Rare turbografx games

In addition to multiplayer, Bonk 3 brought to ability to transform into Giant Bonk, or shrink to Tiny Bonk, by picking up colored pieces of candy. Much like Super Air Zonk, it was relatively surprising that a Bonk game was released in such limited supply, but splitting the inventory between a HuCard format and a Super CD did not help the situation. After being the more affordable variation of the game the CD version did have some upgrades, after all , the TurboChip version nearly doubled in value since , now having an average value higher than its CD counterpart.

When they do and the extra items such as the box and manual show up in good condition, the bidding can get pretty heated. At least the box cover art is pretty cool. Check for Chase H. Camp California remains a very low-run game with an relatively odd licensing choice for one a suffering console in the US market.

Back as recently as , you could have easily scored a complete or even sealed! Check for Camp California on eBay. This little gem includes lots of good puzzles and an incredible number of interesting ways to die. Beyond Shadowgate is a creative and truly under-exposed entry in the adventure genre that most genre fans will love. Of course, being a late release in also contributed to having a relatively small print run.

Check for Beyond Shadowgate on eBay. The CD version obviously benefited from a CD soundtrack, but also featured some multiplayer minigames. Perhaps reproductions have taken a bit of a hit out of the values or its possible that the Hu Card version is indeed a bit trickier to find.

This CD sequel to popular TG16 action RPG plays much like its predecessor but shows a great deal of refinement and technical advancement. You chose your character from a variety of fantasy character and set forth in a Gauntlet-style adventure. The CD format allowed for a greater quantity and variety of levels to compliment the storyline, with new areas and characters becoming open to you as you progress.

Dungeon Explorer II expands the lineup of playable character types to a roster of sixteen. Much like many of the titles on this list, the game was released in The Japanese version of the game is quite easy to find, but an original copy of the North American release is quite the rarity. Since , we have only seen modest increases in loose and lesser-condition copies, but mint copies have doubled in value since then.

Between being available on a lot of different platforms at the time especially for DOS and the Super Nintendo in the US , the TurboGrafx—16 port was a low priority for gamers when it was released. Being published all the way into October of resulted in a pretty limited print run. Lower-end copies have increased mildly, but mint copies are close to being twice their previous value. Soldier Blade changed the weapon system completely from Super Star Soldier and upped the ante with equally impressive graphics and better music.

It showed great refinement from Hudson on an already solid formula. The end result is one of the most classic and desirable shooters on one of the best shmup platforms of all time. Even though the game can now be purchased on a handful of download services or shmup complications, its iconic place in the Turbografx—16 library keeps the resale value high and demand strong. Since , copies of Soldier Blade have pretty much doubled at all conditions. However, for as iconic as this game is in the collectable shmup library, it is understandable and less extreme than many others on this list.

Check for Soldier Blade on eBay. Even though Sapphire see below usually steals some of the attention due to its graphical flair, Darius Alpha is actually the one of the rarest PC Engine games and can sometimes be considered the most expensive Japanese release.

This release features a straight run-through of only the bosses from Darius Plus. It also has enhanced graphics when played on the SuperGrafx hardware but is still backwards compatible on the standard PC Engine.

Originally, in order to get their hands on this rarity, Japanese PC Engine owners had to purchase the Hu-Card and the Super CD version of Darius Plus and then send in the coupons from the manuals to enter themselves in a drawing. The first names drawn in the competition were awarded the Darius Alpha Hu-Card. In addition, some copies of the game were distributed as prizes by magazines such as PC Engine Gekken and Marakatsu.

Check for Darius Alpha on eBay. The graphical lure and the exclusivity of the title to the PC Engine has kept the demand for Sapphire extremely high over the years. However, the high frequency of attractive reproductions have also been a contributing factor. Sylphia seems to make better use of the mythology theme than other shooters. The design and variety of levels and characters feel cohesive, appealing, and sets the game apart from its peers. Check for Sylphia on eBay.

While Magical Chase gets most of the attention as a cute-em-up rarity, Coryoon is the hidden gem of the bunch.

In addition to some great shooting action, it really shows off what the original PC Engine setup was capable of with lots of colorful sprites filling the screen. It is no wonder than shmup collectors have been making this a high priority to add to their collections, causing this game to crawl out of obscurity into high value territory. Not only was this released near the tail end of Hu-Card productions, but it has yet to see release outside of Japan or on any legit digital download service, which renders his game more of an elite acquisition than such a friendly outing ought to be.

Check for Coryoon: Child of Dragon on eBay. Chi no Rondo is not only one of the best Castlevania games of all time, but it was probably one of the most impressive games released for the PC Engine in Japan.

Give it a go and let us know your thoughts on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram! The Turbografx 16 version of the game differs from the arcade version by including greater emphasis on agility, defense, damage, and spell costs.

This port was also brighter and graphically-superior to the other versions too. The content might not look anywhere near as brutal as some of the fatalities that we might see on Mortal Kombat these days, but this game actually came with a parental guidance message back in the day.

Featuring a house with a womb that spawns monsters, a hell mask that resurrects a student that wanders too far, and tonnes of references to western horror classics such as Friday the 13th, Splatterhouse is a must-have for anyone who loves to get frightened out of their wits. The designers of Devil Crush must have been on a Motley Crue-style binge when they made this game. I loved this game from start to finish.

It has a bit of a Prince of Persia feel about it crossed with Ninja elements and Japanese folklore — basically, all of the good stuff.

The enemies in this game were incredible, and I hope you agree when I say that the graphics were pretty amazing for the time too. The detail in the caves and the woodland areas in the various stages that you have to fight your way through is pretty astounding when you compare it to the best Sega Genesis games of the time.

Armed with your faithful sword, Righteous Cloud, you must slash every enemy in sight including a boss at the end of each level. The player can also get bonus items such as Shurikens and call upon Ninja ghosts to join the fray!

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