Cruise Missile
Atari 2600 · 1987
About this game
When Inspector Raoul Dusentier is invited to a cruise upon a mighty sailing ship by the wealthy businessman Niklos Karaboudjan, he looks forward to nothing but a relaxing week on the sea.
Instead, his host manages to get himself killed on the second day.
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Murdered, to be exact.
Too convenient that a policeman is aboard -- Dusentier sets out to search for suspects.
He doesn't need to search long.
Why is it that none of the family members seem awfully sad about the demise of the old man? Is the mysterious Father Fabiani really as pious as he says? In the tradition of Agatha Christie, each and every person on board has a motive for the murder.
Cruise for a Corpse is a graphic adventure game with a point-and-click interface.
You advance in the plot not so much by solving common object-based puzzles, but by talking to the right persons about the right subjects at the right time, thus collecting clues.
You will also find pieces of evidence scattered throughout the ship.
However, most items suddenly appear in cupboards and drawers that were previously empty.
The clock advances in ten-minute-steps whenever you discover an interesting clue, which conveniently informs you of your progress.
The protagonists move around the ship; so whenever time passes, different persons to talk to might appear at certain locations.
With this game, Delphine Software's Cinematique interface reached "Evolution 2".
Instead of containing a fixed number of verbs, the command menu is now context-sensitive.
The mouse cursor will change its appearance when moved over an interesting object; a left-click brings up a set of appropriate verbs.
For example, a cupboard may be opened and searched, whereas a key can be picked up and turned.
A right-click accesses the inventory.
The game features polygonal characters.
About Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 (1977) was the console that first proved interchangeable game cartridges could sustain a mass-market business, effectively founding the home console industry as we know it. Most common 2600 titles are inexpensive today given how many units and copies were sold, but a small number of extremely rare releases — including several from Atari's own late-era prototype and licensed titles — are among the most valuable cartridges in retro collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Cruise Missile for Atari 2600 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €183.65 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €49.91 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.82 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.74 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €184.11 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €50.04 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.90 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €43.84 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €52.97 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €183.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.05 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.32 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €183.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.29 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €183.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.47 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Cruise Missile, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cruise Missile worth?
Cruise Missile for Atari 2600 is currently worth €52.97 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cruise Missile rare?
Cruise Missile has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Cruise Missile?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Cruise Missile worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Cruise Missile is currently worth €52.97 loose, versus €43.84 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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