The Asterix & Obelix XXL Collection on PS5 is a nostalgia package that brings together three different eras of the series (XXL Romastered, XXL 2, XXL 3). In 2026, it is an ideal "value for money" choice for families or comic fans, as long as you know these are games with an older design philosophy.

Is it worth buying in 2026?
Yes, if you find it for under 20-30€. It is an excellent collection to play "casually" or with a child, as it offers dozens of hours of entertainment. However, if you are looking for modern, robust gameplay, it may feel somewhat outdated.

### Positive Points ###
1. Three Great Games in One: You get the entire history of the XXL series. XXL 2 is considered the "gem" of the collection due to its humor and parodies of other video games (e.g., Mario, Sonic, Lara Croft).

2. Nostalgia & Aesthetics: The graphics have been upgraded to look crisp in 4K, maintaining the "colorful" atmosphere of Goscinny and Uderzo's comics.

3. Co-op Experience: XXL 3 and XXL 2 allow for local co-op (couch co-op), which is rare in modern games.

4. Retro Mode (in XXL 1): With the press of a button, you can switch the graphics back to the original PS2 style, a wonderful detail for old players.

### What’s "New" in the PS5 version? ###
1. Faster Load Times: Thanks to the PS5's SSD, level transitions are almost instant.

2. Improved Framerate: The games run much more smoothly at 60 FPS compared to the original PS4 versions.

3. DualSense Support: There is basic vibration support, though don’t expect the level of detail found in Ghost of Yotei.

4. New Game Modes: In Romastered (XXL 1), new challenges (Countdown, Course, etc.) have been added, giving you a reason to replay levels.

### Main Drawbacks ###
1. Repetitive Gameplay: The main loop of "beating up Romans - solving simple puzzles - collecting helmets" can get tiring after a few hours, especially in the first game.

2. Technical Flaws: Despite the "Romaster," you’ll encounter some bugs (e.g., Obelix getting stuck in corners) and the cutscenes in XXL 2 remain at the original, low 2005 quality.

3. Sudden Difficulty Spikes: Some platforming sections or challenges (especially in XXL 1) are unjustifiably hard and require "pixel-perfect" movements.

4. The Change in XXL 3: The third part switches the camera to an "isometric" (top-down) view, which not all fans of the original 3D perspective liked.

###Pro Tip: ###
1. Don’t try to play them all in a row (1, 2, 3) because you’ll get "burnout" from beating up Romans. Start with XXL 2, which is the most balanced and funny, and save the others for later.

2. Info for Platinum Trophy Hunters:
a. The easiest and most enjoyable Platinum Trophy in the collection is clearly that of Asterix & Obelix XXL 2. In contrast to XXL 1 (Romastered), which requires you to complete very difficult challenges with strict time limits, or XXL 3, which has somewhat tedious collectibles and co-op requirements, XXL 2 is more "forgiving." Most trophies unlock just by playing through the story and doing a few specific things during battles.

b. XXL 1 Romastered: The trophy for Gold Medals in all challenges will be very tough. It requires great precision and patience.

c. XXL 3: It’s more "grindy." You have to find all hidden items and complete the game on hard difficulty, which becomes tiring with the isometric camera.