appeal to an audience less familiar with comics, but the popularity of the beat ’em up genre might convince some players to give it a try; It’s hard to overstate the charm of the couch co-op!
Unfortunately, more details are limited, and with Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! Quite a long way from its release window, fans will probably have to wait a bit longer for more information. Still, this looks promising to say the least! The news also comes just weeks after the announcement of a new animated series based on the comic in the works from Netflix. Clearly a good time for Asterix and Obelix fans!
