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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Infogrames}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Infogrames}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|East Point Software|DOS/Windows}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1996}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1996}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Asterix }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |hltb = 13163 |
| + | |mobygames = 4849 | ||
|wikipedia = Asterix & Obelix (video game) | |wikipedia = Asterix & Obelix (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{ii}} Game progress is stored using passwords given at the end of each act. | {{ii}} Game progress is stored using passwords given at the end of each act. | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Astérix & Obélix settings.png|Settings (DOS version).}} | {{Image|Astérix & Obélix settings.png|Settings (DOS version).}} | ||
{{Image|Astérix & Obélix system settings.png|System settings (Windows version).}} | {{Image|Astérix & Obélix system settings.png|System settings (Windows version).}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ast%C3%A9rix-ob%C3%A9lix/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Astérix & Obélix keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings (Windows version).}} | {{Image|Astérix & Obélix keyboard settings.png|Keyboard settings (Windows version).}} | ||
{{Image|Astérix & Obélix joystick settings.png|Joystick settings (Windows version).}} | {{Image|Astérix & Obélix joystick settings.png|Joystick settings (Windows version).}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Windows version only. | |key remap notes = Windows version only. | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Astérix & Obélix joystick settings.png|Audio settings (Windows version).}} | {{Image|Astérix & Obélix joystick settings.png|Audio settings (Windows version).}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://web.archive.org/web/20050315233152/http://www.infogrames.com.br/jogos_antigos.asp?jogo_id=49 Atari Brasil] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Corrupted graphics (Windows version)=== | ===Corrupted graphics (Windows version)=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The Windows version does not work on modern versions of Windows.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The Windows version does not work on modern versions of Windows.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=20225&p=146874|title=VOGONS • View topic - asterix and obelix game has no screen|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Use the DOS version instead (included on the same CD). |
===Sound card error on launch (DOSBox)=== | ===Sound card error on launch (DOSBox)=== | ||
| + | {{Image|Astérix & Obélix sound card error.png|Error message.}} | ||
{{ii}} The DOS version will briefly show a red screen on launch warning about a sound card configuration error (all audio will work correctly despite this as long as the settings set with {{file|INSTALL.EXE}} match the settings reported by DOSBox).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=November 14, 2017|comment=}}</ref> | {{ii}} The DOS version will briefly show a red screen on launch warning about a sound card configuration error (all audio will work correctly despite this as long as the settings set with {{file|INSTALL.EXE}} match the settings reported by DOSBox).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=November 14, 2017|comment=}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} Full error message (English): "You may have selected an incorrect sound card. Please re-run install and select correct sound card." | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 19 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Infogrames | |
| DOS/Windows | East Point Software |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1996 |
| Windows | 1996 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Themes | Europe |
| Series | Asterix |
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Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\OBELIXW.CFG |
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Infogrames\Asterix & Obelix |
- In-game settings for the DOS version are not stored between sessions.
- Game progress is stored using passwords given at the end of each act.
Video
Settings (DOS version).
System settings (Windows version).
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 320x200 internal resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Windows version is always windowed; for DOS version in DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
Keyboard settings (Windows version).
Joystick settings (Windows version).
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Windows version only. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Windows version only. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Windows version only. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings (Windows version).
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Atari Brasil |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op Shared screen. |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Issues unresolved
Corrupted graphics (Windows version)
- The Windows version does not work on modern versions of Windows.[1] Use the DOS version instead (included on the same CD).
Sound card error on launch (DOSBox)
Error message.
- The DOS version will briefly show a red screen on launch warning about a sound card configuration error (all audio will work correctly despite this as long as the settings set with
INSTALL.EXEmatch the settings reported by DOSBox).[2] - Full error message (English): "You may have selected an incorrect sound card. Please re-run install and select correct sound card."
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | VGA |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX2 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
References
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - asterix and obelix game has no screen - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on November 14, 2017