Asterix & Obelix: Heroes is a strategy game. It combines elements of deck building and turn-based combat, set in the world of the popular Asterix comic series. Players are transported to the year 50 BC, where Gaul is under Roman occupation, but a small village of Gauls still resists the invaders. 

Asterix & Obelix: Heroes offers a unique and original gameplay experience, allowing players to build a deck of 30 cards from a selection of 150 unique cards. Each card in the player's deck has a specific function, such as dealing damage with menhirs or healing with potions from the character Getafix.

Unleash the magic

This deck-building aspect in Asterix & Obelix: Heroes allows for strategic choices and the creation of unexpected card combinations for devastating effects in turn-based combat. The game features up to 24 heroes from the Asterix series, each with their own unique characteristics and ultimate abilities. As you embark on an adventure, you must choose your heroes wisely to counter various enemies effectively. 

The storyline centers around Caesar's quest for a powerful treasure that could help him conquer all of Gaul, and it's up to Asterix, Obelix, and their friends to stop him. The game’s divided into chapters where you select your route, engage in combat, find treasure, and navigate various obstacles. These adventures take place in well-known regions from the Asterix series, with battles against Roman legions, pirates, Egyptians, Vikings, and wild animals.

The entirety of the game is a delightful blend of card-based strategy and turn-based battles that appeals to fans of the Asterix series and those seeking an engaging and strategic gaming experience in the Gauls' world as they strive to save their village and foil Caesar's ambitions. However, there may be instances of repetition, especially for players who are not avid fans of the franchise.

Deck-building delight

Asterix & Obelix: Heroes is a delightful and innovative fusion of deck building and turn-based combat set in the charming world of the Asterix comic series. Players take on the roles of Asterix, Obelix, and other iconic characters as they embark on a quest to foil Caesar's ambitious plans. It offers a unique and strategic gameplay approach, where players build a deck of 30 cards from a pool of 150 cards.